Viv Wigley Poet I do not know?

Solace

In the sunny pasture that I call my life
	a shadow lies where mother used to be.
	Sickness wields a cruelly tapered knife,
	maternal care and comfort cut from me.
	A scar that though it fades is always there
	reminding me of times of joy and pain,
	a lesson tattooed deep inside the heart
	to never take for granted, love, again.
	A love that flowered deep within the womb
	surviving, good and bad, all that is me
	still calls to me from deep within the tomb
	and dries my tears then softly kisses me.

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Paul Callus November 5, 2018 at 12:14 PM I am glad I came looking at your earlier posts, Viv. This emotional poem truly touches my heart; I consider it one of your best! Best regards // paul

Luke Hobbs September 3, 2018 at 6:20 AM The first line and last two really stand out to me but taken as a whole this is quite an accomplishment. Well done!

Keith Bickerstaffe December 19, 2015 at 9:19 AM This is a SONNET, so well constructed with a smooooth cadence and fine rhyming. Such poignant sentiment '...and dries my tears then softly kisses me,' sublime. Keith Viv Wigley December 20, 2015 at 1:25 AM Much appreciated, Keith. I think you will agree that one's best writes come from one's own experiences, as in this case. regards, Viv

Skat A June 12, 2015 at 1:35 AM Viv, Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. SKAT love Viv Wigley June 12, 2015 at 6:52 AM Thanks, SKAT, nice to be featured. Have a lovely weekend. Viv x

Rob Carmack April 4, 2015 at 9:17 AM Excellent write. I especially love how you opened this. This poem is contest worthy. Our styles are similar. Viv Wigley April 4, 2015 at 12:06 PM Thank you, Rob, very kind. One of my earlier works that will always resonate with me. Regards, Viv

Carol Mays February 7, 2015 at 11:50 PM Wow! Powerful images and carefully written. Thanks for sharing your experiences, Viv. Carol Viv Wigley March 28, 2015 at 1:26 PM Thanks, Carol. Apologies for delay in answering, I think my mailbox must have been taken over by bees. Viv x

William Gray February 1, 2015 at 8:56 AM Lovely! Words of emotion from the heart. Thank you Viv. Viv Wigley February 1, 2015 at 1:17 PM Cheers. Heartfelt.

William Gray January 29, 2015 at 12:46 AM A lovely piece Viv Viv Wigley January 29, 2015 at 2:08 AM Thanks, William, much appreciated.