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R a i s e

speak not the name
for the dead hear
and stir gentle
in the wake

but raise the oars
soft on hallowed
lake

and gentle
for the shore
make

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Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

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Region, Country: north ontario, CAN

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Esker

Esker

14 years 4 months ago

Viking

I of viking heritage
north scotland
and ojibway
the spiritual fires

the lore of the lake

thank you for you consideration
I like your changes

thank you

Geezer

Geezer

14 years 4 months ago

Amen...

The prayer we all utter, when we are alone with our grief. I like the changes too. Nothing else to add. ~ Gee