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small town lyrical poem by engliash poet Ms Moem

Small Town

I remember that summer
A lifetime ago.
You were a boy
I couldn’t wait to get to know.
I was but a girl.
We both were so young.
Mistakes yet to make…
A lifetime to come…

It feels like only yesterday that I last spoke to you…
Now you’re a small town rumour, but I’m sure it can’t be true…

You smiled when you saw me
And I smiled too.
Our last conversation;
If only I knew.
I might’ve used your nickname
Like I did years before
But I’m glad we said goodbye
Before you headed out the door.

It feels like only yesterday that I last spoke to you…
Now you’re a small town rumour, that I’m praying isn’t true.

The news spread like whispers
Around this small town.
So long, see you later.
Won’t see you around.
I never imagined
It would go this way.
Can’t quite believe it…
Don’t know what to say…

It feels like only yesterday that I last spoke to you…
Now you’re a small town rumour, and I’m so sad that it’s true.

Small Town is a short poem by Ms Moem.

I was fortunate enough a while back to work with the totally talented professional illustrator, Tris Rossin, to explore a concept I had for a children’s picture book.

These original artworks are too fabulous to keep hidden away so I would like to share them here.

professional illustration by Tris Rossin for a picture book concept by Ms Moem

witch childrens picture book digital illustration by Tris Rossin work in progress ~ from a concept by Ms Moem

Digital illustration and traditional watercolour illustration ~ Tris commands both equally brilliantly!

witch picture book watercolour illustration by Tris Rossin ~ concept by Ms Moem

witch childrens picture book watercolour illustration by Tris Rossin ~ from a concept by Ms Moem

childrens picture book owl watercolour illustration by Tris Rossin ~ from a concept by Ms Moem

If you are into high end illustrations, do check out Tris on twitter @LemonjeIIy. He takes commissions and I can honestly say I never fail to be blown away by the work he puts out!

As an aside, I went on to create a clay model of the house in my story, based on Tris’ illustration! It is less than two inches high. Such fun.

clay model based on an illustration by Tris Rossin ~ created for a picture book concept by Ms Moem

Love giving different creative muscles a flex! 🙂

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Small Town

Totally Talented Tris Rossin