An Early Wind

You will go from earth to sky for this sweet reunion.
lie softly Precious Traveler, suffer not. 

sleep...

blue Mother Moon shall open an early wind 
and gently blow you home.

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July 22, 2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Lindley Avatar
August 1, 2015 at 10:24 PM
Beautiful poem. Big congrats on a fine win!! A7
Harding Avatar
August 1, 2015 at 11:43 PM
Thank you, Robert. Cute profile pic! xoxo
Leiser Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 2:24 PM
Congrats on your win, Lycia :)
Harding Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 7:36 PM
Thank you, Laura! xoxo
Nance Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 7:11 AM
Aww, such comfort in your words brings a smile to my face, nicely done ;)
Harding Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 8:02 AM
Thank you, Casarah. I believe congrats are in order for you for a recent win, as well. Am I right?
A  Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 3:42 AM
Lyca, Congratulations on your SHWEET Free Verse Win. **SKAT**
Harding Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 4:23 AM
Thank you, Skitty SKAT! xoxo
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July 30, 2015 at 2:17 AM
Hi Lycia, I never thought as the moon as a mother. What a releasing idea. I love the unique imagery you give before blown home... A delight to read your poem. Congrats..... LINDA
Harding Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 4:21 AM
Thank you dear PD, your opinion is greatly appreciated! xoxo
Allison Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 2:06 AM
ohhh eventually I am going to be scattered where the 4 winds blow here on the Island Lycia - nicely done - congrats:-) hugs jan xx
Allison Avatar
August 1, 2015 at 7:41 PM
It is very windy here at times lol but yes in my will I have it detailed where i want to be scattered:-) hugs Jan xx
Harding Avatar
August 1, 2015 at 7:38 PM
Wait - you're talking about your ashes, aren't you Jan? Haha! I thought you meant it was windy there! I get it now!
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July 30, 2015 at 4:19 AM
Hang in there, Jan! Dorothy and Toto and them will be there to save you soon! heh heh. Thank you, my Dear. xoxo
Carter Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 12:31 AM
I love your early wind! Congrats on your win Lycia! ~ lee
Harding Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 12:40 AM
Thank you, Lee! xoxo
A. Sharma Avatar
July 29, 2015 at 11:46 PM
Tender beauty Lycia! Congrats on ur win!
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July 29, 2015 at 11:55 PM
Thank you, Doc! xoxo
Dietrich Avatar
July 29, 2015 at 11:45 PM
this is just so precious. I want to use that word because you used it in line two. Such a beautiful metaphor for death. Congrats in y contest, Lycia.
Harding Avatar
July 29, 2015 at 11:49 PM
yes - you NAILED it, Dre! This poem is about death. Thank you so much for the win. Excellent contest! xoxo
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