Band Of Gold
Circle of enduring love15 total reviews
Comment from bichonfrisegirl
This is an excellent poem. Whether a loved one is lost due to death or due to divorce or separation, it still is a shock and a painful experience to go through.
What I love most about your poem is that you leave it up to the reader's interpretation as to whether it was death or divorce that caused the loss. You state simply ... "And then he left". Yes, just looking at a wedding band can bring back a flood of memories.
Well done! ~~ Connie
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2017
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This is an excellent poem. Whether a loved one is lost due to death or due to divorce or separation, it still is a shock and a painful experience to go through.
What I love most about your poem is that you leave it up to the reader's interpretation as to whether it was death or divorce that caused the loss. You state simply ... "And then he left". Yes, just looking at a wedding band can bring back a flood of memories.
Well done! ~~ Connie
Comment Written 20-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2017
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Thank you for such a smart review. You got it!
Your kind words and rating are truly appreciated : )
Comment from Thomas Bowling
This is a terrific contest entry. Good luck in the contest. I wish you the best. I wish you well in the contest. They are fun, win or lose.
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2017
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This is a terrific contest entry. Good luck in the contest. I wish you the best. I wish you well in the contest. They are fun, win or lose.
Comment Written 06-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2017
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Thank you once again for your review....got a 2nd place with this one : )
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, Band of Gold, is a terriffic encapsulation of a blessed marriage that, like all good things, came to an end. Like the man said: It's better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2017
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This poem, Band of Gold, is a terriffic encapsulation of a blessed marriage that, like all good things, came to an end. Like the man said: It's better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2017
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Thank you very much for your kind review. Absolutely agree with that statement! : )
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written free verse poem. You used very good descriptive wording and I like the art work you chose to go with your words. I am so sorry about your first marriage and husband. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2017
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This is a very well written free verse poem. You used very good descriptive wording and I like the art work you chose to go with your words. I am so sorry about your first marriage and husband. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
Comment Written 05-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2017
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Thank you for your encouraging review and your kind words. Both are very much appreciated : )
Comment from Nikki-Nicole
You've written a great poem.
I especially like how the first two lines and the last two lines come together.
Great artwork. The image shown supports the poem. The background goes well with the art and color of font chosen.
Best of luck to you in the contest.
Thanks for sharing your Free Verse.
Good luck with your future writing.
-Nicole-
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2017
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You've written a great poem.
I especially like how the first two lines and the last two lines come together.
Great artwork. The image shown supports the poem. The background goes well with the art and color of font chosen.
Best of luck to you in the contest.
Thanks for sharing your Free Verse.
Good luck with your future writing.
-Nicole-
Comment Written 05-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2017
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Thank you for such a great review. I just received a 2nd place with this, so I am over the moon : )
Comment from BeasPeas
This is lovely. Some marriages are like that. For some, once is enough, for others there is no replacement. These are good lines:
"And now, what remains
Are letters and memories,
Unspoken words and silent tears.
And you...his token of love,"
I read this to mean that you (the living spouse) was the token of love that remained--then I realized it was the wedding ring.
Marilyn
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2017
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This is lovely. Some marriages are like that. For some, once is enough, for others there is no replacement. These are good lines:
"And now, what remains
Are letters and memories,
Unspoken words and silent tears.
And you...his token of love,"
I read this to mean that you (the living spouse) was the token of love that remained--then I realized it was the wedding ring.
Marilyn
Comment Written 04-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2017
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Thank you for such a kind and encouraging review. It was a terrific marriage and now 11 years on I feel privileged to have great memories to look back on.
Thanks again : )
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
I like your approach to free verse - your word speaking
of love won and love lost - rather a sad ending.
A good entry for the contest.
good luck
Margaret
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2017
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I like your approach to free verse - your word speaking
of love won and love lost - rather a sad ending.
A good entry for the contest.
good luck
Margaret
Comment Written 04-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2017
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Thank you so much for your comment and review. Much appreciated : )
Comment from Dean Kuch
First and foremost, Anonymous Poet, I am deeply sorry for your loss.
My marriage of nearly 22 years ended rather abruptly as well, although my wife simply decided she'd had enough of being married, especially to me.
Whether we lose our spouse to the cold, cruel clutches of death, or they simply decide to walk out of our lives for good one day, it rips a hole in the very fabric of "US" and who we are.
Neither the very best tailors nor seamstresses can repair that tear well enough, for just as with any fabric, the evidence there was once a rip will always remain.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2017
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First and foremost, Anonymous Poet, I am deeply sorry for your loss.
My marriage of nearly 22 years ended rather abruptly as well, although my wife simply decided she'd had enough of being married, especially to me.
Whether we lose our spouse to the cold, cruel clutches of death, or they simply decide to walk out of our lives for good one day, it rips a hole in the very fabric of "US" and who we are.
Neither the very best tailors nor seamstresses can repair that tear well enough, for just as with any fabric, the evidence there was once a rip will always remain.
Comment Written 04-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2017
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Thank you very much Dean,
Yes, it left me broken...cancer is a cruel beast...and I still think of him everyday.
I'm also, sorry for your loss, my best friend had the same experience as you and she grieved just as much as I did.
In some way, it's worse for you. She used to say 'yours ended sad, mine ended bad but you had his love until he took his last breath, no one can take that away from you, I just had pain at watching him leave loving someone else'
I thank you for your kind words and I wish you much happiness as you go forward.
(My friend and I both remarried eventually and are both in a better place now)
All the best : )
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I'm sorry for your loss and your poem is a great tribute to your warm and memorable marriage together, enriched with hope and joy, how wonderful, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2017
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I'm sorry for your loss and your poem is a great tribute to your warm and memorable marriage together, enriched with hope and joy, how wonderful, love Dolly x
Comment Written 03-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2017
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Thank you so much for your kind words and review. I am truly appreciative : )
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written free verse poem. When we make our vows with that band of gold we make it with pure hearts and we don't know what lies ahead. We do the best we can while it lasts.
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2017
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A very well-written free verse poem. When we make our vows with that band of gold we make it with pure hearts and we don't know what lies ahead. We do the best we can while it lasts.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2017
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Thank you for your time and review. I always appreciate it : )
