Sonnet Obituary Poems

Ancient tomb where a lady does repose
Guarded always by her most faithful friends
Sarcophagus carved with eternal rose
Always safe forever they will defend.

This tomb completely lost...

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It was said “ good things never last"
 Last Last we lost her untimely 

It was said “gone too soon"
Soon enough you will live again...

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The soul fills with undeniable pride,
And the heart is inundated with love,
For I know that I can in you confide; 
As I know that you...

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(My uncle who has been my father’s younger brother was almost like a father to me. He began his life as a commissioned officer in...

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Epigrams by Michael R. Burch



Negligibles
by Michael R. Burch
 
Show me your most intimate items of apparel:
begin with the hem of your quicksilver slip ...



Negotiables
by Michael...

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The powers of death, what spite they bring,
in their attempt to crown him king.
Now you've passed, and now we care,
asking others: when and where?

While you...

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The day I woke up
I will never forget
Confusion
An enormous pang of guilt hits me in the solar plexus
I curl up into the foetal position
As I...

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HERETIC
'Tis known you're not all there, all of the time,
but I'm submissive; more than I should be;
though heretic somewhat, 'twould be a crime;
in my belief,...

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Bike to Work day:  escorting the funeral of Marine Albrak Omar
Loch David Crane
Patriot Guard Riders
September 2009

No more classes now that I've been fired!
Patriotism is...

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Patriot Guard funeral Escort
Loch David Crane
August, 2008

Today is sunny: with three dozen bikes,
some decorated cars,  a pair of trikes,
two dozen Marines: all of the...

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Therein amongst the subtle fall of rain
That drips rhythmically upon leafy green
I hath now a dead love, woefully lain
Like deadened steps on the grave stones...

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