Bob Quigley Poet Free verse

Silver Strands

She sits quietly, staring at the fire
Lost in a world of reflection
Lines upon her face
Softened by the caress of time

Shadows of her years have lengthened
Her memories play upon the flames
A husband, taken, still held dearly
Children, raised, taught to fly

Silver strands, speak of many seasons
Shining softly in the fires glow
A crown bestowed upon this weary lady
Who rests now, a rocker for her throne

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Kim Merryman December 13, 2011 at 6:45 PM This is beautiful, Bob. Congrats on your win. Kim Bob Quigley December 14, 2011 at 8:17 AM Appreciate it Kim

Olusegun Arowolo December 13, 2011 at 9:50 AM Nice write,Bob.Touchy and emotional poem.Congratulations on your win....keep on flying.. Bob Quigley December 13, 2011 at 12:18 PM Many thanks Olusegun

Charlotte Puddifoot December 12, 2011 at 3:15 PM congrats on your win in the contest with this touching poem, love "her memories play upon the flames" :-) Bob Quigley December 12, 2011 at 10:13 PM Appreciate it Charlotte

Kash Poet December 12, 2011 at 11:30 AM Congrats Bob on your win.Loved it first time around. Bob Quigley December 12, 2011 at 10:12 PM Thanks Kash

Carol Sunshine Brown December 12, 2011 at 8:29 AM Congratulations on your win in Susan's "Silver Strands" contest Bob. Love, Carol Bob Quigley December 12, 2011 at 9:43 AM Thank you Carol

Carol Eastman December 12, 2011 at 7:52 AM Touching. Congratulations on your win. Bob Quigley December 12, 2011 at 9:43 AM Appreciate it Carol

Andrea Dietrich December 11, 2011 at 10:12 PM Yours is wonderful, Bob. I loved the way you crafted your poem so eloquently. VEry well done, my friend. Congratulations on your win. Bob Quigley December 11, 2011 at 10:26 PM Thank you Andrea

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl December 11, 2011 at 8:32 PM Congratulations bob, this is really nice x Bob Quigley December 11, 2011 at 10:27 PM Thanks very much Mandy

Connie Marcum Wong December 11, 2011 at 5:00 PM I loved the imagery expressed in this heartwarming poem. Congratulations on your win. Bob Quigley December 11, 2011 at 5:41 PM Thank you Connie

Joyce Johnson December 11, 2011 at 3:01 PM Sweetly told. Congratulations Bob. Love, Joyce Bob Quigley December 11, 2011 at 5:41 PM Thank you Joyce

David Williams December 11, 2011 at 1:58 PM Bob congrats on your win..David Bob Quigley December 11, 2011 at 5:41 PM Appreciate it David

Kash Poet December 7, 2011 at 4:37 AM Wonderful poem on silver strands Bob. Enjoyed very much.Best wishes. Bob Quigley December 7, 2011 at 8:04 AM Appreciate that Kash

Dalila Agtani December 4, 2011 at 3:03 PM Bob I felt the emotion underneath the lines of your poem Bob. I enjoyed every lines of it. It brings me back memories of my grandmother and my mother. A winning piece I believe. Dalila Bob Quigley December 5, 2011 at 9:52 AM Thank you Dalila. I hope you are right.

Poet Destroyer A December 3, 2011 at 12:07 PM Good afternoon Bob. enjoyed,..good luck in the contest,..p.d. Bob Quigley December 3, 2011 at 2:14 PM Thanks P.D.

Joyce Johnson December 3, 2011 at 10:21 AM How lovely an sensitive, Bob. A winner for sure. Love, Joyce Bob Quigley December 3, 2011 at 2:14 PM Appreciate that Joyce.