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The Longing

The silence cradling me is shattered by the sound of one leaf landing on the grass. In the space between this leaf hitting the earth and that leaf shaking itself loose, and racing to join it, I have endured a lifetime of longing for you.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 1/2/2013 6:31:00 AM
WOW! A simple but sweet description of life's loving journey! Jack
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Rollo West
Date: 1/2/2013 2:31:00 PM
hey jack, thank you. Rollo
Date: 1/2/2013 2:08:00 AM
Once again you touch and cause the deepest sorrow in me Rollo xx
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Rollo West
Date: 1/2/2013 2:31:00 PM
Hi Mandy, thank you for the great comment. Rollo
Date: 1/1/2013 8:38:00 PM
This is quite the beautiful, a gorgeous write my friend! You have painted a wondrous image with this fantastic poem here Rollo! I really enjoyed reading this dynamic and pleasing piece this evening! You have been writing some amazing free verse poems, a nice addition to your repertoire! What a superior write, Great Work!!
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Rollo West
Date: 1/1/2013 11:21:00 PM
Thank you so much my friend for your great comment. Rollo

Book: Shattered Sighs