Fueled By Love

Grief conceals itself behind a veil of anger, fear, and disbelief: and yet, it invades your every thought. In your heart, you want to lash out at Death: to send the hurt back! Grief clings to Death: and in so doing devastates the living. Your world shrinks to memories: reflected in pools of tears. And life loses its spark: a part of you is missing; leaving a hole in your heart. Time is but a concept of the mind: it has no power over grief. And yet, there is something stronger than time, that can numb the pain, and comfort the soul: a faith, fueled by love, hope, and trust.
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De Beaulieu Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 10:55 AM
Hello Emile, yes grief is pain held back so tha\t when we cry , it comes rushing outwards. Grief is also part of healing. enjoy your day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 3:50 PM
Hello Emile, I am pleased that we agree. How are you doing my friend? I hope all is well with you. Enjoy your evening my friend.
Pinet Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 12:11 PM
Thanks Darlene, I agree with you my friend, Emile.
Roper Avatar
November 2, 2020 at 7:26 PM
Very well said Yes, time does easy the pain, then anger tends to leave also an imprint because they are gone. Emile, congratulations on POTD. Hugs Eve
Pinet Avatar
November 3, 2020 at 6:11 AM
Thanks Eve, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Elisha Avatar
November 2, 2020 at 4:20 AM
"And yet, there is something stronger than time that can numb pain...hope fueled by love" Awesome piece! I love it...a well deserved win
Pinet Avatar
November 2, 2020 at 5:48 AM
Thanks Oluwasola, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Zahid Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 8:01 PM
'Time is but a concept of mind...it has no power over pain' nice clever lines. Congratulations on your win
Pinet Avatar
November 2, 2020 at 5:48 AM
Thanks Paghunda, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Watt Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 7:55 PM
Emile, your words are laced with hurt and heart, humanity and hope. A touching narrative with a beautiful denouement. Truly deserving of the win and POTD, I congratulate for both ~ John
Pinet Avatar
November 2, 2020 at 5:47 AM
Thanks John, I so appreciate and value our friendship my friend, Emile.
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 7:25 PM
Truer words Emile..... life loses its spark, I can relate my friend. Emotive and beautiful. Congratulations on your deserving POTD honor! Blessings xxoo
Pinet Avatar
November 2, 2020 at 5:45 AM
Thank you so much Connie, it does my old heart good to see you back on the sight my friend, you were dearly missed, Emile.
Smith Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 5:55 PM
Congratulations Emile, well done...
Pinet Avatar
November 2, 2020 at 5:43 AM
Thanks Charlie, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Doll Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 4:46 PM
Emile, congratulations on POTD. Best Wishes~ Warren
Pinet Avatar
November 2, 2020 at 5:43 AM
Thanks Warren, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Nicole Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 4:01 PM
One small act of kindness, done out of love, can lighten the mood in an instant. Very comforting to know. Your thoughts hold so many moments and emotions. Congratulations Emile, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy
Pinet Avatar
November 2, 2020 at 5:43 AM
Thanks Brandy, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
James Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 3:04 PM
Congratulations Emile on your well deserved POTD, Emilia : )
Pinet Avatar
November 2, 2020 at 5:42 AM
Thanks Emilia, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Fowler Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 2:28 PM
Very compelling write Emile. Congratulations on POTD! Linda
Pinet Avatar
November 2, 2020 at 5:41 AM
Thanks Linda, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Kendrick Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 12:20 PM
Congrats on your winner. Way to go. Sara
Pinet Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 1:36 PM
Thanks Sara, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Kauffman Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 10:58 AM
Poignant and pensive - a wonderful overarching exploration of grief all wrapped up in your vivid imagery and wise perceptions. The last stage of grief is acceptance which leaves hope "fueled by love" in the wake of tears. Wonderfully done my friend. Congratulations on your well deserved POTD!
Pinet Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 1:36 PM
Thanks Sam, I appreciate your comments, I'm honored me my friend, Emile.
Koplin Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 9:46 AM
Well penned! Congratulations on your honor of POTD!!
Pinet Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 1:34 PM
Thanks Mark, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Kitchin Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 7:53 AM
Congratulations Emile on POTD with your powerfully expressed poem!
Pinet Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 1:33 PM
Thanks Tania, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Andresen Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 6:40 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Emile :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Pinet Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 1:33 PM
Thanks Anne-Lise, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Buhagiar Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 6:38 AM
Great phycological thoughts, one of the best poems I've read for a long time. ~~
Pinet Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 1:32 PM
Thanks so much Victor, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Y. Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 6:31 AM
WoW! Emile, You described that feeling of “ grief” very well. I agree, hope and love combined is the only cure. Thanks for penning such a heartfelt message about the “ healing”power of love. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis
Pinet Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 1:31 PM
Thanks Alexis, I appreciate your visits and encouraging comments my friend, Emile.
Sands Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 5:42 AM
Congratulations for POTD :)
Pinet Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 1:30 PM
Thanks Heidi, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Mcintosh Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 5:32 AM
I LOVE THIS!!! SO amazing!!! I'm startled by it's beauty and truth... everlasting truth. Such a inspiration and inspiring write. CONGRATS too... SO LOVE THIS! WOW... God bless you
Pinet Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 1:30 PM
Thanks so much Regina, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Mcintosh Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 5:33 AM
AND definitely a fave :)
Cunningham Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 2:09 AM
A very emotional verse Emile, love and hope are everything to us in life. Congrats on your POTD honours. Tom
Pinet Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 4:55 AM
Thanks Tom, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Allison Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 12:40 AM
such an emotionally charged piece where pain packs a punch... until the ending which is so uplifting. Excellent ink Emile, well worthy of POTD honours, many congrats:-) adding this gem to my faves:-) hugs jan xx
Pinet Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 4:55 AM
Thanks Jan, I appreciate your visits and encouraging comments my friend, Emile.
Hamilton Avatar
October 30, 2020 at 7:41 AM
Wow Emile, this is so powerful yet touching the soul with truth, oh how we all are fueled by love, especially in these desperate times. I must fave this...one of your best!
Pinet Avatar
October 30, 2020 at 8:27 AM
Thanks so much John, you honor me my friend, Emile.
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