Staring Into the Abyss

Like a deep mysterious well
Those gone before disappear like dropping stones
Once loved and so familiar their faces
Gone to where what is gone is gone
Look as long as you like
They won’t come back
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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December 1, 2010 at 12:55 PM
Not in physical form Nigel.. but the spirit lives on luv.. forever ..into eternity.. a wonderful write and presentation of death.. this theme interests me so much... appreciate your sweet comment on my work today luv..
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November 6, 2010 at 2:11 PM
Interesting write you have here...well written my friend
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