Whirlwind

Whirlwind terror
Away to face the eternal.
Loved by family and friends but
Lost to us now.
Always remembered, taken too quick.
Clever fox left unfinished business
Ending life's journey too soon.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Horsman Avatar
May 26, 2010 at 7:37 AM
very sad, such feelings, wonderful poem harry
Guzzi Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 5:38 AM
such longing a dear tribute. Light & Love
Pickett Avatar
November 11, 2009 at 8:56 AM
I read your mothers Acrostic feature moments ago, commented on her feature and would like to simply say wonderful write here Doris... It is always a good day when I start my day with your writing, along with Saras'... Godspeed to the both of you........:JP]
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November 11, 2009 at 5:02 AM
Congratulations, Doris, on having your well-written, but sorrowful, poem featured this week. My condolences to you for your lost Wallace. Thanks for sharing and keep writing. Lovingly, Dane
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November 10, 2009 at 6:59 PM
Interesting poem. Congratulations on being featured this week. Love, Iolandax6tr5
Brown Avatar
November 10, 2009 at 4:12 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Doris. May you have many more features. Love, Carol
Sheart Avatar
November 9, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Doris, I too want to wish you all the best in your surgery tomorrow. I will be sending good thoughts and prayers your way for a speedy recovery. Your mom just let me know bless her heart and yours. Take good care of yourself okay. Love Light Patty
Sheart Avatar
November 9, 2009 at 3:14 PM
Doris, congrats on your well deserved feature write this week! I also want to say I feel for your loss, it's never easy is it sigh. Bless your heart with this one hun. take careLove Light Patty
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November 9, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. I enjoyed reading it. Love Pam
Fraser Avatar
November 9, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful poem being featured this week Doris >> James
Strand Avatar
November 8, 2009 at 11:57 PM
Congrats on your feature this week Doris.Rgds Brian
Guzzi Avatar
October 1, 2009 at 4:40 PM
"clever fox" makes one ponder..never easy for us left behind. Light & Love
Strand Avatar
August 8, 2009 at 1:23 AM
Nice work Doris.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
Burton Avatar
August 6, 2009 at 6:31 PM
that was short and great. Enjoyed very much and I am not just saying that, very wellwritten. Enjoy your night.
Fraser Avatar
August 6, 2009 at 3:23 PM
Kool Acrostic Doris, usage of the form is splendid>>James
Kendrick Avatar
August 5, 2009 at 7:14 AM
Sorry about the loss. I know that you still grieve and so does Wayne. Beautifully written. Mom
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