Comment from Janice Canerdy

Excellent

This lovely, uplifting poem makes effective use of appealing imagery and metaphors; I especially like the ladder metaphor and the way the traveler's path gets easier as she goes along.

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2013

Hi Janice,

Thank you for embracing my poem "healing magic". It has been just about two years since the death of my beloved grandmother. I am her first grandchild, born barely six weeks after the death of her own father, named for him in Hebrew, and born on her birthday. My mom-mom and I were incredibly close, connected still....mourning my mom-mom has been difficult and, at times, a lonely process for it seemed that every other member of my family had successfully "moved on". It is only now, that I finally have come to terms with her death, that I was able to craft "healing magic".

"....this lovely uplifting poem....appealing imagery and metaphors...."
feels even more gratifying than it sounds!!

Peace, hugs and lots of smiles
Jill
:-)))

Comment from Darkhorse555

Excellent

from the pictured stain glass window falling down your beautiful words sweet temptations a saucy smile in the eyes a lovely piece

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2013

Good morning Darkhorse,

Thank you for embracing my poem "healing magic". It has been just about two years since the death of my beloved grandmother. I am her first grandchild, born barely six weeks after the death of her own father, named for him, and born on her birthday. My mom-mom and I were incredibly close, connected still....mourning my mom-mom has been difficult and, at times, a lonely process for it seemed that every other member of my family had successfully "moved on". It is only now, that I finally have come to terms with her death, that I was able to craft "healing magic".

"....beautiful words....a lovely piece"
feels even more gratifying than it sounds!!

Peace, hugs and lots of smiles
Jill
:-)))

Comment from J R Muller

Excellent

Truly inspiring piece, such a great lesson in this diverse art...

I am a traveler
navigating new roads
gazing upon splendid vistas
a gift of lanterns
light my way
opalescent pearls
and
magic beads
illuminate the pale dawn

I enjoyed this very much , Thank you!

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2013

Good morning j.r.

Thank you for embracing my poem "healing magic". It has been just about two years since the death of my beloved grandmother. I am her first grandchild, born barely six weeks after the death of her own father, named for him in Hebrew, and born on her birthday. My mom-mom and I were incredibly close, connected still....mourning my mom-mom has been difficult and, at times, a lonely process for it seemed that every other member of my family had successfully "moved on". It is only now, that I finally have come to terms with her death, that I was able to craft "healing magic".

"Truly inspiring piece...."
feels even more gratifying than it sounds!!

Peace, hugs and lots of smiles
Jill
:-)))

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

This is just exquisite like a fairy wing..delicate and magical .. I loved roved the imagery....I loved the turn of phrase ... I loved a potential lovers gaze.
Great great job
............................God bless

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2013

Hi Jenny,

Thank you for embracing my poem "healing magic". It has been just about two years since the death of my beloved grandmother. I am her first grandchild, born barely six weeks after the death of her own father, named for him in Hebrew, and born on her birthday. My mom-mom and I were incredibly close, connected still....mourning my mom-mom has been difficult and, at times, a lonely process for it seemed that every other member of my family had successfully "moved on". It is only now, that I finally have come to terms with her death, that I was able to craft "healing magic".

"....exquisite like a fairy wing....delicate and magical...loved the imagery....loved the turn of phrase....great great job"
feels even more gratifying than it sounds!!

Peace, hugs and lots of smiles
Jill
:-)))

Comment from gaangel62

Excellent

Excellent poem...the imagery in this poem is pure magic...very pleasing to read and the artwork is perfect for this piece....Thanks for sharing...Angie

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2013

Good morning Angie,

Thank you for embracing my poem "healing magic". It has been just about two years since the death of my beloved grandmother. I am her first grandchild, born barely six weeks after the death of her own father, named for him, and born on her birthday. My mom-mom and I were incredibly close, connected still....mourning my mom-mom has been difficult and, at times, a lonely process for it seemed that every other member of my family had successfully "moved on". It is only now, that I finally have come to terms with her death, that I was able to craft "healing magic".

"excellent poem.....imagery is pure magic.....very pleasing....."
feels even more gratifying than it sounds!!

Peace, hugs and lots of smiles
Jill
:-)))

Comment from Cookie333

Excellent

Your ending states it all...Sharing yourself with others and allowing them inside, the healing begins. This one just trickled down the page for this reader.
Thank you for sharing with us,
k

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2013

Good morning k,

Thank you for embracing my poem "healing magic". It has been just about two years since the death of my beloved grandmother. I am her first grandchild, born barely six weeks after the death of her own father, named for him, and born on her birthday. My mom-mom and I were incredibly close, connected still....mourning my mom-mom has been difficult and, at times, a lonely process for it seemed that every other member of my family had successfully "moved on". It is only now, that I finally have come to terms with her death, that I was able to craft "healing magic".

"....this one just trickled down the page..."
feels even more gratifying than it sounds!!

Peace, hugs and lots of smiles
Jill
:-)))

Comment from Treischel

Excellent

You write about your journey with the realizations of the gift each day can be borne from personal battle victories. So sharing the experience with a fellow traveler and through writings like this one. The depth of your emotions come through on this intimate free verse release. Well done!

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2013

Good morning Tom,

Thank you for embracing my poem "healing magic". It has been just about two years since the death of my beloved grandmother. I am her first grandchild, born barely six weeks after the death of her own father, named for him, and born on her birthday. My mom-mom and I were incredibly close, connected still....mourning my mom-mom has been difficult and, at times, a lonely process for it seemed that every other member of my family had successfully "moved on". It is only now, that I finally have come to terms with her death, that I was able to craft "healing magic".

"....the depth of your emotions come through....well done!"
feels even more gratifying than it sounds!!

Peace, hugs and lots of smiles
Jill
:-)))

Comment from Ridley Williams

Excellent

Climbing out of despair is a serious challenge, having been through family cancers and such, I understand, but you have the right attitude, one day at a time and the mood starts to climb. All my very best, Ridley
(Finding a new special someone doesn't hurt either, heh, heh).

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2013

Good morning Ridley,

Thank you for embracing my poem "healing magic". It has been just about two years since the death of my beloved grandmother. I am her first grandchild, born barely six weeks after the death of her own father, named for him, and born on her birthday. My mom-mom and I were incredibly close, connected still....mourning my mom-mom has been difficult and, at times, a lonely process for it seemed that every other member of my family had successfully "moved on". It is only now, that I finally have come to terms with her death, that I was able to craft "healing magic".

Your compassion and empathy truly shine throughout this most gracious critique. Thank you my friend for your very kind words. They are most greatly appreciated.

Peace, hugs and lots of smiles
Jill
:-)))

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

This is a wonderful piece on grief
I loved the part"I bend like a willow"
This flowed really well. There was determination, caring, leading.
Great job

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2013

Good morning Barb,

Thank you for embracing my poem "healing magic". It has been just about two years since the death of my beloved grandmother. I am her first grandchild, born barely six weeks after the death of her own father, named for him, and born on her birthday. My mom-mom and I were incredibly close, connected still....mourning my mom-mom has been difficult and, at times, a lonely process for it seemed that every other member of my family had successfully "moved on". It is only now, that I finally have come to terms with her death, that I was able to craft "healing magic".

"....wonderful....flowed really well...great job"
feels even more gratifying than it sounds!!

Peace, hugs and lots of smiles
Jill
:-)))

reply by Barb Hensongispsaca on 09-Sep-2013

Now that I know the whole story it truly fits. What a wonderful dedication in its own way. Everyone heals at a different pace and some put on faces that pretend to heal...they just file it away for future greeving. That is what I did. Now when I hear a song or smell a certain smell...the truth comes out.
don't look for closure. there is none,..ever.
But then we really don't want it either.

Comment from Christof McTarnahan

Excellent

Wonderful poem. Smooth flow and soft landing.

"This barrel of grief once
hollow..."
A barrel of grief...I love it. Keep up the good work

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2013

Good morning Christof,

Thank you for embracing my poem "healing magic". It has been just about two years since the death of my beloved grandmother. I am her first grandchild, born barely six weeks after the death of her own father, named for him, and born on her birthday. My mom-mom and I were incredibly close, connected still....mourning my mom-mom has been difficult and, at times, a lonely process for it seemed that every other member of my family had successfully "moved on". It is only now, that I finally have come to terms with her death, that I was able to craft "healing magic".

"wonderful poem....smooth flow....I love it..."
feels even more gratifying than it sounds!!

Peace, hugs and lots of smiles
Jill
:-)))