The End of Time

My father’s hands
Toiled in time
Red lines and scars
Left a story to be told
A life of sorrow 
Or perhaps of glory
Only the man 
Can tell the story
But he is gone now
And I can’t read his palms
He lies in rest
Or so they say
A body that carried the soul
Is but an empty shell
To be put to rest
Six feet under
Ashes to ashes
Dust to dust
In that grave 
We do trust
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Anglesey Avatar
July 27, 2013 at 10:46 PM
Simply stated, deeply felt. Congratulations on the contest win. I am moved by the line " A body that carried the soul is but an empty shell"..
Kilmer Avatar
September 1, 2013 at 1:03 PM
Thanks Karen, As always, always~Kilmer
Smith Avatar
July 16, 2013 at 10:19 PM
congrats on this winner. Russell
Kilmer Avatar
July 17, 2013 at 1:04 PM
Thanks Russell. I appreciate you taking the time to read it. SRK
A   Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 8:06 PM
an awesome win. always & forever *LINDA
Kilmer Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 8:13 PM
Aw Poet Destroyer you are too kind! Love ya! TRGOFATPNE!
A   Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 7:54 PM
an awesome win. always & forever *LINDA
A  Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 7:05 PM
Stephen , Congratulations, glad you decided to enter this free verse in my contest. :-) love ~ SKAT~
Kilmer Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 7:22 PM
Thanks SKAT, Thank you for the recognition and your vote of confidence. Look forward to seeing you and reading your poems. "The road goes on forever and the party never ends" TRGOFATPNE!
Kilmer Avatar
July 4, 2013 at 6:55 PM
Thank you for your kind words.
Gabriella Avatar
July 4, 2013 at 6:09 PM
I like this! Nicely written, and I love the rhyme and rhythm.
Kilmer Avatar
July 4, 2013 at 6:56 PM
Thank you for your kind words. I am not so good at this so forgive me for my stupidity.
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