Kathleen

There sits a place of graves amidst a copse of oak
That drip with Spanish Moss, each in an eight foot skein.
A thousand graves or more lie 'neath the tree frogs' croak.
Only one cries at night - his soul speaks out, "Kathleen"

3-23-19
Contest Wtiting Challenge 5, March 2019, 4 Lines
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La France Avatar
March 29, 2019 at 10:53 AM
Larry, congratulations on your win in my contest with this beautifully penned piece, so emotional
Bradfield Avatar
March 29, 2019 at 11:17 AM
Thank you! Enjoyed your contest!!
Andresen Avatar
March 27, 2019 at 2:22 PM
- A great poem for this writing challenge ... congratulations, Larry :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Bradfield Avatar
March 27, 2019 at 10:35 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise!!
DiMino Avatar
March 24, 2019 at 10:03 PM
I'm certain love transcends death. Great little poem, lots of ways to interpret this. I like that.
Bradfield Avatar
March 25, 2019 at 8:58 AM
Thanks, Joe!
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