Comment from Treischel

Excellent

Your sentiment expressed here in these simple 3 lines comes from a life of experience and wisdom. This was a lovely family photo, that carries positive memories, Very well said.

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2016

Thank you.
Your constant support is appreciated.
:-) Shirley

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

OH Shirley, what a beautiful poem my friend...that is why I stay so close to my family...mad or not...they are still a part of me...and one day they will be gone...I never got to day goodbye to my late husband...and there was so much to say...sigh...very nicely written sweet girl....love ya you...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2016

Thanks Linda.
I went through so many emotions growing up and struggled for many years to cope
with everything I held inside. Still unable to tell anyone.
I am walking the path of release and becoming who I was meant to be but although I
forgave my mother I never acknowleged that she loved me too...in her own strange way.
I wonder if she needed closure too.
:-) Shirley

reply by l.raven on 18-Apr-2016

Shirley, I think she loved you in here own way...some people are just not raised in love...you will see her again...then there will be closure...sigh...just know your a sweetie...your always so welcome sweet girl...love ya you...xxoo Linda

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Shirley

= Great picture of you and your mom.
= Hope my son wakes up before I check out.
= His disrespectful mouth/actions may be hard to live with if he doesn't get it.
= Certainly isn't for lack of trying. I'm done. He'll have to come to me.
= I've been posting my memoirs ... working on a therapeutic side to it. It's actually helping a lot. I have so much support from family/friends, so I hope he comes around sooner than later.
= Nice work with this one, and your notes.

=::= A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside Down! =::=
Jacqueline M Franklin (*_*)

=::= Feel free to visit my profile on Amazon.com =::=
amazon.com/author/jacquelinefranklin

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2016

Hi Jax,
Lovely to hear from you. I'm so sorry this topic affects you too.
I hope you are well.
Thanks for reviewing. I appreciate it.
I found sharing my memoirs in writing and poetry was so liberating and
allowed closure. It is often a long and tortuous path to walk but the release is wonderful.
Still off site a lot but hope the second half of the year is better.
:-) Shirley

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

A good cautionary note here Shirley dear. So many times I have heard people say I wish I had.... After someone passes away. Share your feelings while they are alive and make both of your lives full. Good Job! xsx Nancy

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2016

Thanks Nancy.
In the crazy maze of life it is too easy to forget that we don't live forever
and everything can change in an instant.
I appreciate your time and review.
:-) Shirley

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Hello Shirley;
-your writing is a very great message or should I say very excellent proverbial statement that time goes by so quickly we should not spend our time in our memories. This is what I thought it meant.
-The pictures very appropriate, supportive and relative to the concept and theme of your writing.
- good luck in the contest and made the Lord be with you always.
Alex

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2016

Thanks Alex.
I appreciate your review.
What I was saying is that life seems to pass in the blink of an eye.
Often we are so busy surviving each day we forget our loved ones can be taken so quickly.
Enjoy the memories and moments with them before it is too late and you are left with so much left unsaid.
:-) Shirley

reply by krys123 on 17-Apr-2016

You are so welcome Shirley.
Alex

reply by krys123 on 19-Apr-2016

You are very welcome Shirley.
Alex

Comment from RodG

Excellent

Your poem--and your notes--deliver a message that we all should heed.
Indeed "Time passes [too] quickly," and memories fade so fast.
A very nice 5-7-5 to remind us.

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2016

Thank you for your time and review.
I appreciate it.
:-) Shirley

Comment from giraffmang

Excellent

Hi there,

You did a good job with this competition entry. So very true, time is the true enemy of closure and a harbinger of regret.

good piece.
GMG

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2016

Thanks for reviewing..
I appreciate your time.
:-) Shirley