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The Untended Garden

Unfettered
The weeds grew tall
Neath the garden wall
Stones once carefully grouted,
Now cracked
And green with moss,
The old man gone now
Unable to care.
Yet she notices these things,
Of his passing
And sheds
A silver tear…….
 

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wolfycat

wolfycat

19 years ago

Nicely Done

I can see this incident in my mind as I think about what you wrote. I liked it. Beautiful and sadly comforting. Great write!
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mugsy

16 years 11 months ago

The Untended Garden

Thank you very much for your comments. Although it was in 2007 I have just been able to see it now, thanks again....M.Cole aka Mugsy Beerstyne...
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Vasyl Puzanov

18 years 4 months ago

How tragic!

How tragic! So real!
Mark

Mark

18 years 3 months ago

Really Nice

I enjoyed reading this it gives me a good feeling so well composed.
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mugsy

16 years 11 months ago

The Untended Garden

"Thanks for your comment (from 2008) I am just catching up now...M.Cole aka Mugsy Beerstyne...
Mark

Mark

18 years 3 months ago

Where

Where are you anyhow?
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mugsy

16 years 11 months ago

the untended garden

A much belated thank you for your comments. I had a lot of access trouble but I think the webmaster has solved it....
whitetea

whitetea

17 years 12 months ago

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I look forward to whatever you have to write!
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mugsy

16 years 11 months ago

The Untended Garden

Even though it was a little over a year ago I am grateful for your comment. I have just recently gained proper access to this site. Thanks again....M.Cole aka Mugsy Beerstyne----