She's Gone

a single owl screech
breaks the silence,
the Hunter's moon
waxes blue
ice chills the aging bones-
blowing on the east wind
flurries ,fine and dry
settle on her grave.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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February 22, 2010 at 8:45 AM
Owls are a symbol of good luck in some cultures... an intrinsic free verse.. vivid visuals.. luv.. Linda-Marie..
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February 21, 2010 at 12:31 PM
Brian, I could go all kinds of ways with the interpertation of this one. From scary to very sad. Keep the creative pen flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work. I have written one with Poulter's measure in a couplet but have not entered it in your competition for I thought that I could do better(It is called Second Chance). Sara
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February 20, 2010 at 8:30 AM
A chilling image, I have the shivers!! Well done, Brian. ~ Best wishes, Carrie
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