Empty but Not
Affirmation of a mother's heart22 total reviews
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
I guess it's a two edged sword. The one side holds a time of reflection on all of your accomplishments and sad/glad times with them. The other side only holds the emptiness of the nest that was once brimming with activity. I like this and the message conveyed in it. Well done!
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2019
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I guess it's a two edged sword. The one side holds a time of reflection on all of your accomplishments and sad/glad times with them. The other side only holds the emptiness of the nest that was once brimming with activity. I like this and the message conveyed in it. Well done!
Comment Written 06-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2019
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Thank you very much!!
Comment from Gail Denham
Ahhh - you describe so well the feeling we have - looking behind the doors, discovering one toy left under the recliner - or fetching one more blanket out of the room they slept in. It lingers - and it's good to have these memories to drag out - often.
good poem
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2019
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Ahhh - you describe so well the feeling we have - looking behind the doors, discovering one toy left under the recliner - or fetching one more blanket out of the room they slept in. It lingers - and it's good to have these memories to drag out - often.
good poem
Comment Written 06-Nov-2019
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Thank you!
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
The empty nesters' is a significant and obvious subject with your wonderful art. The poem is poignant in that it shares the feeling that one has when their children have left. No more schedules, appointments, gatherings, and surprises, but the presence of those wonderful beings that you nurtured, never leaves. They lurk behind each door and every hallway. Well presented!
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2019
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The empty nesters' is a significant and obvious subject with your wonderful art. The poem is poignant in that it shares the feeling that one has when their children have left. No more schedules, appointments, gatherings, and surprises, but the presence of those wonderful beings that you nurtured, never leaves. They lurk behind each door and every hallway. Well presented!
Comment Written 06-Nov-2019
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Thank you!
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written Ottava Rima about the empty nest syndrome when the children are going their own way we suddenly have more time to do things but we still feel their presence around every corner.
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2019
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A very well-written Ottava Rima about the empty nest syndrome when the children are going their own way we suddenly have more time to do things but we still feel their presence around every corner.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2019
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Thank you very much !
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Even if the next is empty therein remains the love and the comfort of a home and often the children return to it for some love and guidance, I enjoyed your words here, very sentimental and loving, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2019
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Even if the next is empty therein remains the love and the comfort of a home and often the children return to it for some love and guidance, I enjoyed your words here, very sentimental and loving, love Dolly x
Comment Written 06-Nov-2019
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Thank you.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Your creatively-written, touching poem is nostalgia at its best. So many on this site will be able to relate to your moving description of how the memories are there when the kids leave home.
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019
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Your creatively-written, touching poem is nostalgia at its best. So many on this site will be able to relate to your moving description of how the memories are there when the kids leave home.
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019
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Thank you so much!!
Comment from Sugarray77
Oh, I really like this one and think you will definitely do well in the contest. Your poem covers a lot of things that we mothers hold dear, but alas, we have to let them go out on their own. I am glad you still hear the beat of life in your home. Well written.
Melissa
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019
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Oh, I really like this one and think you will definitely do well in the contest. Your poem covers a lot of things that we mothers hold dear, but alas, we have to let them go out on their own. I am glad you still hear the beat of life in your home. Well written.
Melissa
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
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Thank you so much!!
Comment from Liz O'Neill
I think I may have put a spin on the meaning or intent of the writing. But I will go with where this took me. I reminds me of the sadness and emptiness of at least 3 small colleges in my state. But then spirits are there. Everything is definitely a fact about those colleges. I'm not sure how many families hold those halls, classrooms and activities dear, but I am certain many do. Vermont is a small state.
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019
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I think I may have put a spin on the meaning or intent of the writing. But I will go with where this took me. I reminds me of the sadness and emptiness of at least 3 small colleges in my state. But then spirits are there. Everything is definitely a fact about those colleges. I'm not sure how many families hold those halls, classrooms and activities dear, but I am certain many do. Vermont is a small state.
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019
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Thank you so much for sharing your insights and visions on this one -- much appreciated!!
Comment from Gloria ....
I think this a very well written Ottava Rima. Everything seems in order as per the form "rules". And more importantly your message of the extreme quiet that occurs once the nest is empty of the little ones is a message all parents will relate to.
Best of luck to you in the voting booth with this beauty. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019
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I think this a very well written Ottava Rima. Everything seems in order as per the form "rules". And more importantly your message of the extreme quiet that occurs once the nest is empty of the little ones is a message all parents will relate to.
Best of luck to you in the voting booth with this beauty. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019
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Thank you so much!!
Comment from kahpot
Yes when the children grow up and leave the nest their memories and childhood life always remain with the parents, very well written and presented, best wishes for your contest****kahpot
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019
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Yes when the children grow up and leave the nest their memories and childhood life always remain with the parents, very well written and presented, best wishes for your contest****kahpot
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019
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Thank you!!