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She Is Bereavement

Beneath a night veil bordered with black roses, such a pallid, yet beauteous face, nightingales nestled at her feet. She's adept at knowing when to let herself in. She sits, sighs of sorrow, ebony shadowed dreams. She is bereavement- Depression's sister. Stars weaved in her long raven tresses, scattering tears, cruelly tightening cords of thorns- around my fragmentary, out of life's rhythm, barely beating heart song. ~

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Howard Kerr

Date: 12/7/2023 9:07:00 PM

Congratulations Regina, Endless rounds of applause for your deserved win with this impeccable piece. Warm wishes Howard

Regina Elliott
Date: 12/10/2023 8:54:00 AM

Thank you, cherished poetry friend. A lovely Irish Sunday to you. ~

Silent One

Date: 12/7/2023 1:57:00 PM

Congratulations on your placement in the contest

Regina Elliott
Date: 12/7/2023 2:10:00 PM

Thank you very much, Silent One, this is so kind of you to stop by to offer congratulations. Have a splendid evening. ~

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/4/2023 4:00:00 PM

unique and highly descriptive words and images about bereavement. I love how you described her as depression's sister. What a powerful line. I especially liked Stars weaved in her long raven tresses, scattering tears, Just wow! Am faving this one! have a splendid evening, Sara

Regina Elliott
Date: 12/5/2023 5:49:00 AM

My deep gratitude, Sara. Thank you so much for the FAV, much appreciated. May you and Bill have a blessed Yuletide. Hugs xxxx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/4/2023 2:14:00 PM

I enjoyed reading this one today. Very descriptive of what a depressed person could be or she could be right next to you seemingly happy, but inside her heart is breaking. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K

Regina Elliott
Date: 12/5/2023 5:52:00 AM

Thank you so much, Sara, I greatly appreciate it. I hope you have a grand Tuesday with much creativity and inspiration. Hugs ~