Graveside Reflections

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This winter day, I stand beside your weathered tomb- thick layered clouds of gray reflect a somber ambiance as unrelenting rain augments the ashen gloom. But there's no brighter joy through days of springtime radiance- for death remains as bleak in stirring drear experience. December 31, 2019 For Contest, 'Writing Prompt- English Quintain Imagery' Sponsored by Dear Heart

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Constance La France

Date: 1/19/2020 8:34:00 AM

Sandra, congratulations on your win in my writing prompt challenge with this lovely but deeply sad poem, well done _Constance

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/26/2020 10:30:00 AM

Thank you again, Constance, for another inspiring contest, my wonderful placement, and your uplifting comment and congrats. Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/14/2020 2:18:00 PM

- A great winning poem, congratulations :) - // Anne-Lise

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/26/2020 10:29:00 AM

Thank you very much, Anne-Lise, for your visit and supportive comments. Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/11/2020 4:38:00 AM

The heart is wrapped in Grey, even on a sunny day when one is grieving Sandra. This is lovely and deserves to be honored in First Place. Congratulations! xxoo

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/12/2020 2:53:00 PM

Thank you so much, Connie, for stopping by with your lovely, supportive comment and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Lu Loo

Date: 1/10/2020 3:01:00 PM

I can't tell you how much I missed you!! This poem is a great example of why....congrats on your well deserved top win sweet Sandra x:-)-luloo

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/12/2020 2:46:00 PM

Awe...so nice of you to have missed me, Lu Loo! Thank you so much for your visit and supportive comments! Hugs, Sandra

John Watt

Date: 12/31/2019 11:27:00 PM

Sandra, a beautiful reflection on death in the English quintain format. Love how you use the elements of inclement weather to set the tone. Yet death will always be bleak whether it's winter or spring. Poignant and lovely. Hugs ~ John

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/12/2020 2:45:00 PM

Thank you again, John, for your very supportive remarks about this poem. I appreciate your uplifting and positive thoughts very much. Hugs, Sandra