Comment from Amelie Leclerc

Excellent

Powerful poetry about the irony of silence as we scream internally after the loss of a loved one. Effective use of various punctuations that illustrate the different states of mind one can experience when grieving.

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 04-Dec-2022

Thank you so much and it's nice when someone new comes aboard.
And appreciates something that is beautifully written.
Doctor Ricky 1024

Comment from prettybluebirds

Excellent

This is the kind of writing I am used to seeing from you. You are right when you say losing a child is a parent's worst nightmare. It is a nightmare of silence forever.

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 04-Dec-2022

Thank you so much for your comment and review always appreciated.
Doctor Ricky

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This poem, The Silence, seems to be the latest device to siphon off the sadness of the loss of your son so long ago. How ironic that his loss gave so much to others. Blessings.

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 04-Dec-2022

Thanks Bill
Note: It will not nor ever be any Silence
Because when it comes to my thoughts on my son.
Yes, and what he's still doing to help this world.
Each and every day.
....
I promise made in a coma to a child.
To my child that I saw knew in my Broken Heart.
That and the fact I would realize.
That he's never coming back to me.
...
Yes, and I knew it would kill Me.
But I will not stop.
Will not never stop.
UNTIL that promise is completed.
And, all the countless money collected.
Collected from the gifts God's giving me.
Yes, and in my countless writings and suffering.
Which shall always be
Be in my
"Silence"
Yes, and this is my testimony this Sabbath Sunday in the name of Jesus Christ.
Amen

Comment from Barry Penfold

Excellent

Wow, you are puching out some work of late. Like the ryhming and image.
The ultimate pain of losing a child is clearly portrayed.
Keep well because you have to keep pumping out some great work.
Barry Penfold

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022

I found this in a notebook that I left in a Baptist Church.
(which took about 2 and 1/2 months)
Yes to get back from the deacon.
And, as I was recently going through it.
I decided to pick this one out because it was pretty deep.
And thanks Barry for reviewing.
Doctor Ricky1024

Comment from Theodore McDowell

Excellent

A poem of intense pain that is creatively structured with tortured but beautiful images. The images seem to flow down the page like tears. Nevertheless, I always think of your hope that comes with organ donation.

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022

Silence as the shadow follows...
Silence as the awakened Clouds gather overhead...
"Silence"
The last thing before we are finally dead.
Thanks for sharing and reviewing.
Doctor Ricky1024