Silent Voices
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Comment from Janet Foor
A timely poem for me to read and to help me be a comforter to my sister who has had several close friends pass on recently and one of my best friend's son just committed suicide. Your personification of the stages of grief is powerful.
Well done Jessica.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 09-May-2024
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A timely poem for me to read and to help me be a comforter to my sister who has had several close friends pass on recently and one of my best friend's son just committed suicide. Your personification of the stages of grief is powerful.
Well done Jessica.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 07-May-2024
reply by the author on 09-May-2024
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Oh, Janet, I am so very sorry to hear that. :(
Thank you for your kind words, as always. Sending love. Xoxo
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Jessica,
This is a very good metaphorical free verse about the stages of grief. It makes you almost feel the emotion of each stage.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Have a wonderful rest of the week.
Joan
reply by the author on 09-May-2024
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Hi Jessica,
This is a very good metaphorical free verse about the stages of grief. It makes you almost feel the emotion of each stage.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Have a wonderful rest of the week.
Joan
Comment Written 07-May-2024
reply by the author on 09-May-2024
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Thank you, Joan! Xo
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No problem, Jessica.
Joan
Comment from juliaSjames
Dear Jessica
You are truly gifted as a poet. Your use of imagery is superb and striking. It was courageous to take on this theme and you have done a fantastic job portraying the stages of grief.
Can you sense that I have some reservations about this write? Yes I do. But it's not to do with your writing. It's because the stages of grief as delineated are too neat and tidy. Only actual experience can teach just how messy they are; how they overlap and contradict each other. How acceptance can be a mask for bubbling rage that it isn't culturally correct to vent.
Nevertheless your creative imagination and your skill in using it to portray emotions are worthy of the highest praise.
Blessings, Julia
reply by the author on 09-May-2024
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Dear Jessica
You are truly gifted as a poet. Your use of imagery is superb and striking. It was courageous to take on this theme and you have done a fantastic job portraying the stages of grief.
Can you sense that I have some reservations about this write? Yes I do. But it's not to do with your writing. It's because the stages of grief as delineated are too neat and tidy. Only actual experience can teach just how messy they are; how they overlap and contradict each other. How acceptance can be a mask for bubbling rage that it isn't culturally correct to vent.
Nevertheless your creative imagination and your skill in using it to portray emotions are worthy of the highest praise.
Blessings, Julia
Comment Written 07-May-2024
reply by the author on 09-May-2024
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Julia, I truly appreciate your kind words and insightful review. I understand what you mean, especially regarding the overlap. Thank you for your thoughts! Xoxo
Jess
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You're welcome, Jess. I look forward to reading more of your work.
Blessings, Julia
Comment from Sally Law
This is very powerful of the stages of grief. I just lost the last of my five brothers. I think Im cycling through denial amd borderline depression. My faith in the good God keeps me from being pulled under. I cried the entire day upon the news. The other night I woke up from a dream crying. It's been difficult. I'll have some more closure in a few weeks, I think, when he's laid to rest. A virtual six today for this magnificent poem. Sending you my best today as always, dear Jess.
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 07-May-2024
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This is very powerful of the stages of grief. I just lost the last of my five brothers. I think Im cycling through denial amd borderline depression. My faith in the good God keeps me from being pulled under. I cried the entire day upon the news. The other night I woke up from a dream crying. It's been difficult. I'll have some more closure in a few weeks, I think, when he's laid to rest. A virtual six today for this magnificent poem. Sending you my best today as always, dear Jess.
Sal XOs
Comment Written 07-May-2024
reply by the author on 07-May-2024
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My Sally, you have not left my mind or my prayers. Sending you so much love.
Your strength is an inspiration, and I know it will see you through. Xoxoxo
Jess
Comment from Shirley Ann Bunyan
Dear Jessica,
This poem breaks my heart in its raw honesty and coming from only someone who has been through those stages you so clearly describe.
I believe this poem could help a lot of people begin to understand their emotions in grief and be a cathartic way to the process of healing.
Truly exceptional xx
reply by the author on 07-May-2024
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Dear Jessica,
This poem breaks my heart in its raw honesty and coming from only someone who has been through those stages you so clearly describe.
I believe this poem could help a lot of people begin to understand their emotions in grief and be a cathartic way to the process of healing.
Truly exceptional xx
Comment Written 07-May-2024
reply by the author on 07-May-2024
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Shirley, I can't tell you what that means to me. Thank you so much for your kind words and encouraging review.
Xoxo
Jess
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You earned it, Jessica x
Comment from Barry Penfold
I liked the progression this poem took. A lot of dark feelings but the result is that acceptance is a real thing. Thanks for sharing your stages of grief. Very real. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
reply by the author on 07-May-2024
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I liked the progression this poem took. A lot of dark feelings but the result is that acceptance is a real thing. Thanks for sharing your stages of grief. Very real. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment Written 07-May-2024
reply by the author on 07-May-2024
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Thank you, Barry.
Comment from Aussie
Your five stages of depression were well written. Depression owns your life. A shadow following you. Needing to feed off your wellness. Pills won't help, take the edge off but it remains part of your life. Keeping busy and walking away to God. K xx
reply by the author on 07-May-2024
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Your five stages of depression were well written. Depression owns your life. A shadow following you. Needing to feed off your wellness. Pills won't help, take the edge off but it remains part of your life. Keeping busy and walking away to God. K xx
Comment Written 07-May-2024
reply by the author on 07-May-2024
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K, I appreciate this so much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Xoxo
Jess
Comment from lyenochka
Oh Jessica! You're such a fabulous poet. You've wielded the sword of your pen and brought these emotions into real life. I know several going through these stages of grieving and each one of your poems for each stage is a six!
reply by the author on 07-May-2024
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Oh Jessica! You're such a fabulous poet. You've wielded the sword of your pen and brought these emotions into real life. I know several going through these stages of grieving and each one of your poems for each stage is a six!
Comment Written 07-May-2024
reply by the author on 07-May-2024
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Helen, I am so honored and beyond grateful for your words! Thank you so much; your encouragement and kindness mean the world!
Xo
Jess
Comment from karenina
Anyone who has ever sat numb as their doctor mouthed the word "cancer" knows well these stages. We've heard them, clinically expressed for years.
You, Jessica, have given each stage depth and dimensionality. I stopped and paused at the metaphorical perfection within. Undoubtedly a six-star demonstration of how to write to pierce the hearts of your readers!
Karenina
reply by the author on 07-May-2024
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Anyone who has ever sat numb as their doctor mouthed the word "cancer" knows well these stages. We've heard them, clinically expressed for years.
You, Jessica, have given each stage depth and dimensionality. I stopped and paused at the metaphorical perfection within. Undoubtedly a six-star demonstration of how to write to pierce the hearts of your readers!
Karenina
Comment Written 06-May-2024
reply by the author on 07-May-2024
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Karenina, I can?t thank you enough for your encouraging words. Your insightful reviews are a gift; I am grateful to know you!
Xoxo
Jess
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Likewise!
:)
Comment from Ulla
Wow, Jessica, this was a mesmerising journey as you took us through the various stages of grief. Your poem is poignant and to the point. It is also so very well written. Ulla xcx
reply by the author on 07-May-2024
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Wow, Jessica, this was a mesmerising journey as you took us through the various stages of grief. Your poem is poignant and to the point. It is also so very well written. Ulla xcx
Comment Written 06-May-2024
reply by the author on 07-May-2024
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Ulla, that means so much to me, thank you!! Xoxo