Clare
by candle-light
Flames flickering, her shadow presence
confirmed by the chiaro-oscuro
of extraction from the formlessness
formed by the lack of electric light.
Still no power. Each passing hour
creates new tensions in her face.
It is growing late, but still I will
try to capture the beauty of the one
who long ago sealed my fate.
What words can portray my beloved,
here beside me for sixty-two years,
and married for the last fifty-seven?
Words fail me. As this half-light,
drifting her among flickering shades,
fails to catch her, half-caught, half-seen,
a hyphenated-image in candle-light.
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Today is our 57th wedding anniversary. We have been together for 62 years. Blessings to all – and may you all be as happy as we have been. Long may it continue.
rogermoorepoet 
Sorry for the late congratulations, I’m getting caught up, wishing you both a happy healthy 58th year of wedded bliss! ❤
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thanks Tiffany! All best wishes for the New Year.
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Your words add to Clare’s beauty, Roger. May this year be extra special for you both. Even without electricity, you both will always be warm in each others arms! Happy Anniversary!
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That is a very beautiful photograph of a beautiful woman!
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Thank you, Sheila. I’ll e-mail you.
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Happy Anniversary to you both.
I remember going with your Dad to Heathrow to see Clare off.
She had her veil in her hand luggage. I am surprised that after so many years later I can remember the chats I had with your Dad on the way back to South Wales.
Sorry to hear you have to cope with a power cut! Wonderful to read a love poem written to your love with such depth of feeling after all this time.
You are both very fortunate to have each other.
Love Frances
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I’ll reply by e-mail. Lots of love. R.
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Clare is beautiful in the candlelight, as she is in all light. I am so sorry if you do not have your power back yet. We finally got ours back on Friday, not a minute too soon, I was about to turn into an icicle — perhaps even a monster and shrew.
SO I hope you are warm and cozy on your impressive anniversary today and enjoy the love, light and laughter of Christmas tomorrow.
Ana
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Who needs light when they have Clare across the table?
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Thank you, Dale! What a lovely thing to say. Clare has brought light and “clarity” to my life for 62 years!!!
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You are a fortunate person, Roger. My best Christmas wishes to both of you.
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Beautiful photo of a beautiful person, with a beautiful account. Happy Anniversary and Merry Christmas to you, Roger!
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Nice 👌 merry Christmas 🎄
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