Abigail
A Little life that Almost Was47 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
I'm always so sad to hear about little ones whose lives ended too soon. I like the dreamlike quality of the poem and the hope of reunion in heaven.
Had to stop by after reading Adonna's poem to wish you a very happy birthday!
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I'm always so sad to hear about little ones whose lives ended too soon. I like the dreamlike quality of the poem and the hope of reunion in heaven.
Had to stop by after reading Adonna's poem to wish you a very happy birthday!
Comment Written 06-Jun-2023
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
A deeply moving post about loss of this little child. A conversation using imagery of nature to describe a spiritual longing to be reunited. The moment when you saw your Father cry for the first time resonates with me because it was also the first time for me when my father's mother died. Always so memorable. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes, Debbie
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A deeply moving post about loss of this little child. A conversation using imagery of nature to describe a spiritual longing to be reunited. The moment when you saw your Father cry for the first time resonates with me because it was also the first time for me when my father's mother died. Always so memorable. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes, Debbie
Comment Written 17-Apr-2023
Comment from Badger_29
Wonderful imagery, a very sad piece. Was this based on a true story? I believe that it was, and that Abigail was one of your siblings. This evoked a lot of feelings, I liked this verse the best:
She smells of sun and flowers,
and of the Irish sea.
Very well written!
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2022
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Wonderful imagery, a very sad piece. Was this based on a true story? I believe that it was, and that Abigail was one of your siblings. This evoked a lot of feelings, I liked this verse the best:
She smells of sun and flowers,
and of the Irish sea.
Very well written!
Comment Written 24-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2022
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Thank you again, I was amazed at the response, have an "All Time Best," and a nomination for "Poem of the Month."
(Which I would never win.)
irish
Comment from Goodadvicechan
This is a moving poet. You have done an excellent piece describing the passion and love between father and daughter.
I am most impressed by, " I kneel, arms around her,
and hold her close to me."
What more can be warmer than having someone in your arms.
Thank you for sharing
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2022
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This is a moving poet. You have done an excellent piece describing the passion and love between father and daughter.
I am most impressed by, " I kneel, arms around her,
and hold her close to me."
What more can be warmer than having someone in your arms.
Thank you for sharing
Comment Written 23-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2022
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Thank you for reading Abby's birthday commemorative. I appreciate your kind comments, the quote from the poem, and all the stars!
Merry Christmas!
irish
Comment from Terry Broxson
Irish, wow, what a beautifully written poem. Your word choice and imagery are excellent. The rhymes are very good. The emotion is very real. The story is sad and powerful. Terry.
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2022
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Irish, wow, what a beautifully written poem. Your word choice and imagery are excellent. The rhymes are very good. The emotion is very real. The story is sad and powerful. Terry.
Comment Written 23-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2022
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Thank you, Terry, for reading, your encouraging comment (I am humbled!)s, and all the stars!
Comment from Mariana Convery
This is hauntingly sad. You do a beautiful job with your meter and rhythm. I don't think anything is sadder than a child in a casket. Blessings to you.
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2022
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This is hauntingly sad. You do a beautiful job with your meter and rhythm. I don't think anything is sadder than a child in a casket. Blessings to you.
Comment Written 23-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2022
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Thank you Mariana, for reading, your kind, in-depth comments, and all the stars!
Wishing you a merry Christmas!
irish
Comment from Rachelle Allen
Sad, sad story within a beautifully written, well-cadenced, rhyming poem. I also find the photo mesmerizing. You have done a super fine job with this. It left me with a lump in my throat.
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2022
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Sad, sad story within a beautifully written, well-cadenced, rhyming poem. I also find the photo mesmerizing. You have done a super fine job with this. It left me with a lump in my throat.
Comment Written 23-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2022
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Thank you, Rachelle, for reading, your kind words showing your understanding of the emotions that went into this writing.
I appreciate all the stars!
irish
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My pleasure!
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written, but very sad poem you have penned. You used very good descriptive words and very nice imagery from the art work you chose. I am so sorry for your loss! Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2022
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This is a very well written, but very sad poem you have penned. You used very good descriptive words and very nice imagery from the art work you chose. I am so sorry for your loss! Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 22-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2022
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Thank you, Teri, for reading, your kind, encouraging comments, and all the stars!
Merry Christmas!
irish
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You are so welcome! Merry Christmas to you as well!!!
Comment from Kaiku
Man, the author`s notes just ripped the heart right out of me. I hate that. Hard for me to say anything other than really good writing. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2022
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Man, the author`s notes just ripped the heart right out of me. I hate that. Hard for me to say anything other than really good writing. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 22-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2022
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Thank you, Kaiku, for reading, your understanding, and all the stars!
Blessings,
irish
Comment from Sarah Das Gupta
A beautiful poem, expressed simply and with great feeling. The tone is one of love and respect and is certainly not sentimental! The emotion is all the more powerful because of the control!
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2022
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A beautiful poem, expressed simply and with great feeling. The tone is one of love and respect and is certainly not sentimental! The emotion is all the more powerful because of the control!
Comment Written 22-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2022
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Thank you, Sarah, for reading, your understanding of the emotions, and all the stars!
irish