Ode To a Leo

Ode to a LEO

darkness of winter
springs upon the mourning pride
a lion's fallen

©deborah burch
2.08.2013



*for those who do not know
LEO =Law Enforcement Officer
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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December 11, 2016 at 5:05 AM
Do I love all these allusions... wonderful, so much in so few lines
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September 2, 2015 at 11:27 PM
This is very nice :)
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April 21, 2013 at 7:32 PM
ha I just super love this ode, KU'... Linda
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April 10, 2013 at 2:57 PM
wow, knowing that meaning made this one very special . I have not read the few winners on that list yet, but gosh, this sure seems like a fantastic one to me!!
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April 7, 2013 at 5:31 PM
This is a noble tribute and so well written and thought out.
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April 7, 2013 at 6:15 AM
Very unique approach to honoring a police officer..Sara
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March 26, 2013 at 4:52 PM
i have to agree with david this is clever poetry...
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March 25, 2013 at 2:52 AM
Well done, Deborah! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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March 25, 2013 at 2:47 AM
oohh this is so clever....
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