Comment from Chrissy710

Excellent

Hi Lisa congratulations on your win and your two lines sum up grief really well as yes our hearts need to ease our grief
Many will agree
Nice work
Cheers Chris

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2023

Thanks for reviewing. My ex partner died suddenly recently and I am so glad I have lots of photos to remember him by.

reply by Chrissy710 on 08-Sep-2023

Hi Lisa
So sorry to hear that news and I am sure you have many lovely memories of him
Photos help
hugs to you Chris

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

Hi Lisa,
This well done essence poem has the feeling of grief after a spouse's death. The silhouettes could be the shadows of memories of time together.
Congrats on winning the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a great rest of the week.
Joan

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2023

Thanks for reviewing. My ex partner died suddenly recently and I am so glad I have lots of photos to remember him by.

reply by dragonpoet on 03-Sep-2023

Hi Lisa,
You're welcome.
Sorry for your loss. Pictures are great memories.
Have a good day.
Joan

Comment from Contests

A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2023

Comment from JSD

Excellent

Excellent rhymes. Are you going to win another one, do you think? You're on a bit of a roll. This neatly sums up life and death in twelve syllables. Well done and good luck.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2023

Thanks for reviewing. My ex partner died suddenly recently and I am so glad I have lots of photos to remember him by.

reply by JSD on 03-Sep-2023

Oh Lisa. I'm so sorry. I hope yr ok. Much love. X

Comment from Michele Harber

Excellent

Nicely done, Lisa May. It's hard to fit true emotion into these very short poems, but you've managed to do that. Good luck in the contest. I'm in it too, but you know I'll be thrilled for you if you win.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2023

Thank you Michele. You'll know this emotion from losing your mother. The verse is from the heart. A man I loved died suddenly last week. Although not linked by marriage and children, we shared many adventures together over the past 17 years. It has hit me hard. I will miss him from my life. I'm glad I have many photos of our times together.

(I am so happy for you that the quality of your recent poetry has been gaining reward.)

reply by Michele Harber on 26-Aug-2023

Jenny, I'm so sorry. You don't have to be related to someone to love them deeply, and you're very lucky to have had such a relationship. I'm so glad you have your writing as a way of dealing with your emotions. As you know, I relied on my writing when both my father (five years ago) and my mother died. It was a tremendous help. I hope it is for you. I'm always here for you if you need a shoulder.

Thank you very much for your kind words about my recent wins.

reply by the author on 26-Aug-2023

Roger was the one I rode around Australia on motorbikes with for 2 years, and was his partner for 10, although we lived in different towns back in NZ by then. No one else really knows the depth of my feelings for him as I don't have family to share with.

reply by Michele Harber on 27-Aug-2023

I'm so sorry, Jenny. Obviously, I love my husband dearly, and couldn't imagine my life without him, so my heart goes out to you. You have my email address, should you ever want to discuss your feelings in a more private venue.

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

You chose a subject that many can relate to in this two line poem. Your first line causes the reader to immediately think back on a deceased loved one. Your second line brings a calming peace. Your artwork intensifies your message. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2023

Thanks for reviewing. My ex partner died suddenly recently and I am so glad I have lots of photos to remember him by.

Comment from Debbie Pope

Excellent

I love to see what writers come up with for these essence poems. The format is so restrictive and demanding
I like your creative approach. Shortening memories makes the rhyme stand out more. And you have a good message. Your twelve double rhyming syllables actually say something.
Nice work. I see a contender.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2023

Thanks for reviewing. My ex partner died suddenly recently and I am so glad I have lots of photos to remember him by.

Comment from Mary Vigasin

Excellent

These words remind me of my brother, who lost his wife suddenly six months ago. I hope his memories of her to console him. A very poignant and heartfelt poem.
Good luck in the contest.
Best wishes
Mary

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2023

Thanks for reviewing. My ex partner died suddenly recently and I am so glad I have lots of photos to remember him by.

reply by Mary Vigasin on 03-Sep-2023

I am so sorry for your loss. Photos and your remembering the good times keeps him with you.
Mary

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

Compliance we're agreed
Has just been here achieved

For assonance I'm sure
is fine as rhyme that's pure

Forty-five characters
is too many actors

I was even then light
when goal was in sight

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2023

Thanks for reviewing. My ex partner died suddenly recently and I am so glad I have lots of photos to remember him by.

Comment from Ginda Simpson

Excellent

Your essence poems does a fine job of describing the shift from loss and grief to finally be at peace and enjoying the memories of times once shared. It really gets to the essence of life and death.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2023

Thanks for reviewing. My ex partner died suddenly recently and I am so glad I have lots of photos to remember him by.