Alone with Grief
It's a 24/7 Thing -14 total reviews
Comment from Carol Clark2
This is a great use of your fifteen syllables. I can feel the grief and pain in your words. You've lost many people dear to you in your lifetime. Prayers for comfort and peace. Carol
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2025
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This is a great use of your fifteen syllables. I can feel the grief and pain in your words. You've lost many people dear to you in your lifetime. Prayers for comfort and peace. Carol
Comment Written 01-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2025
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Thanks, Carol...I guess it was just one of those moments i the early morning that pushed me to write this... Grief is a living thing that just doesn't always sit at your table in silence...it rears it's head and breaks the heart.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Harry Craft
Oh, I have not seen this format of poetry Carol. I guess that is why I am a rookie lol! But this is a great poem on such a real subject. I enjoyed reading it. Keep up the great work!
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2025
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Oh, I have not seen this format of poetry Carol. I guess that is why I am a rookie lol! But this is a great poem on such a real subject. I enjoyed reading it. Keep up the great work!
Comment Written 28-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2025
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It said I could only use fifteen syllables and this is what I came up with. I'm not a poet so you get what you get. LOl
Smiles, Carol
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Lol! Well, I thought it was good!
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Thank you! Have a great day!
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
Grief never really goes away. It lurks in the background, waiting for us to notice it again, remember it again. It sneaks up at unexpected times and we remember the one we love as if they have only just left us.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2025
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Grief never really goes away. It lurks in the background, waiting for us to notice it again, remember it again. It sneaks up at unexpected times and we remember the one we love as if they have only just left us.
Comment Written 28-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2025
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Yes, grief is always there...sometimes it isn't as demanding or ruthless and other times it is relentless. Thank you so much for your kindness, Carol.
Smiles and hugs, Carol
Comment from lyenochka
Being alone in grieving is the worst thing because we become that lone sheep far from the flock and the Shepherd and the wolf attacks. It's best to let others help us carry the heavy burden of grief.
Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2025
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Being alone in grieving is the worst thing because we become that lone sheep far from the flock and the Shepherd and the wolf attacks. It's best to let others help us carry the heavy burden of grief.
Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 26-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2025
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Thanks, Helen. I try to keep reminding me that I am never truly alone. My children may be too busy but I do have friends on FS and the Lord is always with me along with my memories.
Smiles, Carol
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Comment from Wendy G
You have written a beautiful, moving and meaningful poem. The short form means every word is powerful - and when one is grieving one doesn't feel like rambling, one can barely talk. Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2025
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You have written a beautiful, moving and meaningful poem. The short form means every word is powerful - and when one is grieving one doesn't feel like rambling, one can barely talk. Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 26-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2025
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Thanks, Wendy. Of course, Mike was on my mind when I was writing this...just one of those mornings. I am glad you understood and enjoyed it.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Jacob1395
This is a poem we can all relate to, Carol. There are certain times when we really do not want to show our emotions, particularly when we are grieving for a loved one, and prefer to do so privately. This is a heart-breaking, but well written piece. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2025
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This is a poem we can all relate to, Carol. There are certain times when we really do not want to show our emotions, particularly when we are grieving for a loved one, and prefer to do so privately. This is a heart-breaking, but well written piece. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 25-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2025
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Especially after it's been a time since a loved one was lost and people say "You should be getting over it." Really? My grief comes in waves...and I have no control. It might be days, months or even a year, but it knocks on my emotions and I feel like it is yesterday. Thanks so much, Jacob.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Tim Margetts
Carol! :-0
This is so sad, so simple, so heartfelt.
So sad
Locked in the cycle of grief, I can think of nothing worse and I ache for my friends who have been unable to break their ties with pain.
Tim x
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2025
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Carol! :-0
This is so sad, so simple, so heartfelt.
So sad
Locked in the cycle of grief, I can think of nothing worse and I ache for my friends who have been unable to break their ties with pain.
Tim x
Comment Written 25-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2025
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It comes in waves, Tim. I might be fine for a very long time and then POW it knocks on my door and comes right in. Thanks for the review.
Smiles, Carol
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I can understand that my dear friend.
Losing one you love is never an easy thing.
Even after you are able to move on, sometimes a random sound or smell or whatever, can bring memories rushing back.
If I ever get caught out, I snap the darker thoughts to ones of light and recall the best of times and happy memories. It helps a lot.
Tim x
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I can feel the emotion as I read. Yes, grief is very real and difficult to get over. I enjoyed reading ad good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2025
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Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I can feel the emotion as I read. Yes, grief is very real and difficult to get over. I enjoyed reading ad good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 25-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2025
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Thanks, Barbara... and every person is different and every loss is too. Grief doesn't ask for an invitation. It just comes right in,,,any time or place.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
Carol, you are doing so well with your foray into writing poetry. This is a very nice 15 Syllable poem. I like how you divided up the lines and used the word "grieving" in your final line. It makes yfor a powerful ending. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2025
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Carol, you are doing so well with your foray into writing poetry. This is a very nice 15 Syllable poem. I like how you divided up the lines and used the word "grieving" in your final line. It makes yfor a powerful ending. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 25-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2025
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Forgive me for falling so far behind, but I did what to acknowledge your review and the time you took to read my stories. Thank you so much. I greatly appreciate it.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Cecilia A Heiskary
Carol,
This is a beautiful, yet sad poem. Grieving for a loved one is hard. I don't think you ever get over it. I hope this poem isn't about you my sweet friend.
Love you sis
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2025
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Carol,
This is a beautiful, yet sad poem. Grieving for a loved one is hard. I don't think you ever get over it. I hope this poem isn't about you my sweet friend.
Love you sis
Comment Written 25-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2025
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Forgive me for falling so far behind, but I did what to acknowledge your review and the time you took to read my stories. Thank you so much. I greatly appreciate it.
Smiles, Carol
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It's all good
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I have been at writing thank yous all day and I still have 155 more to go...I just can't get it done. I don't know how everyone else does it. Thanks for always understanding. Smiles, Carol
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The key is to not get behind. I took a couple days off and had over a hundred messages. It took me a week to get caught up. It sucked.
