Potter's Field

Bursts of mist: drops like
pins against rock and sand
pushed by the wind.

Horizon's edge beneath
evening star, sky darkening
to violet like ink spreading.

Erosion of stone,  
sunken gravesite: souls their voices
the roar of the sea.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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August 25, 2011 at 9:27 AM
Lift your pen and let your creative words flow onto the paper Jennifer. Thank you for sharing your writing with us. I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning. Love, Carol
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