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Clove Cemetery
by Brandon Gene Petit → (All Poetry by Brandon Gene Petit)
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The evening winds converse with the dead
Ignoring the dormant abodes of the living
Bird-less trees reply with a rustle
The language of loneliness fondles their leaves
 
I wander among the dew-coated headstones
Contemplating each legacy laid
My name not found among the assortment
I’m somewhat dwarfed among the alliance
 
“Conklin, Edwards, Allen, Schultz ….”
The names read off like a tepid parade
The resonance of their distinctive tones
Pounds like a catalyst soon to awaken
 
The epitaphs scold with a look of importance
Victorian elegance cynically carved
I exit the lot with a trace of naivety,
Leaving the dead to their sober retreat
 

 
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 Reviews of "Clove Cemetery"
Reviewed by 000 000 (Reader)
Reviewed on January 28, 2009
Hard to concieve...the elegance in the cemetary...but you have captured it!
Reviewed by Rafika Anderson (Reader)
Reviewed on January 6, 2008
Here is another exquisitely rendered piece, wrought with gently turned phrases and oh so carefully selected wording. Each line is a feast of imagery, prepared with depth of feeling and keen insight into the mind of mankind. I love the astute and acute observations of nature in the language within this work.
Reviewed by blue soplain (Reader)
Reviewed on July 13, 2007
arent we all existing on a necropolis? awaiting our turns dutifully? this was haunting and eloquent and imagetic; evocative in its allegory of life and the pre.cursor of death. .and your words are simply magic, like voodoo dolls of verbosity; pi pricks of emotions in each of them......i must read more of you.
.ness.
Reviewed by Gene Garrison
Reviewed on July 8, 2007
The first thing I looked for was rhyme. He had me hooked. No rhyme!
It's a beautifully written poem.
Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten
Reviewed on March 22, 2007
To write as such one must be..."Ignoring the dormant abodes of the living"...I love this line! I was searching with you among the "Clove Cemetery"
Enjoyed!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart
Reviewed on March 22, 2007
Great poem, you set the mood perfectly. Enjoyed this very much.
Reviewed by Bill Grimes Jr.
Reviewed on March 22, 2007
"The epitaphs scold with a look of importance
Victorian elegance cynically carved"

Such wonderful vivid words Brandon......I especially like the title...Well done!

Bill

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