Viv Wigley Poet Sonnet

From My Diary: Sadness

July nineteenth, each year a single note,
scribbled reminder, lest I should forget,
'Janet's Birthday today' was all I wrote
although I've not missed sending a card yet.
But then another line came on that day,
unnwelcome visitor in icy blue,
'Anniversary Mother passed away'
don't need to write it but each year I do.
Why must this page be flavoured bittersweet,
heartless conspiracy between these two,
cruelly birth and death arrange to meet,
the date now ruined by their rendezvous?
This page may have a number and a name
but destined now to never be the same.

For contest 'From my diary', sponsor, Broken Wings
November 3rd 2017

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Arthur Vaso November 12, 2017 at 11:37 PM That is a very emotional poem, you have expressed the sentiments so well. Viv Wigley November 13, 2017 at 6:35 AM Thanks, Arthur, appreciate your visit. Regards, Viv

CayCay Godwin November 10, 2017 at 6:46 PM Oh my gosh, have I got much to ramble about! First, before I vanished for 7+ months (just returned), you were a vanished man. I've thought about ya, pictured perfection in all things for ya. Second, I relate to the sadness in your poem, but I also see spiritual poetry occurring on that date. Two sweet souls passing while on their ever continuing journey. I could cry and/or smile, I get both. Be well, ya hear? hugs ... CayCay (didn't you have some kind of name contest going?) Viv Wigley November 13, 2017 at 6:36 AM Hi CayCay, glad you're well. Thanks for popping by, appreciate your comments. Will drop by yours shortly. Viv x

Suzanne Delaney November 8, 2017 at 7:03 PM Congratulations Viv: Beautifully expressed. Best, Suz

Andrea Dietrich November 8, 2017 at 5:31 PM wow, Viv, this is one of the saddest of the sad. I sure hope this placed very high. Outstanding work and congratulations.

Connie Marcum Wong November 8, 2017 at 2:05 PM This poem truly tugged at my heart. Congratulations on your second placement, first in my opinion, and it is going into my Faves Viv! : )

Constance La France November 8, 2017 at 11:57 AM Viv, congratulations on your win in my contest with this ever so sad page from your diary, well done !

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 8, 2017 at 9:27 AM An excellent thought provoking pen, congratulations on your win :) xomo!

Richard Lamoureux November 8, 2017 at 7:46 AM This is well expressed Viv, congrats on a fine win.

James Inman November 8, 2017 at 2:50 AM Bittersweet indeed Viv, I choose not to remember the date of the sad anniversaries. I just remember the people. Trust me, I feel the pain every day. A beautiful poem.

Eve Roper November 7, 2017 at 11:36 PM Viv, congratulations on your win.. Hugs Eve ~`* Viv Wigley November 8, 2017 at 1:01 AM Thanks, Eve, just a shame I had a suitable subject for the contest. Viv x

Dorian Petersen Potter November 4, 2017 at 4:24 PM Very nice poem Viv!:) Good luck in the contest.Nice seeing back in the site.Wishing you a very lovely weekend! In His light God bless you!:)D Viv Wigley November 8, 2017 at 1:01 AM Thanks Dorien, forgive my absence, been very busy. will drop by soon. Viv x

Agnes Krampe November 3, 2017 at 6:55 PM Great write, Viv. It is hard when dates take on such a sad meaning. Good luck in the contest. Viv Wigley November 8, 2017 at 1:01 AM Thanks Agnes, appreciate you popping by. Viv x

Jan Allison November 3, 2017 at 11:19 AM aww Mr Viv this is such a bittersweet entry on any diary page, although some dates are ingrained in your brain forever (but i did get our anniversary wrong by 2 days lat year lol). Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Viv Wigley November 8, 2017 at 1:02 AM Thanks Jan, yes, I think I write it because some days I still don't believe it x