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To be or not to be

She bled into a river
Where shallow water slept
Pored the essence from her soul
There with the leaves 
That autumn wept

As drop by drop she finally broke
The surface there below 
Broke through that murky river
Where her life began to flow

A stream of white upon a breast
Of dank and muddy water
Forgetting every moment
All the things that life had 
Taught her

Author:  Elaine Cecelia George
Written:  May 1st, 2017

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Semih bilgic Date: 5/23/2017 11:52:00 AM Yes,true
Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/9/2017 5:42:00 PM Lainey....a lovely reflective piece...Autumn weeping into the river. Stunning imagery! I love this ! 7 ; )
Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/1/2017 3:51:00 PM Still waters run deep, and like you , beautiful, elaine!! So good to see this new poem of yours today.
Carole Duet Date: 5/1/2017 1:16:00 PM A sad poem but surely a good one, Elaine.
Frederic Parker Date: 5/1/2017 10:29:00 AM A very well written poem that touches the readers emotions, leaving them wanting more
Chris Green Date: 5/1/2017 9:31:00 AM Beautifully crafted Elaine. This was such a deep offering that I didn't want to end. This poem mesmerized me as I read it today. It is so nice to see you posting something new.