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This poem is for Tania Kitchin's contest.

My poem is based on a true story. 

Was the new grave pulling his leg, shaking the particles on edge, using green wind so close to ledge, an open invite without hedge? Was the voice, down under, his own? Could it levitate, draw one back, and call to his brother from black, as he’d become a ghost off track? Haunting, unsettling, not subtle. Do surrounding stones shriek, unmask? Does spookiness take him to task? For help, the fallen has to ask. Daunting, the shadows, seem to claw, as a brother must find dug hole. It’s much too soon to take his soul, but still sooner, in fact, bell’s toll.

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Date: 10/27/2024 9:25:00 PM
you caught us by your first line. lovely imagery dear poet. congratulations on your win. cheers.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/28/2024 5:31:00 AM
Thank you, Thriveni!
Date: 10/27/2024 8:29:00 AM
Kim, a chilling poem, congratulations on your winning placement.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/27/2024 11:18:00 AM
Thank you, Tania!
Date: 10/14/2024 9:32:00 PM
It sounds so scary! I can't believe that it is real. While I was a child, I used to believe in all such stuff. But now I don't believe in ghosts or wicked spirits roaming outside. Of course there resides demons within man. Your poem is really spooky, Kim.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/27/2024 11:18:00 AM
Thank you, Valsa!
Date: 10/14/2024 3:24:00 PM
Very tragic- almost intentionally so... very heavy stuff, Kim
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/14/2024 4:22:00 PM
Yes. Thank you for your comment. I appreciate you letting me know what you thought.
Date: 10/14/2024 6:02:00 AM
Such a scary tale and true which makes it scarier, but only you could create it in such an eloquent and clever style Kim. Blessing and hugs Jennifer.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/14/2024 6:25:00 AM
Thank you, Jennifer! Hugs and blessings.
Date: 10/14/2024 3:03:00 AM
It definitely all happens down the cemetery. I'll maybe stop using it as a shortcut now.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/14/2024 4:55:00 AM
Especially if you are by yourself!
Date: 10/14/2024 12:42:00 AM
A captivating scarry story indeed my dear poet friend Kim! When I read your note that this is a true story, I got goosebumps. Thanks for sharing. So enjoyed immensely. Blessings to you always and your writings. Hugs
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/14/2024 4:54:00 AM
Thank you, Len! Blessings to you too! Hugs :)
Date: 10/13/2024 6:39:00 PM
It's scary. It is a wonderful poem for Halloween. I like the story. Good luck with the contest.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/13/2024 7:04:00 PM
Thank you, Hilda!

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