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January 24, 2013
By LenaLeaf GOLD, Edinburg, Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
"Between living and dreaming there is a third, guess it." -Antonio Machado

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Lying on
creaking wood panels,
spreading like a
warning chill.
Lost in a thought
abandoned
by a skill-less mind.
Frozen in time.

She arises as he
returns,
awakening at the sound
of a single heart
beat.
Her focus beads on
his brow.

Ten years
she laid
there
alone in that house.
Webs
flossing her teeth,
fading month by month.

He looks about
his cheeks
so
alive
with color.

He signs the deed
and
now
she, breathless
sighs.
He stole her home
he stoked her
air-less
fire.

The house quakes
mice giggle
as she stretches
her palm out
in
silent
revenge.

© Treza R., Kalispell, MT

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LenaLeaf GOLD said...
on Feb. 22 2013 at 10:58 am
LenaLeaf GOLD, Edinburg, Virginia
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Thank you all so much :)
Kris_10 GOLD said...
on Feb. 9 2013 at 6:56 pm
Kris_10 GOLD, North Scituate, Rhode Island
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You have fantastic word choice. Well done!
ChrisJ PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 8 2013 at 6:27 pm
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Great imagery and a job well done!  
iluvrockandroll2 PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 7 2013 at 10:15 pm
iluvrockandroll2 PLATINUM, Tinton Falls, New Jersey
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that was beautifully haunting :) Great piece!!
Abby96 BRONZE said...
on Feb. 7 2013 at 5:17 pm
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I love the final stanza! The chilling mood was really well done.
Whompingwillow said...
on Feb. 6 2013 at 11:27 pm
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amazing! its so creepy and youve created the atmosphere really well!
Demeter BRONZE said...
on Feb. 6 2013 at 8:40 pm
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I like this a lot! It gives a great creepy, chilling feel which I love. My favorite line is "Her focus beads on his brow". I see you're from Virginia; I live in Virginia too!