Beyond the Fireworks
Called home on Independence Day34 total reviews
Comment from Tom Horonzy
A nice tribute. Well written. Good formatting.
Now tell us, did Kelly pass beyond the veil, but not if the scabs will fall off. We needn't know. ijuuguyfygifj
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2023
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A nice tribute. Well written. Good formatting.
Now tell us, did Kelly pass beyond the veil, but not if the scabs will fall off. We needn't know. ijuuguyfygifj
Comment Written 06-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2023
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Thank you, Tom!
Yes, she passed away
July 4th 2015. After a long battle with addiction.
Xo
Jessica
Comment from w.j.debi
This is a wonderful dedication to your sister as well as a reminder to not take life for granted. It brought tears to my eyes, as I'm sure it will to many others. You sister sounds like a precious soul.
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2023
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This is a wonderful dedication to your sister as well as a reminder to not take life for granted. It brought tears to my eyes, as I'm sure it will to many others. You sister sounds like a precious soul.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much, Debi.
That truly means the world.
Xo
Jessica
Comment from GWHARGIS
This was heartbreaking. I'm so sorry you had to go through this. The bonds of family may get stretched thin but I don't believe they ever go away. As sad as it is, it's nice that you can remember those feelings that day. Thank you for sharing this. Gretchen
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2023
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This was heartbreaking. I'm so sorry you had to go through this. The bonds of family may get stretched thin but I don't believe they ever go away. As sad as it is, it's nice that you can remember those feelings that day. Thank you for sharing this. Gretchen
Comment Written 06-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Gretchen.
Xo
Jessica
Comment from karenina
What a loving memorial poem, laced within "Independence Day" themes and aching with loss for your departed sister, Kelly. This is whispered grief, and as eloquent as the global ache held in a solitary tear...
Beautiful writing. I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope writing this beautiful piece gives you some sense of respite...
Karenina
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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What a loving memorial poem, laced within "Independence Day" themes and aching with loss for your departed sister, Kelly. This is whispered grief, and as eloquent as the global ache held in a solitary tear...
Beautiful writing. I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope writing this beautiful piece gives you some sense of respite...
Karenina
Comment Written 05-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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Karenina, thank you so much for your kind words.
Writing has accomplished precisely that. When she died, I temporarily abandoned writing. I was trapped in a state of uninspiration, most likely because it was something we always did together (mostly music).
This site and encountering writers like yourself has genuinely been a gift. The cathartic process and the connections forged through it have proven to be something I desperately needed.
Thank you so much for your always appreciated time and feedback xoxoxo
Jess
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I"m so glad to read that writing does for you what it does for me. I must say your poem truly brought tears to my eyes. This is why so many of us here feel like a family. We rally around one another in hard times. Kelly must be smiling down to see you are here on FanStory and writing about her!
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Thank you so much for saying that!:)xoxo
Comment from Barbara H.
Jessica lots of imagery in this piece. Your hands covering her little ears and vice versa, and attached at the hip. The black Jetta. I can visualize the scene now.
I also liked "You've gone beyond the fireworks to illuminate the Heavens." There is no one way to describe relationships between sisters.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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Jessica lots of imagery in this piece. Your hands covering her little ears and vice versa, and attached at the hip. The black Jetta. I can visualize the scene now.
I also liked "You've gone beyond the fireworks to illuminate the Heavens." There is no one way to describe relationships between sisters.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback!
Xo
Jessica
Comment from Goodadvicechan
What a moving and loving sentiment: " Like always
My hands covered your little ears
And your little hands covered mine". It certainly is the passionate relationship between two persons.
The July fourth is definitely a day to remember our country. Firework celebration is expected year after year.
Thanks for sharing such a lovely poem
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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What a moving and loving sentiment: " Like always
My hands covered your little ears
And your little hands covered mine". It certainly is the passionate relationship between two persons.
The July fourth is definitely a day to remember our country. Firework celebration is expected year after year.
Thanks for sharing such a lovely poem
Comment Written 05-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much for your feedback!
Xo
Comment from Rachelle Allen
Ugh. I'm so sorry that you had to go through this. But you turned your lemons to lemonade with this luminous poem that says so much yet does not do so with a lugubrious edge whatsoever. The ache comes through loud and clear in its understatement.
Sending you nothing but love. Fabulous poem. xo
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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Ugh. I'm so sorry that you had to go through this. But you turned your lemons to lemonade with this luminous poem that says so much yet does not do so with a lugubrious edge whatsoever. The ache comes through loud and clear in its understatement.
Sending you nothing but love. Fabulous poem. xo
Comment Written 05-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much for your insightful feedback and kind words, Rachelle.
Xoxo
Jessica
Comment from papa55mike
It's funny the little things we remember about friends and family. Please check line ten; I watched you watch (the) sky. unless you're on a word sylable count. What a wonderfully written tribute to your sister.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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It's funny the little things we remember about friends and family. Please check line ten; I watched you watch (the) sky. unless you're on a word sylable count. What a wonderfully written tribute to your sister.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 05-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much, Mike! I am truly grateful for your kind words and wonderful review. Thank you for catching that error and letting me know so I could fix it!
Xoxoxo
Jessica
Comment from Raul1
I love to read your fourth of July poem and it is well written. Well done on your poetry. Excellent work! No mistakes found. Thank you for sharing! Interesting poem.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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I love to read your fourth of July poem and it is well written. Well done on your poetry. Excellent work! No mistakes found. Thank you for sharing! Interesting poem.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much!
Comment from Lisasview
Oh gosh Jessica,
I feel that you had a sister that passed???
Because of.......
I too have a much younger sister who survived all the mess....and I too held cupped my hands over her ears...
Really a heart warming Free Form poem.
Lisasview
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2023
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Oh gosh Jessica,
I feel that you had a sister that passed???
Because of.......
I too have a much younger sister who survived all the mess....and I too held cupped my hands over her ears...
Really a heart warming Free Form poem.
Lisasview
Comment Written 05-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much for your kind words and sharing how you can relate. I am moved by your perceptive comments here<3
Xo
Jessica
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Yes, I always read behind the lines...
Lisa