Comment from misscookie

Excellent

I'm sorry your fried is in so much pain pray soon there will be a cure
This poem, touched me very much Saturday I attended a dear fiends funeral. She is now out of her pain forever.
Have a blessed Sunday.
Cookie

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2016

Thanks again, Cookie. Yes, it can be cruel. We have had 2 funerals this week - guess that happens when we get older. But often I am happy , if the person is suffering too much. We can't be selfish and wish them to stay. Thanks again, and warmest regards, Marijke :o)

reply by misscookie on 30-Apr-2016

Yes my friend we are all here on borrowed time.So lets
Enjoy what we have left while we can.
Cookie

Comment from Dutchie

Excellent

Such a sad and moving poem, Marijke. Is it the woman you told me about? I don't hope so. We all have our limits and how much can we take?
We all love our beloved ones, but when there is no way out and suffer so much,
we have to accept their wish You don't want to see your beloved one suffer till the bitter end. Impressing poem, so well expressed. Love and hugs Fietje xxxx

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016

Fietje, thank you so much for this kind and generous review. No, not that friend. Warmest regards and miles of smiles across the miles... Marijke :o)

Comment from ~Dovey

Excellent

Hi Marijke!

I wrote my first Villanelle this month and loved it! Yours is written in perfect form and your refrain lines really propel this piece down the page. I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. It is always hard when people are in pain and there are no words for comfort.

Excellent work on this poem!

Kim

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016

Kim, thank you so much for this kind and generous review. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from CD Richards

Exceptional

A moving poem about a real life friendship. So sorry to hear of her pain. The words you've chosen and the form convey the intended feeling superbly. Well done.

Craig

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016

Thank you so much Craig, I appreciate those wonderful comments and that string of stars, they are for my friend. Thanks again, and warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Marijke. Your Villanelle is outstanding. Wonderful writing combined with an important topic. You have combined your words with a brightly colored presentation set in a dark background. I think that says a lot. A bright light is going dim, but in it she will achieve peace. I will say a prayer. God bless you both. You have handled a sensitive topic very well with this excellent write. Marilyn

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016

Thank you so much, Marilyn. Although I am not one for prayers, I am sure my friend, who is, will appreciate your kind comments. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

HI Marijke,I am so sorry about your friend...sometimes the pain is just to much...for both people....the one with cancer...and the ones being left behind...it has to be awful to say goodbye to the ones you love...so sorry...very well written...God Bless Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2016

Thank you so much, Linda, for your kind and compassionate review and generous rating. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

reply by l.raven on 28-Apr-2016

you are so very welcome...smiling back at ya...xxoo Linda

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Markijke

= Such a lovely dedication to your friend.
= In the summer of 2014, we lost SIX family members to cancer.
= It is not an easy or pleasant road these lovely people are forced to walk.
= Blessings and prayers to your friend, and all concerned, as well as you.

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

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 Comment Written 28-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2016

Thank you so much for your kind review and generous rating. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from AnnaLinda

Excellent

Marijke,

I'm so sorry to hear of your friend's condition.
Your Villanelle conveys her thoughts and your
experience in your final good-bye so well.

Your repeating line with the image of closing
the door is effective and of course a perfect
match to your stunning artwork choice. It
is also represents a meaningful thought about closure.

Your other repeating line is a strong painful song.
"No more treatments to explore" seemed to also
stand out to me.

Linda

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2016

Hi Linda, thank you so much for your kind review and generous rating. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Thank you for selecting the Villanelle as your vehicle for this poignant poem. Your rhymes and repeats are quite compelling. Sighs- Joan

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2016

Thank you so much, Joan, for your kind review and generous rating. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Sorry for your friends illness. The picture is fitting. I thought this might be to close the refrigerator door--you know how it gets left open a lot.


Sorry I can't say anymore.

Jan

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2016

Thank you so much, Jan, for your kind review and generous rating. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)