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Published: 2012-07-01 15:00:13 +0000 UTC; Views: 2731; Favourites: 114; Downloads: 18
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Description The dead do not need a homecoming
or an invitation -
they do not wait at the door
to be let in
or cross the threshold
with crossed fingers
and a prayer.
They do not wear their best clothes -
no poplin suits
or brocade skirts
to catch upon the lintels
or dust the marble floors.
They will not dine
upon your crusts
or marrow bones or salted eggs
nor steal the heavy coins
from out beneath the rugs .
They'll only tarry
in the hall
and make soft moan
amidst the wind
wondering why you turned
their faces to the wall
and put out
your best china.
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Comments: 89

Poetrymann In reply to ??? [2013-05-29 02:53:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks - I am very glad you like it.

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Shades-Of-Lethe [2013-04-21 03:38:07 +0000 UTC]

Featured: [link]

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Poetrymann In reply to Shades-Of-Lethe [2013-05-29 02:52:55 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks!

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AElfrics-Cat [2012-09-04 07:59:18 +0000 UTC]

Adore the closing lines. Such a palpable sadness there, of misplaced mourning and grief.

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Poetrymann In reply to AElfrics-Cat [2012-09-20 23:40:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much - I appreciate it.

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Dirtiboots [2012-08-11 16:59:58 +0000 UTC]

True.

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Poetrymann In reply to Dirtiboots [2012-08-13 23:10:18 +0000 UTC]

Exactly!

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MissSapphire [2012-07-29 17:03:29 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful,

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Poetrymann In reply to MissSapphire [2012-08-01 01:09:56 +0000 UTC]

I am very glad you like it - many thanks!

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MissSapphire In reply to Poetrymann [2012-08-03 09:00:39 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome,

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SleuthOfBears [2012-07-18 08:47:55 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous. Reminds me of the Halloween Tree when they celebrated the Day of the Dead.

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Poetrymann In reply to SleuthOfBears [2012-07-25 13:24:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks - and thanks for the idea! A poem and piece of digital art!

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Sigma-Echo-Seven [2012-07-16 05:08:18 +0000 UTC]

Oddly poignant! I like it.

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Poetrymann In reply to Sigma-Echo-Seven [2012-07-19 22:42:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much - I appreciate it!

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Exnihilo-nihil [2012-07-12 13:33:38 +0000 UTC]

your beautiful art is featured here - votre art magnifique est invitΓ© ici [link]

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Poetrymann In reply to Exnihilo-nihil [2012-07-16 22:32:58 +0000 UTC]

Merci beaucoup, monsieur.

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Exnihilo-nihil In reply to Poetrymann [2012-07-18 01:33:40 +0000 UTC]

avec plaisir

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SorrowfulWinter [2012-07-10 05:44:36 +0000 UTC]

This little wonder has officially become my new favorite poem.

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Poetrymann In reply to SorrowfulWinter [2012-07-16 22:25:05 +0000 UTC]

I am glad you like it -many thanks.

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Mortuelle [2012-07-09 18:45:06 +0000 UTC]

i've come to read this many times,
it's flow pulls me in...like i'm following
the dead, you know? following the dead
around, passing in front of the living,
leading me to the hidden photos and ashes (in my mind).

well done, i love it

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Poetrymann In reply to Mortuelle [2012-07-16 22:24:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. That was really the feel I was going for with this one.

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caddman [2012-07-08 21:17:00 +0000 UTC]

...very nice wordss Bro...clap:

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Poetrymann In reply to caddman [2012-07-12 22:26:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much - I appreciate it.

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neonxaos [2012-07-08 10:22:08 +0000 UTC]

I get an 18th century vibe from this. Excellent flow, too.

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Poetrymann In reply to neonxaos [2012-07-12 22:26:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much - I appreciate it.

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sydnerella [2012-07-08 01:43:26 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful and chilling, I really love this. It flows nicely and the way you create art with words is lovely!

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Poetrymann In reply to sydnerella [2012-07-12 22:26:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much - I appreciate it.

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RakloRay [2012-07-07 14:00:12 +0000 UTC]

Really good !
RR

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Poetrymann In reply to RakloRay [2012-07-10 22:40:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much - I appreciate that!

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RakloRay In reply to Poetrymann [2012-07-11 13:26:44 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure ! I greatly admire all your work.
RR

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Regaiii [2012-07-07 02:15:17 +0000 UTC]

Beautifully haunting.

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Poetrymann In reply to Regaiii [2012-07-10 22:40:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much - I appreciate that!

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Third-Coast [2012-07-06 23:29:19 +0000 UTC]

Ooh. Sharp.

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Poetrymann In reply to Third-Coast [2012-07-12 22:26:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much - I appreciate it.

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InevitableGoodDark [2012-07-06 16:57:52 +0000 UTC]

Chillingly comfortable. I love it

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Poetrymann In reply to InevitableGoodDark [2012-07-12 22:26:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much - I appreciate it.

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bewilderedconfused [2012-07-05 10:36:34 +0000 UTC]

Bittersweet!

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Poetrymann In reply to bewilderedconfused [2012-07-10 22:39:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much - I appreciate that!

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bewilderedconfused In reply to Poetrymann [2012-07-11 07:22:43 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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ToshaVishnevskaya [2012-07-04 10:54:53 +0000 UTC]

Nice work

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Poetrymann In reply to ToshaVishnevskaya [2012-07-10 22:39:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much - I appreciate that!

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FailedxExperimentx13 [2012-07-02 18:54:29 +0000 UTC]

Wow, it's so good...and sad.

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Poetrymann In reply to FailedxExperimentx13 [2012-07-10 22:38:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much - I appreciate that!

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LancelotPrice [2012-07-02 13:51:12 +0000 UTC]

I try to put them in a soundproof closet
where they cannot hear my happiness
and I cannot hear their suffering
but sounds of elder days will go through everything
Only when all is burned away
will there be peace
a state of Nothing
which I would not seek

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Poetrymann In reply to LancelotPrice [2012-07-10 22:37:38 +0000 UTC]

Excellent!

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LancelotPrice In reply to Poetrymann [2012-07-11 02:07:38 +0000 UTC]

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doublethefun [2012-07-02 04:32:23 +0000 UTC]

love it

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Poetrymann In reply to doublethefun [2012-07-10 22:37:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much - I appreciate that!

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PoetsHand [2012-07-02 02:33:11 +0000 UTC]

I want to say, that this poem explains certain aspects of our culture! It is brilliant.

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Poetrymann In reply to PoetsHand [2012-07-06 01:25:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much - I appreciate it greatly!

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