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watchman
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A dark one
I watch the night of suffering and sorrow Watches filled with broken stuff broken lives, and broken loves. I watch the night with no hope of a bright tomorrow: Only watches filled with emptiness and the carrion of love

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Reviews of "watchman"

Reviewed by Fr. Kurt Messick

Reviewed on October 17, 2003

meaningful

Reviewed by Jaclynn Huntington (Reader)

Reviewed on October 12, 2003

Sadly so...well said.

~Jackie~

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on October 11, 2003

the negative quality of this poem is very enlightening...

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on October 11, 2003

So powerfully sad, really touched me tonight,

Reindeer

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on October 11, 2003

Very moving,! The last line says a lot...excellent write

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on October 11, 2003

Very touching John!!

God Bless & Hugs
Tinka

Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson

Reviewed on October 11, 2003

I sigh and sob as I read this emotive and affective poem, John! Hope the stars return soon. Very well written!!

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