Her Grief Is Mine
I share the grief of WWI widows and mothers.19 total reviews
Comment from LIJ Red
The winner of the contest, yes, I would agree with that. The age of most soldiers is the worst of ages to die. You could never fight a war with old men...excellent post.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2018
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The winner of the contest, yes, I would agree with that. The age of most soldiers is the worst of ages to die. You could never fight a war with old men...excellent post.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2018
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Thank you so much for sharing "Her Grief Is Mine" and your kind praise. Rod
Comment from BeasPeas
This is beautifully composed, Rod. Congratulations for your win in the contest. Please check out the author's note which may have an error here:
"GRIEVING WOMAN IN SMALL FRENCH WOMAN (Village?) 1917
I love art history and amazed that this painting has artist unknown.
Your poem is nicely constructed and tugs at the heart for this themed piece. Marilyn
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2018
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This is beautifully composed, Rod. Congratulations for your win in the contest. Please check out the author's note which may have an error here:
"GRIEVING WOMAN IN SMALL FRENCH WOMAN (Village?) 1917
I love art history and amazed that this painting has artist unknown.
Your poem is nicely constructed and tugs at the heart for this themed piece. Marilyn
Comment Written 06-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2018
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Thank you so much for sharing ?Her Grief Is Mine, ? Marilyn. I am very pleased you like it so much. Yes, it appears I made a mistake in my notes. I should also look for that artist. Again, many thanks. Rod
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Hi Rod. I did a search, but did not find that painting. It's such a good one, now I'm curious to find the artist.
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Hi Marilyn. I did some research too. The artist is likely Luplau Janssen who is Danish.
Rod
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Yes, that does appear to be the artist. A post war impressionist. Looked him up after you sent his name. Excellent work. Thanks for sharing.
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My pleasure.Rod
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a sad and meloncholy write and of course leaving for war during WW1 meant that you would never return and so the wives would grieve from the moment they left, a very sad and honest write, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2018
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This is a sad and meloncholy write and of course leaving for war during WW1 meant that you would never return and so the wives would grieve from the moment they left, a very sad and honest write, love Dolly x
Comment Written 06-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2018
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Thank you, Dolly, for sharing ?Her Grief Is Mine.? I am pleased you think it is an honest write. Rod
Comment from ChibiElf
The photo was lovely and set the stage. I knew what to expect before I read a single word.
I enjoyed your poem. It told your story clearly and flowed well.
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2018
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The photo was lovely and set the stage. I knew what to expect before I read a single word.
I enjoyed your poem. It told your story clearly and flowed well.
Comment Written 05-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2018
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Thank you, ChibElf, for sharing "Her Grief Is Mine" and your kind praise. This is an ekphrastic poem (i.e.-one inspired by an artwork). I am so pleased you think the story was told clearly.
Comment from dragonpoet
I can understand the wife's grief. But, I think she is treating her daughter unkindly by not telling her how her daddy died. It should make them both proud that he died fighting in war.
I hope you did well in the contest.
Keep writing
dragonpoet
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2018
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I can understand the wife's grief. But, I think she is treating her daughter unkindly by not telling her how her daddy died. It should make them both proud that he died fighting in war.
I hope you did well in the contest.
Keep writing
dragonpoet
Comment Written 05-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2018
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Thank you so much, dragonpoet, for sharing "Her Grief Is Mine." I meant to imply that the mother knows nothing about how or where her husband died, only that he's dead now and buried. So often this was true in that war; unlike WWII officers did not come to the house personally to report such grievous news. I appreciate your best wishes.
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You're welcome. Thanks for the clarification.
Joan
Comment from robyn corum
Dear Mystery Poet,
Unfortunately, this horror isn't relegated to the era of the 1800-1900s. We have men and women all over the world who have to deal with these terrible emotions on a daily basis. As long as war exists, those who stay at home will have to deal with the consequences. Thanks for reminding us to think of those who hurt. Good luck!
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2018
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Dear Mystery Poet,
Unfortunately, this horror isn't relegated to the era of the 1800-1900s. We have men and women all over the world who have to deal with these terrible emotions on a daily basis. As long as war exists, those who stay at home will have to deal with the consequences. Thanks for reminding us to think of those who hurt. Good luck!
Comment Written 05-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2018
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You are so right, robyn, about the horror not being relegated to the past; it;s ongoing. Many thanks for sharing my poem.
Comment from Mrs. KT
Hello!
Very moving and poignant.
How futile and senseless is war, and yet, mankind never, never learns... Each war has its own individual horrors. My grandfather fought in WWI. Mustard gas...words do not adequately describe its horrors...
Thank you for sharing!
diane
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2018
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Hello!
Very moving and poignant.
How futile and senseless is war, and yet, mankind never, never learns... Each war has its own individual horrors. My grandfather fought in WWI. Mustard gas...words do not adequately describe its horrors...
Thank you for sharing!
diane
Comment Written 05-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2018
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I am so pleased you found my poem very moving, Mrs. Kt. Thanks you so much for your kind praise.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem. It is hard to deal with grief especially when it is not our own making that cause the situation we grief about. We can only help others to get through the grieving process by showing compassion.
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2018
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A very well-written poem. It is hard to deal with grief especially when it is not our own making that cause the situation we grief about. We can only help others to get through the grieving process by showing compassion.
Comment Written 05-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2018
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You are so right, Sandra, about the need to provide those who grieve with compassion. Thank you so much for sharing my poem and your kind praise.
Comment from evesayshi
In my opinion, I found this write absorbing and plaintive - it moved me to tears in the read. I believe this writer has a unique gift in emotional narrative and lyric expression - to me, a captivating poem - hauntingly beautiful...
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2018
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In my opinion, I found this write absorbing and plaintive - it moved me to tears in the read. I believe this writer has a unique gift in emotional narrative and lyric expression - to me, a captivating poem - hauntingly beautiful...
Comment Written 05-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2018
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I am so pleased you found "Her Grief Is MIne" absorbing and plaintive and that it could move you to tears. I am also flattered by your kind praise. Many thanks for sharing and that lovely six-star bonus.
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You are very welcome - thank you for sharing...Eve
Comment from jenintorre
This is a wonderful and so poignant a poem. It flows so smoothly. I think you have nailed it with this one. I wish you good luck in the competition. Best wishes. Jen.
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2018
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This is a wonderful and so poignant a poem. It flows so smoothly. I think you have nailed it with this one. I wish you good luck in the competition. Best wishes. Jen.
Comment Written 05-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2018
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Thank you so much, Jan, for your very kind praise of "Her Grief Is Mine" and those six bright stars. I am so pleased you think I "nailed it."