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The Cemetery

Snow fell lightly that February day. So many mourners hurried fast away. I was well dressed. I did not mind the snow, And though the north wind blew, I felt aglow. 'T was a long time since anyone I knew, Was buried there amidst cypress and yew. The silence and solitude were my balm. That's how I felt that time peacefully calm. The light snow stopped and everywhere was white. Sunset descended on a grey dark night. A watchman checked everywhere, all had gone. He saw me not. I had gone like the dawn.

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Date: 2/24/2023 3:42:00 AM
Victor, a hauntingly beautiful poem.
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Date: 2/23/2023 5:50:00 AM
A curious watchman left behind, even after the narrator. Snow on cypress and yew, silence and solitude…
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Date: 2/20/2023 10:21:00 PM
Beautiful, I have always for some reason loved strolling through cemeteries!
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Date: 2/20/2023 8:26:00 PM
Wow, this is very great writing, Victor. Love it.
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Date: 2/20/2023 4:00:00 PM
It’s Strange how going to the cemetery feels more peaceful than going to relatives house. beautifully touching, Vic.
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Date: 2/20/2023 1:02:00 PM
Beautiful verse, Victor. rhymes and couples great
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Date: 2/20/2023 12:14:00 PM
A wonderful write. I enjoyed your cemetery story. Have a fun day................
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Date: 2/20/2023 11:53:00 AM
- The cemetery always gives a special sense of peace, Victor - A lovely poem :) - hugs
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Date: 2/20/2023 11:28:00 AM
I enjoyed reading this one today. Thanks for sharing it and for dropping by my page with a kind review of my work. So you silently slipped away. Sara
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Date: 2/20/2023 10:36:00 AM
Peace and serenity pervade this stirring, beautiful poem, with its touches of melancholy and mystery. Nicely written! :)
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Date: 2/20/2023 9:17:00 AM
Intriguing write, Victor. Wonderfully descriptive as always--- and your ending makes the reader pause and ponder.
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Date: 2/20/2023 8:45:00 AM
I always find them a peaceful place, Tom
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Date: 2/20/2023 6:47:00 AM
My friend, you have written incredible poetry here, and it is quite emotional. By including that penultimate paragraph, you have provided it with a really unique atmosphere. Best wishes to you dear Friend.
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Date: 2/20/2023 6:31:00 AM
The point of no return, Very nicey penned Victor
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Date: 2/20/2023 3:44:00 AM
Top class poem Victor, I like to kill myself off in some of mine, but would never be able to write this one in a lifetime, a truly haunting poem, did someone mention hair rising below, I think it’s spreading into my comments box, outstanding piece cheers David
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Date: 2/20/2023 3:03:00 AM
Ooh! I can feel my hair rise with that ending line, Victor:) a ghostly write:)
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Date: 2/20/2023 2:26:00 AM
Cemeteries take on a different perspective after dark. Your description of the funeral was peaceful and serene, but the unknown of remaining gave me to wonder. I adored this Poem Victor for its beauty and its mystery.
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Date: 2/20/2023 1:48:00 AM
A well composed poem . You have given a special feel to it with the last line.
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Date: 2/20/2023 12:28:00 AM
What an amazing poem this is my friend, i feel honoured to have read it, it is so moving, so you Victor.
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