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First One After Burial To Burn

Lonely I am, with boyfriend she visits jointly  
Places flowers, burns candle, prays devotedly  
Six feet deep, Heart burns on her every return 
Hitendra, lovers swear, first one, after Burial to Burn*  



* Hindus burn dead ones

(Entry for Members Contest - Poetic Epitaph by Andrea Dietrich )
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
October 29, 2010 at 11:08 AM
I am stopping in today to thank you for all your wonderful comments Hitendra. May your weekend be one of much joy to you and may it bring inspiration to the end of your pen. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
October 25, 2010 at 7:11 AM
Hitendra, I understand now why your epitaph did not make it into my contest winners. It was a misunderstanding about your name. LEt me soupmail you and try to explain. It was a nice epitaph, dear. Luv, Andrea
Dietrich Avatar
October 25, 2010 at 7:11 AM
Do you know how to see your soupmail? I know you are new here. Just find soupmail in your member area and see what I write you there.
Mehta Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 9:41 AM
@Carol - Thnx for ever so encouraging words...wish u too a lovely weekend & never ending inspiration for your pen........Luv/Best wishes always.... Hitendra Mehta
Brown Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 5:28 AM
Starting my weekend early reading all the amazing poetry of all the wonderful poets here at PoetrySoup. I am so happy to find your poetry posted here this morning Hitendra. Wishing you the best in the contest. Have a wonderful weekend and I hope you find tons of inspiration along the way as Fall is upon us. Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
October 14, 2010 at 9:57 AM
@Catie @Sara ... thnx for nice comments & wishes for contest......Luv & Best wishes always..........
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October 14, 2010 at 6:34 AM
Good luck in the contest with interesting Epitaph..Sara
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