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The Fading Light

I watch the sun's smile gleam on the petal as it drifts beneath the Dogwood tree moving from sunlight to shadow we once burned bright like the sun shining on everyone until heaven spoke now you are gone and my light shines no more
04/29/16

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Date: 6/5/2016 1:11:00 AM
Very beautiful, James...Very beautiful indeed. My best regards. :) john
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James Inman
Date: 6/5/2016 8:32:00 AM
Thanks for the visit John and the great comment.
Date: 5/12/2016 1:11:00 PM
Very well executed melancholic piece. Beautiful and easy to connect with ... and yet another splendid shape.
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James Inman
Date: 5/12/2016 7:46:00 PM
Thanks Timothy.
Date: 5/5/2016 1:40:00 AM
Hi James: Your words are eloquent and the form fits your theme perfectly as it fades to one word.. GL a certain winner, SuZ
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James Inman
Date: 5/5/2016 8:35:00 AM
Suzanne, thank you for your encouraging words.
Date: 5/2/2016 3:52:00 PM
I just love a very simple but elegant and beautiful poem like this one. yet another fave for one of the best poets around!!
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James Inman
Date: 5/2/2016 5:36:00 PM
You are too kind Andrea. You make me blush.
Date: 4/30/2016 8:11:00 PM
This poem savors memory with a bit of melancholy music James. So well done! #7 ; )
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James Inman
Date: 5/1/2016 9:11:00 AM
Thank you Connie, don't know if it's what he's looking for but I gave it a try.

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