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Eleanor Rigby

Eleanor Rigby comes to us from the lyrics of a song yet she is ever so real, We've seen people like her all along, Eleanor knows how loneliness feels Lonely notes echo through the pews As violins render a wistful tune Eleanor kneels in prayer From the pulpit a sermon ensues Eleanor Rigby made the church her home She found her hallelujahs there, A solitary figure where sinners roam As an empty sermon she comes to hear Violins render a sad refrain As the choir sings Amazing Grace Another lonely soul kneels in prayer, Eleanor Rigby had gone home... 8-8-2019 Eleanor Rigby Who Was She Poetry Contest Sponsor: Jerry T Curtis

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Date: 8/27/2019 5:24:00 PM
An enjoyable read. Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 8/22/2019 7:24:00 PM
you really did justice to this theme, Joseph. VEry well done!
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Date: 8/20/2019 8:57:00 AM
Quite the write Joseph reads like a winner to me!;)
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Date: 8/11/2019 1:49:00 PM
- Sad ... but, the world is full of lonely people today - We live in a "cold" time ... where no one "has time" to be fellow human beings - A great writing, Joseph - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 8/10/2019 11:45:00 AM
We only know only our own sadness but how many Eleanors walk this world? Too many. Good luck, beautiful rendition.
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Date: 8/9/2019 7:01:00 PM
She may feel lonely and be alone, however- she truly isn't. He is with her, and has been all along. Your thoughts wrap gently around my heart. ~ Brandy
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Date: 8/9/2019 2:12:00 PM
I like the voice and personality you gave her..no doubt she was an emblem of a larger context in society..enjoyed the read..well done Joseph..all the best.
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Date: 8/9/2019 1:58:00 PM
Great one Joseph. Well done :)
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Date: 8/9/2019 12:16:00 PM
I see homeless people when we are in the UK. not seen any on our Island but people do tend to sofa surf, a touching piece Joseph good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
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