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Child So Dear

Isabel, you’re always near
Footloose on bare grass, winking--
That giggle lays by the pillow
As nights  linger with scent of milk ;

Dear child ...gone, tucked by stars
O Isabel   my tears, your shrieks I hold  dear

Copyright © Nette Onclaud | Year Posted 2024

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Susan Ashley Date: 8/1/2025 7:46:00 PM Dear Nette, your poem is potent in its poignancy. Such a deeply moving piece. It seeps down past the heart and into the soul. Especially moving for me was the ethereal imagery of “tucked by stars” and the lament of loss in your last line for a heartfelt finale. Congratulations for your success in Rob’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply

Rob Carmack Date: 7/31/2025 7:27:00 AM TY Nette. Impactful write. Login to Reply

Jeanette Swan Date: 1/8/2025 1:50:00 AM Heartbreaking and aching with beauty. J Login to Reply

Duke Beaufort Date: 1/6/2025 4:22:00 PM Nette, you're kindness is bringing tears to my eyes. There is great sadness in loss of this kind. The poem doesn't specifically say what happened, but regardless of the reason, the sadness will persist. Take care and thanks! Login to Reply

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 12/31/2024 3:22:00 PM How touching, Dear Nette! In a few lines you have expressed so much depth! Dear Poetess, I could feel the pain, but this line is stunning - "Yet Isabel you’re always near!" Login to Reply

Terry Miller Date: 12/31/2024 1:19:00 AM Truly moving and so well penned, congratulations Login to Reply

Line Gauthier Date: 12/30/2024 7:15:00 PM This poem does not leave readers unmoved ~ hugs xx Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 12/29/2024 7:06:00 AM Mournful and sweet. This is very moving Nette. Hugs Rick Login to Reply

Paige Hind Date: 12/28/2024 4:42:00 PM A fav for me! Just beautifully written.... Login to Reply

Sotto Poet Date: 12/28/2024 12:11:00 PM I can't even begin to fathom the anguish and loss; I'm cradled by the stars, but they'll never leave. Reminiscent poetry. This is extremely moving and genuine, Nette, Login to Reply

Ink Empress Date: 12/28/2024 10:55:00 AM This is so poignant and heartfelt dear Nette, sigh i felt this! Tucked by stars but never gone sigh, cant even imagine the pain and grief..sigh. Well woven verse. Best wishes, sending you light always Login to Reply