Paulette Calasibetta Poet Etheree

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
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Placed 2nd in contest

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Joseph May March 28, 2022 at 10:34 AM A poignant verse, Well penned Paulette Paulette Calasibetta March 28, 2022 at 3:18 PM Thank you for stopping by to comment. :)Paulette

Faye Gibson March 5, 2022 at 5:50 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 March 6, 2022 at 8:56 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 February 25, 2022 at 10:35 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 February 25, 2022 at 10:42 AM Thanks Sam~That quote is what inspired me. Thanks for stopping by to comment. :)Paulette

Vijay Pandit February 21, 2022 at 5:56 AM I like the quote at the start of the poem--that voice carries through in this emotive piece on grief. Paulette Calasibetta February 22, 2022 at 2:51 PM Thank you Vijay~I was inspired by the quote and it seems I see it a lot these days. :)Paulette

Alexis Y. February 21, 2022 at 5:44 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 February 22, 2022 at 2:52 PM Thanks Alexis~I appreciate your stopping by to comment. :)Paulette

Sotto Poet February 20, 2022 at 1:18 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 February 20, 2022 at 6:33 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 February 20, 2022 at 1:11 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 February 20, 2022 at 6:31 PM Dear Constance, Thank you. This is the 2nd Etheree I have ever done; placing in your contest has me euphoric! :)Paulette

Paul Callus February 20, 2022 at 1:17 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 February 20, 2022 at 6:34 PM Thank you Paul~I appreciate your stopping by to comment. :)Paulette

Valsa George February 19, 2022 at 5:48 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 February 20, 2022 at 6:38 PM Valsa, I appreciate your stopping by to comment~death does leave behind deep memories, and memories are priceless. :) Blessings, Paulette

Deb M February 19, 2022 at 3:48 PM Hi Paulette….you have described grief perfectly and so beautifully…..touching! Debx Paulette Calasibetta February 20, 2022 at 6:39 PM Thanks for stopping by to comment~glad I was able to express grief with the dignity it deserves. :)Paulette

Debra L Brown February 19, 2022 at 1:44 PM Paulett, You have created a deep moving piece, heartfelt, enjoyed. Blessings ~ Debra Paulette Calasibetta February 19, 2022 at 1:55 PM Thank you for stopping by to comment. Glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette

Quoth Theraven February 19, 2022 at 11:56 AM Paulette, Love found a place to reminisce, here in a poem's finest ashes. And the world turns on. -Richard Paulette Calasibetta February 19, 2022 at 1:22 PM Thanks for commenting Richard~indeed it did. :)Paulette

Karen Croft February 19, 2022 at 10:13 AM Good luck in the contest! What a beautiful Etheree! Paulette Calasibetta February 19, 2022 at 1:22 PM Thanks Karen. :)Paulette

Sotto Poet February 19, 2022 at 10:03 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 February 19, 2022 at 1:26 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