R a i s e

speak not the name
for the dead hear
and stir gentle
in the wake

but raise the oars
soft on hallowed
lake

and gentle
for the shore
make

— Esker, Feb 24, 2011

About This Poem

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Region, Country: north ontario, CAN

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Critiques

Esker

15 years 3 months ago

Viking

I of viking heritage
north scotland
and ojibway
the spiritual fires

the lore of the lake

thank you for you consideration
I like your changes

thank you

whitetea

15 years 3 months ago

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shalom

Geezer

15 years 3 months ago

Amen...

The prayer we all utter, when we are alone with our grief. I like the changes too. Nothing else to add. ~ Gee