Our Rentrée

And then, just before we reach
the summit of our low climb,
the sweeping searchlight of
the Eiffel Tower signals our
return in the bright night sky.

We're home.
Holiday's over.
Back to work.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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January 7, 2016 at 8:59 AM
love the poem. SKAT
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December 4, 2008 at 7:31 AM
Congratulations on your poem making Round One of the PSoup poetry contest! Wishing you all the best in the finals and have a Happy Holiday season. Peace always, John
Jordan Avatar
November 29, 2008 at 8:45 PM
Arjan - Congrats on your poetry making it through to the next round – Great Job & God Bless
Brown Avatar
November 19, 2008 at 4:23 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round. Good luck in the finals. Love, Carol
Winter Avatar
November 11, 2008 at 7:53 AM
Congrats on making it through to the first round! Good luck in the finals! Love, Shar
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October 31, 2008 at 9:28 AM
Arjan, Congratulations for being featured here... MPK
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October 29, 2008 at 6:48 AM
Thanks everybody for the compliments and well wishing!
Mason Avatar
October 28, 2008 at 10:51 AM
What an awesome place to be able to say your from ... smile ... Congratulations Arjan on your writing being featured this week and welcome to PoetrySoup!!
Jordan Avatar
October 28, 2008 at 10:26 AM
Arjan congrats on having your poetry featured this week - God Bless
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October 28, 2008 at 8:35 AM
Oh, lucky you!! It was nice while it lasted though...huh? ~ Congratulations on being featured this week! ~ Carrie
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October 28, 2008 at 5:51 AM
Congratulations Arjan on your poem being featured this week on Poetry Soup. Vince
Brown Avatar
October 27, 2008 at 9:51 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
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October 26, 2008 at 5:41 PM
Isn't amazing how fast those holidays go. Thanks for allowing me to smile with your words. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Keep on writing! Karen
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October 26, 2008 at 3:50 PM
Short and to the point. Congratulations on your featured write. Love, Shar
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