Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This sad poem, Grief, reminds us that living is a blessing and that passing on is a part of that. Faith in God allows us to live well and not fear this eventuality.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2021

Thank you for your kind words on my grief poem.

Comment from Bonnie Seach

Excellent

The sting of death is overpowering!
This poem is contest compliant.
The visual presentation is attractive.
The format, layout, rhythm and rhyming schemes are compliant.
There is hope for all mentioned in the Bible. It is the hope of the resurrection (John 5:28, 29). For more information about God's promise I find www.jw.org the best website It is all free and does not impose an obligation
Best wishes for the contest

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2021

Thanks for your kind words about my grief poem

reply by Bonnie Seach on 11-Jul-2021

I hope you are reconciled by now. It is wondrous how the memories that come back to us are generally the happiest ones. May they comfort you. Kindest regards

Comment from kahpot

Excellent

I like the way you have stressed that we need faith and friends most of all in these times of grief, an excellent read that many will relate to, best wishes for your contest****kahpot

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2021

Thanks a lot!

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

You have posted a lovely poem of encouragement and hope. It is well written with much wisdom, and smooth rhyme and metre. Best wishes for your entry in the contest.

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2021

Thanks for your kind words.

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

A very poignant poem. You have written a very moving verse that captures the angst and deep emotion that this sad tale conveys. Well balanced and well written. I wish you luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2021

Thanks for your kind words.

Comment from Lana Marie

Excellent

I definitely agree that people deal with grief in so many different ways. Depends on who it was that passed away and what the relationship was to you. It depends on if they lived a long satisfying life or fought an illness and wanted to stay alive. If they were young or old, or if it was sudden. I know that my step mom passed away of breast cancer messed with my dad and my brothers face. It definitely did not build their faith as they were Christians and more or less rocked their faith to the core. I am sorry for your loss. XOXO thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2021

Thanks for your comments. I wrote the poem after my step daughter's dog Bella, passed away. She loved me and this was like part of my family too.

reply by Lana Marie on 10-Jul-2021

Yes pets are definitely a big part of the family XOXO

Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear

Excellent

This Sad Poem contest entry speaks to tell us how we express, feel and share our grief and how man thinks it spiritually and lives; well said, well done; thanks for sharing this. ALCREATOR

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2021

Thank you for reviewing my poem and for your kind words.