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Hidden and Fallen In Disrepair

Mossy vines served as camouflage for a decaying headstone
No family members left to maintain is known
Thus hidden and fallen into disrepair
Deeply weatherworn and embraced there
This marker sets into the ground alone

Mossy vines served as camouflage for a decaying headstone
Threads of piercing light filtering through windblown 
Limbs surrounded by trees, ferns, blackberries, and wildflowers
Vegetation constantly threatening to swallow so it cowers
To nature’s breath, and tranquil outdoors, a hidden embellished millstone

Mossy vines served as camouflage for a decaying headstone
Dreams of once beloved family heir now all alone
Notched poem about their lives fades with memories written 
Reveal   the epitaph of who's buried and hidden
Now without pain in the heavens mansion near God's throne

8/7/2016

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Camouflage Me A Poem - Poetry Contest 
 Sponsored by: Broken Wings

Copyright © Eve Roper | Year Posted 2016

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Constance La France Date: 8/12/2016 10:57:00 PM Eve, congratulations on your win in my contest with this beautifully penned poem and I love the image too! Login to Reply

Anisha Dutta Date: 8/12/2016 9:43:00 AM So touchy, so emotional, so beautiful. I am overwhelmed. Congrats Eve to win. Love Login to Reply Eve Roper Date: 8/12/2016 4:26:00 PM Thank you, Anisha.

Sandra Haight Date: 8/11/2016 6:05:00 PM So very heartfelt and sad, Eve, but so beautifully written. Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. 7 Hugs, Sandra Login to Reply Eve Roper Date: 8/12/2016 4:27:00 PM Thank you, Sandra.

Joanna Daniel Date: 8/11/2016 4:38:00 AM Lovely poem with beautiful last two lines:) Congratulations on your win, Eve:) Login to Reply Eve Roper Date: 8/12/2016 4:27:00 PM Thank you, Jo.

Alexis Y. Date: 8/10/2016 11:18:00 PM Hi Eve, It's good to see you on the podium. Congratulations on 2nd place win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis Login to Reply Eve Roper Date: 8/12/2016 4:28:00 PM Thank you, Alexis.

Beautiful Scars Date: 8/10/2016 9:40:00 PM Eve, this is remarkable lady..I love the word "disrepair"...congrats on your placement :)-luloo Login to Reply Eve Roper Date: 8/12/2016 4:28:00 PM Thank you, Laura .

Carrie Richards Date: 8/10/2016 9:00:00 PM This was a unique and beautifully written epic incorporating the lines so perfectly !! Well done, Eve!!! Congratulations! Login to Reply Eve Roper Date: 8/12/2016 4:29:00 PM Thank you, Carrie.

Alexis Y. Date: 8/10/2016 3:35:00 PM Hi Eve, You have penned a sad piece. I could feel an overwhelming sadness within each line. I must say this write is good as whole but the line that stood out to me was "No family members left to maintain is known" . I have a feeling you will be on the winners list. I wish you the very best in the contest. A Big seven:-) Alexis Login to Reply

Shaniki Smith Date: 8/10/2016 1:47:00 PM Thanks for all the comments! You keep up the great work! Login to Reply Eve Roper Date: 8/12/2016 4:29:00 PM Thank you, Shaniki.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/10/2016 8:39:00 AM - A sad theme, Eve - No more family .... all dead - Wonderful written as always - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Eve Roper Date: 8/12/2016 4:29:00 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/9/2016 4:02:00 PM absolutely wonderful writing from you, Eve . A winner for sure! Login to Reply Eve Roper Date: 8/12/2016 4:30:00 PM Thank you, Andrea.

Jan Allison Date: 8/9/2016 7:26:00 AM You penned this so beautifully Eve with wonderful imagery of this sad scence - I hate to see graves lying unkempt and unloved - I am being scattered so no trace of my existence will be etched in stone:-) Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx7 Login to Reply Eve Roper Date: 8/12/2016 4:30:00 PM Thank you, Jan.

Jean Murray Date: 8/8/2016 5:30:00 AM It's true that these gravestones are to be found often in dilapated graveyards where nature has taken over again; "surrounded by trees, ferns, blackberries, and wildflowers". Beautiful vision Eve. Login to Reply Eve Roper Date: 8/12/2016 4:31:00 PM Thank you, Jean, those blackberries or delicious, but dangerous.

Reason A. Poteet Date: 8/7/2016 10:40:00 PM Brilliant in message and presentation, may I wish you the best in the contest; but more important in a large family to mourn your passing when the time comes (hopefully many years down the road). Login to Reply