Minamalist - Song of Despair

At your tomb I stand,
forlorn and full of despair;
our wedding song I murmur, 
then, I notice a bird nest . . . 
with chirping, peeping, trilling babies.

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October 14, 2017

Free Verse/Song of Despair
Copyright Protected, ID 949641


Written for the contest, Minamalist
sponsor, Nett Onclaud

Second Place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


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Date: 10/26/2017 11:56:00 AM
It is amazing to me how you deliver so much emotion in 5 short lines of writing! I think this is brilliant! Best, Judy
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Date: 10/22/2017 8:50:00 PM
that last line was SO cool how you tied it up, Constance. Sad and beautiful. Congrats for the win.
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Date: 10/22/2017 6:48:00 AM
A very emotional piece... As Jan said, the last line is uplifting. Congrats Constance, for your placement in the contest! ;-)
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Date: 10/21/2017 6:01:00 PM
So sad but with an uplifting ending Constance:-) many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 10/21/2017 5:42:00 PM
Broken Wings, congratulations on your win well done.. :) Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 10/21/2017 4:55:00 PM
lovely expression of nature humming in the midst of death, constance... am glad you found time to participate and garner a smashing honor in this challenge... thanks!
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Date: 10/15/2017 6:27:00 AM
Song of despair--happy chirping birdies!
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Date: 10/14/2017 9:56:00 PM
Magnificent piece lovely xomo
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