Comment from jessizero

Excellent

I am so sorry for your loss. Your grief can almost even be touched in this poem. Hang in there. Thank you for sharing this here, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023

Thank you so much.

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a very beautiful and well written 5-7-5 poem you have penned for the contest. You used wonderful descriptive words and very lovely art work. I am so sorry for your loss. Best wishes in the contest. love and blessings, teri

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023

Thanks, Teri7.

Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig

Excellent

Firstly, I am sorry for your loss of your husband. I hope you are getting help through the grieving process. This is a good entry in the 5-7-5 poetry contest. The text is a great size. The message is clearly stated and easily understood.
The visual fits well. If the contest is not over, good luck in it.

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023

I think it is long done, but thanks for your kind comments.

reply by Sandra Nelms-Ludwig on 01-Feb-2023

You are welcome.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I'm so sorry Jan, that would have not been very easy. It doesn't seem fair somehow, I can but sympathise, and I feel that's inadequate to lose your best friend, bless you my friend, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 06-May-2022

Thanks so much, Roy.

reply by royowen on 06-May-2022

Welcome

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

A touching few words about the shock of loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of mourning, grief can grip us like a vice, your memories will comfort you at this time, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 06-May-2022

Thanks so much, Dolly!

Comment from Tina Crute

Excellent

What a beautifully expressed sorrow in a poem. Your picture is perfect, as you look to heaven for peace from our glorious Father. I'm sorry for your loss and I am glad you can express your emotions to us and know we care.
Tina

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2021

Thanks so much, Tina. A really good friend of mine suggested I return to writing to help me sort my grief. Thanks for caring. Rdfrdmom2

reply by Tina Crute on 13-Dec-2021

That's a good friend! I am from Virginia too, Roanoke:)
Tina

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Also for my husband
Now I Grieve Alone
by Rdfrdmom2


Beautiful 5/7/5 entry for the contest. It's heartfelt. Good syllables count and connection between lines. Nice presentation and imagery.

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2021

Thanks so much, Gypsy. Jan

Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan

Excellent

Losing someone close to you because of a death is hard. Along with the initial shock, it's a challenge when you have to go on and learn how to navigate the future without him by your side. A very touching poem that tells so much about grief. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2021

Thank you so much, Seshadri. It is indeed a journey, not a race/ Jan

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

I am so so sorry, dearest Jan. I'm stunned! Please accept my condolences. My brother-in-law just died around the same time. My husband and I were able to travel and say goodbye and comfort my sister. He passed as soon as we arrived back home. Sending you my best today, and extra hugs and prayers,
Sal XOs...

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2021

Thanks so much, Sal. I am sorry to hear about your brother-in-law, also. I was fortunate enough to be with my husband when he died. The military service is in the morning at 10 a.m. There is a haiku about that, also, and is heavily promoted. Jan

Comment from The Cowboy Poet

Excellent

I really like the first line of this excellent little 5-7-5 poem. How very powerfully this is expressed because we often are so unprepared for death of a loved one. The last line is a nice conclusion. I'm so sorry for your loss. Altogether, very well done. Cowboy

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2021

Thank you for your condolences, Cowboy. Jan

reply by The Cowboy Poet on 12-Dec-2021

You're Welcome. May you always be downwind of the herd. Cowboy