Nimue, your liine struck me.
Mourning, the silent celebration of
lost loves and temporary triumphs,
moments bravely held against winds
of change, courage that fights death
and courage that meets death.
Mourning, the silent celebration of
tenacious, vulnerable human being.
Good use of the prompt line. You might want to edit for typos! But the meaning is clear as a bell.
ReplyDeleteWell thought out and well expressed sentiment!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great line: courage that fights death
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We all have so much courage when it comes to it and so much mourning, too.
Thanks for the comments. I have trouble seeing typos, especially late at night when my eyes are tired. I'll look again - had been through several corrections before posting. And yes Judy, we all have more courage than we know.
ReplyDeleteIt shows up when we need it - mostly. This is a very nice take on the prompt lines.
ReplyDeleteI like the way this evokes a life to me. Lovely poem.
ReplyDeletecourage is important,
ReplyDeletebeautiful sentiments.
http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/11/03/thursday-poets-rally-week-32-november-4-10/
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Poets Rally, the requirement is to visit and comment for 18 poets…poetry awards are to be assigned upon the completion. Old poem works well.
you will have poets return favors for sure.
let me know when you are ready!
keep writing.
xxx
I'm entranced by this ode to mourning. It's a wonderful subject and deserving of your thoughtful attention, and ours. So well done!
ReplyDeleteIt makes so much sense!
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Tenacious and vulnerable all at the same time. Love this Victoria.
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