Your Essence

Death left me your essence 
when grief and tears begin to flow
your aura like a gentle hug
transports me to a calm plateau


Stanza taken from my poem - DEATH IS NOT GOODBYE written 2nd March 2019

29th May 2019

5th PLACE
Contest: Arbitrium Divisa
Sponsor: Gregory R Barden
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Dietrich Avatar
June 13, 2019 at 6:10 PM
very nice, Ann. I love what it expresses, so the longer version has to be fantastic! (congrats)
Gilmour Avatar
June 14, 2019 at 12:54 AM
Thank you so much Andrea for your congrats and your great comments, I really appreciate them - thanks! With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Gauthier Avatar
June 13, 2019 at 10:03 AM
Love this deep poem, Ann. Congrats on your most deserving win.
Gilmour Avatar
June 13, 2019 at 4:24 PM
So many thanks Line for your lovely comments and congrats. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Romios Avatar
May 29, 2019 at 12:40 PM
Wow, Ann. You are a great writer ! PANAGIOTA
Gilmour Avatar
May 29, 2019 at 12:43 PM
Thank you Panagiota, you are so sweet ... I really do appreciate your wonderful support and comments - thank you! With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Allison Avatar
May 29, 2019 at 6:44 AM
Such a moving stanza that stands alone as a poem in its own right:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
Gilmour Avatar
May 29, 2019 at 11:05 AM
Many thanks Jan for your lovely comment and hugs. Sending you both hugs from sunny Eastbourne, with kindest thoughts Ann xx
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