Memorial Wreaths

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Photo taken by me on December 25th 2019 on my wedding anniversary.

National Cemetery in Harris County, Texas, near Houston. It encompasses 419.2 acres. The cemetery had more than 85,000 interments as of 2014.

Beneath rugged oak tree's shade, and the voice of nature's mirth; Evergreen wreaths tied with red velvet bows lean back in repose, Adorn thousands of soldier's headstones laid to rest upon the lap of earth. A rhythmic verse passing tribute etched on each reflect among lives of those Honored and mourn upon the lawn in the long-drawn endless rows. 12/26/2019 Poetry Contest: Writing Prompt- English Quintain Imagery Sponsored by: Dear Heart The rhyme scheme of an English Quintain is a/b/a/b/b. No meter required.

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Constance La France

Date: 1/19/2020 8:28:00 AM

Eve, congratulations on your win in my writing prompt challenge with this beautiful and deeply emotional poem, well done _Constance

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/14/2020 2:20:00 PM

- A moving winning poem, congratulations Eve :) - // Anne-Lise

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/11/2020 4:26:00 AM

A very moving and beautiful tribute Eve. Happy Anniversary. Congratulations on your First Place win! This is going into my Faves my friend. I love the picture too! Are you also a photographer? xxoo

Lu Loo

Date: 1/10/2020 2:58:00 PM

oh lovely lady, you ease my soul...beautiful and congrats on your top win! x:-)-luloo

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/10/2020 11:45:00 AM

Congratulations. What a beautiful write with great photos to go with it. Great job. What a day, Christmas and Anniversary. May you be blessed.......