The Moon Whispered
The moon whispered
one dark winters night,
among the crackling leaves
and bright starlight.
So sad its words
drifting in winters breeze,
that the willow wept
along with all other trees.
All fell frozen and silent and still,
as the thought traveled in kind
invading their heart,
lodging in mind.
Repeating the lament of its lunar tune,
all understood the singleness
of this preeminent moon.
It sighed three words only,
For the moon whispered
"I am Lonely..."
In dedication of Shers Birthday
January 30th
© Sher Richardson 2005
© Jeff Richardson 2007
35 Comments
walt larsen 17 Oct 2007
what a deeply divining image of natures harshness but deep seated beauty uponAnonymous Guest 10 Feb 2007
Hang in there !Jerry 07 Feb 2007
Great style!Jean M. Laffitau 04 Feb 2007
A master piece!!!Renata Cavanaugh 03 Feb 2007
Fantastic work....Julie Mayser 03 Feb 2007
A tender delicate and haunting image.... a beautiful poem in accompaniment.eileen martin 03 Feb 2007
i think of her every year at this time, my was on Jan 29. i hope you and your children are doing well Jeff. and this is a beautiful painting and a beautiful well expressed poem by you. take care, EileenLes Jobes 02 Feb 2007
..we miss her calming and beautiful spirit.... Thank you for sharing her incredible art with us. {{HUGS}} to you all, thank you...debbie braswell 02 Feb 2007
REALLY BEAUTIFUL SHERMarty Yokawonis 02 Feb 2007
wonderful Jeff Sher sometimes shared her poems but not often enough and the picture is haunting. thank youRalph Miller 02 Feb 2007
Very dramatic image!BySilent 02 Feb 2007
I thougt I was seeing things when I saw this on my email for my watchlist. I have never taken your Mom off my list but I also never thought I would see her name appear for an image just posted. Stunning work and beautiful worklendl dale 02 Feb 2007
tremendous colors .. i has depth in it it tickles my emotion everytime i glimpse on this art very gorgeousNira Dabush 02 Feb 2007
Splendid atmosphere of GREENS...I can feel the loneliness in this painting...yet there is quiet and peaceful relaxing scene. Goes beautifully with your words ,Jeff...wonderful dedication for the memory Sher.Thom Roslan 02 Feb 2007
Her images "still" touch my heart strings.....Always....... the "best" to you & your family Jeff.......Allanna . 01 Feb 2007
I think her laugh was contagous to her paintings i think, this makes me bubble up with joy, i dont know why ^_^but is it just me, or is there a sad face in there? or is it thoughtful, i think that its thoughtful. your right jerry, once you find what she has hidden you cant forget it. :)Anonymous Guest 01 Feb 2007
Jeff, thru your devoted efforts, Sher will always be with us....Thanks! Words and picture are hauntingly beautiful... jlpAnonymous Guest 01 Feb 2007
Jeff, I was remembering that it was her birthday.... wanting to see her laugh... Do you see all the faces in her painting...thea walstra 01 Feb 2007
Very beautiful poetry and very beautiful work too. Thank you for sharing this with us Jeff. Wish you and the children strength and comfort.Ruth Kauffman 01 Feb 2007
Very gorgeous oil painting!!!Emily Reed 01 Feb 2007
A BEAUTIFUL SHER PAINTING. THANKS FOR SHARING THIS.Michael Forbus 01 Feb 2007
Great poem and great homage to your wife and friend. wonderful tribute. Miguelwilliam maldonado 01 Feb 2007
great artist...but we can still see her beautiful images..thanks ..happy belated Birthday..Martha Miller 01 Feb 2007
Beautiful Painting and poem Jeff. She is missed deeply here on AW. Hugs to you and yours Jeff......I promise it does get better,Joke Schotting 01 Feb 2007
SHE WAS A GREAT ARTIST JEFF !!!!Nancy Sotelo 01 Feb 2007
Thank you for sharing, Jeff. She was brilliant.....Anneke Hut 01 Feb 2007
She was such a great artist and still missed very much!Anonymous Guest 01 Feb 2007
Her spirit continues to nurture.Reba McDonald 01 Feb 2007
Beautiful dedication and poem Jeff.WESTERN ARTWORK By Denny Karchner 01 Feb 2007
What a treasure, what touching words Jeff. We all miss her too. God bless you and Happy Birthday Sher.--DennyRandy Nore 01 Feb 2007
WOW....great work Sher.I love the rugged look of the picture.Fantastic.Danka K 01 Feb 2007
Beautiful! I'll make this my wallpaper!Penny Myers 01 Feb 2007
Warm and heartfelt tribute.Richard Delay Sirs 01 Feb 2007
Very nice tribute Jeff... for we remember too..bert cortes 01 Feb 2007
Beautiful oil painting,