Death Awaits Us All
We never know when...31 total reviews
Comment from Thomas Bowling
A very touching commentary. I had four brothers and one sister. One by one I watched them all die. Now, there's only me. Don't wait until it's too late to tell what they mean to you.
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2016
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A very touching commentary. I had four brothers and one sister. One by one I watched them all die. Now, there's only me. Don't wait until it's too late to tell what they mean to you.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2016
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Thank you Thomas for your excellent review and I totally agree with your comments. Happy Thanksgiving. Bill
Comment from lyenochka
Good message for the holidays when there are many extended family gatherings to make sure we don't leave "things unsaid" and to appreciate all those we love. Good use of "they" to avoid he/she when the number of syllables are so limited.
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2016
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Good message for the holidays when there are many extended family gatherings to make sure we don't leave "things unsaid" and to appreciate all those we love. Good use of "they" to avoid he/she when the number of syllables are so limited.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2016
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Thank you my friend for your excellent review, I appreciate it. Have a great Sunday and Happy Thanksgiving. Bill
Comment from Writer51
So true. You did well on this. I have been in the position of regretting my failure to say things to people before they are gone. Then, it's too late. Well written and a very good topic.
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2016
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So true. You did well on this. I have been in the position of regretting my failure to say things to people before they are gone. Then, it's too late. Well written and a very good topic.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2016
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Thank you for your excellent review, I appreciate it very much. Yes, I have been in the same position over the years and it still hurts. Have a great weekend my friend.
Comment from Dean Kuch
You know, it never fails to amaze me that a couple can be married for over fifty years and the only time the wife's husband was ever known to buy his wife flowers was on the day of her funeral. I hear stories like that all the time and scratch my head in amazement and wonder while asking myself, 'How in the world did their marriage last for over fifty years?'
It seems much more meaningful to me to gift my beloved with flowers while she's alive.
Your nonet is very well composed, and your poignant accompanying photo really drives your message home.
Best wishes to you in the contest.
~Dean
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2016
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You know, it never fails to amaze me that a couple can be married for over fifty years and the only time the wife's husband was ever known to buy his wife flowers was on the day of her funeral. I hear stories like that all the time and scratch my head in amazement and wonder while asking myself, 'How in the world did their marriage last for over fifty years?'
It seems much more meaningful to me to gift my beloved with flowers while she's alive.
Your nonet is very well composed, and your poignant accompanying photo really drives your message home.
Best wishes to you in the contest.
~Dean
Comment Written 19-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2016
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Thank you Deano, I appreciate your comments and I agree with you completely. Have a great weekend my friend.
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It was my pleasure.
Comment from Poetic Friend
How true, how true! I am a strong believer of telling your loved ones your feelings, and not taking life for granted. I don't believe in "could have", "would have" and "should have."
Your nonet is compelling and thought-provoking. You exercised the format flawlessly. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2016
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How true, how true! I am a strong believer of telling your loved ones your feelings, and not taking life for granted. I don't believe in "could have", "would have" and "should have."
Your nonet is compelling and thought-provoking. You exercised the format flawlessly. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2016
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Thank you my Poetic Friend for your wonderful comments on this subject, I appreciate it very much. Have a great weekend my friend.
Comment from Thal1959
Very well written theme on a universal subject all people deal with at one time or another. The only possible glitch is counting "they're" as one syllable. If one pronounces it as "their" it counts as one syllable. If pronounced as "they-er" it becomes two, similar to "fire," sometimes counted as one or two. It's a gray area. Good luck on the contest.
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2016
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Very well written theme on a universal subject all people deal with at one time or another. The only possible glitch is counting "they're" as one syllable. If one pronounces it as "their" it counts as one syllable. If pronounced as "they-er" it becomes two, similar to "fire," sometimes counted as one or two. It's a gray area. Good luck on the contest.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2016
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Thank you for your excellent review my friend, I appreciate it. Have a great weekend.
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You're welcome.
Comment from rjuselius
this is a sorrowful piece of poetry dear anonmyous! you never know when you are going to lose a loved one so when one does, there are so many things that weren't said or done.
thank you for sharing this delicate poem!
good luck! this should do well.
blessings!
rebekka x
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2016
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this is a sorrowful piece of poetry dear anonmyous! you never know when you are going to lose a loved one so when one does, there are so many things that weren't said or done.
thank you for sharing this delicate poem!
good luck! this should do well.
blessings!
rebekka x
Comment Written 19-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2016
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Thank you Rebekka for your excellent review, I appreciate your nice comments. Have a wonderful weekend my friend.
Comment from l.raven
this is so very true...so many take their loved ones for granted...thinking they love you...you will always be here...and you stop respecting them...always show that TRUE love...it's eternal...happy...very well written my friend...xxoo love Linda
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2016
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this is so very true...so many take their loved ones for granted...thinking they love you...you will always be here...and you stop respecting them...always show that TRUE love...it's eternal...happy...very well written my friend...xxoo love Linda
Comment Written 18-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2016
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Hello Linda: Thank you for your wonderful review, I totally agree with you. I really appreciate your comments. Have a great weekend my friend and take care of yourself...
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Hi Bill, congratulations on a well deserved win...and you are always so welcome...have a wonderful evening...and you take care as well....xxoo Love
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Hello my good friend. Thanks again, I'm glad you liked it. The support from friends like you is why I keep coming back to Fanstory. I wish you and your family a very happy and safe Thanksgivings. Don't eat to much turkey. Take good care of yourself and I'll talk to you later (I hope)...Bill
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Hello my good friend. Thanks again, I'm glad you liked it. The support from friends like you is why I keep coming back to Fanstory. I wish you and your family a very happy and safe Thanksgivings. Don't eat to much turkey. Take good care of yourself and I'll talk to you later (I hope)...Bill
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sooooooooooo welcome you...always Bill...you and your family have a Wonderful Thanksgiving Day...and you take care as well...well talk at ya later...xxoo
Comment from jlsavell
Author, so very true. Death is an assured expectation which befalls us all. And yes, it is the absolute worst sting of life imaginable. We must make each day count. Thank you for sharing and best wishes on the contest.
Jlsavell
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2016
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Author, so very true. Death is an assured expectation which befalls us all. And yes, it is the absolute worst sting of life imaginable. We must make each day count. Thank you for sharing and best wishes on the contest.
Jlsavell
Comment Written 18-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2016
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Thank you for your excellent review, I appreciate it very much. Have a great weekend and I wish you good health and happiness. Take care my friend.
Comment from mbroyles2
This is very nice with a heartfelt sadness. Seems to hit all the requirements for the contest. I especially like how you presented "with things unsaid." How true.
Good luck in the contest
Michael
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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2016
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This is very nice with a heartfelt sadness. Seems to hit all the requirements for the contest. I especially like how you presented "with things unsaid." How true.
Good luck in the contest
Michael
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Comment Written 18-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2016
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Thank you Michael for your excellent review, I appreciate it. Have a great weekend my friend.