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The Widow's Pew

Upon the widow's pew I sit with women whose husbands have passed, worshipping in truth and spirit, trying not to appear downcast. Morning death of another kind, upon the widow's pew I sit. Unequally yoked, misaligned, I pray for the dead in spirit. Am I like him, a hypocrite, leaving God on the widow's pew? Upon the widow's pew I sit, humbled, seeking forgiveness anew. Still alone, but in company, God places me where he sees fit. Each week with greater empathy, upon the widow's pew I sit. 1/26/2020

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Date: 2/3/2020 4:10:00 AM
That is such a well-expressed feeling. Thank you for sharing, Kai
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Juliet Ligon
Date: 2/6/2020 2:21:00 PM
Thanks, Kai. I appreciate your visit.
Date: 1/28/2020 7:43:00 AM
Very nice, Juliet. Well written :)
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Juliet Ligon
Date: 1/28/2020 11:37:00 PM
Thanks, Charles.
Date: 1/27/2020 12:05:00 AM
Powerful emotions flowing throughout ... Gone to the divine.. Why lament.. Great poem...
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Juliet Ligon
Date: 1/28/2020 11:37:00 PM
Thanks, Jenish.
Date: 1/26/2020 3:26:00 PM
Do you sit next to the window so you can see outside? Lol just kidding. I like the flow of your poem.
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Juliet Ligon
Date: 1/26/2020 10:23:00 PM
Thanks, Silent One. I always get distracted out the window, but find my way back.
Date: 1/26/2020 2:18:00 PM
Great flow and very moving rendering, Juliet, Aloha!~@wk
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Juliet Ligon
Date: 1/26/2020 10:18:00 PM
Thanks, William. I'm glad you were moved. This is based on a true story 10 years back. Things are better now, but today he didn't come with me and I was reminded.
Date: 1/26/2020 2:18:00 PM
powerful well crafted with great flow...i think this one will do wonderfully in the contest... great write Juliet :) hugs
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Juliet Ligon
Date: 1/26/2020 10:05:00 PM
I appreciate your encouragement, Sandra. Poetic hugs.

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