Obliterated

Those who try to obliterate the past are injuring the present. Helen Dunmore

The day has been salvaged

 

on the end of the lane

in the distance between the trees

the moon is writing his life

of going up and under

 

by the wave on the beach

flowed out in channels

a mystery drawing

is scratched in the sand

 

painting the mainland

in tides of high and low

with shadow and light

by clouds obliterated

 

she’s  fainting away

as the stars and the dark

of the heaven

 

it’s early in the morning.

 

© Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere

10/10/2014

 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful artwork and description.
"painting the mainland
in tides of high and low
with shadow and light
by clouds obliterated"
You create place and good vision. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry. Tonight I read read your story. All the chapters. I have some free time to think.
Coyote

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Hey, John, thank you so much. Glad you liked it. Thank you for taking time to read and review. It's really, really appreciated. :) Rudi

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome. I love your work. I need quiet and peace to read your entertaining story.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you again, John.

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The things we try to obliterate from our lives are often the things that fuel us to move forward. While I never dwell on or live in the past, I do remind myself of where I have been. Great write Rudi - got me thinking about all those things that make me who i am, good and bad.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, FT, glad you liked it. Thanks for the nice words in your comment. Have a good day. :) Rudi

[MsJewel]

The images you have created are lovely, but more than that, I love the feeling of your words. So beautifully soft...

:) Julie

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thanks, Julie. Glad you liked it. Have a good day. :) Rudi

[jacob erin-cilberto]

it's early in the morning and do we remember last night?

should we?

the memories can be such that we want to destroy the memories, but remember, they are all part of what we are when the new days dawn.

nicely done.

jacob

[sereenaoutloud]

this is so beautiful and the imagery paints such pretty picture!

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you very much, Sereenaoutloud, glad you liked my poem. Have a nice day. :) Rudi

[Confuser]

Lovely Rudi: Your poetry is like a sweet dream....consistently unique...always thought provoking and beautiful. Thank you....Dale

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, Dale. Always glad to read your comments. Glad you liked it. :) Rudi

[Confuser]

I loved it - your poetry is a gift. Amazing...Seriously...You're welcome/but truly thank you. Dale

[Jamestown]

Great piece of work, terrific meaning beautiful picture and terrific wording
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, James, for passing by and reading my poem. Glad you liked it. :) Rudi

[Jamestown]

Your welcome!

[Leigh]

I only think about the past when it pleases me, it a very distorted place I find. Love your descriptions, thought provoking poem and Helen Dunmore of course.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, Leigh, glad you liked it. :) Rudi