Comment from Lilly Flowers

Excellent

OMG - I hope this is fiction or at least exaggerated. I don't know how a person could bear so many depressing things. That aside, you did a splendid job with this poem. And you ended it on such a positive note - good for you. Best regards, Lilly

 Comment Written 15-May-2022

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reply by the author on 15-May-2022

Lily, thank you so very much for such a lovely and kind review.
I've lost many in my life, but this was like continuously wondering what next.
Someone else asked if this is fiction, but unfortunately every detail that I explained was true. In fact I left out all the worst parts; such as when Danny, my daughter's boyfriend left our house that night, he had already privately said his goodbyes to my daughter, then right before he got in his car, he gave me a kiss and said "goodbye mom, I love you." (He always called me mom) We begged him to stay, as it was so foggy, but said he had to go see his parents. The words he spoke to me would be his last. He drove almost the whole 7 miles to their home, but missed the curve that he had driven a hundred times. His car went off the embankment, started on fire and he burned to death. We had a visit from a cop at midnight and asked many questions, as they couldn't identity his body. My sweet girl started screaming, no no I just lost my grandma, I can't lose Danny too. I couldn't mourn properly as I had to be strong for her, and his parents who were good friends of ours. I remember sleeping in her bed with her for over 2 weeks as she cried herself to sleep in my arms. I hated God for a while, but He never gave up on me, as He brought us out of the darkness the next year, and showed how much He loved us with His Grace and Mercy, and shown us many blessings since. Thanks again my friend!

reply by Lilly Flowers on 15-May-2022

Oh, Debi, you are an amazing person. I think faith in God is the ONLY thing that can get us through tragedies. We're living in such horrible times now and I do admit that I worry about my loved ones. A wise woman once told me that worrying was praying backwards. But every time I read the news . . . well it's hard not to be concerned.

Comment from Tom Horonzy

Excellent

I have written of doing a do-over of life but realize every pain lived is the opposite of a joy once given. Bodies may leave us empty for a period unless we understand memories cannot be stolen of those we lose.

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reply by the author on 15-May-2022

. thank you so very much for such a lovely and kind review.
I've lost many in my life, and now that I am in my sixties its something every week, yet we expect it as we age. However that yr of 1996 I continuously kept wondering what next?
I have been asked before if this is fiction, but unfortunately every detail that I explained was true. In fact I left out all the worst parts; such as when Danny, my daughter's boyfriend left our house that night, he had already privately said his goodbyes to my daughter, then right before he got in his car, he gave me a kiss and said "goodbye mom, I love you." (He always called me mom) We begged him to stay, as it was so foggy, but said he had to go see his parents. The words he spoke to me would be his last. He drove almost the whole 7 miles to their home, but missed the curve that he had driven a hundred times. His car went off the embankment, started on fire and he burned to death. We had a visit from a cop at midnight and asked many questions, as they couldn't identity his body. My sweet girl started screaming, no no I just lost my grandma, I can't lose Danny too. I couldn't mourn properly as I had to be strong for her, and his parents who were good friends of ours. I remember sleeping in her bed with her for over 2 weeks as she cried herself to sleep in my arms. I hated God for a while, but He never gave up on me, as He brought us out of the darkness the next year, and showed how much He loved us with His Grace and Mercy, and shown us many blessings since. Thanks again my friend!

Comment from K.L. Rockquemore

Excellent

True story?
Wow, this is a powerful poem. Meaning, for one person to endure so many losses on top of losses, be consumed by grief and still get on with their life, that's strength!!
This is well written and composed. The rhymes work well without feeling forced and they create a nice tempo throughout. Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 14-May-2022

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reply by the author on 15-May-2022

KL Thank you so very much for such a lovely and kind review. I've lost many in my life, but this was like continuously wondering what next.
I have been asked if this is fiction, but unfortunately every detail that I explained was true. In fact I left out all the worst parts; such as when Danny, my daughter's boyfriend left our house that night, he had already privately said his goodbyes to my daughter, then right before he got in his car, he gave me a kiss and said "goodbye mom, I love you." (He always called me mom and and it wasn't unusual for him give me a kiss or say I love you since we always tell our kids that and he said he never that at his house...
We begged him to stay, as it was so foggy, but said he had to go see his parents. The words he spoke to me would be his last. He drove almost the whole 7 miles to their home, but missed the curve that he had driven a hundred times. His car went off the embankment, started on fire and he burned to death. We had a visit from a cop at midnight and asked many questions, as they couldn't identity his body. My sweet girl started s
creaming, no no I just lost my grandma, I can't lose Danny too. I couldn't mourn properly as I had to be strong for her, and his parents who were good friends of ours. I remember sleeping in her bed with her for over 2 weeks as she cried herself to sleep in my arms. I hated God for a while, but He never gave up on me, as He brought us out of the darkness the next year, and showed how much He loved us with His Grace and Mercy, and shown us many blessings since. Thanks again my friend

Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick

Excellent

This is a well written poem so much sadness from loss. It has a nice flow and rhyme. I can relate I lost my mother a sister a brother and niece in two years. I don't know how I'm ever going to get pass it. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 14-May-2022

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reply by the author on 14-May-2022

Oh Joanne, you definitely understand how painful and fearful it becomes when you just don't know what's next. I am so sorry for all of your losses as well! Thank you so very much for such a lovely and kind review.
I've lost many in my life, but this was like continuously wondering what next.
I have been asked if this is fiction, but unfortunately every detail that I explained was true. In fact I left out all the worst parts; such as when Danny, my daughter's boyfriend left our house that night, he had already privately said his goodbyes to my daughter, then right before he got in his car, he gave me a kiss and said "goodbye mom, I love you." (He always called me mom) We begged him to stay, as it was so foggy, but said he had to go see his parents. The words he spoke to me would be his last. He drove almost the whole 7 miles to their home, but missed the curve that he had driven a hundred times. His car went off the embankment, started on fire and he burned to death. We had a visit from a cop at midnight and asked many questions, as they couldn't identity his body. My sweet girl started screaming, no no I just lost my grandma, I can't lose Danny too. I couldn't mourn properly as I had to be strong for her, and his parents who were good friends of ours. I remember sleeping in her bed with her for over 2 weeks as she cried herself to sleep in my arms. I hated God for a while, but He never gave up on me, as He brought us out of the darkness the next year, and showed how much He loved us with His Grace and Mercy, and shown us many blessings since. Thanks again my friend! - And wishing you happier times in your life too my friend!

reply by Joanne Gill-Maddick on 14-May-2022

Oh my so sad I feel like I?m constantly grieving also from one to another I?m so sad having a hard time getting past it.

reply by the author on 14-May-2022

Sweetheart, don't feel bad as you need to get past in, but only when the time is right. I am always here to listen and completely understand the pain. God Bless you and I will be praying for you!

Comment from harmony13

Exceptional

I found the author's words heartfelt, sad, overwhelming, descriptive, and creative. I pondered on this scene and hoped the words at the end of this poem would be exactly as they are! I found the author's description of each event detailed, expressed well and clearly stating how difficult life can be. An excellent poem.

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reply by the author on 14-May-2022

Oh Harmony, thank you for your very generous six stars and for such a lovely and kind review.
I've lost many in my life, but this was like continuously wondering what next?
I have been asked if this is fiction, but unfortunately every detail that I explained was true. In fact I left out all the worst parts; such as when Danny, my daughter's boyfriend left our house that night, he had already privately said his goodbyes to my daughter, then right before he got in his car, he gave me a kiss and said "goodbye mom, I love you." (He always called me mom) We begged him to stay, as it was so foggy, but said he had to go see his parents. The words he spoke to me would be his last. He drove almost the whole 7 miles to their home, but missed the curve that he had driven a hundred times. His car went off the embankment, started on fire and he burned to death. We had a visit from a cop at midnight and asked many questions, as they couldn't identity his body. My sweet girl started screaming, no no I just lost my grandma, I can't lose Danny too. I couldn't mourn properly as I had to be strong for her, and his parents who were good friends of ours. I remember sleeping in her bed with her for over 2 weeks as she cried herself to sleep in my arms. I hated God for a while, but He never gave up on me, as He brought us out of the darkness the next year, and showed how much He loved us with His Grace and Mercy, and shown us many blessings since. Thank you once again my friend for your compassionate words, review and six stars!!!

Comment from Donna G. (aka Sam Duck)

Excellent

Oh, my! My heart aches for you. We all face sadness, illness and death but to get a lifetime's worth of it in six months must have been devastating. I'm glad you have your faith as days go by. This is truly a sad poem as the contest prompt requests... a touching poem, and I wish you luck in the vote!

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reply by the author on 14-May-2022

Thank you so very much Sam for such a lovely and kind review.
I've lost many in my life, but this was like continuously wondering what next.
I have been asked if this is fiction, but unfortunately every detail that I explained was true. In fact I left out all the worst parts; such as when Danny, my daughter's boyfriend left our house that night, he had already privately said his goodbyes to my daughter, then right before he got in his car, he gave me a kiss and said "goodbye mom, I love you." (He always called me mom) We begged him to stay, as it was so foggy, but said he had to go see his parents. The words he spoke to me would be his last. He drove almost the whole 7 miles to their home, but missed the curve that he had driven a hundred times. His car went off the embankment, started on fire and he burned to death. We had a visit from a cop at midnight and asked many questions, as they couldn't identity his body. My sweet girl started screaming, no no I just lost my grandma, I can't lose Danny too. I couldn't mourn properly as I had to be strong for her, and his parents who were good friends of ours. I remember sleeping in her bed with her for over 2 weeks as she cried herself to sleep in my arms. I hated God for a while, but He never gave up on me, as He brought us out of the darkness the next year, and showed how much He loved us with His Grace and Mercy, and shown us many blessings since. Thanks again my friend!

Comment from Anne Johnston

Excellent

Your poem is well written and fits the requirement for a sad poem. I am sure that this was a very difficult time for you, hard to understand why so many things like this happened in a short time span. I trust that you were able to find the comfort you needed from the Lord Jesus Christ.

 Comment Written 14-May-2022

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reply by the author on 14-May-2022

Thank you so very much Anne, for such a lovely and kind review.
I've lost many in my life, but this was like continuously wondering what next.
I have been asked if this is fiction, but unfortunately every detail that I explained was true. In fact I left out all the worst parts; such as when Danny, my daughter's boyfriend left our house that night, he had already privately said his goodbyes to my daughter, then right before he got in his car, he gave me a kiss and said "goodbye mom, I love you." (He always called me mom) We begged him to stay, as it was so foggy, but said he had to go see his parents. The words he spoke to me would be his last. He drove almost the whole 7 miles to their home, but missed the curve that he had driven a hundred times. His car went off the embankment, started on fire and he burned to death. We had a visit from a cop at midnight and asked many questions, as they couldn't identity his body. My sweet girl started screaming, no no I just lost my grandma, I can't lose Danny too. I couldn't mourn properly as I had to be strong for her, and his parents who were good friends of ours. I remember sleeping in her bed with her for over 2 weeks as she cried herself to sleep in my arms. I hated God for a while, but He never gave up on me, as He brought us out of the darkness the next year, and showed how much He loved us with His Grace and Mercy, and shown us many blessings since. Thanks again my friend!

reply by Anne Johnston on 14-May-2022

I am so sorry you had to go through that. At times like that it is hard to "count it all joy" but I am glad you had the Lord to help you through it.

Comment from Pam Lonsdale

Excellent

I can't even imagine the pain you went through, and I'm absolutely blown away by this poem that timelines your story and chronicles your pain. These sad poems I'm reading here just shows the amount of pain so many suffer. My best to you and your family.

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reply by the author on 14-May-2022

Thank you so very much Pam for such a lovely and kind review.
I've lost many in my life, but this was like continuously wondering what next.
I have been asked if this is fiction, but unfortunately every detail that I explained was true. In fact I left out all the worst parts; such as when Danny, my daughter's boyfriend left our house that night, he had already privately said his goodbyes to my daughter, then right before he got in his car, he gave me a kiss and said "goodbye mom, I love you." (He always called me mom) We begged him to stay, as it was so foggy, but said he had to go see his parents. The words he spoke to me would be his last. He drove almost the whole 7 miles to their home, but missed the curve that he had driven a hundred times. His car went off the embankment, started on fire and he burned to death. We had a visit from a cop at midnight and asked many questions, as they couldn't identity his body. My sweet girl started screaming, no no I just lost my grandma, I can't lose Danny too. I couldn't mourn properly as I had to be strong for her, and his parents who were good friends of ours. I remember sleeping in her bed with her for over 2 weeks as she cried herself to sleep in my arms. I hated God for a while, but He never gave up on me, as He brought us out of the darkness the next year, and showed how much He loved us with His Grace and Mercy, and shown us many blessings since. Thanks again my friend!

reply by Pam Lonsdale on 14-May-2022

Thank you for responding with this back story. Eerie that he seemed to sense something that night.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

This is so sad, and a dubious chart topper in sad poems, and I'm so sad, we've lost all four parents, I've lost a brother and several friends over the years, but not like this compound sadness, but you've got the Lord, well done, great, well written couplets blessings Roy

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reply by the author on 14-May-2022

Thank you so very much Roy for such a lovely and kind review.
I've lost many in my life, but this was like continuously wondering what next.
I have been asked if this is fiction, but unfortunately every detail that I explained was true. In fact I left out all the worst parts; such as when Danny, my daughter's boyfriend left our house that night, he had already privately said his goodbyes to my daughter, then right before he got in his car, he gave me a kiss and said "goodbye mom, I love you." (He always called me mom) We begged him to stay, as it was so foggy, but said he had to go see his parents. The words he spoke to me would be his last. He drove almost the whole 7 miles to their home, but missed the curve that he had driven a hundred times. His car went off the embankment, started on fire and he burned to death. We had a visit from a cop at midnight and asked many questions, as they couldn't identity his body. My sweet girl started screaming, no no I just lost my grandma, I can't lose Danny too. I couldn't mourn properly as I had to be strong for her, and his parents who were good friends of ours. I remember sleeping in her bed with her for over 2 weeks as she cried herself to sleep in my arms. I hated God for a while, but He never gave up on me, as He brought us out of the darkness the next year, and showed how much He loved us with His Grace and Mercy, and shown us many blessings since. Thanks again my friend!

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

This poem is well rhymed and has saucier meter that makes he's the sped of all these deaths.
It is suppressing g you didn't totally lose your faith. I am glad it gave you strength.
Sorry for all your losses.
I bet this was cathartic.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Joan

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reply by the author on 14-May-2022

Thank you so very much Joan, for such a lovely and kind review.
I've lost many in my life, but this was like continuously wondering what next.
I have been asked if this is fiction, but unfortunately every detail that I explained was true. In fact I left out all the worst parts; such as when Danny, my daughter's boyfriend left our house that night, he had already privately said his goodbyes to my daughter, then right before he got in his car, he gave me a kiss and said "goodbye mom, I love you." (He always called me mom) We begged him to stay, as it was so foggy, but said he had to go see his parents. The words he spoke to me would be his last. He drove almost the whole 7 miles to their home, but missed the curve that he had driven a hundred times. His car went off the embankment, started on fire and he burned to death. We had a visit from a cop at midnight and asked many questions, as they couldn't identity his body. My sweet girl started screaming, no no I just lost my grandma, I can't lose Danny too. I couldn't mourn properly as I had to be strong for her, and his parents who were good friends of ours. I remember sleeping in her bed with her for over 2 weeks as she cried herself to sleep in my arms. I hated God for a while, but He never gave up on me, as He brought us out of the darkness the next year, and showed how much He loved us with His Grace and Mercy, and shown us many blessings since. Thanks again my friend!

reply by dragonpoet on 15-May-2022

You're welcome,
That is horrible. At least his last words to you were I love you and he said goodbye to your daughter like he knew he was going to die.
Joan.