Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

That shows the deep love that goes beyond romance, a true commitment to be there for one another even to the last stage of a life that's cut short because of cancer.
A well deserved win! Congratulations!

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2023

Comment from Wyon Stansfeld

Excellent

Yes, yes, that's powerful. And I hope it isn't autobiographical. As a cancer survivor I sometimes give myself a hard time for not treating every day as precious - forgetting the lesson I learnt when I first heard the diagnosis. Ho hum.

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2023

Thanks so much for the kind review. My husband has cancer but we are hopeful. Every dai is a gift.

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

These are very sad words and heartfelt words and in our time of need this kind of support is magical, a sad 5-7-5 filled with loyalty and love, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2023

Thanks, Dolly. So glad you liked it.
Jane

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Each day is a gift, isn't it? A tender short verse in the
5-7-5 form. Beautifully penned and illustrated for the contest. I wish you all the best with this one.
Sally :))

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2023

Thanks, Sally. For your kind review. Every day is precious.

Comment from jaded831

Excellent

Sad, but beautiful. None of us get out of here alive. Love makes not only life better, but death. I hope this is fictional, but if not, try and prove the doctors wrong and hang on longer than they predict.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2023

Thanks so much for the kind and encouraging words. We are hanging in there.

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

That is true love, walking together through the last stages of a terminal illness. The poem remains positive, and is uplifting. Very appropriate image to accompany your words. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2023

Thanks, Wendy, for the kind review. Much. Appreciated.
Jane

Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)

Excellent

what an extremely poignant love you have described here, mystery writer. My heart goes out to you if this is an autobiographical work. I hope it isn't. kay

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2023

Thanks for the kind words, Katherine. My husband has cancer, but we are hoping for the best.
Jane

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This 5-7-5, Grateful, has the proper formatting and sees each moment, as we should have all along, as yet another merciful gift of love which will endure long past this earthly time.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2023

Thanks so much for the kind review. Love is forever, I agree.

Comment from Kaiku

Excellent

Pretty gut-wrenching. May I suggest a font that is a bit more bold, however, a thin style certainly bears the frailty that is being expressed. I have often been advised that a large picture is complimented nicely with a larger font. I hope this isn`t about your or your partner.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2023

Thanks so much for the kind words. My husband has cancer, but we are taking one day at a time. A larger font is a good idea.

Comment from Ricky1024

Excellent

"Grateful" was well written rich in Theme and Imagery.
It also, read well and Flowed well with no Grammar Issues.
Thanks for sharing this and good luck with your contest entry.
Doctor Ricky

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2023

Thanks, Ricky. So glad you liked it.