People Disappear

You knew them - 
now they are 
     gone
Yes, people disappear
      after their light  has shone on the withering grass
We will be
     relieved of grief  and sorrow and you in particular 
 will find total  peace
     sometime
in the future
     when  dawn 
answers all your questions
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Parish Avatar
March 2, 2009 at 8:46 AM
All to true Matthew, people disappear. Good write.
Boyd Avatar
September 21, 2008 at 2:07 PM
Great Poem !! Keep it up!! Please look at some of mine and tell me what you think.
Winter Avatar
August 11, 2008 at 6:24 AM
Breathtaking and deeply beautiful write Matthew. Love, Shar
Yamin Avatar
August 9, 2008 at 3:55 PM
Matthew! Your poem has deeply touched me. An excellent write and beautiful expression. Thanks also for your comments on my poem the Frost-Bitten Leaf.
Buys Avatar
August 9, 2008 at 3:21 PM
This is simply beautiful, my friend. One of your best. Well done. Love Heidie
Reynolds Avatar
August 9, 2008 at 3:51 AM
Beautiful images here, Matthew...yes, flesh bids farewell, and only the light remains...lovely. Love Kristin
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