Quadrille #6 – Victoria has asked us to shimmer
d’Verse Poets
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in the darkest
night when
light is hidden
by heavy clouds
when mister moon
is absent and fancy
stars don’t shimmer
I reach out – stumble
fumble – searching for
an anchor in this sea
of blackness and
unknown monsters
and I find you
rhymeswithbug 
Such a great use of shimmer and metaphor, Candy. Thanks for joining us.
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Thank you – you gave us a great prompt
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Love that stumble/fumble…and the open ending…is she relieved? Or is he the even greater monster? Whew.
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Maybe I need a sequel 😉
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Spooky night, no light, monsters maybe come to life? Really enjoyed reading this one!
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Thanks😊
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I think we all should have that anchor that steadies us in time of monsters and darkness. I really enjoyed this, Candy.
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Those moments of darkness… I hope it’s a loved one found in that fumble/stumble.
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You speak to a universal need, and quite beautifully.
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Thanks 😊
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Such a loving and positive thought, such a ‘nice’ poem, great phrase, ‘and fancy stars don’t shimmer….’ Kudos Candy
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Thanks 😊
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When feelings are intense one can find solace in each other despite obstacles of darkness.
Very true Candy!
Hank
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I want to be positive and say, she or he is saved from darkness and unknown monsters ~ Good one Candy ~
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Thanks 😉
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I like the bit of mysterious hook in your close!
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Thanks 😊
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I love the ending. But oh my word, THIS:
“when mister moon
is absent and fancy” … going crazy over this 🙂
Also, “darkest” hides “dark EST.”
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Thanks so much
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I love this piece. Finding a light when surrounded by darkness.
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Thanks
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This is beautiful, comforting.
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Thank you
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Lovely take on the prompt. I like the ending.
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Thanks
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Love this. You bring us thoroughly into darkness, but then find one who brings you comfort.
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Thanks Bryan!
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When fancy stars are dark and monsters roam – how wonderful to have that anchor.
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