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Departure
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Departure


Each child
empties
a handful of dirt
onto
Dad's casket

Her fingers move
slowly
each granule
slipping away
as did he
when she could
no longer hold him

From her black
gloved hand
drops
a single red rose
falling where
closed eyes
might have
winked


F William Broome 2007-08


   

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 Reviews of "Departure"
Reviewed on January 5, 2010
"Departure"
these sorrows which fill our lives
a very emotive piece
Vickie

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on December 27, 2008
poignant words

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on December 27, 2008
Strongly emotive and full of real feelings of real people.

fee

Reviewed by Elizabeth Hobbs (Reader)
Reviewed on December 27, 2008
A little says a lot. Beautiful. Cheers! Liz

Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on December 27, 2008
well said

Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on December 27, 2008
Bill, I admire the simplicity of this, so beautifully done.
Brings to mind the day we said goodbye to my Dad... -gene.


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