The Show Must Go On!
Life after any loss...................16 total reviews
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
This verse about life going on after loss is very sensitively and poignantly expressed. The analogy to the actor and the theatre illustrates feelings of detachment and role-playing that satisfy people (the audience) around you but don't in the end address the deep-rooted emotions (use of anti-depressants - another mask - instead). Well done on such a lovely, thoughtful poem which fits the brief perfectly. Thanks for sharing, Debbie
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2023
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This verse about life going on after loss is very sensitively and poignantly expressed. The analogy to the actor and the theatre illustrates feelings of detachment and role-playing that satisfy people (the audience) around you but don't in the end address the deep-rooted emotions (use of anti-depressants - another mask - instead). Well done on such a lovely, thoughtful poem which fits the brief perfectly. Thanks for sharing, Debbie
Comment Written 12-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2023
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Thanks for your review.
Comment from BermyBye50
Sandy,
This is another brilliant write and a perfect entry in the Sad Poems writing contest. I've admired your skillful writing from afar and often wondered if you have a special secret to consistently receiving 6 star reviews. I'm very impressed with your talent and your creativity in each of your writes. You have been blessed with a gift for word play and I'm guessing your are often surprised by your deserving reviews.
All the best,
Eugene
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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Sandy,
This is another brilliant write and a perfect entry in the Sad Poems writing contest. I've admired your skillful writing from afar and often wondered if you have a special secret to consistently receiving 6 star reviews. I'm very impressed with your talent and your creativity in each of your writes. You have been blessed with a gift for word play and I'm guessing your are often surprised by your deserving reviews.
All the best,
Eugene
Comment Written 09-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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Thank you, Eugene, for your supportive comments and the exceptional review. I have been writing since I was 12 years old. That's over 50 years.
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Sandy,
I just won the lonely poem contest. That's my second win this year. You may have noted I've started posting short stories this year. I think I have an entry in all of the free contest save 4. I plan to create a number of poetry and short story contests. In the past 2 months I've written 30+ poems and 20+ short stories waiting to post.
Did you enter the poem the National Poetry Writing Month. I missed entering the Ist contest starting April 1st. But will start this week posting entries for the 2nd National Poetry Writing Month contest which started last week. I look forward to reading and reviewing more of your masterpieces when posted.
All the best,
Eugene
Comment from Cindy Decker 2
Sandra,
Your poem hits home for me, as I suffer from depression. I have also been traumatized by loss of love and love ones.
I can relate very well to its words. The graphics are somber as is are your heartfelt words.
Good luck with this one, Sandra.
Blessings,
Cindy
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2023
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Sandra,
Your poem hits home for me, as I suffer from depression. I have also been traumatized by loss of love and love ones.
I can relate very well to its words. The graphics are somber as is are your heartfelt words.
Good luck with this one, Sandra.
Blessings,
Cindy
Comment Written 28-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2023
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Cindy, thank you for your supportive exceptional rated review. I too suffer from depression. It only received one vote and that was from me.
Blessings,
Sandra
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
We sometimes put on a show for the world and keep our sorrow and anguish inside us and not display it for the world to see. The British are past masters at this as showing public grief is often frowned upon. Your poem is heartfelt and poignant and a great post for the contest, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2023
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We sometimes put on a show for the world and keep our sorrow and anguish inside us and not display it for the world to see. The British are past masters at this as showing public grief is often frowned upon. Your poem is heartfelt and poignant and a great post for the contest, love Dolly x
Comment Written 24-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2023
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Dolly, thanks for your supportive review.
Comment from JT traveller
How I wish I had a six star review remaining. This is a brilliant piece of writing. Everything is a standout, the words, their expressed meaning, the theme- carried through in the presentation. Such melancholy truths.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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How I wish I had a six star review remaining. This is a brilliant piece of writing. Everything is a standout, the words, their expressed meaning, the theme- carried through in the presentation. Such melancholy truths.
Comment Written 24-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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JT, thanks for your generous comments.
Comment from AP Apgar
I like your free verse- good picture presentation of the stage of life- where we are all actors on it's stage- sometimes reading the appropriate lines for the audience, sometimes going off script- bored by its repatriation - ratings be damned- sometimes worth the consequence- sometimes not- reality of life's journey- then back to what works- the cheerfully compelling smile- good message - insight and flow- nice job AP
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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I like your free verse- good picture presentation of the stage of life- where we are all actors on it's stage- sometimes reading the appropriate lines for the audience, sometimes going off script- bored by its repatriation - ratings be damned- sometimes worth the consequence- sometimes not- reality of life's journey- then back to what works- the cheerfully compelling smile- good message - insight and flow- nice job AP
Comment Written 24-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Paul, I appreciate your reviews because you always try to respect and understand my perspective of life. You are appreciated.
Comment from Rachelle Allen
Mournful but not melodramatically so. Sad, as the prompt specifies, but not disingenuous. It perfectly depicts the practiced, knee-jerk responses by people who've learned (no doubt the hard way) that too many in this world prefer you offer up a fake smile than honest tears.
Well done, Mystery Contestant.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Mournful but not melodramatically so. Sad, as the prompt specifies, but not disingenuous. It perfectly depicts the practiced, knee-jerk responses by people who've learned (no doubt the hard way) that too many in this world prefer you offer up a fake smile than honest tears.
Well done, Mystery Contestant.
Comment Written 24-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Thank you for your supportive comments and the exceptional rating. Both are appreciated.
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So was your wonderful read!
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Thanks! XOXOXO
Comment from lyenochka
This poem so well describes the part we have to play at times with those who only know us superficially. There's no way to express the depth of grieving and one must just play the expected role. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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This poem so well describes the part we have to play at times with those who only know us superficially. There's no way to express the depth of grieving and one must just play the expected role. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 24-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Thanks for your supportive review.
Comment from Wendy G
So very sad - but your post expressed perfectly the mask people wear, especially lonely elderly people. Also the shallowness of others who do not choose to see the pain behind the words of false cheer. Best wishes for your thoughtful entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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So very sad - but your post expressed perfectly the mask people wear, especially lonely elderly people. Also the shallowness of others who do not choose to see the pain behind the words of false cheer. Best wishes for your thoughtful entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 23-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Thank you, Wendy, for your review.
Comment from Ginda Simpson
It is a sad fact of life that others prefer not to see the sadness we feel. Because of this we feel compelled to put on our masks. The show must go on. Off stage, we wait for healing. You have dealt with a sensitive topic in a caring way. Well done.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2023
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It is a sad fact of life that others prefer not to see the sadness we feel. Because of this we feel compelled to put on our masks. The show must go on. Off stage, we wait for healing. You have dealt with a sensitive topic in a caring way. Well done.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2023
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Thanks for the review.
