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Thomas Gray- An Elegy

churchyard hold bones buried from his days,
church register has records of their names,
yew trees shade the yard to shield them from rains,
near St.Giles church lies buried Thomas Gray,
buried next his mother, aunt hold him close,
hamlet Stoke Poges where he used to pray,
Elegy he wrote grieving his dear friend,
epitaphs erased, know not what they say,
how fire of a great poet time tames!
to shield them from rains, yew trees shade the yard,
to pay him homage I stopped on the way!

3rd placement
abracadabra
10syllables each line
a rhymes day, Gray,pray, say, way
b rhymes names, tames
r lines 3rd line and 10th lines - reverse rhyme!

Written 22/03/2021
ABRACADABRA March poetry competition
William Kekaula sponsored

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Paula Goldsmith Date: 4/15/2021 7:52:00 AM Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What a story/write and picture. Have a blessed day writing away............ Login to Reply Krish Radhakrishna Date: 4/15/2021 8:46:00 AM Thanks Paula. Thomas Gray is my all time favourite. Kind regards

Hilo Poet Date: 4/15/2021 3:19:00 AM Krish, I must admit that this poetic format is difficult and that you have met it without challenge, kudos my friend, my compliments for your participation and placement, Aloha! Login to Reply Krish Radhakrishna Date: 4/15/2021 6:30:00 AM Thanks William! Was not sure if the topic would interest anyone and gave it a try. glad it was oaky!! Thanks!