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Fueled By Love

Grief hides itself behind a veil of anger, fear, and disbelief, and yet, it invades your every thought. Inside, 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, as flimsy as a thought; it has no power over grief. And yet, there is something stronger than time that can numb the pain, and that is faith... fueled by love.

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Date: 11/20/2020 10:55:00 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.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/20/2020 3:50:00 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.
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Date: 11/20/2020 12:11:00 PM
Thanks Darlene, I agree with you my friend, Emile.
Date: 11/2/2020 7:26:00 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
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Date: 11/3/2020 6:11:00 AM
Thanks Eve, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Date: 11/2/2020 4:20:00 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
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Date: 11/2/2020 5:48:00 AM
Thanks Oluwasola, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Date: 11/1/2020 8:01:00 PM
'Time is but a concept of mind...it has no power over pain' nice clever lines. Congratulations on your win
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Date: 11/2/2020 5:48:00 AM
Thanks Paghunda, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Date: 11/1/2020 7:55:00 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
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Emile Pinet
Date: 11/2/2020 5:47:00 AM
Thanks John, I so appreciate and value our friendship my friend, Emile.
Date: 11/1/2020 7:25:00 PM
Truer words Emile..... life loses its spark, I can relate my friend. Emotive and beautiful. Congratulations on your deserving POTD honor! Blessings xxoo
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Emile Pinet
Date: 11/2/2020 5:45:00 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.
Date: 11/1/2020 5:55:00 PM
Congratulations Emile, well done...
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Date: 11/2/2020 5:43:00 AM
Thanks Charlie, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Date: 11/1/2020 4:46:00 PM
Emile, congratulations on POTD. Best Wishes~ Warren
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Date: 11/2/2020 5:43:00 AM
Thanks Warren, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Date: 11/1/2020 4:01:00 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
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Date: 11/2/2020 5:43:00 AM
Thanks Brandy, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Date: 11/1/2020 3:04:00 PM
Congratulations Emile on your well deserved POTD, Emilia : )
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Date: 11/2/2020 5:42:00 AM
Thanks Emilia, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Date: 11/1/2020 2:28:00 PM
Very compelling write Emile. Congratulations on POTD! Linda
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Date: 11/2/2020 5:41:00 AM
Thanks Linda, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Date: 11/1/2020 12:20:00 PM
Congrats on your winner. Way to go. Sara
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Date: 11/1/2020 1:36:00 PM
Thanks Sara, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Date: 11/1/2020 10:58:00 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!
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Emile Pinet
Date: 11/1/2020 1:36:00 PM
Thanks Sam, I appreciate your comments, I'm honored me my friend, Emile.
Date: 11/1/2020 9:46:00 AM
Well penned! Congratulations on your honor of POTD!!
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Date: 11/1/2020 1:34:00 PM
Thanks Mark, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Date: 11/1/2020 7:53:00 AM
Congratulations Emile on POTD with your powerfully expressed poem!
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Date: 11/1/2020 1:33:00 PM
Thanks Tania, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Date: 11/1/2020 6:40:00 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Emile :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 11/1/2020 1:33:00 PM
Thanks Anne-Lise, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Date: 11/1/2020 6:38:00 AM
Great phycological thoughts, one of the best poems I've read for a long time. ~~
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Date: 11/1/2020 1:32:00 PM
Thanks so much Victor, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Date: 11/1/2020 6:31:00 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
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Date: 11/1/2020 1:31:00 PM
Thanks Alexis, I appreciate your visits and encouraging comments my friend, Emile.
Date: 11/1/2020 5:42:00 AM
Congratulations for POTD :)
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Date: 11/1/2020 1:30:00 PM
Thanks Heidi, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Date: 11/1/2020 5:32:00 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
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Date: 11/1/2020 1:30:00 PM
Thanks so much Regina, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
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Regina Mcintosh
Date: 11/1/2020 5:33:00 AM
AND definitely a fave :)
Date: 11/1/2020 2:09:00 AM
A very emotional verse Emile, love and hope are everything to us in life. Congrats on your POTD honours. Tom
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Emile Pinet
Date: 11/1/2020 4:55:00 AM
Thanks Tom, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Date: 11/1/2020 12:40:00 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
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Date: 11/1/2020 4:55:00 AM
Thanks Jan, I appreciate your visits and encouraging comments my friend, Emile.
Date: 10/30/2020 7:41:00 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!
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Emile Pinet
Date: 10/30/2020 8:27:00 AM
Thanks so much John, you honor me my friend, Emile.

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