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Clair De Lune

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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 8/19/2018 7:21:00 AM
CONGRATS Viv to win on your wonderful poem. Warm Wishes.
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Viv Wigley
Date: 8/19/2018 10:18:00 AM
Thanks Anisha, and the same to you x
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
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Date: 8/18/2018 8:57:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. Well done!
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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 :)
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Date: 8/17/2018 2:02:00 AM
Congratulations, Viv on your win. Busy blue night is so well captured.
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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 !
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Viv Wigley
Date: 8/17/2018 1:41:00 AM
Thanks, Carrie,much appreciated. Viv x
Date: 8/16/2018 7:08:00 PM
A lovely poem, Viv. Touching.
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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
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.
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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? :)
Date: 8/8/2018 7:30:00 AM
I like this one, Viv, nice interpretation of the title:)
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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
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
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Viv Wigley
Date: 8/8/2018 12:42:00 AM
Thanks, Lindsay, her garden is my biggest keepsake. regards, Viv
Date: 8/5/2018 6:59:00 AM
A lovely poem and a heartfelt tribute to your mother..a winning combination.
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Viv Wigley
Date: 8/8/2018 12:42:00 AM
Thanks, Vijay, appreciate it. Regards, Viv
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
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Viv Wigley
Date: 8/8/2018 12:42:00 AM
Cheers, me duck x
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