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My Whispering Old Cemetery: a Collaboration With Broken Wings

I came across an old cemetery today while exploring, Full of broken, toppled headstones and tangled weeds; There was a deep hush, a whisper and a sigh, I felt tears, My tears were falling for long dead souls forgotten. A tree's roots are entwined around an old, tilted stone, In loving memory of my husband George, born Feb, 1882; Oh, George you were loved very much once upon a time, God took him, but he will not be forgotten, engraved. And I am of the age of Aquarius too, just like you, I love violets and everything purple, and I am so mellow; Oh, George were you a deep thinker, sensitive, creative, I get hurt easily and I always want to help people. Be at peace George in your decay and ravaged grave, Listen to the twittering of birds this bright sunny day; Promise, promise, I will be back to lay some purple violets, Forever now, dear soul, you will dwell in my heart. Now, be still George, I heard your whisper . . . Longing, Look, Lofty Next, Northerly, Navigation Select, Sentiment, Sent Living, Loving, Light Destination, Destiny, Divine Seeks, Solar, Sensation Choose, Cherry, Cherish Joyous, Joyful, Jubilation, Veneration, Vega, Visitation

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Date: 4/29/2017 10:37:00 PM
I liked the conversation here:) I like the way Broken Wings writes poems too :) Congrats on being selected for POTD
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Date: 11/12/2016 1:25:00 PM
Very ethereal space age feel to it. A truly creative collab you two. Hats of to BW and Steven for such a gifted poem. Very much liked and ruminated over. Love and peace.
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Date: 7/1/2016 1:59:00 PM
Congrats on being selected for POTD. great write.
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Date: 7/1/2016 11:32:00 AM
Congratulations Steven, great collaboration with B/W for well earned POTD honors...
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Date: 7/1/2016 9:57:00 AM
SH/BW, CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH FOR UR OUTSTANDING CREATION & WELL DESERVING POTD...........//;) HUGS
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Date: 7/1/2016 6:37:00 AM
That is a very beautiful write Mr. Steven Henderson! I felt like I was right there in the same place and time, just by your well thought out words and descriptions. I will go read more of your work shortly. Thank you, Misty J.
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Steven Henderson
Date: 7/1/2016 7:26:00 AM
Broken Wings deserves all the aspirations from me to you. Peace and many blessings too.
Date: 7/1/2016 5:23:00 AM
- Great, Steven & B.W. !!! - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Steven Henderson
Date: 7/1/2016 9:17:00 AM
All my congrats go to the poet Broken Wings. Peace and many blessings to you.
Date: 6/30/2016 9:47:00 PM
Hey. STEVEN. well thought out poem. I am an admirer of alliteration And IT'S my favorite type of POEM.
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Steven Henderson
Date: 7/1/2016 9:18:00 AM
Tge form is also one of my favorites as well, my friend. Peace and many blessings to you.
Date: 6/29/2016 8:13:00 PM
You know what? I love your poem and this line "And I am of the age of Aquarius too, just like you, I love violets and everything purple, and I am so mellow?? truly resonates with me... Love it
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Steven Henderson
Date: 6/29/2016 9:27:00 PM
All your thanKS should go to the poet Broken Wings. She is truly a gifted poet! I feel blessed to have been able to collaborate with her. Peace and many blessings to you.

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