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Springtime In Salem

Flying on an easterly wind Over Atlantic waters, ever thinned A village comes back into view Eerily draped in a season anew Hanging now with purple wisteria Not accusations, not hysteria, Is old Salem town, lush and green Beyond, a cemetery lies, a reverent scene Dark houses, by cherry blossoms framed Brighten a place once so shamed, By masking her greatest tragedy With pink floral beauty, craftily Quiet streets, an all too familiar pitch As I wander, her picket fences bewitch, And up on Gallows Hill, a site so tragic Finds her peace in springtime magic.

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Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 4/25/2023 3:44:00 PM

I have heard of it, but never quite felt it like I did as you describe it here, well done evocative and rich in tapestry Kelly

Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/13/2023 4:08:00 PM

Thank you so much for reading, Rose... I appreciate it :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/23/2023 11:54:00 AM

Brilliant writing. Well done ! :)

Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/3/2023 6:34:00 PM

Thank you so much, Heidi :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/22/2023 1:32:00 PM

So many wrongs in this world, sad to say that people make some very tragic and wrong judgments. I enjoyed reading your work today. Creatively put together. Thank you for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara

Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/30/2023 8:20:00 AM

Thank you for reading and commenting so kindly, Sara... I appreciate it very much :)

Daniel Turner

Date: 4/18/2023 9:43:00 PM

This is excellent. Very well written, Kelly. A good read:)

Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/29/2023 9:58:00 AM

Thank you so much, Daniel :)