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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.

Memorial Wreaths

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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La France Avatar
January 19, 2020 at 8:28 AM
Eve, congratulations on your win in my writing prompt challenge with this beautiful and deeply emotional poem, well done _Constance
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January 14, 2020 at 2:20 PM
- A moving winning poem, congratulations Eve :) - // Anne-Lise
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 11, 2020 at 4:26 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
Scars Avatar
January 10, 2020 at 2:58 PM
oh lovely lady, you ease my soul...beautiful and congrats on your top win! x:-)-luloo
Goldsmith Avatar
January 10, 2020 at 11:45 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.......
Adams Avatar
January 10, 2020 at 10:02 AM
beautifully penned poem... congratulations on your top win Eve... hugs
Krutsinger Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 11:02 AM
Your anniversary is Jesus' birthday! What!How wonderful! Is this at Arlington, Eve? Wonderful poem. Well done!
Roper Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 11:42 AM
Yes it is it was a gift to each other on that day. The cemetery is in Houston an hour away from me.
Sands Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 8:58 AM
Very nice Eve. Well done. Happy Anniversary :)
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 2:26 AM
Very nice Eve, deeply stirring ~ Aloha always William
Cunningham Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 12:43 AM
Beautifully done Eve, so descriptive. Tom
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