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Thursday, 28 April 2016

PREMONITION


A fisherman's widow scans the horizon
from Port Quin's shore in eighteen-fifteen,
and tonight I stand here beside her fretting,
battered by gales and forty foot waves.


The centuries between us dissolve before dawn
as The Voyager head-butts the ocean floor.
Oh the news when it comes is a foregone conclusion -
I knew when I saw her I'd see him no more...
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35 comments:

  1. Magyar28 April 2016 at 14:54

    Heading for this sheltered moor.

    inlet scanned
    from this stonehouse tower
    ship's wake

    _m

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    1. Magyar28 April 2016 at 14:59

      Grand verse, with such feeling "Y"_!
      __So often the sea trades, never a safe return.

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  2. Ygraine28 April 2016 at 14:59

    Just thinking how it must have been for those poor women...never knowing if they'd ever see their menfolk again every time they left for work.
    I guess it isn't a lot safer a profession even today.:/

    Many thanks for sharing your magical perception, Doug...oh that ship's wake...brings me out in goose bumps! *smiles*:))

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  3. Anthony Duce28 April 2016 at 18:22

    The art of seeing what others felt in the present from a vantage point in the past: a gift.. Enjoyed.

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    1. Ygraine1 May 2016 at 11:00

      A gift...and sometimes a curse! *smiles*
      Many thanks, Anthony...so happy you enjoyed.:))

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  4. JFM28 April 2016 at 19:53

    Dearest Ygraine, how you have transported me to the edge of the earth...overlooking the sea, barely breathing, tense, watching for a sail to appear on the horizon.
    Beautifully written, dear friend~

    Big Hugs and Love, Always

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    1. Ygraine1 May 2016 at 11:02

      Jan...my dear Friend...your more than kind words have touched my heart.
      Thank you so, so much!:))

      All my Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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  5. Victoria28 April 2016 at 20:46

    Hi Ygraine..gorgeous photo of you..very atmospheric and magical..and beautiful writing of course..very emotional and haunting.dwelling in that space of he unknowable..and you embodying that space..so amazing!!
    Much love my kindred-sister!
    Victoria

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    1. Ygraine1 May 2016 at 11:04

      Oh WOW...thank you, dearest Victoria...from the depths of my heart...:)

      Sending you much Love back...and Big Hugs!
      xoxoxo

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  6. Anonymous28 April 2016 at 22:47

    Dear Ygraine,

    That was so very deeply written my friend, I can just imagine how that must have really placed those women on edge.

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    1. Ygraine1 May 2016 at 11:08

      Yes, must have been a really difficult life, Lon.
      When you stand alone there on that shore, you can almost feel their anxiety reaching out to you across the centuries. It is so surreal...
      Many thanks, my Friend.:))

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  7. Magic Love Crow30 April 2016 at 02:13

    This is so moving! I love the images and your beautiful words! Big Hugs!

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    1. Ygraine1 May 2016 at 11:09

      Oh thank you, Sweetie...so much!
      So glad you enjoyed...makes it all the more rewarding to write!:))

      Lots of Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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  8. Geraldine 30 April 2016 at 16:27

    OH HOW WONDERFUL! I just loved everything about this post Ygraine. The atmosphere and trip through time you've created with your words and photos is magical. Well done my friend!

    Hugs to you and happy weekend, G

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    1. Ygraine1 May 2016 at 11:14

      Oh gosh, Geraldine...you are so kind!
      Thank you...from the depths of my heart...:)

      As you know, I don't usually write such short poems as I find it difficult to express myself in few words...but this one just seemed to write itself!
      So happy you enjoyed...:))

      Big Hugs xoxoxo

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    2. Geraldine 6 May 2016 at 00:29

      You nailed it my dear. Spot on, in every way.

      Love your new avatar photo.

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  10. A Cuban In London30 April 2016 at 20:15

    You have created such a strong sense of foreboding. It's an incredible poem. Thanks.

    Greetings from London.

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    1. Ygraine1 May 2016 at 11:17

      Oh wow...that really means so much to me, CiL.
      After I'd finished this one, I felt it was a bit lame...so your generous comment has made my day!
      Thank you so very much...:))

      Have a fabulous day!

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  11. Lux G.1 May 2016 at 03:55

    Wow, girl. It's been a while since I've visited but your words are still amazing. You just keep getting better.

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    1. Ygraine1 May 2016 at 11:19

      Gosh...what a wonderful comment...thank you so, so much, Lux!
      It is always a great pleasure to hear from you.
      Do hope all is well with you.

      Have a great day! :)

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  12. deeps1 May 2016 at 14:43

    forcing History to repeat :)

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  13. Optimistic Existentialist2 May 2016 at 09:09

    The dissolving of the centuries between us...what a wonderful line and a wonderful thought...

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    1. Ygraine5 May 2016 at 15:21

      So happy you enjoyed, Keith.:)

      Thank you so much! :))

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  14. Linda2 May 2016 at 16:47

    I love and admire your talent, Ygraine, and the photos go well with this post. Thank you!

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  15. Linda2 May 2016 at 16:47

    I love and admire your talent, Ygraine, and the photos go well with this post. Thank you!

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    1. Ygraine5 May 2016 at 15:22

      Oh thank you so much, Linda...your kind words mean so much!

      Hugs xoxoxo

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  16. Giancarlo2 May 2016 at 18:54

    Buon inizio settimana...ciao.

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    1. Ygraine5 May 2016 at 15:23

      Oh thank you, Giancarlo...wishing you a great week too...:))

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  17. ^.^3 May 2016 at 01:15

    I won't see him again as well, but I am in my heart, friend Y ... awesome post ... tears and love ... Always, cat.

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    1. Ygraine5 May 2016 at 15:25

      Thank you, Cat...so much...for understanding where I'm coming from...really means so much!:)

      Love & hugs xoxoxo

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  18. Existe Sempre Um Lugar3 May 2016 at 16:36

    Boa tarde, escrita bela e profunda em sintonia com as maravilhosas fotos.
    AG

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    1. Ygraine5 May 2016 at 15:27

      Oh wow...many many thanks, AG...can't tell you how much I appreciate that.:)

      Have a magical day!

      A Hug :)

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