Faces of the DeadA Poem by David P. Eckert Inspired by the recent death of someone whose visual image remains vivid Faces of the dead Float vibrant in my head More than any vision Of solid living flesh As if mass is optional Like a bonus question On a test of eternity That toothy grin Reflects the light While your dark skin Shines with it My mind’s candelabra Bright as the sun Illuminating A lingering essence 2012 March David P. Eckert © 2012 David P. Eckert |
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David P. EckertRoslyn Heights, NYAboutWorking very hard, now in my hospital job almost a year, and juggling family, writing, painting and some community involvement. I've been writing more lately but not painting at all. There's always a .. more..Writing
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