False Hope

A gravestone.
It says Sheila Ryan, died aged 59
A devoted mother

Here clinging to the hillside
Striving, for the solemn white cross at the top

Standing
quiet, 
unmoving, 
unsympathetic.

As soil creep carries the believer down the hill.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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October 17, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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February 18, 2016 at 1:13 PM
ROBERT, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
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December 6, 2015 at 1:19 PM
AWESOME Robert, Enjoyed reading your poem today. LUV **SKAT**
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July 23, 2009 at 12:53 PM
I agree with Ruben about the 4 word stanza being powerful. I also like the interesting perspective in the last line. Definitely gets the reader thinking. Thank you for your kind words on my poem. Have a nice day. Karen
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