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A candle 

A candle left
lighting through the dark,

lighting in our land, dearly it mourns you.
A candle left

as it lies by your body, seduced by your ode
futile to tame it's light

solid, illumes the crossed fingers 
entwined.



date: 11/3/2012
craig cornish contest: Loss

Copyright © Johan Poet | Year Posted 2012

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    Poet Destroyer A
    Date: 2/18/2016 1:46:00 AM
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    LOVELY IMAGERY
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    SKAT A
    Date: 11/30/2015 12:28:00 PM
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    Johan, Enjoyed reading.... LUV **SKAT**
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    Vicky Tsiluma
    Date: 11/10/2012 4:51:00 AM
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    Very well written Johan! The image of the candle solidifies the theme of loss. Nice!
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    Richard Palmer
    Date: 11/7/2012 1:26:00 PM
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    yes it is Anne,great write Johan,best wishes in the contest
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    Sunshine Smile
    Date: 11/3/2012 4:47:00 PM
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    A deep poem Johan . - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

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