Painful Memories
unforgotten77 total reviews
Comment from Cedar
Hey girl: This is very emotional and you have said so much with so few words. I guess we all experience painful memories throughout our lifetimes, especially when we lose someone really close to us. There are many things that can cause us to experience sadness in our lives.
But, I have discovered after losing both parents, 2 brothers, a sister and many, many other family members that those painful memories turn into joyful memories as time passes.
We all have to remember that there's nowhere in the Bible that says our lives will be easy. We will all suffer pain and agony while here on earth, but that will all come to an end once we enter the gates of Heaven.
Take care of yourself, my friend...Bill
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2018
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Hey girl: This is very emotional and you have said so much with so few words. I guess we all experience painful memories throughout our lifetimes, especially when we lose someone really close to us. There are many things that can cause us to experience sadness in our lives.
But, I have discovered after losing both parents, 2 brothers, a sister and many, many other family members that those painful memories turn into joyful memories as time passes.
We all have to remember that there's nowhere in the Bible that says our lives will be easy. We will all suffer pain and agony while here on earth, but that will all come to an end once we enter the gates of Heaven.
Take care of yourself, my friend...Bill
Comment Written 18-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2018
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HI Bill, it just seems when it rain it pours...but I will be ok...I know God is walking with me my sweet friend...thank you for all your wonderful stars my sweet friend...and a wonderful review...do they still except a contest poem if a word was spelled wrong...and then corrected???...do you know???...thank you...love to you...Linda xxoo
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Yes Linda, they will accept it. It doesn't matter if the voting has started or not. I have made changes to my entries many, many times while the voting was going on. Go get em'...Bill
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It's looking good right now...
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thank you so so so much Bill...you are a sweet heart...I wasn't sure...never did that before on a contest...xxoo love
Comment from rjuselius
indeed. i can relate very well cos i was in a psychiatric ward for 1,5 years. i wish i wouldn't remember all the strife and how messed up i was but sometimes flashbacks bring everything in mind.
thank you for sharing!
blessings and a big squeeze!
rebekka x
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2018
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indeed. i can relate very well cos i was in a psychiatric ward for 1,5 years. i wish i wouldn't remember all the strife and how messed up i was but sometimes flashbacks bring everything in mind.
thank you for sharing!
blessings and a big squeeze!
rebekka x
Comment Written 18-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2018
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HI Rebekka, I am so sorry to hear that...but hope and pray you are ok now...sometimes it feels like when it rains it pours...I know it will be ok...I know God is here for us...but sometimes it's not easy working things out...thank you so much for a wonderful review sweet girl...and you are so very welcome...blessing and a bigger squeeze back at you....love you...Linda xxoo
Comment from June Sargent
Sad memories can be etched into our hearts like deep cuts in glass. However, despite the cuts, time will hopefully allow some sunlight to come through and shine a rainbow through the tears. Lovely poem skillfully expressed in such few words.
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2018
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Sad memories can be etched into our hearts like deep cuts in glass. However, despite the cuts, time will hopefully allow some sunlight to come through and shine a rainbow through the tears. Lovely poem skillfully expressed in such few words.
Comment Written 18-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2018
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Hi June, thank you for a wonderful review...it seems at times ...when rains it pours...I know we all go through those times...and God will get me through these...thank you...love Linda xxoo
Comment from estory
I think this is good use of the haiku format, you have the balance, and a nice nuance of voice here, a kind of somber tone. My only suggestion is you need an image, in haiku, preferably a natural image, to be a focal point of the theme, describe it and articulate it. Rain might be good for this. estory
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2018
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I think this is good use of the haiku format, you have the balance, and a nice nuance of voice here, a kind of somber tone. My only suggestion is you need an image, in haiku, preferably a natural image, to be a focal point of the theme, describe it and articulate it. Rain might be good for this. estory
Comment Written 18-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2018
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Hi estory, thank you so much for a great review...so glad you like it...love Linda xxoo
Comment from Dean Kuch
God grief, Linda. Ain't it the sad, sordid truth?
Everyone grieves in diversely different ways. Some cry and become reclusive while others throw parties to try to forget the pain. Some immerse themselves in their work, if they're fortunate enough to be working, while still others go to church for fellowship.
It's been said that misery loves company, and that may be true to a certain extent.
But, as I stated in the outset of my review, we all grieve--ALL of us--and should be permitted to do so in our own time and in our own way.
Well done...
~Dean
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2018
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God grief, Linda. Ain't it the sad, sordid truth?
Everyone grieves in diversely different ways. Some cry and become reclusive while others throw parties to try to forget the pain. Some immerse themselves in their work, if they're fortunate enough to be working, while still others go to church for fellowship.
It's been said that misery loves company, and that may be true to a certain extent.
But, as I stated in the outset of my review, we all grieve--ALL of us--and should be permitted to do so in our own time and in our own way.
Well done...
~Dean
Comment Written 18-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2018
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Hi Dean, I must say...it is so true...when it rains it pours...but I know it will be ok...I know God will get us through...it just takes a bit of time...thank you for a wonderful review sweet guy...have a great evening...love Linda xxoo
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Sure thing, Linda. Anytime.
~Dean
Comment from James H. Oldfield
It's always hard to review a short-form that's utterly without faults :)
Excellent, really well worded, and full use made of the limited syllable count.
Very well done.
Take care.
-James
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2018
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It's always hard to review a short-form that's utterly without faults :)
Excellent, really well worded, and full use made of the limited syllable count.
Very well done.
Take care.
-James
Comment Written 18-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2018
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HI James, thank you for a great review...some of the short one I love...some are hard to review...thank you so much...you take care as well...God Bless...love Linda xxoo
Comment from Cycler
Well said, well visualized. That is why I like the rain, it does help to sooth ones soul and the thoughts that stir inside. Yes, your picture and poem bring about comforting thoughts, even though you talk of the pain; still, I know what you mean about painful memories. To be alone or comforted by someone? Again, the rain is such a symbolic and spiritual comforter. Great work - very nicely done.
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2018
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Well said, well visualized. That is why I like the rain, it does help to sooth ones soul and the thoughts that stir inside. Yes, your picture and poem bring about comforting thoughts, even though you talk of the pain; still, I know what you mean about painful memories. To be alone or comforted by someone? Again, the rain is such a symbolic and spiritual comforter. Great work - very nicely done.
Comment Written 18-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2018
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HI Cycler, it truly is...I love the smell and the feel of the rain...I have a tape I play at night sometimes of thunder and rain...my granddaughter loves it...very comforting...thank you my sweet friend for all your wonderful stars...and a wonderful review...I love your reviews...they make me smile...always...thank you...love Linda xxoo
Comment from Gloria ....
Hey sweetness. So right it takes a lot of changing one's mindset to not continually ruminate over the painful memories. And sometimes we just write a poem and that puts an end to it.
Beautiful presentation my dear.
Love you,
Gloria
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2018
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Hey sweetness. So right it takes a lot of changing one's mindset to not continually ruminate over the painful memories. And sometimes we just write a poem and that puts an end to it.
Beautiful presentation my dear.
Love you,
Gloria
Comment Written 18-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2018
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HI Sweetie, just a lot going on...it just seems when it rains it pours...it will get better...God is walking with me...He will get me through...thank you for a wonderful review...going to bed...you have sweet dreams...love you...xxoo
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
There are memories that will certainly always be in our minds even when we don't want them to be us. I guess that's how we're shaped into who we are today though. I think everyone can relate to this. *Hugs*
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2018
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There are memories that will certainly always be in our minds even when we don't want them to be us. I guess that's how we're shaped into who we are today though. I think everyone can relate to this. *Hugs*
Comment Written 17-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2018
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HI Meghan, I know you are right...and because they are memories they will be with us a lifetime...and hopefully the bad will fade away...and only the good will remain...sigh...thank you for a wonderful review...and big hugs back at you...love Linda xxoo
Comment from judiverse
Unfortunately, that happens. In unpleasant memories seem to stick with us. Sometimes they come up again and again in nightmares. I think "burn" is an excellent word to describe the feeling. It conveys the pain. Precise 5-7-5 syllable count. The artwork lends atmosphere. judi
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2018
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Unfortunately, that happens. In unpleasant memories seem to stick with us. Sometimes they come up again and again in nightmares. I think "burn" is an excellent word to describe the feeling. It conveys the pain. Precise 5-7-5 syllable count. The artwork lends atmosphere. judi
Comment Written 17-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2018
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Hi Judi, thank you for a wonderful review...the memories will always be there...but hoping in time only the good ones will come back up...good to see you my friend...love Linda xxoo
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You're welcome. I can imagine bad memories keeping the good ones back. judi
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smiling...xxoo