Comments for A Free Verse

Comment on New Poem for dVerse Poets Pub Open Link Night: “Condolences” by admin

admin — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:54:02 +0000

That’s very true. An understanding hug and a listening ear can also be better than any words, especially if there simply are none at the time.
As a little kid though, that one word being repeated over and over just didn’t make any sense to me. I mean, they literally walked by and said, “Condolences,” and then walked away. Not even one other word.

Comment on New Poem for dVerse Poets Pub Open Link Night: “Condolences” by Tony Maude

Tony Maude — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:12:54 +0000

Condolences might sound hollow, but sometimes there is nothing else to say that will sound any more genuine, and nothing that can bring true comfort to the bereaved person. I find that simply, quietly being present is often what grieving people most appreciate.

Comment on New Poem for dVerse Poets Pub Open Link Night: “Condolences” by admin

admin — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:58:12 +0000

Thank you.
I think we make these losses more difficult if we think they shouldn’t affect us or if we don’t allow ourselves to grieve. When we let ourselves feel each phase of the process, we heal and/or we can be better friends for those that need us.

Comment on New Poem for dVerse Poets Pub Open Link Night: “Condolences” by brian miller

brian miller — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:50:22 +0000

nicely written..condolences def rings hollow to me…maybe its just all the emotion that wells up in thinking about what comes with it…ha…contrast there too…i am sorry for your friends loss…and glad yours had a different outcome…loss is hard…

Comment on New Poem: This Extended Decay (Complete) by Victoria

Victoria — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:15:44 +0000

How very sad–the loss that comes from some misunderstanding or disagreement is so painful. I worked much of my nursing career with people who had dementia and it used to seem to me that perhaps they understood more than they communicate. ..as though prisoners in their minds. We can’t know what really goes on–perhaps there was a reconciliation. You were there for her.