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Republished: 14th January 2022

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This poem was placed 1st in the "A STRAND (1052)" contest sponsored by Brian Strand (Judged 14th February 2022)

As featured in the Poetry Soup Anthology: "Reflections on the Important Things"

Still

there's a little dog that's laughing
at a cow jumping the moon
and a cat playing a fiddle
on the wall of a bright room
where a mobile's hanging silent
waiting patiently to turn
like the pages on the bookshelf
that proclaim it's fun to learn
and there's a bible on a small crib 
with its cross depicting love
for a child born sadly sleeping
into arms of those above.

Copyright © Gary Radice | Year Posted 2022

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March 6, 2023 at 9:43 AM

Dear Gary, both elated anticipation and deep sadness is captured with tender bittersweet imagery in a perfect, potent, petite gem of poetry. Your vivid verses bring me to the center of this emotional moment. Congratulations for your excellent final placement in Mark's Marathon contest. it is an honor to share the podium with you. warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

March 6, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Susan, thank you so much. Your comments often read like poetry themselves. :) Cheers - Gary

March 5, 2023 at 8:46 AM

Dear Gary, I sincerely enjoyed running the marathon along with you and admire your talent. Congratulations!

March 5, 2023 at 11:08 AM

:) Thanks Lin. The feeling's mutual. I have to admit I ran out of breath towards the end but really enjoyed it. Congratulations to you for your podium place. Cheers - Gary

March 4, 2023 at 1:25 PM

Gary, congratulations on your Eleventh Place, overall win in my 2022 Poetry Marathon! Thank you so much for contributing to the success of the contest. The poems of the 28 qualifiers can be accessed from my current "Finish Line" blog post, along with the top 15 placements and their overall stats. Write on!

March 5, 2023 at 5:05 AM

Thanks Mark for having the stamina yourself for running the marathon in the first place. :) Much appreciated. Cheers - Gary

Brian Sambourne

December 4, 2022 at 4:12 PM

Greetings Gary, Your moving poem captures so poignantly the parental anticipation of the newborn's arrival + the baby's room left (unexpectedly) to the tragic loss of absence + silence. Beautifully constructed; a melancholy, too, that lingers with your readers. Be well. Sincerely, Brian

December 6, 2022 at 4:05 AM

Thanks Brian. I'm actually not feeling so good at present; can't stop coughing and have all the hallmarks of a chest infection. Hopefully the antibiotics will kick in soon and I'll feel right enough to get my poetic thought processes in action again. I'd been going through a bit of a muse-less period just before this. Not to worry though. Thanks again for your valued comments. Read you soon. Cheers - Gary

Christuraj Alex

July 10, 2022 at 11:23 PM

"arms of those above" - Beautiful. Congratulations!

July 11, 2022 at 1:29 AM

Thank you Christuraj. Cheers - Gary

Paula Goldsmith

July 8, 2022 at 12:57 PM

Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What a powerful write. Have a great/blessed day.....................

July 9, 2022 at 6:43 AM

Thank you Paula. I really appreciate your visit. Cheers - Gary

July 8, 2022 at 12:21 PM

Gary, I agree with John's comment below. This especially resonates with me since my wife experienced 3 miscarriages before our oldest son was born. It still brings tears to our eyes. Congratulations on your win on Mile 6 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Mile 7 has already started.

July 9, 2022 at 6:49 AM

Thank you Mark. And thank you for your marathon series of contests. This was a poem I deleted and then reinstated as I thought the subject was a difficult one. Thanks so much for my placement. Cheers - Gary

July 8, 2022 at 11:55 AM

Gary, I had a tissue box on hand as I read through this heartrending and poignant jewel of a poem. You use the imagery of a baby's decorated room so brilliantly to depict the anticipation and the bible and cross to characterize the tragic loss and giving the life over to heavenly arms. A worthy winner, succinct, emotional yet subdued, and brilliantly crafted. Congrats for your marathon win, should have said this before, but this one is a fav ~ John

July 9, 2022 at 7:06 AM

I'm so grateful for your continued encouragement John. Your words sum up perfectly what I was aiming for. Cheers - Gary

March 5, 2022 at 4:24 PM

Gary, this has particular meaning to me as I was born after my mother suffered three miscarriages. As a result, I was extremely well-loved, maybe even spoiled, as a child because I was filling that vacuum created from painful loss. I'm glad you brought this one back to your site, it is excellently written with great care and insight (as are all your creations). By the way, I noticed your Bus Stop and Door in the Wall poems (sorry, I don't know their proper titles) are no longer on your list. Will you be re-posting them? Admiringly, John

March 6, 2022 at 1:05 AM

Thanks once again John for your words of encouragement and support. They are truly appreciated. Life sure is a gift. In the past Ive deleted poems: 1) In error 2) When I'm just not personally totally happy with them and feel they need slight work. I republish them again when I'm happy. The Door In The Wall and Bus Stop poems fall under 2) Cheers - Gary

Mystic Rose Rose

January 26, 2022 at 3:59 AM

Ah, I so love your cryptic write that is not so mystery after all, I felt this Gary, thank you for sharing, love and prayers

January 26, 2022 at 2:33 PM

My pleasure Mystic. Thank you for your lovely comments. Cheers - Gary

Charles Messina

January 19, 2022 at 6:07 AM

Gary, what can I say that the others haven't already said, sad/lovely...and a superb write, my friend. All the best...Charlie

January 19, 2022 at 6:57 AM

Great to hear from you and thanks so much for your kind words Charlie. Cheers - Gary

January 18, 2022 at 8:35 AM

This is lovely and sad, Gary. Congratulations on your win. [I agree that it's not wise to delete; rearrangements makes more sense.] // paul

January 19, 2022 at 6:53 AM

Hi Paul. Thanks for your valued comments and I think I'll stick to rearranging rather than deleting. It's much less hassle for sure. :) Cheers - Gary

January 17, 2022 at 2:38 PM

Gary this is so sad yet beautifully written! Congrats on your win in Brian's contest! Blessings, Kim M

January 18, 2022 at 1:33 AM

Thank you Kim. Not an easy write but one I'm happy with. Cheers - Gary

January 16, 2022 at 11:43 PM

A little gem. Glad you re-posted.

January 17, 2022 at 4:50 AM

Cheers Craig. Thank you for your kind words.

January 16, 2022 at 1:46 PM

I have read your winner and was delighted it was on the winners' list. Congrats. Sara..Sad one.

January 16, 2022 at 2:17 PM

Thank you Sara. I really appreciate your lovely comments. Cheers - Gary

Christuraj Alex

January 16, 2022 at 6:50 AM

A beautiful rhyme with a secret. Beautifully written. Congratulations!

January 16, 2022 at 7:59 AM

Thank you Christuraj. Cheers - Gary

January 16, 2022 at 5:57 AM

Gary, it's still good. Good as ever.

January 16, 2022 at 6:41 AM

Thanks Greg. Cheers - Gary

Charlotte Puddifoot

January 15, 2022 at 2:52 AM

i'm glad you've reposted this, it's a poignant little gem, and speaks to me in a personal way..i do like your writing style..thanks for your visit and comment on my poem

January 15, 2022 at 4:59 AM

Thanks Charlotte. I'm glad I've reposted it too. Cheers - Gary

L Milton Hankins

January 14, 2022 at 8:47 AM

Thanks for bringing it back, Gary. Although it has a ring of sadness and poignancy, it is quite beautiful and exceptionally well-written. I loved reading it.

January 15, 2022 at 2:14 AM

Thank you for reading it Milt and as always truly appreciate your visits. Cheers - Gary

January 14, 2022 at 8:34 AM

Gary that is just so sad and so very lovely! Beautifully written. Debx

January 15, 2022 at 2:15 AM

Thanks Deb. Your words sum up what I hoped to achieve when writing it. Cheers - Gary

January 14, 2022 at 7:28 AM

Ho my gosh, Gary; so glad you reinstated this one so that I had the chance to read it.

January 15, 2022 at 2:16 AM

Thanks Terry. I've amended the original a little but hopefully it still conveys the same air of poignancy. Cheers - Gary

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