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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Date: 3/28/2022 10:34:00 AM
A poignant verse, Well penned Paulette
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 3/28/2022 3:18:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by to comment. :)Paulette
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.
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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
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.
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Date: 2/25/2022 10:42:00 AM
Thanks Sam~That quote is what inspired me. Thanks for stopping by to comment. :)Paulette
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.
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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
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
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Date: 2/22/2022 2:52:00 PM
Thanks Alexis~I appreciate your stopping by to comment. :)Paulette
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
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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
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
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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
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
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 2/20/2022 6:34:00 PM
Thank you Paul~I appreciate your stopping by to comment. :)Paulette
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...
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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
Date: 2/19/2022 3:48:00 PM
Hi Paulette….you have described grief perfectly and so beautifully…..touching! Debx
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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
Date: 2/19/2022 1:44:00 PM
Paulett, You have created a deep moving piece, heartfelt, enjoyed. Blessings ~ Debra
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Date: 2/19/2022 1:55:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by to comment. Glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette
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
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Date: 2/19/2022 1:22:00 PM
Thanks for commenting Richard~indeed it did. :)Paulette
Date: 2/19/2022 10:13:00 AM
Good luck in the contest! What a beautiful Etheree!
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Date: 2/19/2022 1:22:00 PM
Thanks Karen. :)Paulette
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.
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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
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