Gert's farewell
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Comment from rspoet
Hello Roy,
First, thank you for starting this book for Gert. She was eternally positive, fun, and encouraging to others. She also had a very deep, strong faith and would love your dedicating this to her memory and to her husband Stan.
Your poem would be especially appealing to Gert, not only in theme, but with its excellent meter and exact rhymes that read so easily.
"Don't fear death's ghostly shadow, if Jesus rules your day,
for time is merely chaff when... God's breath has cleared the way."
Best wishes to you and yours.
Robert
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2022
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Hello Roy,
First, thank you for starting this book for Gert. She was eternally positive, fun, and encouraging to others. She also had a very deep, strong faith and would love your dedicating this to her memory and to her husband Stan.
Your poem would be especially appealing to Gert, not only in theme, but with its excellent meter and exact rhymes that read so easily.
"Don't fear death's ghostly shadow, if Jesus rules your day,
for time is merely chaff when... God's breath has cleared the way."
Best wishes to you and yours.
Robert
Comment Written 10-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2022
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Thanks Robert, for these fabulous comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from estory
I think it's a beautifully crafted poem that articulates the transformation we go through in death. The long, languid lines soften the tone, and the echoing rhyme effects are quite dramatic punctuations. I loved the images of flickering candlelight, twilight glimpsed through the curtains, rain through the sunshine, whispers of immortality that speak of a peaceful transition from this life to the next. Nicely done. I didn't know Gert Sherwood had passed. She was a long time member and she reviewed lots of my pieces over the years, and vice a versa. I will miss her. I gentle soul. estory
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2022
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I think it's a beautifully crafted poem that articulates the transformation we go through in death. The long, languid lines soften the tone, and the echoing rhyme effects are quite dramatic punctuations. I loved the images of flickering candlelight, twilight glimpsed through the curtains, rain through the sunshine, whispers of immortality that speak of a peaceful transition from this life to the next. Nicely done. I didn't know Gert Sherwood had passed. She was a long time member and she reviewed lots of my pieces over the years, and vice a versa. I will miss her. I gentle soul. estory
Comment Written 10-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2022
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Thanks for these fabulous comments and a empathetic review, blessings Roy
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Your poem has your usual spiritual message. You are very consistent expressing your faith. God is omnipresent and accesable at all times. I love the presentation.
Gypsy
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2022
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Your poem has your usual spiritual message. You are very consistent expressing your faith. God is omnipresent and accesable at all times. I love the presentation.
Gypsy
Comment Written 10-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2022
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Thanks Gypsy, for these excellent comments and a lovely review, blessings Roy
Comment from Teri7
Roy, I wish I had six stars to give you for this very lovely and well written poem dedicated to Gert. She was a one of a kind lady and I loved reading her work too. Thank you for sharing with us. Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2022
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Roy, I wish I had six stars to give you for this very lovely and well written poem dedicated to Gert. She was a one of a kind lady and I loved reading her work too. Thank you for sharing with us. Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 10-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2022
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Thanks Teri, for these excellent comments and a lovely review, blessings Roy
Comment from Sally Law
Fantastic poem for the book of tribute for our dear Gert. I know exactly where she is, with our Lord and Savior. We are blessed to have known her.
I appreciate the changed format so I could add my chapter. :))
Sending you my best today as always, comfort and peace in your loss which is mine too.
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2022
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Fantastic poem for the book of tribute for our dear Gert. I know exactly where she is, with our Lord and Savior. We are blessed to have known her.
I appreciate the changed format so I could add my chapter. :))
Sending you my best today as always, comfort and peace in your loss which is mine too.
Sal XOs
Comment Written 10-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2022
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Thanks Sally, for these excellent comments and a lovely review, blessings Roy
Comment from Paul McFarland
That is a really good job of describing what comes at the end of our mortal lives. The second line is outstanding. I had to read it a couple of times to get the full meaning.
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2022
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That is a really good job of describing what comes at the end of our mortal lives. The second line is outstanding. I had to read it a couple of times to get the full meaning.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2022
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Thanks Paul, for these fabulous comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from Boogienights
I'm so sorry to hear of Gert's passing. I enjoyed reading her beautiful poems, and I found your tribute to her, very touching. Thank you for sharing this.
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2022
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I'm so sorry to hear of Gert's passing. I enjoyed reading her beautiful poems, and I found your tribute to her, very touching. Thank you for sharing this.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2022
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Thank you for these excellent comments and review, blessings Roy
Comment from Raul1
I like how you structured this poem. It is very creative and unique. It is clear and concise. Excellent work! No mistakes found in your poem. I like it. Thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2022
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I like how you structured this poem. It is very creative and unique. It is clear and concise. Excellent work! No mistakes found in your poem. I like it. Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 09-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2022
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Thank you Raul, for these great comments and a lovely review, blessings Roy
Comment from judiverse
This is beautifully worded. I like the imagery of the fading flames of summer and how they are quenched by winter's rain. Gert would have agreed with the thoughts you express in the last stanza. "Weep not with worldly sorrow. Don't fear death's ghostly shadow, if Jesus rules your day." An excellent thought. This is a lovely tribute. judi
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2022
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This is beautifully worded. I like the imagery of the fading flames of summer and how they are quenched by winter's rain. Gert would have agreed with the thoughts you express in the last stanza. "Weep not with worldly sorrow. Don't fear death's ghostly shadow, if Jesus rules your day." An excellent thought. This is a lovely tribute. judi
Comment Written 09-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2022
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Thank you Judi, for these great comments and a lovely review, blessings Roy
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You're very welcome. judi
Comment from dragonpoet
I like the spiritual feeling of this poem. It reminds us Christ is always there to help us when it is needed. Is the artwork supposed to a metaphor for Heaven, a palace in the sky?
Keep writing and stay healthy
Are you talking about Gert Sherwood?
Joan
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2022
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I like the spiritual feeling of this poem. It reminds us Christ is always there to help us when it is needed. Is the artwork supposed to a metaphor for Heaven, a palace in the sky?
Keep writing and stay healthy
Are you talking about Gert Sherwood?
Joan
Comment Written 09-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2022
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Thank you Joan, for these great comments and a lovely review, blessings Roy
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Don't mention it, Roy.
Joan
