Comment from Judy Couch

Excellent

This poem rhymes well and has good rhythm. I especially like the first stanza:
No words to soothe
so I won't even try,
But I'll hold you close
and together we'll cry.
Probably the best way to comfort is to just listen and cry with the person. You told it well.

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2016

Thanks for the insightful review Judy. I agree, in these times, people feel that they have to talk, and sometimes it is better to just... be, cheers, j

Comment from Susanne M. Psyris

Excellent

A good entry into the Empathy with Grief contest. Good rhyming and flow throughout the work. Good luck in the contest.
God bless and hugs, Susanne

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2016

Thanks for the encouraging review Susanne, sometimes saying nothing is the greatest comfort, cheers, j

Comment from RodG

Exceptional

I hope you won't be offended, but you might try selling this verse to Hallmark or another greeting card company as the sentiments expressed are beautiful and would appeal to a universal audience. Just enough words and very well chosen.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2016

Aww thanks for the lovely compliment and review. I would love to hook up with angelheart and do e cards with a modern spin. Life has changed so much in just the past 20 years and time for new messages, cheers, j

Comment from William Ross

Excellent

Very nice, good job on the prompt well written poem with good rhyming and great flow on grief, love in our hearts grief can't touch. Good luck on this and have a great day

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2016

Thanks for the review. Sometimes it is better to just say nothing when someone is grieving. Cheers, j