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Ashes of Grief

“Grief is just love with no place to go” quote from: Jaime Andersen Here Among The Ashes A pewter urn Holds sweet memories. Softly a candle glows, I can feel your gentle touch, Through the darkness, your eyes smiling. For a moment, you are beside me, Yearning for one more day of your embraces. ~~~ “Grief”, I’ve heard, “Is love with no place to go” It leaves a deep hollow in the heart; Sacred now, are the memories That soften the ache of loss. Reeling, lost in images, Quiet nights of dreams, Until the dawn, Casts her light On life Death Date: Feb. 19, 2022 For: E Forms - Etheree Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Constance LaFrance Grammar and spelling verified on P.S. Counter/Checker Placed 2nd in contest

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Joseph May

Date: 3/28/2022 10:34:00 AM

A poignant verse, Well penned Paulette

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 3/28/2022 3:18:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by to comment. :)Paulette

Faye Gibson

Date: 3/5/2022 5:50:00 PM

Lovely words, Paulette; I love the line "grief is love with no place to go." How well I know that. Thanks for your visit.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 3/6/2022 8:56:00 AM

Hi Faye~thank you for visiting my page too. I appreciate your lovely comments; I know you speak from your own loss~my condolences. :)Paulette

Sam Kauffman

Date: 2/25/2022 10:35:00 AM

Paulette, this is beautifully expressed with so much creativity. I love the line "grief is love with no place to go." There is such wisdom in those words. Congratulations on your win! Blessings to you.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 2/25/2022 10:42:00 AM

Thanks Sam~That quote is what inspired me. Thanks for stopping by to comment. :)Paulette

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/21/2022 5:56:00 AM

I like the quote at the start of the poem--that voice carries through in this emotive piece on grief.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 2/22/2022 2:51:00 PM

Thank you Vijay~I was inspired by the quote and it seems I see it a lot these days. :)Paulette

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/21/2022 5:44:00 AM

Hi Paulette, You have penned such a well-written piece on grief/death. Congrats on a well-deserved win. Have a nice a day-Alexis

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 2/22/2022 2:52:00 PM

Thanks Alexis~I appreciate your stopping by to comment. :)Paulette

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/20/2022 1:18:00 PM

Back with congratulations on your win in the E Forms - Etheree contest, which you won with your lovely poem. You have earned it, laregely. Blessings and hugs

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 2/20/2022 6:33:00 PM

Your remarks when I initially posted it were so uplifting and now here you are coming back to congratulate me.....You are so supportive and encouraging. Thank You. Blessings, Paulette

Constance La France

Date: 2/20/2022 1:11:00 PM

Paulette, congratulations on your Second Place win in my E Forms - Etheree contest with your wonderful poem, I loved it and your quote ~Constance

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 2/20/2022 6:31:00 PM

Dear Constance, Thank you. This is the 2nd Etheree I have ever done; placing in your contest has me euphoric! :)Paulette

Paul Callus

Date: 2/20/2022 1:17:00 AM

This is beautiful, Paulette, even though the topic itself is one of grief. I love the quote on which you cleverly base your poem. ~ Regards // paul

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 2/20/2022 6:34:00 PM

Thank you Paul~I appreciate your stopping by to comment. :)Paulette

Valsa George

Date: 2/19/2022 5:48:00 PM

The sadness of death and the memories the deceased ones leave behind are so poignantly presented... A very touching write, dear friend...

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 2/20/2022 6:38:00 PM

Valsa, I appreciate your stopping by to comment~death does leave behind deep memories, and memories are priceless. :) Blessings, Paulette

Deb M

Date: 2/19/2022 3:48:00 PM

Hi Paulette….you have described grief perfectly and so beautifully…..touching! Debx

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 2/20/2022 6:39:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by to comment~glad I was able to express grief with the dignity it deserves. :)Paulette

Debra L Brown

Date: 2/19/2022 1:44:00 PM

Paulett, You have created a deep moving piece, heartfelt, enjoyed. Blessings ~ Debra

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 2/19/2022 1:55:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by to comment. Glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette

Quoth Theraven

Date: 2/19/2022 11:56:00 AM

Paulette, Love found a place to reminisce, here in a poem's finest ashes. And the world turns on. -Richard

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 2/19/2022 1:22:00 PM

Thanks for commenting Richard~indeed it did. :)Paulette

Karen Croft

Date: 2/19/2022 10:13:00 AM

Good luck in the contest! What a beautiful Etheree!

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 2/19/2022 1:22:00 PM

Thanks Karen. :)Paulette

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/19/2022 10:03:00 AM

Paulette, you've created an absolutely stunning Etheree. Your use of metaphor and language adds even more fascination to this beautiful piece of writing. Best of luck in the contest.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 2/19/2022 1:26:00 PM

As always, your comments delight me; knowing that you are such an accomplished writer, I feel more confident in my work. Thank you! :)Paulette