Pieces

I stand at the crash sight,
Numb.
A hand carved cross
Marks the place.
I close my eyes,
Wishing I could forget.
As the pieces
Hang in the air
Waiting to fall
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Coulstock Avatar
October 24, 2010 at 7:53 AM
You manage to convey so much emotion in so few words and so beautifully written Erica. I love your poetryIt's so easy to read and yet doesn't fail to reach. Love June(sylvia)
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October 22, 2010 at 5:47 PM
deep write Erica, enjoyed,..P.D.
Culverhouse Avatar
October 22, 2010 at 4:56 PM
so sad... hope it is not real!! If so sorry for your loss!!
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