Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

What a very sad period of your life here and I am sorry for your loss. We face this adversity with bravery, but the events still take its toll on us with such deep grief, fine rhymes and I wish you luck with the contest, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 14-May-2022

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reply by the author on 14-May-2022

Thank you so very much Dolly, 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. My sweet girl started screaming, no no I just lost my grandma, I can't lose Danny too. I couldn't mourn properly and as much myself as I had to be strong for her, and his parents who were good friends of our. 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 joann r romei

Exceptional

This made me cry, sending prayers to you and your family, because it is not fair for someone to go through all this loss in such a short amount of time, many blessing of comfort to you.

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reply by the author on 14-May-2022

Thanks you so very much Joann for those lovely six stars and beautiful and kind and caring words. I appreciate it more then you could possibly know!
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) Those were the last words he ever spoke, since he missed the curve int the road that he had driven hundreds of times. We had begged him to stay because the fog was so bad, and he spent numerous nights on our couch anyway. It was midnight when the cops knocked our door to ask if we knew where he could be, as they found the car and the body, but they weren't able to identify him as he was so badly burned.... Every one of those deaths had such an impact, but its hard to mourn yourself when you need to stay strong for your children. I slept in my daughters bed with her for a couple weeks, as I held her in my arms all night long. Thank you my friend for your very caring comments and the six stars. You are so thoughtful!

Comment from elainec4

Good

Goodness--that was filled with such sadness. Almost too much to bear. I hope that your poem was fictional--that you did not endure all those tragedies. I thanked God for my blessings, because I know what you described happens all the time--just not so much at one small period of time, hopefully.

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 Comment Written 14-May-2022

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reply by the author on 14-May-2022

Thank you Elaine, but unfortunately every detail that I explained was true.
In fact I left out all the worst parts; such as when Danny, my daughters 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) then he started for home, even though we said he should stay since the fog was so bad, and he spent numerous nights on our couch anyway. It was midnight when the cops knocked our door to ask if we knew where he could be, as they found the car and his body, they weren't able to identify him as he was so badly burned.... Every one of those deaths had such an impact, but its hard to mourn yourself when you need to stay strong for your children,
I slept in my daughters bed with her for a week, as I held her in my arms all night long. Thank you my friend for your very caring comments.

Comment from GARY MACLEAN

Excellent

Never, do I want six months anywhere close to yours. I have had my own losses and pains and tears but at least they have been scattered throughout the years.

I really feel for you. I don't even know how you could hold up. Just stay strong but don't forsake God. He will be there when you need him the most.

Very emotional and sad, but very well done. Thanks

 Comment Written 14-May-2022

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reply by the author on 14-May-2022

Gary, thank you for your kind and caring review and words. 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 daughters 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) then he started for home, even though we said he should stay since the fog was so bad, and he spent numerous nights on our couch anyway. It was midnight when the cops knocked our door to ask if we knew where he could be, as they found the car and his body, they weren't able to identify him as he was so badly burned.... Every one of those deaths had such an impact, but its hard to mourn yourself when you need to stay strong for your children,
I slept in my daughters bed with her for a week, as I held her in my arms all night long. Thank you my friend for your very caring comments.

Comment from Haylee Hemphill

Excellent

Hello!

I am so very sorry that you went through all of this. I actually ended up admitting myself into a psychiatric facility in the year of 2019 because 17 people that I knew all died. It was very rough year, but surpringly not the hardest I have been through. You too will get through this. Thank you for sharing! My heart aches for you.

One Love
Haylee

 Comment Written 14-May-2022

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reply by the author on 14-May-2022

Haylee, thank you for your kind and caring review and words. 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 daughters 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) then he started for home, even though we said he should stay since the fog was so bad, and he spent numerous nights on our couch anyway. It was midnight when the cops knocked our door to ask if we knew where he could be, as they found the car and his body, they weren't able to identify him as he was so badly burned.... Every one of those deaths had such an impact, but its hard to mourn yourself when you need to stay strong for your children,
I slept in my daughters bed with her for a week, as I held her in my arms all night long. Thank you my friend for your very caring comments.

Comment from Goosey Gander

Excellent

This poem is outstanding! I think it to be so sad and yet so hopeful and uplifting. I wish you tremendous luck in the contest, and thank you for sharing!!!
-GG

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reply by the author on 14-May-2022

Thanks so much for your awesome review and kind words .....It was truly hard to function and finally realized that there was no escaping for what God has done for us and at the time feels like to us. Now I'm always more aware of His abiding love if we are just quiet enough to hear His sweet voice.
Thanks again my friend, for your lovely review

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Thank you for sharing this writing prompt with us. I do understand. For many different reasons, God and I have been at odds. But because He loves me and is forever patience, I always turn back to Him stronger than before. I'll pray for your family.

 Comment Written 14-May-2022

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reply by the author on 14-May-2022

Thanks so much for your awesome review and kind words.
It was truly hard to function at the time and finally realized that there was no escaping for what God has done for us and at the time felt like to us.
Now I'm always more aware of His abiding love are just quiet enough to hear His sweet voice.
Thanks again my friend, for your lovely reviiew.

Comment from Beck Fenton

Exceptional

Six stars for your bravery in taking immense grief and shock at the surprising deaths of your family. My arms virtually hold you as you try to make sense of the insensible. I feel the spirit being battered by each news brief... Another one gone before good-byes can be uttered.
Bless you.

 Comment Written 14-May-2022

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reply by the author on 14-May-2022

Thank you for the beautiful review of my poem and for the awesome 6 stars! I am truly appreciative to you for them and your kind words. I lost my youngest brother 2 years later and with both I had such guilt that I barely got through both. Thanks for your virtual hugs and caring ways as you are always so full of empathy for people. I think that is what I love most about you my friend. Thank you again for awesome 6 stars as well

Comment from Cecilia R

Excellent

Your poem truly is a sad one. How much heartache can a person take at one time? You did well in creating the poem and giving it an easy flow of words. The message was strong. Good luck on this one.
Cecilia

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reply by the author on 14-May-2022

Thanks so much for your awesome review and kind words.
It was truly hard to function at the time and finally realized that there was no escaping for what God has done for us and at the time felt like to us.
Now I'm always more aware of His abiding love are just quiet enough to hear His sweet voice.
Thanks again my friend, for your lovely reviiew.

reply by Cecilia R on 15-May-2022

You are more than welcome. i could tell your heart was in it.

Comment from jessizero

Excellent

You did a great job with the prompt. This was indeed a sad poem. I am so sorry for all of your losses. You told your story well, though. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 14-May-2022

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reply by the author on 14-May-2022

Thanks so much for your awesome review and kind words.
It was truly hard to function at the time and finally realized that there was no escaping for what God has done for us and at the time felt like to us.
Now I'm always more aware of His abiding love are just quiet enough to hear His sweet voice.
Thanks again my friend, for your lovely reviiew.