Comment from forestport12

Excellent

Oh no. I had no idea you'd been through so much grief and to have your faith tested beyond what I can grasp. Thanks for sharing this and knowing that you would have other Christians on this site who will lift you up and prayer, as we all prep for eternity. Well said!

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2021

Thank you so much, forestport12. Getting back here will be a great help, I know. Jan

reply by forestport12 on 12-Dec-2021

amen

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Thank you for sharing this information with us. I am praying for you and your family. You will remain in my prayers for a long time. I can't say I enjoyed reading this because the subject matter, but good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2021

Thank you so much, barbara. Jan

Comment from Anne Johnston

Excellent

"you caught me off guard
when you touched eternity
now I grieve alone"
So sorry for the loss of your husband. I know how you feel, and am thankful for the comfort I received from the Lord, when my husband was taken suddenly a few years ago. I still miss him, but am thankful for the memories.

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2021

Yes, Anne. The memories will carry me - and my faith. Jan

reply by Anne Johnston on 13-Dec-2021

You are welcome

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-Very nice image and
good presentation.
-I am sorry for your loss.
-You wrote a good poem
expressing your feelings
as you "grieve alone."
-I hope that writing and
sharing with others brings
you some comfort, and
you know you are not alone.
-Thoughts are with you.

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2021

Pam, I know I am not along in terms of the big picture - I am just used to doing everything with him. Thanks for your kind thoughts. Jan

reply by Pam (respa) on 13-Dec-2021

I understand. You haven't had any time to adjust. You are very welcome for the kind thoughts, Jan.

Comment from RGstar

Excellent

''Off guard...now I grieve alone''
So sorry for your loss. May solace be.
A poetic few lines that I know must mean so much to you.
We feel it through your words.
Have a pleasant Sunday.
My best wishes.
RGstar

Good to see Annalinda did this for the artwork. I will have to check out her art on the sister platform one day.
''Off guard...now I grieve alone''
So sorry for your loss. May solace be.

Well done.
My best wishes.
Have a pleasant Sunday.
RGstar

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2021

Thank you so much, RGStar. Jan

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Such a sad short beautiful poem. Somehow, death always comes as a terrible shock, even when we know and see that it is inevitable and feel that we have prepared. A beautiful image and I send best wishes for the 5-7-5 contest.
Wendy

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2021

Thank you so much, Wendy. Jan

Comment from duchessofdrumborg

Excellent

' Now I Grieve Alone ' , is an extremely well-written and thought-provoking piece. Short, succinct and deftly descriptive. Penned with craft and skill this talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review.
Good luck with the contest. Please let me know how you get on?

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2021

Hello, again, duchess. It is always good to hear from you. As I am sure you know, some days are better than others. I have been friends with my husband since the beginning of second grade, when we were both 7. I really miss him. Jan

reply by duchessofdrumborg on 12-Dec-2021

Hello Jan,
It's good to hear from you again too.
Yes, some days are certainly better than others. This is the time we miss the ones we love the most.
Bless you and take care,
the Duchess

Comment from harmony13

Excellent

I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. The author's words are
clear, sad and creative. I found this poem to state clearly emotions
that come up when losing a loved one. The poem flows and connects
well. The artwork goes well with the theme and words of this poem.
With prayers and sympathy through this difficult time....Maria

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2021

Thank you so much, Maria. Jan

Comment from Elizabeth Emerald

Excellent

Condolences. What a shock it clearly way--you nailed it in the poem with the line "caught me off guard." I've wondered why you haven't been around lately. So sorry.

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2021

Thanks so much, Elizabeth. Jan

Comment from Theodore McDowell

Excellent

A great poem for the poetry contest. I am sorry for your loss. The poem concisely expresses your grief. I love the phrase, "you caught me off guard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2021

Thanks so much. Jan