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'comforter'

We get these hard hitting reminders
Of whom you are
In times of sadness
In times of powerlessness
In times when we are left with so many questions 

A memory
A few words 
Lyrics of a song

You coerce us into knowing 
That in all these things
In life and death
You are there

At times silent
At times encouraging 
But always there 
The comforter
We never know we really need you
Until it is the only thing we feel close to

*Inspired by the sudden death of a friend on 25/08/2013*

©135726082013

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Gwen Benita Mason Gibbs

Date: 10/6/2013 9:37:00 AM

Awesome poem, I agree totally.

Karen Anglesey

Date: 8/30/2013 2:13:00 PM

I feel the comforter more in our times of greatest need. Very well penned. A warm and comforting feel in an expression of loss.

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 8/29/2013 12:22:00 PM

Sending my deepest sympathies and prayers, dear Missy. I'm so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your friend. But you've written such a touching tribute for him/her. What you say here is so true, and isn't it ironic, that from those we have lost, it is still them who gives us strength? Some are so strong that way. Beautiful poem and so blessed you all were to have had such a person to grace your lives. Extra mwahugs.

Jack Jordan

Date: 8/26/2013 7:07:00 PM

I've not read your work before, but I will now. A beautiful tribute to your friend... Jack

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/26/2013 3:45:00 PM

wow, this one is amazing, dear. I have to fave it!! so sorry about your friend.

Sean L Sanders

Date: 8/26/2013 12:17:00 PM

I'm so terrible sorry for your lost, take your time with your thoughts of your friend, she's lucky to had had a friend like you who can share her memories. beautiful poem poet.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 8/26/2013 11:57:00 AM

So sorry for your loss but a lovely write Wilma xx

Jack Horne

Date: 8/26/2013 10:02:00 AM

sad but beautiful write, Wilma. So sorry to hear about your friend lfde x

Poet Tacito

Date: 8/26/2013 8:10:00 AM

My deepest condolences. The last 2 lines, sadly, say it all. Many forget this fact and take it for granted. A sadly beautiful writing.

Russell Sivey

Date: 8/26/2013 7:10:00 AM

I hope you have healed since the loss of your friend! I know what it's like to lose someone you are close to, it's difficult! This poem is truly inspirational, and yes the Comforter is always there for us, awaiting us to come to Him! I really loved reading this awesome poem this morning! What a tremendous piece, Great Work!!