Comment from LateBloomer

Excellent

Hello Rdfrdmom2, seventeen syllables of heartache. Good 5-7-5 format.
Your message is clear. Well-chosen artwork. My deepest condolences to you and your family. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck. LateBloomer ~ Margaret

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2021

Thanks, Margaret. Jan

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Also for my husband
Now I Grieve Alone
Rdfrdmom2, Your 5-7-5 Poetry for the Contest speaks miles of words of how you grieve alone.
Gert

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2021

Gert, did your husband recently pass? If so, I am so sorry. Jan

reply by Gert sherwood on 12-Dec-2021

Hello Jan
Oh no Stan,
is still here with me to love
Gert

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Your contest entry is in great form, Jan. Your syllable count is correct per line. Your words are well thought out, too.
Best wishes in the contest.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021

Thank you so much, jan. A good friend of mine suggested strongly that I really should start writing again. This seemed like a good place to start. jan

Comment from Brian S. Watson

Exceptional

Excellent poem about dealing with grief and sadness after losing someone you really care about! I'm sorry for your loss. I hope over time you're able to recover from something so tragic.

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021

Brian, thank you so much for your exceptional rating as well as for your condolences. Rdfrdmoom2

Comment from prettybluebirds

Excellent

You have my deepest condolences for your loss. It is hard to suddenly find yourself alone when you have always been two. And it does catch you off guard. This is lovely but sad. I wish you the best in the contest.

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021

Thank you so much, prettybluebirds. Rdfrdmom2

Comment from mermaids

Exceptional

Your short poem says much in few words. You have written an excellent grief poem that touches the heart and I am sure many can relate. "When you touched eternity" is a perfect line.

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021

Again, mermaids, thank you so much for this exceptional rating. I am most humbled. This is the first thing I've written in weeks. Jan

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

I understand the feeling. My wife and son went to heaven months apart. I got a double whammy. It takes a while but the pain eases somewhat. My blessings to you. Keep writing, it keeps the mind occupied.

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 Comment Written 11-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021

Ben: I am so sorry for your double losses. Thank you for your blessings. Godspeed to you, too. Rdfrdmom2

Comment from Sherry Asbury

Excellent

There are those of us who grieve with you...not in the same way, but in his honor and for your comfort. The picture is so lovely and is one of my favorite sayings. May you have ease for your pain and live in pride for what you sacrificed.

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 Comment Written 11-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021

Thank you so much, Sherry. I had the honor of being with him when he passed. Rdfrdmom2