Twilight Zone

Lazarus lay
he’s dead they moan
and say, he reeks

now skin and bone
four days gone yield
God's own power

as the man spoke
the dead woke fresh
and broke death’s hold


Charles Henderson for 
Nette's Than Bauk contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Bickerstaffe Avatar
May 4, 2012 at 9:05 PM
Well composed and articulated! You deserve to win the contest, my friend. Best wishes, Keith
Kendrick Avatar
April 19, 2012 at 4:29 PM
Great topic..Enjoyed reading this eve..Congrats on your winning work..Sara
Guzzi Avatar
April 19, 2012 at 3:54 PM
Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Brown Avatar
April 19, 2012 at 5:27 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Nette's "Than-Bauk" contest Charles. Love, Carol
Johnson Avatar
April 18, 2012 at 10:59 AM
Well told with a difficult form. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Gorelick Avatar
April 18, 2012 at 7:42 AM
So well done. I especially like the last one. Congrats. BG
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
April 18, 2012 at 5:51 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Charles xx
Burch Avatar
April 14, 2012 at 2:02 AM
Excellent Charles!!! love deb
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