Grief

Pain
dulled as
time turns but
it will always
hurt.

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(checked with howmanysyllables.com)

(C) 1st May 2017

For the "Lanterne Frenzy Number 2" contest by Ir0nic ZiNk.
(4th Place)

deathdeath of a friendlanterne

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Heidi Sands

June 9, 2017 at 1:11 PM

So true this is!

John Michaels

June 12, 2017 at 6:01 PM

Thanks for your comments, Heidi. Regards, John.

Reason A. Poteet

May 16, 2017 at 5:19 PM

As I was just saying to myself today, this broken right shoulder never will be quite the same, but my left one is getting quite a workout it never had before. Good one, congrats.

John Michaels

May 17, 2017 at 1:13 AM

Thank you for your visit and your comments. Regards, John.

Jan Allison

May 16, 2017 at 4:56 PM

Dropping back with my congrats John:-) hugs Jan xx

John Michaels

May 16, 2017 at 5:00 PM

Thanks, Jan. Think this is the first premiere contest that I've been on the winners' list for, so quite chuffed!! Regards, John.

Jean Murray

May 16, 2017 at 4:13 PM

So true. The heart never fully recovers.

John Michaels

May 16, 2017 at 4:55 PM

Thank you for stopping by and commenting. Regards, John.

Agnes Krampe

May 10, 2017 at 7:05 PM

Succinctly stated, John. I am enjoying your lanterne series. Good luck in the contest.

John Michaels

May 12, 2017 at 7:27 AM

Thanks very much, Agnes. This form is certainly focusing my efforts to make every word count!! Best regards, John.

Pandita Sietesantos

May 10, 2017 at 8:32 AM

In a few effective words, you have expressed a truth about grief and the pain of losing a loved one whether through a failed relationship or by death! Since I recently lost my beloved mother, the pain is still very sharp. Have a wonderful day, my friend! Pandita

John Michaels

May 12, 2017 at 7:16 AM

I'm so sorry to hear that, Pandita. Soup Mail incoming. Regards, John.

Lisa Ricci

May 7, 2017 at 2:56 PM

Good Afternoon John. You have described grief. The Lanterne is in true form. And yes, your words are so true. I"m a believer that time does not heal and that the grief and loss heightens. Wonderful work entirely. Best of luck with the contest.

John Michaels

May 7, 2017 at 4:35 PM

Thank you for your comments. I have to believe that the pain will diminish, at least slightly, but am aware it will never disappear completely. Regards, John.

Jan Allison

May 4, 2017 at 6:43 PM

Oh so true John I am sure many many can relate to your lines - am adding it to my faves - so few words say so much:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx7

John Michaels

May 4, 2017 at 7:27 PM

Thanks, Jan. That's very kind of you. All the best, John.