Loss
The heartache of bereavement ...36 total reviews
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a very sad poem Wendy as grief can be consuming and the night feels like it is closing in on us. You captured the sorrow in this poem, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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This is a very sad poem Wendy as grief can be consuming and the night feels like it is closing in on us. You captured the sorrow in this poem, love Dolly x
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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Thank you Dolly. You understand perfectly. A lovely review.
Wendy
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Having lost a loved one fills us with horrible grief. The loneliness is unreal. Eventually we realize that person is still with us in our hearts, and we'll be reunited with them in heaven. Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us and good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2024
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Having lost a loved one fills us with horrible grief. The loneliness is unreal. Eventually we realize that person is still with us in our hearts, and we'll be reunited with them in heaven. Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us and good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2024
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Thank you very much for this very understanding and insightful review, and also for the good wishes.
Wendy
Comment from Colorado Owl
Most of us have lost a loved one, and this describes the feeling well. The picture you chose is perfect. "Death's cold night"... so true! Good luck in the contest
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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Most of us have lost a loved one, and this describes the feeling well. The picture you chose is perfect. "Death's cold night"... so true! Good luck in the contest
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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Thank you for your understanding and for this very positive review, and good wishes. All are much appreciated.
Wendy
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
An excellent 3 Line Poetry contest. A very accurate description of the feelings that overtake someone after the loss of a loved one. The picture and colors add to the atmosphere. Well done. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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An excellent 3 Line Poetry contest. A very accurate description of the feelings that overtake someone after the loss of a loved one. The picture and colors add to the atmosphere. Well done. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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Thank you very much for your caring review and insight. I appreciate it a lot.
Wendy
Comment from estory
This haiku contained all the necessary elements for me. You had the perfect balance, the nature images in the shadows and the winter cold, and you connected the images to human emotions of grief and loss. Winter is that classic symbol of death, so well chosen. I would maybe try to come up with a more specific image to sharpen and elevate the feel of the image, something like snow covering the spring flowers, or icicles hanging in the moonlight, something like that. estory
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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This haiku contained all the necessary elements for me. You had the perfect balance, the nature images in the shadows and the winter cold, and you connected the images to human emotions of grief and loss. Winter is that classic symbol of death, so well chosen. I would maybe try to come up with a more specific image to sharpen and elevate the feel of the image, something like snow covering the spring flowers, or icicles hanging in the moonlight, something like that. estory
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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Thank you for a thoughtful review. While the night of death is cold, it is not specified to be winter in this poem. In Australia most of us never see snow in winter, nor icicles, so snow would not be relevant, and I chose the image because it was blurred, not sharp, as grief is different for each, not a simple shape but a blur of emotions and feeelings. Hope that clarifies. But thank you for thinking so deeply about it! I appreciate that.
Wendy
Comment from zanya
Yes - loss in our lives, especially personal loss impacts us powerfully - well documented here in the appropriate choice of words and language 'shadows shroud his grief.'
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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Yes - loss in our lives, especially personal loss impacts us powerfully - well documented here in the appropriate choice of words and language 'shadows shroud his grief.'
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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Thank you Zanya. Your review shows understanding and insight. Much appreciated.
Wendy
Comment from GoWiSt
"The heartache of bereavement ...
Loss" Oh, how so sad.
"shadows shroud" Good employment of alliteration.
"death's cold night surrounds" Good use of dark personification.
May the speaker have hope and hang on for a brighter tomorrow.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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"The heartache of bereavement ...
Loss" Oh, how so sad.
"shadows shroud" Good employment of alliteration.
"death's cold night surrounds" Good use of dark personification.
May the speaker have hope and hang on for a brighter tomorrow.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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Thank you very much for your insightful review - greatly valued. I wrote this one thinking of my brother-in-law, and he is gradually moving towards a brighter tomorrow. Thank you.
Wendy
Comment from Tom Horonzy
This is likely true more times than not, but the only loss I felt such a loss is with my dog, holding him when he was laid to rest. I'm odd that way. Hardly shed a tear in losing mom, dad and three sisters. Wonder why?
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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This is likely true more times than not, but the only loss I felt such a loss is with my dog, holding him when he was laid to rest. I'm odd that way. Hardly shed a tear in losing mom, dad and three sisters. Wonder why?
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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Sometimes a dog is closer than family, not only with distance, but a dog is ever present in our daily lives, whereas other outside family members are not. (It's actually the same with me. I am sure I would experience such devastating loss more about Sunny than about family who live thousands of kilometres away and are rarely in contact.) The poem is for loss and grief whether about a person or a dog, and that's why you can identify with such grief about Buddy. Thank you for reviewing. I value it.
Wendy
Comment from GWHARGIS
Again, you never cease to amaze me. I know you write poetry, but every time I read some, I'm astounded. This was start and real. The emptiness he feels evident in his surroundings. Beautifully written. Gretchen
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2024
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Again, you never cease to amaze me. I know you write poetry, but every time I read some, I'm astounded. This was start and real. The emptiness he feels evident in his surroundings. Beautifully written. Gretchen
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2024
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Thanks so much for this wonderful review. I don't write much poetry, but when I do, I like it to have impact. Your comments are a great encouragement, as are the six stars. Thank you so much.
Wendy
Comment from Mrs. KT
Very moving, Wendy, and you have depicted grief and loss very well.
I appreciate your characterization of death as a "cold night" surrounding an individual. Very apt.
Thank you for sharing!
Best wishes!
fondly,
diane
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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Very moving, Wendy, and you have depicted grief and loss very well.
I appreciate your characterization of death as a "cold night" surrounding an individual. Very apt.
Thank you for sharing!
Best wishes!
fondly,
diane
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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Thank you so much for this insightful review. Much appreciated.
Wendy
