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Abigail

A Little life that Almost Was

47 total reviews 
Comment from Boogienights
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This poem was heartbreaking and yet at the same time hopeful. I believe that we will see the ones we love again, and perhaps live another life with them someday. Thank you for this beautiful poem.

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 21-Dec-2022
    Thank you for reading, your kind comments, and all the stars!
    I am a firm believer in the afterlife, and a family reunion. I agree with you, I also believe we live many lives.
    irish
Comment from Ricky1024
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Beautiful but so, so, sad
A Father's loss for his small daughter.
This was well written rich in Theme and Imagery.
It also, read well and flowed well with no Grammar Issues.
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The Adjective and Objective Contents were both Excellent and Exceptional while Descriptive Measures Aligned Perfectly.
Thanks for sharing and have a blessed Christmas.
Doctor Ricky 1024

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 21-Dec-2022
    Thank you Ricky, for reading, your in-depth comments, and all the stars!
    Merry Christmas!
    irish
Comment from Charles W. Johnson
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Very touching. I beautiful tribute to your father and his love for your sister and I expect for you too. I enjoyed how this poem was structured with its short spaced lines. The rhyming is solid. It's both wonderful poetry and storytelling.

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 21-Dec-2022
    Thank you, Charles, for reading, your comments, and all the stars!
    irish
Comment from humpwhistle
Exceptional
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You sure know how tug the hearts strings, irish. I wonder if you can make your guitar weep, too?
I think the heavenly reunion is the most powerful of the seeds of faith. Clouds and pearly gates can't compare to our need to be reunited.
The dream is lovely. But, do me a favor, don't pursue it too soon.

Peace, Lee

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 21-Dec-2022
    Wow, thank you, Lee, for reading, your deep understanding, and the galaxy of stars! My guitar usta weep, but now just groans. I am a firm believer in the afterlife, and the reunion of family.
    And yes, Ill stick around so I can read more of your great stories!
    irish
Comment from Ben Colder
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As sad as it is, it is still part of living. I lost a son, then his mother within three months of each other. Crying? I am not sure I have ever stopped crying on the inside. Your poem speaks very loudly--my blessing to you.

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 21-Dec-2022
    Hi, Ben, I can see you have been there too, a wound that will never heal. Thank you for reading, and all the stars.
    irish
Comment from Douglas Goff
Exceptional
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This is hauntingly beautiful. I would consider dropping the capitals. One times makes a read
More smooth flowing and potent. I think that would work here. Just my two cent suggestion.

Regardless, love this piece of work and am giving it a six. Nice work Master Poet.

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 21-Dec-2022
    I am humbled. Thank you for reading, your great suggestions, and the galaxy of stars!
    irish
reply by Douglas Goff on 21-Dec-2022
    At times. Not one times. Gresham need editing fr
    My review LOL
Comment from Karyn2
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Oh gosh the tears in my eyes and the sting in my heart goes out to you. What a beautiful but truely sorrowful poem of Abigail angel. It sounds like your family has known heartache and loss and I'm sorry you've endured that. The picture is so stunning, combined with this poem what a tribute. You have a gift to capture this moment in such a heartfelt way.

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 21-Dec-2022
    Wow, I am humbled. Thank you Karen, for reading, your heartfelt comments, and the galaxy of stars!
    irish
Comment from Raul1
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The sentences flow with clarity. This is a very creative and wonderful poem. I have enjoyed reading your poem. Excellent work! No mistakes found in your poetry. Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 21-Dec-2022
    Hi, Raul, thank you for reading, your great comments, and all the stars!
    irish
Comment from Alaskastory
Exceptional
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"Abigail" is a beautifully told story. It is sure to bring a tear when reading of such tender feelings of the dad. The image of the child paints a most attractive picture. Well done!

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 21-Dec-2022
    Wow, I am humbled. Thank you fur reading, your kind comments, and that galaxy of stars! I am a firm believer in the afterlife, and a family reunion.
    irish
Comment from Jay Squires
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Oh, my Goodness! There is so much of the father here in this splendidly constructed poem, that reminds me of Zachary, the character in my play, NYCDoHD Spells Jobs (who lives so much within himself that he fails to grasp all of reality). And yet ... the Reality comes out in all its suddenness when your narrator's father looks down into his daughter's casket ... and again when his wife dies of a stroke.

Speaking of which ... please correct the spelling in your notes. It is too important to allow for misunderstanding. "The second time was when my Mom does suddenly".

I will be reading this poem again and again trying to figure out how so much emotion can be released from so few simple words.

Which begs a question: Where the heck have you been?

Jay

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 20-Dec-2022
    Wow, thank you, Jay, for reading, your in-depth review, all the stars, and that great correction suggestion! Fixed it. Don't post much, have some in my portfolio if you're interested. irish
reply by Jay Squires on 20-Dec-2022
    Well, I follow you and the reason I asked is that over the last year or so I haven't had your name pop up on my reading list.
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2022
    I have more time now to write, working on three stories I hope to post soon.
    Please stay tuned!
    irish