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Finding Peace

"recently scenes of early life have stolen into my mind, like breezes blown ..." Quote by _Samuel Taylor Coleridge (from his writings) both laughter and tears memories come flooding back standing at her grave a robin perches near me its sweet singing brings me peace written 14th October for Constance's Past Memories T form contest

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Joe Maverick

Date: 1/28/2023 12:37:00 PM

A sweet post here from you Jack, I hope you are well.? Gid bless.'

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/9/2022 7:27:00 AM

The sounds of nature, and especially a robin singing is to me one of the most soothing kind of music you could ever wish to hear near a loved one's grave. Memories do flood back as will tears as you think and long for their presence especially at this time of the year. Jack my wish for you is a wonderful safe, blessed and happy Christmas. Hugs Jennifer.

Constance La France

Date: 11/12/2022 1:04:00 AM

Jack, an emotional Tanka and congratulations on your placement in my contest, Writing Challenge - Past Memories- "T" Forms, and of course I like the quote, well done !

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/3/2022 8:54:00 AM

The Robyn was a messenger Sam is right, he came at the moment you needed him most to bring you solace peace and comfort at the graveside where she was laid to rest. A beautiful, sad yet comforting poem to read. Hugs and blessings my friend, Jennifer.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 11/1/2022 12:03:00 PM

So pensive and so sad a moment you have snatched out of time Jack. You have put me in a place where I have stood many times in the attitude of ambivalence between happy memories and loss. It is true irony that we are sent comfort in these times with the song or appearance of bird - truly God's messengers. So much emotion conveyed in your well written tanka! Congratulations!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 11/1/2022 7:02:00 AM

"standing at her grave" - could be one of the most painful experiences. Symbolically, robin’s song gives solace. Beautiful Tanka. Congratulations!

Ann Peck

Date: 10/18/2022 11:47:00 AM

Beautiful and so sad...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/15/2022 10:15:00 AM

So lovely, Jack!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/14/2022 2:26:00 PM

Ahhh!!! I can feel the emotion in this one. Reads like a good contender to me for her contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my pages. Sara

Paul Callus

Date: 10/14/2022 1:18:00 PM

Very well written, Jack. Sometimes, even a little thing, such as a bid's song, is enough to bring closure and peace. ~ Regards // paul