Thoughts for Sandra-Stoner Mitchell
Viewing comments for Chapter 12 "Eternally ours"Sandra's brother Ian passed away
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Comment from Sally Law
This is amazing poem in honor of Ian and the brother/sister bond so precious and rare in this world. I've lost four of my five brothers, and my parents, so I know this stinging loss. It's life altering. Thankfully, in my faith I believe it's not the end, but a pause for now. Beautifully written and illustrated treasure for the memorial book, my friend.
Sending you my best today as always, dear Jess.
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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This is amazing poem in honor of Ian and the brother/sister bond so precious and rare in this world. I've lost four of my five brothers, and my parents, so I know this stinging loss. It's life altering. Thankfully, in my faith I believe it's not the end, but a pause for now. Beautifully written and illustrated treasure for the memorial book, my friend.
Sending you my best today as always, dear Jess.
Sal XOs
Comment Written 19-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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Oh, Sally, thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so sorry for your losses, sweet friend. Xoxoxo
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Most welcome. My pleasure as always. Be blessed, my friend/ have a wonderful Thanksgiving too! Sal XOs
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Thank you so much for your comforting words, Jessica, it is lovely. I especially loved the last stanza and these words above all....
They become our destination
That is such a wonderful way to put it. Our journey going forward towards our loved ones, is just lovely. Thank you. The words mean so much to me.
Love Sandra
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Thank you so much for your comforting words, Jessica, it is lovely. I especially loved the last stanza and these words above all....
They become our destination
That is such a wonderful way to put it. Our journey going forward towards our loved ones, is just lovely. Thank you. The words mean so much to me.
Love Sandra
Comment Written 18-Nov-2023
Comment from Mark Schardine
They become
our destination
They are
eternally ours
When we love another person, we cannot admit that it might end. Love knows no limits, and never weakens.
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They become
our destination
They are
eternally ours
When we love another person, we cannot admit that it might end. Love knows no limits, and never weakens.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2023
Comment from estory
I thought this had a well developed interesting style, you handled the free verse expertly. There was this melancholy about the voice that was perfect for the theme, and the wafting, wavering rhythm of the lines also worked to create this uncertain, wavering landscape of feelings that you get when someone you love passes out of your life. I thought you really articulated that sense of loss, that sense of becoming unanchored, of almost being lost. I also really liked the ending. They stay in our journey, they become our destination. That really says it all: we cling to our memories throughout life, and we hope to reconnect in another world when this one is gone. Hats off to you, my friend. estory
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I thought this had a well developed interesting style, you handled the free verse expertly. There was this melancholy about the voice that was perfect for the theme, and the wafting, wavering rhythm of the lines also worked to create this uncertain, wavering landscape of feelings that you get when someone you love passes out of your life. I thought you really articulated that sense of loss, that sense of becoming unanchored, of almost being lost. I also really liked the ending. They stay in our journey, they become our destination. That really says it all: we cling to our memories throughout life, and we hope to reconnect in another world when this one is gone. Hats off to you, my friend. estory
Comment Written 18-Nov-2023
Comment from Goodadvicechan
I like the ending paragraph:
They stay
in our journey
They become
our destination
They are
eternally ours.
People have sweet memories. It is nice for everybody involved to remember those fond memories.
Thank for sharing
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I like the ending paragraph:
They stay
in our journey
They become
our destination
They are
eternally ours.
People have sweet memories. It is nice for everybody involved to remember those fond memories.
Thank for sharing
Comment Written 18-Nov-2023
Comment from Chuck Keller
Similar events in my poem:
Soul Mate
I couldn't agree more that some share a link that time, even death, can't change.
Your work here is beautiful and poignant.
Thank you for taking the time to share it with us
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Similar events in my poem:
Soul Mate
I couldn't agree more that some share a link that time, even death, can't change.
Your work here is beautiful and poignant.
Thank you for taking the time to share it with us
Comment Written 18-Nov-2023
Comment from Cathy M
When I read your comments I then understood what the poem was about. This is a very commendable poem regarding the fleeting time we have on this earth and the loss we feel when a loved one leaves us. They will always be with us in our memories.
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When I read your comments I then understood what the poem was about. This is a very commendable poem regarding the fleeting time we have on this earth and the loss we feel when a loved one leaves us. They will always be with us in our memories.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2023
Comment from BenThrone
I hesitated to review this since the subject and intended audience are not people I know, butI found these lines very moving:
"They shift
entire worlds
with their absence
an empty expanse"
Very moving, very true, and very well done.
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I hesitated to review this since the subject and intended audience are not people I know, butI found these lines very moving:
"They shift
entire worlds
with their absence
an empty expanse"
Very moving, very true, and very well done.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2023
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Jessica, this is an astounding poem of comfort for a lost loved one, in this case, we are coming out in support of Sandra, which I'm sure she will find great comfort in.
Beyond Sandra, we can all relate and appreciate your well written poem of hope beyond the grave.
Take care,
Rhonda
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Jessica, this is an astounding poem of comfort for a lost loved one, in this case, we are coming out in support of Sandra, which I'm sure she will find great comfort in.
Beyond Sandra, we can all relate and appreciate your well written poem of hope beyond the grave.
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment Written 18-Nov-2023
Comment from Terry Broxson
Jessica, this is a beautifully written poem in support of Sandra. Thank you for writing it. I, too, have lost my only sibling, a younger brother. Your words do capture the emotions and feelings that I encountered. Well done. Terry.
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Jessica, this is a beautifully written poem in support of Sandra. Thank you for writing it. I, too, have lost my only sibling, a younger brother. Your words do capture the emotions and feelings that I encountered. Well done. Terry.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2023