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The Peacock's Pall /Avebury Churhyard, Enland Uk

Round goes the spiral looping the path. Straight stand the stones high in green grass. Round goes the moat circling the tor; solitary stanchion saracens high altars they bore. Round goes the blood red twining the past tall stand the grave stones memories n’er made to last. Round goes the gate in the churchyards mall through walks the sacred peacocks ashen white pall. Round go the penitents lead through the hatch lonesome lost lifetimes Avebury’s dispatch.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 4/9/2009 10:08:00 AM
Deborah, you say there is a photo, but I do not need one. I am the tourist standing there in you, and listening to the scholarship not in me. This is a perfect lyrical tribute to a great experienc in time. Well done, my friend.
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Date: 4/9/2009 7:13:00 AM
please check my blog for a corresponding photo!
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Date: 4/9/2009 6:39:00 AM
The third verse really gets to me. I am thinking this place had a profound effect on you or someone you know is there. The 'round goes' makes me think of cycle of life, and death. Awesome write. Love, Shar
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Date: 4/9/2009 3:09:00 AM
A great poem. it has the feel of a nursery rhyme but it is far from being that. The language has a simplicity to it that belies the theme. I think that the repitition of 'Round go' is excellent. Giving the poem a playful feel but also anchoring it to the flow of the poem.
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Date: 4/8/2009 6:35:00 PM
cleverly discriptive and meaningful. John H Loving III
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Date: 4/8/2009 2:05:00 PM
i love it ,just love it,my friend
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Date: 4/8/2009 1:26:00 PM
your talent shines in this poem, Deborah! jmg
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Date: 4/8/2009 10:40:00 AM
oh I loved this poemm loved it 10/10
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