To Be Or Not To Be

She bled into a river
Where shallow water slept
Pored the essence from her soul
There with the leaves 
That autumn wept

As drop by drop she finally broke
The surface there below 
Broke through that murky river
Where her life began to flow

A stream of white upon a breast
Of dank and muddy water
Forgetting every moment
All the things that life had 
Taught her

Author:  Elaine Cecelia George
Written:  May 1st, 2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


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Date: 10/26/2017 8:44:00 PM
The leaves that autumn wept... really? that is SO romantic. I LOVE it - what a beautiful poem.
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Date: 10/26/2017 8:07:00 PM
Well crafted Elaine.
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Date: 10/4/2017 1:31:00 PM
Beautiful poem Elaine! I am glad to have discovered your work!
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Date: 7/8/2017 12:28:00 AM
An excellent poem, Elaine:) long time since I read you:) you still captivate me with your words:)
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Date: 5/23/2017 11:52:00 AM
Yes,true
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Date: 5/9/2017 5:42:00 PM
Lainey....a lovely reflective piece...Autumn weeping into the river. Stunning imagery! I love this ! 7 ; )
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Date: 5/1/2017 3:51:00 PM
Still waters run deep, and like you , beautiful, elaine!! So good to see this new poem of yours today.
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Date: 5/1/2017 1:16:00 PM
A sad poem but surely a good one, Elaine.
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Date: 5/1/2017 10:29:00 AM
A very well written poem that touches the readers emotions, leaving them wanting more
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Elaine George
Date: 5/1/2017 11:58:00 AM
Thank you for stopping by, Frederic...and for your much appreciated comments. Elaine
Date: 5/1/2017 9:31:00 AM
Beautifully crafted Elaine. This was such a deep offering that I didn't want to end. This poem mesmerized me as I read it today. It is so nice to see you posting something new.
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Date: 5/1/2017 9:37:00 AM
Thank you for stopping by, Chris...and for your very much appreciated comments. I...from time-to-time...take a break from computers and such in order to recharge my own battery...lol! Elaine
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