Comment from donette1914

Excellent

wow what a touching story and this touch my heart and it was written so well
I love the artwork and I felt you did a nice job
thank you for sharing
it was an honor to read your work
donette1914 Aug 6, 2018

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2018

Thank you for such an encouraging review.
Connie

reply by the author on 06-Aug-2018

Thank you for such an encouraging review.
Connie

Comment from Cindy McIntyre

Exceptional

What a wonderful tribute poem to your neighbor/wife and their love story. In the end, it really is the simple things we cling to. I loved your photo, too. This reminded me of my dad and trying to help him through the grief of losing my mom. :( A bittersweet issue you have written so well!

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2018

Thank you, Cindy, for such a wonderful review and for the six-star rating. What a nice
surprise to see that shiny six-star rating.
My best to you.
Connie

reply by the author on 06-Aug-2018

Thank you, Cindy, for such a wonderful review and for the six-star rating. What a nice
surprise to see that shiny six-star rating.
My best to you.
Connie

Comment from bob cullen

Excellent

This contains the most beautiful sentiment. I love the sound of your neighbour, he sounds wonderful. I sympathise with his sadness.
I'd like to make one suggestion. The final line of the second last verse sounds to me like there is one syllable too many. This could be corrected by changing 'somewhere' to 'still.'

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2018

Thank you so much, Bob, for your encouraging review and your suggestion. I always appreciate it when someone offers constructive criticism. The line you are referring to is eight syllables, which is consistent with the rest of the poem, so I will most likely retain the word "somewhere." But, again, I do appreciate your close reading.
My best to you.
Connie

Comment from mermaids

Exceptional

Your poem captures the feelings of loss from the widower's viewpoint. Excellent poetic form that takes the reader into the heart of this man. It is great that your neighbor has happy memories.

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2018

Thank you so much, Elaine, for such a thoughtful review, and thank you for the exceptional rating as well.
I am truly honored. I debate whether to read this poem to my neighbor even though I told him I would write
one. I'll have to think about that.
Thanks again.
Connie

Comment from Nanny 6

Excellent

This poem is precious... The 92-year-old man definitely has a grand outlook on life and the grieving process ... he seems very satisfied in his own soul... That he can cherish the love of his life of so mini years and enjoy all of the memories...thank you for sharing this beautifully written poem
Judy

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 Comment Written 06-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2018

Thank you, Judy, for such a lovely and thoughtful review.
Connie

Comment from Hugh McDowell

Excellent

Excellent. It's amazing the most mundane things we remember when we lose someone. I certainly understand the talking to a passed loved one. We lost our first son in labor and for years I would talk with him. Very sentimental yet uplifting poem. Hugh

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2018

Thank you so much, Hugh, for your most thoughtful review.
Connie