Where Do I Go?
For days when I feel like I'm in a room with no doors.39 total reviews
Comment from QC Poet
A very touching free verse about your patient you cared for it left me wondering why this person did not have a supportive family or friends to come around to support him Thanks for sharing this I hope it brings more awareness to this issue
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2024
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A very touching free verse about your patient you cared for it left me wondering why this person did not have a supportive family or friends to come around to support him Thanks for sharing this I hope it brings more awareness to this issue
Comment Written 17-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2024
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Thanks for your review. There was no support system put into place which was in control by the parents.
Comment from Loren .
This reminds me and shadows so well the theme of my favorite play: "Our Town " by Thornton Wilder. If we could only appreciate how precious this life, this moment is. Thank you for sharing, Loren
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2024
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This reminds me and shadows so well the theme of my favorite play: "Our Town " by Thornton Wilder. If we could only appreciate how precious this life, this moment is. Thank you for sharing, Loren
Comment Written 17-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2024
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What a wonderful insight. Thank you for that and also thank you for sharing one of your sixes.
Bill
Comment from jessizero
This poem and story were so beautiful and sad. The repetition of that last line tugged at my heart. Thank you for sharing this poem and your author's notes, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2024
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This poem and story were so beautiful and sad. The repetition of that last line tugged at my heart. Thank you for sharing this poem and your author's notes, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 17-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Jessi, for a wonderful response and for your review.
Bill
Comment from Ulla
Oh, this is just so sad. But what a brave boy he was. He knew what was happening to him, and he wanted you to be there when he was ready to go. Very poignant. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2024
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Oh, this is just so sad. But what a brave boy he was. He knew what was happening to him, and he wanted you to be there when he was ready to go. Very poignant. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 17-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your reviewk Uila. I was not there at the time of his death. He chose to die when he was completely alone. -Bill
Comment from F. William Lester
Very touching, yet very sad, too. I read your notes at the bottom and the resonance of your story became much stronger. Forgive me, I'm not a poet by trade and sometimes I miss the meaning, but this stuck with me, especially when I think of your client dying without his parents. So lonely. Well done. It touched my heart. Thanks for sharing it. Good luck in the contest and have a wonderful day.
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2024
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Very touching, yet very sad, too. I read your notes at the bottom and the resonance of your story became much stronger. Forgive me, I'm not a poet by trade and sometimes I miss the meaning, but this stuck with me, especially when I think of your client dying without his parents. So lonely. Well done. It touched my heart. Thanks for sharing it. Good luck in the contest and have a wonderful day.
Comment Written 17-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2024
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Unfortunately, there was some kind of screw up and this poem didn't make it into the contest. I am really ticked! But thank you for your review and your comments. Bill
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You're welcome. I'm sorry to hear that it didn't make it into the contest. I think it would've done well.
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You're welcome. I'm sorry to hear that it didn't make it into the contest. I think it would've done well.
Comment from Sueswrite
You are truly a most compassionate person who respects the attributes of humanity. The ability to share such a wonderful talent with the world surely lessens the loneliness that many live by. Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt story. Best wishes!
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2024
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You are truly a most compassionate person who respects the attributes of humanity. The ability to share such a wonderful talent with the world surely lessens the loneliness that many live by. Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt story. Best wishes!
Comment Written 17-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2024
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Thank you Sue. He helped me write this poem. Many of the words in this poem are his. Bill
Comment from LJbutterfly
Even though this piece is about death, your well chosen words present it in a calm, relaxing way as though the soul floats on air, gently taking life to some other peaceful realm. It is as though you lift the spirits of the dying and help them drift into eternal sleep. Beautiful. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2024
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Even though this piece is about death, your well chosen words present it in a calm, relaxing way as though the soul floats on air, gently taking life to some other peaceful realm. It is as though you lift the spirits of the dying and help them drift into eternal sleep. Beautiful. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 16-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your review and very thoughtful response. Unfortunately, someone screwed up and this poem failed to get into the contest. -Bill
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
This is so poignantly expressed and the more beautiful because your creativity was shared with the client in your care. We always aspire to live in joy but this can be so fragile when we're overtaken by darkness, whether that be physical or mental. To find that the wider world is slipping away beyond our grasp and we can no longer be the person we once were is heart-breaking. Thank you for sharing this very moving verse. In the end, he was so fortunate to have you by his side in that final period of his life. Well done! Debbie
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2024
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This is so poignantly expressed and the more beautiful because your creativity was shared with the client in your care. We always aspire to live in joy but this can be so fragile when we're overtaken by darkness, whether that be physical or mental. To find that the wider world is slipping away beyond our grasp and we can no longer be the person we once were is heart-breaking. Thank you for sharing this very moving verse. In the end, he was so fortunate to have you by his side in that final period of his life. Well done! Debbie
Comment Written 16-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2024
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What a wonderful review. Thank you. And thank you also for sharing one of your sixes. You are a very well respected of this community and I am grateful that you would take the time to include me in it .
Bill Stephenson
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That's such a lovely thing to say, thanks Bill!
Comment from Nicki.B
Such a devastating story. The poor child. This poem hits hard. A life without hope without happiness just impending doom lying ahead and he didn't have the love he desperately needed to help him. This captures that moment in time so well, you've done a great job.
Also sounds like you are an amazing person in your job. Must be very difficult at times. Best wishes and good luck with the contest
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2024
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Such a devastating story. The poor child. This poem hits hard. A life without hope without happiness just impending doom lying ahead and he didn't have the love he desperately needed to help him. This captures that moment in time so well, you've done a great job.
Also sounds like you are an amazing person in your job. Must be very difficult at times. Best wishes and good luck with the contest
Comment Written 16-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2024
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Thank you Nicki, for a wonderful review and also for sharing one of your sixes. Wow! What hope he had he found in the facility that turned his area into a "home." Amazing kid. -Bill
Comment from Jacob1395
It really is hard to imagine what must be going through people's minds, knowing that they will never get better. This is quite a dark piece but it it is really well written and the emotion comes through in your writing really well. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2024
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It really is hard to imagine what must be going through people's minds, knowing that they will never get better. This is quite a dark piece but it it is really well written and the emotion comes through in your writing really well. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 16-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Jacob, for reviewing this piece. Unfortunately, someone screwed up and didn't get into the contest. -Bill