I Am the Grass That Grows

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Between the rows and rows of tombs of your beloved gone
I cover all the bones that lay beneath me-
                               I am the grass that grows.

Soft and green in sun and rain and when ice falls down, down
I rest peaceful under the pristine winter snow
for no footsteps break my smoothness
when fierce wild winds blow.
                               I am the grass that grows.

Come sad mourners in spring to weep and bring roses red
rest on my velvety smoothness and pray 
do you hear the quiet whispers of the beloved bones beneath.
                               I am the grass that grows.

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April 2, 2018


Poetry/Personification/I am the Grass That Grows
Copyright Protected, ID 18-1009728-01
All Rights Reserved.  Written under Pseudonym.


Written for the contest, It's A Shorty
sponsor, Deborah Guenther Beachboard 

First Place
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Poem of the Day - April 4, 2018

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 4/29/2018 12:29:00 AM
So touchful indeed
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Date: 4/28/2018 8:16:00 AM
YOU MY FRIEND, WRITE SUCH EXQUISITE VERSES. Every verse a golden gem and evidence of a great poetic talent!! A fav....
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Date: 4/26/2018 12:55:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. I would like to read more of your poems.
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Date: 4/20/2018 11:06:00 PM
Again..I am picking up 'theme' thread ....dead lying beneath the grass. This is most certainly deserving of first place! Peaceful protected, respected...until God calls. .bbn
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Date: 4/20/2018 9:48:00 PM
Very nice write, I hope it wins. Cremation for me all the way. :)
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Date: 4/20/2018 8:40:00 PM
Hi BW, a beautiful write. I love the use of your phrase "I am the grass that grows." It creates a wonderful tone and smooth read.
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Date: 4/20/2018 6:51:00 PM
Hello Broken Wing, I do like this poem. Have a nice evening my friend.
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Date: 4/18/2018 4:39:00 AM
Beautiful.. thank you.
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Date: 4/4/2018 8:26:00 PM
There are no weeds growing through this gem..Congrats on your POTD Constance !! Charlie
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Date: 4/4/2018 6:44:00 PM
Back to congratulate you on your 1st Place win for the amazing poem, Constance. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 4/4/2018 4:46:00 PM
Congratulations on POTD BW with this beautifully written poem. :))
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Date: 4/4/2018 12:25:00 PM
Way good BW! Congratulations on POTD honors...
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Date: 4/4/2018 11:32:00 AM
What a lovely and poignant poem! Congratulations on your POTD and on your 1st place win, BW.
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Date: 4/4/2018 10:23:00 AM
So Incredibly beautiful and meaningful, Broken Wings Congratulations on POTD xxoo
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Date: 4/4/2018 9:51:00 AM
Profound imagination, BW. Congratulations!
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Date: 4/4/2018 9:49:00 AM
Congrats on POTD BW, nicely done.
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Date: 4/4/2018 9:18:00 AM
Awesome poetry and what an inspiring line --> for no footsteps break my smoothness when fierce wild winds blow. I am the grass that grows Many Congrats on POTD. Regards, Ashok
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Date: 4/4/2018 9:17:00 AM
Constance, congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 4/4/2018 9:14:00 AM
haunting in its sentiment...congratulations on POTD
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Date: 4/4/2018 9:04:00 AM
many congrats on POTD:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 4/4/2018 8:58:00 AM
Congrats on POTD..
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Date: 4/4/2018 8:22:00 AM
Beautiful and deep, Constance. Congratulations on the POTD honor. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 4/4/2018 8:11:00 AM
A beautiful poem BW, congratulations on POTD and your win....Maria xx
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Date: 4/4/2018 6:56:00 AM
Lovely poem, congrats on your win and on POTD.
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Date: 4/4/2018 6:39:00 AM
Congrats on POTD, BW--this is poetry at its best!
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