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...for Virginia

Floating under the surface,
stones weighting her body,
gremlins and goblins 
are hobbling her soul.

Images jar, 
memories jostle, 
her compass is gone
yet she's in full control. 

Full to o'erflowing, 
her faculties failing,
she's one with the fishes, 
at last she is whole.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Shango Avatar
April 22, 2009 at 7:37 PM
A jolly funny moment I see, the lighter side of the gentleman, and still it exudes with humanity. Peace, brother
Chircop Avatar
April 22, 2009 at 3:16 PM
this is wonderful and of great interest to many-Virginia-AT LAST SHE IS WHOLE-charma
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April 22, 2009 at 2:52 PM
My goodness, Keith! This is very intriguing. I'd like to know more about "Virginia." Actually, when I die, I want my ashes scattered at sea to feed the fish who have been feeding me. Love to know what the story behind this poem is! Love, Carolyn
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