I brushed the leaves from the tombstone
And felt it to be cold
My gazing hand sensed the engraving of
Letters and numbers
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There's not that many poems that cut through to me in terms of expressing pain it happens once in awhile but this one really cuts through. It feels like I'm at that grave. Top stuff, human feeling captured in a nutshell
A very moving poem, nicely written with imagery. Thanks poet LeeAnn.
Indescribable, intense feeling of pathos....wonderfully penned LeeAnn.....100
A lovely poignant write and something many people will feel all over the world, particularly as Christmas fast approaches. A good 5*
Your pain and emotions, so well transmitted, in this unforgettable and deeply sad poem.