Shadow

I felt you 
avert your eyes
cool
as the shadow
cast upon my face
when a cloud
crosses the sun

Entered in You Broke My Heart contest
17 02 11
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Barden Avatar
February 15, 2018 at 9:45 PM
Oh, yes! So short and shadowy sweet ... I LOVE this, Mo, and have to fav for sure! Gorgeous work, Dear friend - congrats! :-) <3
Gauthier Avatar
February 5, 2018 at 7:34 PM
Well captured imagery. Congrats on your win, Maureen.
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February 5, 2018 at 8:09 PM
Thank you Line :) xomo
Haight Avatar
February 3, 2018 at 7:06 PM
A broken heart so powerfully expressed in so few words, Maureen. Congratulations on your win in the contest. Hugs, Sandra
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 3, 2018 at 11:10 PM
Thank you Sandra :) xomo
Talbot Avatar
February 2, 2018 at 6:27 PM
I agree, brevity with a profound simile. Congratulations Maureen! Mick
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February 3, 2018 at 7:26 AM
Thank you Mick :) xomo
Dietrich Avatar
February 2, 2018 at 5:19 PM
AMAZING> Brevity with a profound simile.
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February 3, 2018 at 7:26 AM
Thank you Andrea!
Anne Avatar
February 11, 2017 at 2:48 PM
and this is nice as well!
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