Picture

Facing the camera
cockatiel sat on your head
your mouth and eyes are smiling
much in the same way
I still frame your warmth and love
my glass and wood are sorrows


For contest ' Oh how I miss you', sponsored by Cecelia Hopkins-Drewer
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Carmack Avatar
October 30, 2017 at 12:28 PM
Love is priceless, that is why we pay for it forever, but it is worth it. I especially like the last line.
Murray Avatar
August 23, 2017 at 4:39 PM
I feel your sorrow in this Viv. Your wife?
Inman Avatar
August 16, 2017 at 2:59 PM
Sad ending to a lovely poem.
Krampe Avatar
August 15, 2017 at 1:20 AM
Such a unique image, and I especially love the last two lines.
Smith Avatar
August 14, 2017 at 3:47 PM
Well done Viv, love the form, beautiful entry, best wishes...
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