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Immortality

"Here lies within; an old memory."- Could be the title to any poem I pen in effort to tell my story. Be warned, however, not every tribute Is deserving of being remembered. I write of those people whom I hold dear; For those who care, will always remain close. I write of those who churn out injustice; Shed new light on that which is misleading. Though there are few of whom I never write; For some evils are best left forgotten. Some souls best left forever mere mortals; Fading away soon after their quick death. With my words; the worthy reign immortal. For though I may not be Keats or Byron, Poetry lives long when it is enjoyed. Those guilty of injustice mongering Shall forever be remembered as such, And those whom are too vile and villainous Shall become lost in the pitter patter Of the rain eroding the tombstone's name. But those in glory will be the sunshine That cracks that sombre rock, kisses the grass, And gives life and love to the willing world. For I write them with love and honesty.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 8/13/2014 5:30:00 AM
Writing about someone does give them a chance of being remembered by someone..As you said sometimes, it is best just to let some people die the day that they die..Thanks for stopping by..I did not know who Tim Burton was so I looked up some of his poems..He had a weird kind of a sense of humor..I thought I would go back see some more about him..Sara
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Darren Mallett
Date: 8/13/2014 5:14:00 PM
That he did! He has a more gothic style of writing and imagination, but it is his illustrations I was reminded more towards with your poem! Thank you for your interest Sara, it means a lot to me! I hope yourself and your family are well!

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