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No Rest
by George J. Carroll → (All Poetry by George J. Carroll)
Friday, June 17, 2016    Rated "G" by the Author.
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Lest the bottom swallow me up,

I shall end this long journey

Keeping my head above water

And trying to reach shore.

 

Though the evening breeze

Blew across my naked body,

It was such a relief to get some rest.

Then a fair maiden gave me the glad eye.


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 Reviews of "No Rest"
Reviewed by Diana Wiles
Reviewed on June 17, 2016
Sounds like a perfect evening...!
Diana...

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on June 17, 2016
Seems there is never any rest for the old and weary, but for you, your job in this life is to stay with us and keep writing as your works teach us all the meaning of life..-e-

Reviewed by Michael Schafer
Reviewed on June 17, 2016
I think they have drops for that.

Michael D.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton
Reviewed on June 17, 2016
Sounds like your rest has been interrupted . . .

Reviewed by Lewis Findley
Reviewed on June 17, 2016
Restlessly well written

Reviewed on June 17, 2016
All rested up and a fair maiden???? Recipe for love!!

Love ya!

Jane


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