The dust of ages
covers the petrified bones
in the sepulchre.
Memories of ancestors,
unknown but not forgotten.
written for https://colleenchesebro.com/2018/10/30/colleens-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-108-afraid-grave-synonymsonly/
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Wonderful poem for this Halloween prompt.
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Thank-you
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Great synonyms!
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Very nice. I love the images that your words evoke. Excellent!
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We all appreciate comments and this is one of the best, cheers
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Well deserved, Bob. Keep up the good work! 😀
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I love your poem, Bob. It would go great for “Día de los muertos” also.
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Thanks I think it would be fitting too
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