The Sadness of Quiet
Remembering Zoe97 total reviews
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
I am sorry for your loss. You explained your feelings well.It is amazing you weren't just a babbling idiot. I have started at your beginning to read. Karen
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2023
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I am sorry for your loss. You explained your feelings well.It is amazing you weren't just a babbling idiot. I have started at your beginning to read. Karen
Comment Written 27-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2023
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Thank you.
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U R welcome
Comment from Jay Squires
Oh, Man! This poem brought tears to my eyes. Particularly the stanza:
"Before,
Love undervalued
Time overlooked."
So tender, Terry. And something, I imagine, the survivor always feels -- if he or she is a loving person. I was wondering why I didn't get this in my inbox since I'd fanned you. But it's because it was a repost, and we're not notified of reposts.
I'm sending you a personal message, Terry, with a favor to ask.
Jay
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023
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Oh, Man! This poem brought tears to my eyes. Particularly the stanza:
"Before,
Love undervalued
Time overlooked."
So tender, Terry. And something, I imagine, the survivor always feels -- if he or she is a loving person. I was wondering why I didn't get this in my inbox since I'd fanned you. But it's because it was a repost, and we're not notified of reposts.
I'm sending you a personal message, Terry, with a favor to ask.
Jay
Comment Written 20-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023
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That was the first thing I ever posted to FS, it got second in the freestyle poetry contest...then the committee figured out who I was and never placed again...LOL, I have deleted my portfolio of work except for the poem. Tomorrow I will post my final story about Zoe, if you read it you will understand why. Terry.
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I'll be looking for it, Terry!
Jay
Comment from pome lover
Oh, Terry, that is sad. I have just seen it while I was checking your posts.
Heartfelt and hurting.
It's been 25 years since my husband died. He was a funny, sweet man. That's how I remember him.
How lovely that you got All Time Best for this post. It was well written and poignant.
Katharine
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2023
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Oh, Terry, that is sad. I have just seen it while I was checking your posts.
Heartfelt and hurting.
It's been 25 years since my husband died. He was a funny, sweet man. That's how I remember him.
How lovely that you got All Time Best for this post. It was well written and poignant.
Katharine
Comment Written 18-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2023
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Thank you. I am doing one more post about her this Friday. This would be her 79th birthday coming up. Terry.
Comment from Laurie Holding
Wow, this one hits home for so many of us. Thank you for posting it; it reminds us to never take for granted those we love. I'm sorry for your loss, and hope that your writing is a comfort to you.
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2022
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Wow, this one hits home for so many of us. Thank you for posting it; it reminds us to never take for granted those we love. I'm sorry for your loss, and hope that your writing is a comfort to you.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2022
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Laurie, thank you for your kind review. Zoe and had 45 years together, so I remember those. Terry.
Comment from Carlos' girl
This is quite touching. I especially like the ending. That last line really delivers.
Very thought provoking. A sweet and mournful poem. I also like the graphics and color used. Very nice.
Peace,
Judith
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2022
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This is quite touching. I especially like the ending. That last line really delivers.
Very thought provoking. A sweet and mournful poem. I also like the graphics and color used. Very nice.
Peace,
Judith
Comment Written 05-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2022
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Judith, I am not much of a poet. But for someone like you, who can capture raw emotion and express it in poetry so well, I am indeed humbled and appreciate your review. Thank you for reading. Tery.
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You are a splendid poet Terry. Keep on writing.
Judith
Comment from jake cosmos aller
god I can feel your lost in this deeply moving poem about love lost and having to go on alone in life, missing them every day, every moment hearing them seeing them in your mind's eye
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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god I can feel your lost in this deeply moving poem about love lost and having to go on alone in life, missing them every day, every moment hearing them seeing them in your mind's eye
Comment Written 05-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Thank you for your very kind review. Terry.
Comment from DeboraDyess
Terry, you honored Zoe in such a wonderful way. She was beautiful.
These lines caught and held my attention. We are all too guilty of this:
Before,
Love undervalued
Time overlooked.
You have expressed heart-break exquisitely. Painfully, but beautifully.
Blessings, sir.
Deb
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Terry, you honored Zoe in such a wonderful way. She was beautiful.
These lines caught and held my attention. We are all too guilty of this:
Before,
Love undervalued
Time overlooked.
You have expressed heart-break exquisitely. Painfully, but beautifully.
Blessings, sir.
Deb
Comment Written 05-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Deb, Thank you for the six stars! I appreciate you reading my poem about my wife of 45 years. Terry.
Comment from Heather Knight
I love your post, Terry. It's very well written and moving. Do you mind if I ask who Zoe was? Of course you don't have to answer if you don't feel like it.
Good luck in the contest,
MJ
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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I love your post, Terry. It's very well written and moving. Do you mind if I ask who Zoe was? Of course you don't have to answer if you don't feel like it.
Good luck in the contest,
MJ
Comment Written 05-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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MJ, Thank you for the six stars! Zoe was my wife for forty-five years. I should have added that in the notes. I don't write much poetry, but I do write lots of stories and many feature Zoe. I think of myself as a storyteller and not a poet. Thank you very much for reading. The poem did come in second in the contest. Terry.
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Hello Terry,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing a spouse must be unbearable.
I thought Zoe maybe was a pet and, although that's sad, this is much worse.
Like you, I think I'm good at prose, but not at poetry, but I'm under the impression your poem is much better than any I've ever written.
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Thank you.
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
This is a lovely poem of remembrance for one much loved. The first sentence, though sad, is my favorite in the poem. It is such a striking image. There are many creative thoughts here. I appreciated your poem.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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This is a lovely poem of remembrance for one much loved. The first sentence, though sad, is my favorite in the poem. It is such a striking image. There are many creative thoughts here. I appreciated your poem.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Verna, thank you for reading my poem and for your very kind comments. Terry.
Comment from jessizero
I am so sorry you feel this way. I have read about your love for Zoe, but this piece stands out. You wrote it beautifully. Thank you for sharing this here, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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I am so sorry you feel this way. I have read about your love for Zoe, but this piece stands out. You wrote it beautifully. Thank you for sharing this here, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Jessi, thank you for your wonderful comments. Terry.
