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The Epitaphs...for Nikki's Challenge
by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie → (All Poetry by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie)
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The Epitaphs

(For Nikki’s Challenge)


I wrote these a few years ago, they are not happy,
But perhaps you will find them interesting.


Epitaph 1

Often I stood late at night,
By my window and took such fright,
To see a thousand lights burning so bright.
As I stood I couldn’t help but wish,
That I was one who had done,
Some small thing, nothing very high,
That would give them something to remember me by…

Epitaph 2

A deck of cards,
A hotel key,
It isn’t right-
It should not be…

A few small coins,
A piece of string-
One old and worn golden ring…

What wrongness could this man had done,
To bring such sadness and lack of sun?
Was it so little that he gave,
That he was buried with no name,
Carved upon his lonely grave?

Epitaph 3

Such sadness I felt during life,
I had no husband-
Yet I was his wife…
Such a despairing pain,
That threatened always to drive me insane,
Sadness, Sadness, oh such strife,
I am not sorry I left life…


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 Reviews of "The Epitaphs...for Nikki's Challenge"
Reviewed by Fr. Kurt Messick
Reviewed on October 28, 2004
well done

Reviewed by Sanil nath (Reader)
Reviewed on October 9, 2004
this was an excellent write. There are few lines which i liked somuch .. nice keep it up


S

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on October 8, 2004
All Humanity Soon Will Wish They Had Left Life, No Epitah's Only HorrorDespairing Beyond Sadness,i.e. All Humanity Is Just As Guilty In The Eyes Of (God)--

There Are No Innocent Taken Alive (Saved)When It Comes To Molesting,Raping,Maiming,Killing (His) Little Children_

Credit For Write!

TRASK

Reviewed on October 8, 2004
some people will make you feel this way Retta, usually they're the ones close to you. KInd of sad piece but a great poem. l&p G

Reviewed by Rebekah Rosie Lang
Reviewed on October 8, 2004
Each epitaph is well-written yet I relate to the
last one the most. It mirrors my life in an odd-sort
of way. (Long story) Reindeer, you did GREAT!
Brilliant Job! Brava!
Becca

Reviewed by ~Indigo~ Elga
Reviewed on October 7, 2004
Dear Reindeer,

These certainly are thought provoking, very well written yet sombre. You met the challenge well Reindeer.

warm hugs
Elga

Reviewed by andrea coltman
Reviewed on October 7, 2004
Each epitaph is so well written...think I like the last one best...maybe because I can relate so well to it...best wishes

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on October 6, 2004
They sure tell the tale of a once hoped for magical life, only to have the dreams shipwrecked..

These are heartwrenching poems..

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on October 6, 2004
Great write

William

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on October 6, 2004
these we all extrememly well penned!

Reviewed on October 6, 2004
(((reindeer)))

such sadness...was your life that bad? the first one particularly moved me to tears...you were and ARE a shining light in my world, and you have done something--you've written some damn powerful poems and given me encouragement and friendship, what more could i need?

now look what you did--you made me ramble. you are special to me, okay, kiddo? never give up--and may your pen never run dry

(((HUGS))) and love, karla. *tears tears tears*

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on October 6, 2004
Great Epitaphs. Very sad thoughts of a life, but described very well in very few words.

Reviewed by Peter Paton
Reviewed on October 6, 2004
Very sad and despairing Retta...
But a fine entry for the challenge...
Peter

Reviewed by Susan Barton (Reader)
Reviewed on October 6, 2004
That would give them something to remember me by…

That you have!! thanks for sharing your heart

Reviewed on October 6, 2004
Well done, Reindeer; challenge met in a powerful way! BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(

Reviewed by Joyce Hale
Reviewed on October 6, 2004
Very good, Reindeer! Sad, but most epitaphs are sad... I loved them.

Peace.

Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on October 6, 2004
well written.......maudlin.....but whats happy about death anyway?

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on October 6, 2004
Powerful and sad

Reviewed by anne cunningham
Reviewed on October 6, 2004
sad, maybe, but all with truth

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on October 6, 2004
All three are extremely sad pieces, Reindeer; but they are most profound.

Reviewed on October 6, 2004
Sad, but full of thought provoking lines

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on October 6, 2004
Retta,

All good, but I like # 3 the best. Husband and Wife are only titles given. If one or the other doesn't acknowledge the meaning of the titles then life becomes a oneway street. Well written.

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on October 6, 2004
Retta these are beautiful, soul touching.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on October 6, 2004
Most interesting Retta!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Gaye Dale (Reader)
Reviewed on October 5, 2004
No.3 could have been mine 13 years ago but thanks to God I found a way back to life and it's gooood! Thanks for sharing your great work, Retta!

Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero
Reviewed on October 5, 2004
These are wonderful, Reindeer. Yes, they're sad, but well carried out. I like the first one very much. Thanks for sharing your work with us; I always find it inspiring. :-)

Carmen

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson
Reviewed on October 5, 2004
more than interesting... i too really liked that last one. wow.

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on October 5, 2004
Excellent Reindeer, the last one was incredible. I felt that very deeply!Great response to the challenge!

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on October 5, 2004
All three are very good.


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