Regard the Ashes
Considering the lessons of the dead who have become ashes18 total reviews
Comment from royowen
This is one of the most profoundly beautiful poems, I've ever had the privilege of reading dear friend, the richness of these words, bless the very souls of those long forgotten heroes, whose energy now spent in ashes laid to rest will live, resounding in the echoes of these words, well done outstanding work, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2018
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This is one of the most profoundly beautiful poems, I've ever had the privilege of reading dear friend, the richness of these words, bless the very souls of those long forgotten heroes, whose energy now spent in ashes laid to rest will live, resounding in the echoes of these words, well done outstanding work, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 02-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2018
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There is no person out there who's words and sincerity could have more encouragement and inspiration to me than yours, dear friend, and brother in Christ and GOD ALMIGHTY! We do stand together in common mind to serve the Lord with our thoughts and our words, intended to bring the light of GOD;s LOVE into this deeply troubled world, to the best of our capabilities! My light joins with yours always in this mission! Blessings and my sincere gratitude go out to you! Vance
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Thank you Dear Vance, good work, and bless you
Comment from Sherman541
Very beautifully written sentimental and melancholy, poem. I just posted one that is called A Black Day. Your poem is very prime and proper, as it shows the funeral in a perspective of the transformation after death into dust again. Also, how one would see the funeral from setting in a pew, thinking all the thoughts as we watch the service for our loved ones or friends begin their journey to Heaven. Sherman541
A Black Day is more like the final realization maybe.
Mine is a different take on a funeral. I just saw some black umbrellas, one day not long back and this came rushing into my head
I thought in order to emphasize my point on or in a Black Day, I would use the word black. Also, it is always hard to say good bye, so sad and usually dark and dreary because of it, but then we say our good byes and realize that they are going home and we will see them again one day, then the sun shines again and we can move on. You might enjoy reading the poem.
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2018
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Very beautifully written sentimental and melancholy, poem. I just posted one that is called A Black Day. Your poem is very prime and proper, as it shows the funeral in a perspective of the transformation after death into dust again. Also, how one would see the funeral from setting in a pew, thinking all the thoughts as we watch the service for our loved ones or friends begin their journey to Heaven. Sherman541
A Black Day is more like the final realization maybe.
Mine is a different take on a funeral. I just saw some black umbrellas, one day not long back and this came rushing into my head
I thought in order to emphasize my point on or in a Black Day, I would use the word black. Also, it is always hard to say good bye, so sad and usually dark and dreary because of it, but then we say our good byes and realize that they are going home and we will see them again one day, then the sun shines again and we can move on. You might enjoy reading the poem.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2018
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Thanks for your fine review and generous stars. I shall come round and have a look also...Thanks Vance
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You are more than welcome! again, if you stop by I hope you enjoy :)
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Thanks so much Sherman, for you kind review and stars and be sure, I will come around and visit your works as well! Blessings! VAnce
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Thanks so much for your lovely review and message and I shall come round and visit your works as well! Vance
Comment from frogbook
This is quite superb. A powerful work with it's messages of how to live life and the messages of the dead. Very well written with great description and emotion.
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2018
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This is quite superb. A powerful work with it's messages of how to live life and the messages of the dead. Very well written with great description and emotion.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2018
Thank you so much frogbook for you kind review and stars....so much appreciated! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
Comment from Lobengula
I've done what I seldom do. I've read this beautiful poem three times. I wallowed in the wisdom of an author who respects the dead and all their striving, their struggles, their victories, talents, mistakes and triumphs while they were alive. Indeed they're the seeds of new life.
Hence this author's wisdom.
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2012
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I've done what I seldom do. I've read this beautiful poem three times. I wallowed in the wisdom of an author who respects the dead and all their striving, their struggles, their victories, talents, mistakes and triumphs while they were alive. Indeed they're the seeds of new life.
Hence this author's wisdom.
Comment Written 26-Oct-2012
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2012
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Dear Lobengula: I'm genuinely touched and delighted to receive your wonderful and generous review! I'm so glad this poem moved you and I hope to bring more in the future. Please keep coming back and letting me know how we're doing! Cheers!! Vance
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You're a wonderful poet, Vance, and while I'd love to emulate such depth and ability, I know I don't have the talent. I will most certainly be reading more of your marvellous work,
Every good wish, Mike
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MIke: there's not enough thanks to lift the weight of my gratitude for your encouragement. Please stay with me! So many thanks, Vance
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Sufficient unto the day that I'm privileged enough to read your lovely poetry. I'm not going anywhere!
Every good wish, Mike
Comment from Joannforsberg
Close your eyes and see yourself
In the face of everyone you meet
Find the courage to feel compassion
For one day each of us
Will blend together in the ash
Hopefully our ashes replenishing the earth for future generations. JO
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2012
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Close your eyes and see yourself
In the face of everyone you meet
Find the courage to feel compassion
For one day each of us
Will blend together in the ash
Hopefully our ashes replenishing the earth for future generations. JO
Comment Written 26-Oct-2012
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2012
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Hi Joann: thank so much for your review and I'm always encouraged and excited to see what you think of my work as I do respect your perspectives. Please stay tuned and thanks again!
Vance
Comment from Jacqueline1616
WOW!! I'm overwhelmed. What a beautiful way to look at it!!
I can't really pick a favorite stanza here because the whole thing spoke to me. It's strange how much deeper writers seem to think...or is it just that we can express it.
Wonderfully insightful! THANK YOU for sharing it!
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2012
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WOW!! I'm overwhelmed. What a beautiful way to look at it!!
I can't really pick a favorite stanza here because the whole thing spoke to me. It's strange how much deeper writers seem to think...or is it just that we can express it.
Wonderfully insightful! THANK YOU for sharing it!
Comment Written 26-Oct-2012
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2012
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Thanks so much for this wonderful == inspiring message!!! Vance
Comment from val fitchie
heavy. dark. alone. solitude amongst all the other solitudes. the lone quiet spirit must listen to whatever it can from whomever it can and find richness in other's words/accomplishments and break the secret silence and tell the rest of us souls that we have to do the same thing if we are to capture any meaningful meaning in our lives. The ash was NOT a metaphore this time and this is TRULY one of the -at first reading- SCARIEST of your poems.The second reading gives the peace and comfort as the "solution" is simply to recognize the richness of all the other souls individually, be they living or sleeping.Thanks, Grey
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reply by the author on 26-Oct-2012
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heavy. dark. alone. solitude amongst all the other solitudes. the lone quiet spirit must listen to whatever it can from whomever it can and find richness in other's words/accomplishments and break the secret silence and tell the rest of us souls that we have to do the same thing if we are to capture any meaningful meaning in our lives. The ash was NOT a metaphore this time and this is TRULY one of the -at first reading- SCARIEST of your poems.The second reading gives the peace and comfort as the "solution" is simply to recognize the richness of all the other souls individually, be they living or sleeping.Thanks, Grey
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Comment Written 25-Oct-2012
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2012
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As always..I'm delighted to hear from you and this review is perhaps the most powerful of yours and certainly the best of any that has been received from anyone else. I really appreciate your thoughts and read them over and over...Vance
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thanks... and thanks for the nomination;YOU'RE the one that should be nominated.
Comment from CheyLGwriter
I think you do feel many emotions when you go to a funeral or cemetery. There are so many different spirits around us. WE may not know they are their, but they are. We should have just as much respect for death as do for life. Thanks for sharing such a lovely piece.
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reply by the author on 28-Oct-2012
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I think you do feel many emotions when you go to a funeral or cemetery. There are so many different spirits around us. WE may not know they are their, but they are. We should have just as much respect for death as do for life. Thanks for sharing such a lovely piece.
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Comment Written 25-Oct-2012
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2012
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Chey: Thanks for the thoughtful review and I'm delighted that you found this meaningful and hopefully entertaining. I'm hopeful that you will keep coming back as I'd love to know your thoughts on how my poems (and intentions) are coming through. Thanks again...Vance