The Enormity of Silence
A true account26 total reviews
Comment from pome lover
well, you brought a lump to my throat.
I know how you feel. I sat by mine when he died - but we were much older. Your youth made it all the more tragic.
Your poem is truthfully and agonizingly expressed, and if I may say - beautifully written.
well done.
pome lover
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017
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well, you brought a lump to my throat.
I know how you feel. I sat by mine when he died - but we were much older. Your youth made it all the more tragic.
Your poem is truthfully and agonizingly expressed, and if I may say - beautifully written.
well done.
pome lover
Comment Written 30-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017
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Thanks so much and the age does not lessen the pain much I am sure. Thanks for your empathy and lovely review.
Comment from Irish Rain
I can actually feel this, every word, and I am so sorry for your loss. Thirty-four is WAY too young. This is a beautiful, heartfelt entry for this contest, blessings...
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017
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I can actually feel this, every word, and I am so sorry for your loss. Thirty-four is WAY too young. This is a beautiful, heartfelt entry for this contest, blessings...
Comment Written 29-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017
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Thanks so much for your lovely and thoughtful review.
Comment from Boogienights
I'm so sorry that this happened. I think your poem is very well written, full of emotion and sad. My daughters fiancé got into a fatal car crash and held on for a few days before he died. It was heartbreaking to see how my daughter grieved. No one knows unless they go through it. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017
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I'm so sorry that this happened. I think your poem is very well written, full of emotion and sad. My daughters fiancé got into a fatal car crash and held on for a few days before he died. It was heartbreaking to see how my daughter grieved. No one knows unless they go through it. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 29-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017
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So true and I am so sorry to hear of this. Thanks for your lovely review.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem. It is devastating to see someone you love dying in front of you and no one is able to help our loved one. To be alone with him for a moment is precious even if he remains quiet.
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2017
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A very well-written poem. It is devastating to see someone you love dying in front of you and no one is able to help our loved one. To be alone with him for a moment is precious even if he remains quiet.
Comment Written 29-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2017
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Thanks so much for reading.
Comment from clsandau
A very emotional poem that moves along smoothly. Must have been a very difficult situation to live through. You have described it very well and it is easy to read the drama as you went through this trauma. Nice ending to it with only the word - quiet. Good luck to you. Blessings, Carol
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2017
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A very emotional poem that moves along smoothly. Must have been a very difficult situation to live through. You have described it very well and it is easy to read the drama as you went through this trauma. Nice ending to it with only the word - quiet. Good luck to you. Blessings, Carol
Comment Written 29-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2017
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Thanks much.
Comment from smileycloud
my compassion and heart goes out to you
a poem of strength and power
you have heart flowing out of every word
the entry prompt for quiet and your poem has tears welling in my eyes
blessings dear friend
have a blessed day
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2017
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my compassion and heart goes out to you
a poem of strength and power
you have heart flowing out of every word
the entry prompt for quiet and your poem has tears welling in my eyes
blessings dear friend
have a blessed day
Comment Written 29-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2017
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Thanks so much for reading and your kind words too. Many years ago now.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This poem brought a tear to my eye, I am so sorry for your loss, so young to die. The silence is so hard to take, I know that silence when my husband died. I could identify with your words, so very sad. The last stanza really resonated with me. Love Dolly x
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2017
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This poem brought a tear to my eye, I am so sorry for your loss, so young to die. The silence is so hard to take, I know that silence when my husband died. I could identify with your words, so very sad. The last stanza really resonated with me. Love Dolly x
Comment Written 29-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2017
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Thanks so much for your reading and kind words and especially this generous rating. Much appreciated.
Comment from nbonner
What a sad story, it brought tears to my eyes. We are never prepared when a loved one passes. I liked. Thank you for sharing your story and best wishes in the contest
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2017
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What a sad story, it brought tears to my eyes. We are never prepared when a loved one passes. I liked. Thank you for sharing your story and best wishes in the contest
Comment Written 28-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2017
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Thanks so much for reading and your kind words and wishes.
Comment from Cass Carlton
This is a brilliant piece of writing that describes the tragedy of a young life lost in clear and vivid words. We are with the young wife as her husband slips away from her even as she watches over him in the ambulance. As the priest administers The Last Rites she hurls her anger out at the world, but realizes they are right. He has gone and so she accepts it with the storm in her heart slowly becoming still --and quiet. Well done cheers Cass
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2017
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This is a brilliant piece of writing that describes the tragedy of a young life lost in clear and vivid words. We are with the young wife as her husband slips away from her even as she watches over him in the ambulance. As the priest administers The Last Rites she hurls her anger out at the world, but realizes they are right. He has gone and so she accepts it with the storm in her heart slowly becoming still --and quiet. Well done cheers Cass
Comment Written 28-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2017
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Thanks so much for this beautiful and thoughtful review as well as the very lovely green star. Truly appreciated.
Comment from sueseagull
This is an incredibly written poem. I am so sorry for your loss. I am so sorry for all you had to go through, but I think the fact that you experienced this personally, truly helped you perfect this poem. The picture is the final touch to this emotionally wrought poem. Good luck in the contest , although I don't think you will need it.
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2017
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This is an incredibly written poem. I am so sorry for your loss. I am so sorry for all you had to go through, but I think the fact that you experienced this personally, truly helped you perfect this poem. The picture is the final touch to this emotionally wrought poem. Good luck in the contest , although I don't think you will need it.
Comment Written 28-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2017
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Oh, thanks so much for your kindness and for the wonderful green star. I had to pick that pic as the man looks a little like my husband. (I could only wish I looked like the girl-Ha, but I did have long dark hair at the time.) Many greys peeping through now, but still some moments too well remembered.
