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Fragments of Shell

Tossed upon blank beaches
like men without souls,
shell fragments littering the sand.
Each broken shell once could sing
lyrics lilting of glories past,
tales spun in Dresden colors,
soft, shimmering memories - 
blissful days beneath shining seas.

In broken men who walk the earth,
vignettes I view . . .
shattered beauty every one.

Copyright, August 3, 2014
Faye Lanham Gibson

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Kelly Deschler Date: 8/23/2014 9:08:00 PM This is a very unique and moving write, Faye. The metaphor is really beautiful and soulful. Congrats on your first place win! Login to Reply

Mark Trichet Date: 8/21/2014 10:11:00 PM Excellent Faye, you have captured this contest to perfection, loved "Each broken shell once could sing lyrics lilting of glories past" Congrats Login to Reply

Shadow Hamilton Date: 8/19/2014 4:18:00 AM beautifully penned Faye congrats on win hugs Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/19/2014 2:49:00 AM Oh my Faye, this is truly wonderful and one of your best! I can see why Andrea thought so too. This is going into my fav's. Big Congratulations on having it chosen number ONE! Login to Reply

Regina Mcintosh Date: 8/18/2014 9:52:00 AM Beautiful poem. Congratulations on your top win. Happy writing and God bless you. Love and prayers, Gina Login to Reply

Charlotte Puddifoot Date: 8/18/2014 5:18:00 AM yes, I agree with what andrea has said; would've been a top winner with me, too, for sure...I read this one before and knew it would be difficult (and probably impossible) to top it! I love the new style of writing that is emerging from you, like a butterfly from a chrysalis, it's wonderful to see! congrats on your top win :) Login to Reply

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 8/18/2014 5:16:00 AM I love the imagery in the poem, Faye. congrats Login to Reply

Nette Onclaud Date: 8/18/2014 1:08:00 AM endearing write, faye... applause to you! Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 8/17/2014 10:17:00 PM Faye, Congratulations, in Andrea's contest:)....Love Linda Login to Reply

Pandita Sietesantos Date: 8/17/2014 7:35:00 PM Faye, congratulations on hitting the number one winning spot with this incredible piece. Well-deserved, my dear! Warmest regards, Pandita. Login to Reply

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Date: 8/17/2014 5:26:00 PM the imagery is incredible yet the message is so sure.. they go well accordingly.. :) Congratulations..! . GBU from olive Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 8/17/2014 5:20:00 PM Incredible imagery - unique take on the theme a great win:-) Hugs Jan xx Login to Reply

Brian Johnston Date: 8/17/2014 5:04:00 PM The shattered beauty of a city like Dresden was indeed a needless waste by many accounts. Building bombs always increases the risk however that they will be used. if war is an oxymoron so to it seems is peace. When will we ever learn! Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/17/2014 4:55:00 PM breathtakingly beautiful, faye. you are surely one of my favorite poets when you keep writing like this. Honestly I did not know it was you, and I think you have been top with me two or three times now? this is perfect in every way, what can I say? Congrats with a fave! Login to Reply

Tim Smith Date: 8/17/2014 4:26:00 PM I love all the beautiful imagery Faye...congrats Tim Login to Reply

David Mohn Date: 8/17/2014 2:08:00 PM Wow Faye...I can see why Andrea placed this at the top..congrats Login to Reply

Debbie Guzzi Date: 8/17/2014 1:33:00 PM You have a very unique point of view it is redreshing fav image [tales spun in Dresden colors] Congrad's on your win Light & Love Login to Reply

Robert Nehls Date: 8/6/2014 7:29:00 PM War is such a horrible thing, Faye. The casualties go far beyond the end of any war. The senseless destruction of so many lives is impossible to understand, God help us all.... Robert. Login to Reply

John Lawless Date: 8/3/2014 9:06:00 PM Faye, I find a hint of tribute to those who served in battle and now, seemingly broken men and women. Beautifully comforted in the last short stanza. The last line in particular: "shattered beauty every one." Login to Reply Faye Gibson Date: 8/6/2014 1:57:00 PM Hi, John...been doing the grandma thing the past several days, so I am way behind. Thanks for your comments. I love what you gleaned in this verse; I have a nephew who was in the special forces--no physical wounds, but there are many deep scars.