I Just Found Out

I just found out how skin of day 
breathes in the grayness  of  Fall sky,
as moist  eyes fold to drop away
on moonlit puffs  that slowly die
like mirrors crashed into the air,
a splendor gliding down below,
while tradewinds' draft glides off somewhere
biting the night with sharpened jaw.

My fingers trace sweet memory
calling Jack’s name in every bloom
while angels restore the glory
of traces born from love’s heirloom;
I pause… his Light perches on trees
where we christened fire tasting rum,
and though wonder passes through leaves
the days will sift joys, dear husband.


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For Susan’s ‘ I Just Found Out’ Contest
*As narrated by my female cousin
after her spouse passed on*
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Oyewole Avatar
May 8, 2013 at 10:41 AM
Congrats on your win ~A.O
Johnson Avatar
May 6, 2013 at 7:32 PM
I am sure she loves it. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Jones Avatar
May 6, 2013 at 7:26 PM
Congratulations you are always a winner to me...
Konos Avatar
April 30, 2013 at 1:15 PM
I just found out that you are one of my favorite poets......You're unique, never chime in unnecessarily.....and I'm a fan...So thanks....
Harrington Avatar
April 28, 2013 at 1:24 PM
Wow, this is beautiful Nette! It's always a pleasure to read your work. :)
Agtani Avatar
April 27, 2013 at 11:03 PM
Very touching poem nette. Her sadness is heartfelt...Good luck Love Dalila
Poet Avatar
April 27, 2013 at 12:12 PM
Very touching poem by you here nette.Beautifully penned.
Jones Avatar
April 27, 2013 at 7:41 AM
Oh my heart just paused a bit....
Sivey Avatar
April 26, 2013 at 4:26 PM
This is a tearful but also joyful experience my friend! You have brought a masterful piece of art to my heart with this incredible poem! What a glorious piece this poem truly is, Great Work!!
Eastman Avatar
April 26, 2013 at 11:40 AM
This is a beautiful piece. Good luck on the contest.
Andresen Avatar
April 26, 2013 at 11:31 AM
Nette, you have done a good work for this contest - A poem which will win! - It's rare that I post for contest, I write most for the pleasure of writing and to others who want to read what I write. - Wishing you a lovely weekend Nette - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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