In Stillness

"Amid the jagged shadows of mossy leafless boughs; " Samuel Taylor.. I stand amidst the stillness of the graveyard and browse My unbearable anguish like drooping flowers surge, Amid the jagged shadows of mossy leafless boughs, While hungry birds fly round twittering a plaintive dirge. The old oak tree now denuded from all its green leaves Time pass, forlorn eerie mist descends hiding the grave Then sparkling white snow flutter down, thus my heart bereaves, Bringing on hopelessness that dear life can never save. No flowers by request she always maintained and said. I could not bear to see others hide her from my view, I disobeyed her and covered her with roses red. Memories flooded my mind with thoughts that I pursue. In the painful stillness of heart, I know death does part But like the nude oak tree, no one can refill my heart. 1 November 2021 Placed 1 Selection No. 3 Stillness ''S'' Contest, New Poems Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Constance La France