Celeste

Neck resting on the crook of my arm
gentle throaty murmur, content, calm.
Moonglow eyes no longer bear the weight of day
and slowly set. She gently drifts away.
I too must sail the night realm where she goes
but not yet- please, not yet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Parveen Avatar
February 21, 2018 at 10:15 AM
Beautiful cat, What a description of a moment caught.:)x
Manassian Avatar
April 5, 2015 at 5:08 AM
Lovely! :) Lovely cat....lovely lines...I thought this was something else!
Wigley Avatar
April 5, 2015 at 7:03 AM
Thanks Jade, a simple joy watching my Cat settle for a doze x
Andronic Avatar
March 28, 2015 at 1:43 PM
Moonglow eyes no longer bear the weight of day and slowly set -nicely penned
Wigley Avatar
March 30, 2015 at 6:19 AM
Thanks, Florin, for dropping by. Viv
Wigley Avatar
March 28, 2015 at 1:53 PM
Thank you, Florin, you're very kind. Regards, Viv.
Beaufort Avatar
March 27, 2015 at 8:08 AM
It is remarkable to me how our experiences can be transformed into words of beauty. You do this so very well, sir!
Wigley Avatar
March 27, 2015 at 9:16 AM
Thank you, Duke, not difficult to write about precious things. Have a good weekend. Regards, Viv
Allison Avatar
March 27, 2015 at 3:09 AM
simply delightful poem Mr Viv - and the picture is wonderful - love the name too:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx
Allison Avatar
March 27, 2015 at 4:16 AM
my sis has 3 cats - manx ones - you may see them wandering round in Derby lol:-) Hugs jan xx
Wigley Avatar
March 27, 2015 at 3:26 AM
Thanks, Jan. She's my baby. And source of my high food bills :) x
Hunjeri Avatar
March 27, 2015 at 3:07 AM
Cute!! Fun read!
Wigley Avatar
March 27, 2015 at 3:27 AM
Thanks, njeri x
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