Premiere Contest WinnerFor You, Laura Loo

For we are but a vapor soon to be invisible floating onward past earth’s antipodal Of the things, one could say in times of mourning, It could be said, "one day we will see them again" or "times like these come every now and then" but whether death strikes with or without warning you can't go wrong with words that are warming For death is a defeated opponent in the game of life, amen Even though this is a poetry soup contest forget not, humanity With much care, I send my condolences to you Blessings, poet Laura Loo
Written April 19, 2017
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Ashley Avatar
September 26, 2017 at 9:45 PM
Hi PoetPrentice, a beautifully written poem, lovely and heartfelt. A belated congrats on your win! :)
Cries Avatar
July 8, 2017 at 12:11 PM
Very nice ink
Dietrich Avatar
May 14, 2017 at 4:53 PM
Straight to Laura's heart. You did awesome. Congrats!
Dupins Avatar
May 15, 2017 at 10:31 PM
Thanks, Andrea!
Poteet Avatar
May 13, 2017 at 9:51 AM
There is healing in the power of words when composed so gently and wisely as this. Congratulations on your placement; it is so true; death has been defeated but he's hanging on squeezing every bit of energy out of people until ...
Dupins Avatar
May 15, 2017 at 10:32 PM
Yes, there is healing in the power of words. Thanks for the love!
Lamoureux Avatar
May 13, 2017 at 8:35 AM
Congratulations! Well expressed!
Dupins Avatar
May 15, 2017 at 10:32 PM
Thank you, Richard!
La France Avatar
May 13, 2017 at 7:56 AM
Beautifully penned for Laura, CONGRATULATIONS on your First Place win!
Dupins Avatar
May 15, 2017 at 10:33 PM
It's my first, first place premier win as well. Thanks!
Allison Avatar
May 13, 2017 at 4:06 AM
how could this fail to touch the sponsor's heart! many congrats on you win:-) hugs Jan xx
Dupins Avatar
May 15, 2017 at 10:33 PM
Thank you, Jan! I always enjoy your kind words.
Leiser Avatar
May 12, 2017 at 11:22 PM
Congrats on your win, PoetPrentice. :)
Dupins Avatar
May 15, 2017 at 10:34 PM
Thanks, Laura!
Roper Avatar
May 12, 2017 at 9:50 PM
Very nicely done in honor of Laura Loo, congratulations on your win
Dupins Avatar
May 15, 2017 at 10:34 PM
Thank you, Eve!
Scars Avatar
May 12, 2017 at 9:25 PM
awww... PP- thank you so much! You had me in tears :) Good tears, of course! Thank you for this warmhearted soothing poem of healing. Be blessed :) -luloo
Dupins Avatar
May 15, 2017 at 10:35 PM
I meant every single word of it. I have lost both of my grandmothers and the most recent one passed away right in front of my eyes. It's devastating but I know that she and your loved one are all in a better place now.
Moses Avatar
April 24, 2017 at 5:07 AM
This is quite beautiful.
Dupins Avatar
April 24, 2017 at 9:12 AM
I agree. Thank you, Christie.
Dietrich Avatar
April 22, 2017 at 6:46 PM
what a lovely message to send to her, and so compassionate. Very well done.
Dupins Avatar
April 24, 2017 at 9:12 AM
Thank you, Andrea.
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April 20, 2017 at 2:21 AM
How compassionate and kind hearted you are to pen this poem of condolence for Laura Loo. A seven for this gentle write.
Dupins Avatar
April 20, 2017 at 7:52 AM
Thank you. At first, I was struggling to find a theme to write about, but then I stopped and thought the best theme would be words from the heart that I would naturally say if I were talking to her in person. I just had to make it poetic and fit the structure. I can attest that kind words in times of grief can go a long way.
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