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Clair De Lune

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Half-past dusk, and I am seated on a low wall, the custodian of the garden my Mother made. Two of the primary colours rest awhile, but blue is still busy. There is a stillness, punctuated by furtive shadows. Above, silent, like a parent standing over a sleeping child, the moon keeps watch. So distant, yet almost touchable. The Sun may be gone but I will see it again soon, and in the meantime it consoles me with the gift of reflection. Just like my Mother. Her spirit is in this place, and I am not alone. 5th August 2018 For contest 'Clair de Lune', sponsor Craig Cornish

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Anisha Dutta

Date: 8/19/2018 7:21:00 AM

CONGRATS Viv to win on your wonderful poem. Warm Wishes.

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/19/2018 10:18:00 AM

Thanks Anisha, and the same to you x

Craig Cornish

Date: 8/18/2018 2:04:00 PM

A touching tribute that had me from line one. You usually add a twist of humor but here you stay with a serious message of love - very well done Viv

Susan Gentry

Date: 8/18/2018 8:57:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Well done!

Francesca Pappadogiannis

Date: 8/17/2018 12:49:00 PM

I felt as if I was right there in this garden too Viv. Picture perfect poetry. Beautiful. Congrats on your win :)

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 8/17/2018 2:02:00 AM

Congratulations, Viv on your win. Busy blue night is so well captured.

Carrie Richards

Date: 8/16/2018 7:54:00 PM

This one touched my heart,.....where I can hear the sound of the night, and the softness of the cool night air. I do believe that there are moments like this, when we simply know our loved one is with us. You have captured that moment :) Congratulations on a beautiful poem, Viv !

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/17/2018 1:41:00 AM

Thanks, Carrie,much appreciated. Viv x

Line Gauthier

Date: 8/16/2018 7:08:00 PM

A lovely poem, Viv. Touching.

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/17/2018 1:41:00 AM

Thanks Line, it appears to have struck a chord with folk, which is nice. Viv x

Jean Murray

Date: 8/15/2018 1:40:00 PM

My soul has also been touched Viv. Just like my mother, I started a garden at fifty and found her green fingers guiding mine.

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/15/2018 8:35:00 PM

To my shame, Jean, I neglected ours for a while but recently it has taken on meaning, possibly with the passing of time, and I spend many more hours working on it. can't drink beer in a jungle, eh? :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/8/2018 7:30:00 AM

I like this one, Viv, nice interpretation of the title:)

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/11/2018 1:01:00 AM

Thanks Jo, yes, the title calls for something reflective. Thanks for dropping by. Viv x

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 8/7/2018 11:38:00 PM

G'day Viv ... you know a poem is very good when it reaches the soul. This maybe you, but I'm certain so many more will divert to their own mothers - thanks Mate - Lindsay

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/8/2018 12:42:00 AM

Thanks, Lindsay, her garden is my biggest keepsake. regards, Viv

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/5/2018 6:59:00 AM

A lovely poem and a heartfelt tribute to your mother..a winning combination.

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/8/2018 12:42:00 AM

Thanks, Vijay, appreciate it. Regards, Viv

Jan Allison

Date: 8/5/2018 3:28:00 AM

Such a touching piece Mr Viv, am far more used to your humourous writes, this is a gem which I hope Craig likes as much as I do, into my faves:-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/8/2018 12:42:00 AM

Cheers, me duck x