Vignette-On the Verge of Heaven

Rare talent,born in Kinross
His early death,poetry's loss;
To God he gave all his praise,
Famed now for his verse paraphrase,
A legacy on which we all may gaze.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Bruce
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Shango Avatar
December 15, 2009 at 7:35 AM
This is indeed a memorable and delicious write that ha snow immortalize the subject ... and brought us into its curiosity
Kendrick Avatar
December 14, 2009 at 2:19 AM
I'll have to look him up. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
Sweetheart Avatar
December 13, 2009 at 7:30 AM
Beautiful tribute from your pen this day... nice rhyme to easily read... thankxxx for sharing your always inspiring words ... blessings... luv... happy Sunday... Linda-Marie, "Sweetheart" of P.S.
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