Mourning

Empty lockets dangle softly from crooked necks-- dappled granite faces west where the sun sleeps-- whispered prayers linger quietly as a child weeps.

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John Freeman

Date: 12/17/2011 9:50:00 AM

A meaningful verse and I an honoured to read Katie. Happy holidays and may the new year see new heights in developement in your poetry. Agape, Moses

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 12/17/2011 4:12:00 AM

Congratulations.x

Bob Quigley

Date: 12/16/2011 10:54:00 PM

A lot of emotion shows through in this one Katie. Congratulations

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/16/2011 12:57:00 PM

Congratulations on your placement in Moses' "Retread" contest Katie. Love, Carol

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 12/10/2011 3:02:00 PM

Katie, this is awesome. congrats son your win. BG

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 12/9/2011 5:30:00 PM

touching write..little jewels..Congrad's Light & Love

Bob Quigley

Date: 12/9/2011 2:29:00 PM

A lot of feeling in this write Katie. Congratulations

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/9/2011 11:34:00 AM

Congrats on your win Katie. Love, Carol

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 8/4/2011 7:42:00 AM

Congratulations on your poetry making it through round one in the PoetrySoup International Poetry contest. I wish you the best in the final round Katie. Love, Carol

Katie Telling
Date: 8/12/2011 4:19:00 AM

Thanks so much Carol!!

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 6/23/2011 7:30:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Katie. Love, Carol

Goode Guy

Date: 6/21/2011 3:47:00 PM

katie, i know these words, so eloquent...23 pearls. ;-)