Life's Observations and Reflections
Viewing comments for Chapter 13 "Don't Cry My Dear"This is my prologue for the NaPoWriMo 2016 (30 Poe
14 total reviews
Comment from bbowen6757
A great poem on a very sensitive and delicate subject. It's always difficult I think to lose a loved one, regardless of the situation. I think you expressed what most of us feel very well. Enjoyed,
Bobby
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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A great poem on a very sensitive and delicate subject. It's always difficult I think to lose a loved one, regardless of the situation. I think you expressed what most of us feel very well. Enjoyed,
Bobby
Comment Written 16-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Hi Bobby, thanks for those kind comments and your generous review. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)
Comment from Joan E.
Thank you for sharing the subject of your recent conversations and your reflections. The dramatic, animated artwork was a wonderful way to establish the mood of your poem. I admired your taking on the persona of someone who accepts death and is at peace, plus your rhymes. Warm regards- Joan
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2016
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Thank you for sharing the subject of your recent conversations and your reflections. The dramatic, animated artwork was a wonderful way to establish the mood of your poem. I admired your taking on the persona of someone who accepts death and is at peace, plus your rhymes. Warm regards- Joan
Comment Written 15-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2016
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Thank you Joan, for your comments and observations and your generous review. I often take on the personal of someone else, as I can then feel the poem better. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)
Comment from Dutchie
Hi Marijke. This poem is worth a six, but I just gave you my last one. A heartbreaking poem. When living becomes surviving and you are in terrible pain
and have no quality of life anymore must be so terrible. Those people are longing to die. I can understand why it brought up a conversation of Euthanasia. It's so hard for the patient who wants to go in peace and dignity, but also for the family who see their beloved one suffer, Great poem, Marijke!!! Love and smiles from miles. Fietje xxxxxxx
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2016
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Hi Marijke. This poem is worth a six, but I just gave you my last one. A heartbreaking poem. When living becomes surviving and you are in terrible pain
and have no quality of life anymore must be so terrible. Those people are longing to die. I can understand why it brought up a conversation of Euthanasia. It's so hard for the patient who wants to go in peace and dignity, but also for the family who see their beloved one suffer, Great poem, Marijke!!! Love and smiles from miles. Fietje xxxxxxx
Comment Written 13-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2016
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Thank you so much, my dear friend. A virtual six is absolutely OK with me. I am pleased you felt the emotions within this poem. I appreciate your wonderful and kind comments and that very generous review. Thank you again. Love you and warmest smiles across the miles from Launceston to Zoetermeer... Marijke :o) xxxxxx
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
It is an interesting discussion. I'm fairly young, but don't want heroic measures taken. When the time comes, I am ready. I do firmly believe in euthanasia. I live in constant pain and know it is likely only to get worse. If it gets to the point aI can't live life , but only lay around hurting, I want to have that option. I worked in nursing homes for 23 years and saw many things that are worse than death. A good write and a thought-provoking subject, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2016
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It is an interesting discussion. I'm fairly young, but don't want heroic measures taken. When the time comes, I am ready. I do firmly believe in euthanasia. I live in constant pain and know it is likely only to get worse. If it gets to the point aI can't live life , but only lay around hurting, I want to have that option. I worked in nursing homes for 23 years and saw many things that are worse than death. A good write and a thought-provoking subject, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 13-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2016
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Hi Debbie, I am in full agreement with you. Thank you for your comments and I am sorry you live in constant pain... so do I, but it is still bearable, and hopefully it won't get too bad. But I have advised my family my wishes... but euthanasia is not legal here yet, but I think it probably will be by the time I may need to go that way. Have a lovely day and warmest regards, Marijke :o)
Comment from ~Dovey
Hi Marijke!
This one certainly is poignant and gives the reader a sense of reality. The lingering affects of a disease is something that none of us wish for, for ourselves, but especially for our families. That is a particularly hard discussion you referred to. Forcing someone to live beyond the time they want to be here may soothe the family, but isn't it more cruel to them, especially if the end result is sure to be the same and only time is a factor? Certainly a thought provoking discussion. You handled this subject extremely well.
Kim
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2016
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Hi Marijke!
This one certainly is poignant and gives the reader a sense of reality. The lingering affects of a disease is something that none of us wish for, for ourselves, but especially for our families. That is a particularly hard discussion you referred to. Forcing someone to live beyond the time they want to be here may soothe the family, but isn't it more cruel to them, especially if the end result is sure to be the same and only time is a factor? Certainly a thought provoking discussion. You handled this subject extremely well.
Kim
Comment Written 12-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2016
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Thank you so much, Kim, for your kind and generous review. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)
Comment from AnnaLinda
Marijke,
Your conversation did produce a strong poem
and your Angelheart artwork choice is stunning.
I particularly liked your first stanza with plenty
of rhyme, yet it is sad. I has a sense of acceptance
to death in it.
When quality of life has expired, death must seem
a release or relief.
Linda
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2016
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Marijke,
Your conversation did produce a strong poem
and your Angelheart artwork choice is stunning.
I particularly liked your first stanza with plenty
of rhyme, yet it is sad. I has a sense of acceptance
to death in it.
When quality of life has expired, death must seem
a release or relief.
Linda
Comment Written 12-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2016
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Thank you so much Linda, for your kind and generous review. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I enjoyed your poem. Its presentation is great. I love the artwork, the color scheme, and the message. Your lines flow well and tell a good story. This is a subject that is too often not discussed.
Isn't it just like the one who is dying to try to comfort others? Yes, I know this is true. Good job and thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2016
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I enjoyed your poem. Its presentation is great. I love the artwork, the color scheme, and the message. Your lines flow well and tell a good story. This is a subject that is too often not discussed.
Isn't it just like the one who is dying to try to comfort others? Yes, I know this is true. Good job and thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 12-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2016
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Thank you so much jannypan for your kind and generous review. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)
Comment from Lovinia
Hi fionageorge
A beautiful poem written from the POV of one dying. If only we could all feel this way when the time comes ... perhaps many of us do. Thank you for your note about how this poem came about. This kind of discussion is to some degree what I've been experiencing with my sister and my ninety year old mother. My mother likes to talk about death to prepare us before she goes. Some days she feels so young and says she wish she could have a job, and others, she wants to go because she feels a lot like what you describe in your poem. She has no life-threatening illness, old age is what will take her in the end.
I think your words would ease the pain of the one/s left behind ... it is a good thing to feel prepared and to be able to acknowledge one has completed there life with satisfaction, and no regrets. Good awareness conveyed in your poem as I think some families are so devastated at the thought of loss, they hold on too long, when it might be better for the loved one to be encouraged to move on when they're ready. A courageous and mature approach to death and dying. Easy said because I'm not in that situation, I would like to think I will feel this when the time comes. Well done. An excellent poem. Hugs - Lovinia xoxoxo
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2016
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Hi fionageorge
A beautiful poem written from the POV of one dying. If only we could all feel this way when the time comes ... perhaps many of us do. Thank you for your note about how this poem came about. This kind of discussion is to some degree what I've been experiencing with my sister and my ninety year old mother. My mother likes to talk about death to prepare us before she goes. Some days she feels so young and says she wish she could have a job, and others, she wants to go because she feels a lot like what you describe in your poem. She has no life-threatening illness, old age is what will take her in the end.
I think your words would ease the pain of the one/s left behind ... it is a good thing to feel prepared and to be able to acknowledge one has completed there life with satisfaction, and no regrets. Good awareness conveyed in your poem as I think some families are so devastated at the thought of loss, they hold on too long, when it might be better for the loved one to be encouraged to move on when they're ready. A courageous and mature approach to death and dying. Easy said because I'm not in that situation, I would like to think I will feel this when the time comes. Well done. An excellent poem. Hugs - Lovinia xoxoxo
Comment Written 12-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2016
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Thank you so much for your kind and generous review and your heartwarming comments. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)
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Ji Marijke
My pleasure. I enjoyed the them of your poem as well as its execution. Well done. Have a beautiful day. :)) Hugs - Lovi xoxo
Comment from RodG
I love the BRAVERY of the Speaker who accepts the fact death is near.
I also applaud the way she addresses her spouse and focuses on the love they have shared for fifty years, thanking him for "loving me." Poignant without being maudlin.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2016
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I love the BRAVERY of the Speaker who accepts the fact death is near.
I also applaud the way she addresses her spouse and focuses on the love they have shared for fifty years, thanking him for "loving me." Poignant without being maudlin.
Comment Written 12-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2016
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Thank you so much Rod, for your kind and generous review. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)
Comment from chcbeck
I too have been around a few people of recent who have accepted their fate. Its eerily very peaceful, yet I still hold an anxiety about the situation. Your poem is helpful in explaining feelings surrounding people passing. The choice of directness through your words creates a great flow to your poem. A great comfort thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2016
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I too have been around a few people of recent who have accepted their fate. Its eerily very peaceful, yet I still hold an anxiety about the situation. Your poem is helpful in explaining feelings surrounding people passing. The choice of directness through your words creates a great flow to your poem. A great comfort thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 12-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2016
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Thank you so much for your kind and generous review. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)