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Stubbornly persisting, a numbness. A nagging heartache after rivulets of tears have been cried. A slow-burn grief lingering in the pit of the soul. A tidal wave of pain stretching and folding back on itself. A gaping hollow in the heart that opens up again after being patched up. An emptiness akin to heaven without God, a vase devoid of flowers, a shelf with no books, a water-free well that only those who have experienced loss can comprehend. Date written and posted: 05/19/2019

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Date: 2/3/2023 11:48:00 AM
I have recently experienced a bereavement, and I couldn't agree more 'emptiness weighs the most'. Nicely penned. Congratulations on your winning placement.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/3/2023 2:00:00 PM
I'm very sorry for your loss, Joanna. Thank you for the congrats and visit, my friend.
Date: 2/3/2023 10:53:00 AM
Achingly beautiful Edward. Congrats on the win! :)
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/3/2023 10:56:00 AM
Thank you so much, Linda:-)
Date: 2/3/2023 9:21:00 AM
Your superb metaphors convey a deeply moving theme, Edward. CONGRATS on your well-deserved win. Janice
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/3/2023 10:56:00 AM
Thank you very much, Janice:-)
Date: 5/28/2019 8:31:00 PM
Edward, well said, a hollow feeling deep inside a pain one can not explain … but it hurts, you feel lost of yourself , and how do we retrieve what we lost. Good luck in the contest.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/29/2019 6:00:00 AM
Thank you so much, Eve:-)
Date: 5/19/2019 4:21:00 PM
Edward, I know that feeling, this is wonderfully penned, best of luck ~
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/19/2019 4:51:00 PM
Thank you so much, Constance:-) Most appreciated.
Date: 5/19/2019 11:15:00 AM
Powerful, Edward. Love it.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/19/2019 11:52:00 AM
Thank you, Line:-)

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