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Poem of the Day


February 9, 2009

A Moment to Remember

By Alexander Pushkin



Special thanks to Chandler
for the beautiful illustrations.

(Click on each picture to enlarge it.)
A magic moment I remember:
I raised my eyes and you were there.
A fleeting vision, the quintessence
Of all that's beautiful and rare.

 Fan Watching Vincent on TV
Fan lying in bed, with articles about cancellation I pray to mute despair and anguish
To vain pursuits the world esteems,
Long did I hear your soothing accents,
Long did your features haunt my dreams.
Time passed- A rebel storm-blast scattered
The reveries that once were mine
And I forgot your soothing accents,
Your features gracefully divine.

In dark days of enforced retirement
I gazed upon grey skies above
With no ideals to inspire me,
No one to cry for, live for, love.

       Fan on sofa, depressed. Husband brings DVDs.
Fan, DVD in hand, about to kiss husband.








Then came a moment of renaissance,
I looked up- you again are there,
A fleeting vision, the quintessence
Of all that's beautiful and rare.
Fan and husband watch Vincent & Catherine on TV


Click here to hear this poem read by Daria Smith, Carole W, and Vicky.

  

 

Wendy M         2/13/2009 1:40:19 PM
Wonderful poem and beautifully illustrated.
deafheaven         2/13/2009 9:12:27 AM
Thank you Chandler. I have been blessed.
Carole         2/10/2009 2:41:43 PM
CHAN! The drawings are so beautiful, so sensitive! And Daria and Vicky - I'm honored to be in this project with you all. What fun!
Amber         2/10/2009 9:21:56 AM
I love this! There are almost no words. A beautiful poem read by three dear people and amazing artwork that illustrates so much. (hugs to all of you) truly beautiful
Skippy         2/10/2009 4:26:06 AM
What do I say, ladies - your voices are pure magic - I shall never forget this, my first Winterfest, such beautiful memories - mere thanks seem hardly enough - but thankyou indeed.
daria         2/10/2009 12:46:25 AM
Thanks candlemakers for finding just the right words for vicky, carole and myself and thanks to chan for seeing our vision as it really is.
Sharon         2/9/2009 7:54:37 PM
Great reading and fabulous artwork! This was a wonderful poem! Maybe the real life story of many fans out there?
Southofoz         2/9/2009 5:54:46 PM
beautifully read thank you ladies your voices are so soothing.
Vicky         2/9/2009 11:07:36 AM
Chan, Carole and Daria, thanks! That was fun! We've been through all that... and we're still here.
Nancy         2/9/2009 11:05:58 AM
How could I forget...a big Thank You to the Committee for choosing this, and all the poems, for us. Poem of the Day is one of my favorite places at WF.
Nancy         2/9/2009 10:52:31 AM
May I thank Daria, Carole and Vicky for reading this so beautifully. Thank you, Chandler, for telling such a poignant story with your art. I'm left with this sweet, floating feeling. Thank you!!!
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