Sunlite Wanter Poet Free verse

Grief Is Like a Snowball

Grief Is Like a Snowball

Grief is like a snowball;
It begins with the first tear for a childhood loss;
A toy, a beloved person, a pet, a school of friends,
And it rolls, gathering flakes, 
Then melting when happiness returns,
But never completely,
Still melting and gathering,
Melting and gathering,
Until through the years, 
Just packed snowflakes and ice remain,
There are no more tears
Only soft memories of love.

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Gershon Wolf March 3, 2019 at 9:52 PM This is POTD quality, Sunlite. I'm really and truly surprised that it was not, in fact, one of the Poems of the Day. It should have been, methinks. A FAVE for sure. Bravo. ~ Gershon

Lawrence Sharp February 24, 2019 at 1:04 AM Grief and loss very cleverly illustrated, Sunlite; nicely done.

Eve Roper February 23, 2019 at 8:16 PM Sunlite, beautiful imagery and feeling of emotions a very well written verse.. Those hurt feelings will never be forgotten.. but time does easy things... Hugs Eve ~`*

Michael Wise February 21, 2019 at 7:49 PM What a unique perspective this is on something we all suffer through from time to time, but you bring a subtle beauty to it. :)

Bette Bavington February 21, 2019 at 8:15 AM This is an excellent imagery of grief using the snowball. I really liked it. Sunlite Wanter February 21, 2019 at 9:36 AM I do appreciate that.

Demetrios Trifiatis February 20, 2019 at 4:53 PM What a marvelous simile to express grief , sorrow and love dearest, Sunlite! Loved it! Sunlite Wanter February 21, 2019 at 9:36 AM Thank you, my dear cyber friend.

Vijay Pandit February 20, 2019 at 4:25 PM WOW! Just awesome how you used the imagery of rolling snowball to speak to life's ups and downs..a great poem. Sunlite Wanter February 21, 2019 at 9:35 AM I appreciate your observation!

Nette Onclaud February 20, 2019 at 3:31 PM lovely imagery of snow as tears finally gone, sun... much enjoyed!...huggs Sunlite Wanter February 21, 2019 at 9:35 AM Thank you for your kind comment.

Sand Blown February 20, 2019 at 1:21 PM nice write...one can dress up or spray paint ice and snow forms...its easier than water Sunlite Wanter February 21, 2019 at 9:34 AM That's a good idea, Sand Blown!

Anne-Lise Andresen February 20, 2019 at 12:12 PM - I like this comparison, Sunlite ... very well done :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Sunlite Wanter February 21, 2019 at 9:33 AM Thank you so much Anne-Lise!

Charlie Smith February 20, 2019 at 12:02 PM One can hope, well done Sunlite... Sunlite Wanter February 21, 2019 at 9:32 AM Thank you, Charlie.

Tom Wright February 20, 2019 at 12:02 PM So true Sunlite Wanter, thank you for calling my attention to this great piece of work. one of my favs. God bless you. Tom