Comment from Realist101

Excellent

Oh dear...this is sad. And so true to life...and death. Pride keeps us from making amends all too often and things like losing my dog even. I think back and regret even telling him to 'shut up' when he tried to bark once lately. So afraid of offending a neighbor I probably hurt my dog's feelings. This poem makes me tear up Jo. x.

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Jul-2015

Thank you for your kind comments and review. I am glad my poem touched you.

Jo

Comment from Wabigoon

Excellent

Jo--
I really like this poem. It is harsh, full of tough feelings and you write it like that as here:

Too late to make amends
Rain pours down in black sheets
Onto a grey stone

Thanks.

Jeff

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2015

Thanks Jeff for your review. I am glad you liked the poem. Yes, sometimes I'm not all light and positive vibes. I rarely write the dark stuff but believe me...it's there. I like being real when I write. Today this was real.

Jo

Comment from Misrael

Excellent

What a sad poem and so true that once a person is gone there is no going back. Words can hurt for years and years and you can cause a person a lot of pain by what you say. Your poem has a great message to it that people should take seriously. Keep on writing.

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2015

Thank you Misrael for your comments and stars. Today this poem/pain came up from a deep place within me. I am glad
it touched you. It was about my ex-husband. He died suddenly 3 years ago of a massive heart attack. He died instantly. There was no time for his sons, me, or anyone to say our last words. Years ago before he died I had attempted to make amends and have him forgive me. I had forgiven him. He never did tell me he had reconciled our divorce. Sometimes, I have sad moments when I think of his wasted life in unforgiveness. I never stopped loving him.He was the father of my two sons..but, I moved on and remarried after our divorce. He never did. I made a life for myself and my children with a loving husband I have been married to for 42 years.

Jo

Comment from Leen1

Excellent

I love it when I read a piece and it's content gives an emotional tug on my heart. What a powerful rendering of words woven together to emit the reader such empathy.

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2015

Thank you Leen for your kind comments. I am glad my poem touched your heart. It came from a deep part within my
heart.
Jo