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Solace

In the sunny pasture that I call my life a shadow lies where mother used to be. Sickness wields a cruelly tapered knife, maternal care and comfort cut from me. A scar that though it fades is always there reminding me of times of joy and pain, a lesson tattooed deep inside the heart to never take for granted, love, again. A love that flowered deep within the womb surviving, good and bad, all that is me still calls to me from deep within the tomb and dries my tears then softly kisses me.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 11/5/2018 12:14:00 PM
I am glad I came looking at your earlier posts, Viv. This emotional poem truly touches my heart; I consider it one of your best! Best regards // paul
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Date: 9/3/2018 6:20:00 AM
The first line and last two really stand out to me but taken as a whole this is quite an accomplishment. Well done!
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Date: 12/19/2015 9:19:00 AM
This is a SONNET, so well constructed with a smooooth cadence and fine rhyming. Such poignant sentiment '...and dries my tears then softly kisses me,' sublime. Keith
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Viv Wigley
Date: 12/20/2015 1:25:00 AM
Much appreciated, Keith. I think you will agree that one's best writes come from one's own experiences, as in this case. regards, Viv
Date: 6/12/2015 1:35:00 AM
Viv, Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. SKAT love
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Viv Wigley
Date: 6/12/2015 6:52:00 AM
Thanks, SKAT, nice to be featured. Have a lovely weekend. Viv x
Date: 4/4/2015 9:17:00 AM
Excellent write. I especially love how you opened this. This poem is contest worthy. Our styles are similar.
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Date: 4/4/2015 12:06:00 PM
Thank you, Rob, very kind. One of my earlier works that will always resonate with me. Regards, Viv
Date: 2/7/2015 11:50:00 PM
Wow! Powerful images and carefully written. Thanks for sharing your experiences, Viv. Carol
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Date: 3/28/2015 1:26:00 PM
Thanks, Carol. Apologies for delay in answering, I think my mailbox must have been taken over by bees. Viv x
Date: 2/1/2015 8:56:00 AM
Lovely! Words of emotion from the heart. Thank you Viv.
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Viv Wigley
Date: 2/1/2015 1:17:00 PM
Cheers. Heartfelt.
Date: 1/29/2015 12:46:00 AM
A lovely piece Viv
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Viv Wigley
Date: 1/29/2015 2:08:00 AM
Thanks, William, much appreciated.

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