Too Great a Grief
Quatrain poem about a Mother's Sorrows96 total reviews
Comment from Gramma Kathy
How heartbreaking!
I picture a spent, sorrow-filled woman unable to cope any longer with the grief of life and death.
I love the artwork you chose. It's a perfect complement to your poem.
Now I need to wipe my tears.
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2009
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How heartbreaking!
I picture a spent, sorrow-filled woman unable to cope any longer with the grief of life and death.
I love the artwork you chose. It's a perfect complement to your poem.
Now I need to wipe my tears.
Comment Written 18-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2009
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I am touched that my poem connected with your emotions - thank you for letting me know, Brooke
Comment from JoAnna Lee
Well done, Brooke! Grafton is not all that far from where I live in the islands. Was Rebecca Parks a relative, or how did you learn of her. I happen to be a bit of a genealogy addict...
Thanks for sharing,
Donna
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2009
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Well done, Brooke! Grafton is not all that far from where I live in the islands. Was Rebecca Parks a relative, or how did you learn of her. I happen to be a bit of a genealogy addict...
Thanks for sharing,
Donna
Comment Written 17-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2009
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I lived in New England for 13 years while going to college and grad school and we used to go on weekends and vacations to rub stones and just haunt graveyards - at the time I also bought a dozen books on gravestone art and she is in all the books though I first saw her in person :-) Thanks, Brooke
Comment from VICTIMEYES
this is indeed too great a grief, at least in the poetry/story,
the rhythm is right on but the ending of the poem seems and looks like the end of a struggle.
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2009
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this is indeed too great a grief, at least in the poetry/story,
the rhythm is right on but the ending of the poem seems and looks like the end of a struggle.
Comment Written 17-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2009
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thank you for your thoughtful response, Brooke
Comment from ersorenson
This is wonderful rhyming poem about a tragedy. I liked the poem a lot, and coupled with your Author Notes, it was interesting to consider the situation you describe. With all her sorrows, it's a wonder she didn't die sooner. Very good rhyme and pace, I like this poem a lot.
eric
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2009
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This is wonderful rhyming poem about a tragedy. I liked the poem a lot, and coupled with your Author Notes, it was interesting to consider the situation you describe. With all her sorrows, it's a wonder she didn't die sooner. Very good rhyme and pace, I like this poem a lot.
eric
Comment Written 16-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2009
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thank you for your perceptive review of this tragic story, Brooke
Comment from jeslaf
This is an excellent historical poem, very well done in rhyme and meter, and author notes make me wonder if you shouldn't do a series of these pieces, either based on women/gravestones or some other common bond. Great job!
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2009
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This is an excellent historical poem, very well done in rhyme and meter, and author notes make me wonder if you shouldn't do a series of these pieces, either based on women/gravestones or some other common bond. Great job!
Comment Written 16-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2009
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I am contemplating some sort of historical series, yes - thank you, Brooke
Comment from PatriciaLiteHickman
Wow, awesome bit of history in this; great presentation; what a story! well written; no corrections; well done! I can't imagine losing that many babies, although I did lose several. Well Done!
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2009
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Wow, awesome bit of history in this; great presentation; what a story! well written; no corrections; well done! I can't imagine losing that many babies, although I did lose several. Well Done!
Comment Written 16-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2009
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I'm so sorry to hear you lost several babies - that is heartbreaking. Thank you for your kind comments, Brooke
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Hi Brooke, yes it was, but I have to think that God, in Infinite Wisdom, knew what he was doing; anyway I look at those kids as personal angels now. Blessings, Tricia
Comment from Johnny Carwash
What a powerful poem, even more powerful in that it is based on a true story. So heartbreaking. You did a wonderful job with this.
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2009
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What a powerful poem, even more powerful in that it is based on a true story. So heartbreaking. You did a wonderful job with this.
Comment Written 16-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2009
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Thank you for such positive comments, Brooke
Comment from FredCollingwood
And we complain about health care, now. Nearly 70 years ago, my parents first born died, at age 3 mo. on pneumonia. Still dangerous, yet readily curable, today.
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2009
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And we complain about health care, now. Nearly 70 years ago, my parents first born died, at age 3 mo. on pneumonia. Still dangerous, yet readily curable, today.
Comment Written 16-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2009
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My first born was induced when 24 days late - I'm pretty sure that would have killed both of us, to carry him until he just died. Yeah, yay for modern medicine! Thank you, Brooke
Comment from grassroots08
A sad sad tale but someone has to retell it. Thanks for searching this one out and adding to it your own choice description. Well penned throughout. Cheers, Don
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2009
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A sad sad tale but someone has to retell it. Thanks for searching this one out and adding to it your own choice description. Well penned throughout. Cheers, Don
Comment Written 16-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2009
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Don, thank you! Brooke
Comment from MJMuraco
This was a sad and touching poem about a mothers love and losing her children. I am glad that you wrote notes about the Park family so that I could fully understand. How tragic and awful this mother's life must have been. Very well done. Thank you for sharing her story so beautifully.
MJ
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2009
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This was a sad and touching poem about a mothers love and losing her children. I am glad that you wrote notes about the Park family so that I could fully understand. How tragic and awful this mother's life must have been. Very well done. Thank you for sharing her story so beautifully.
MJ
Comment Written 16-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2009
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And thank you for such a thoughtful review and comments, Brooke
