Her Chilled Splendor

So sad. I love the format you used.

a gorgeous and sad tanka, nette. Congrats for your win.

Congrats on your win. This is sad, touching and powerful. There is always something beyond grief, light, love, and flowers rising from the ashes.

This gem is a sad lovely winner. Congratulations nette

Oh mercy me Nette, I am SO sorry...I can surely identify...Grief turned into beauty...That's what it's all about is it not? Honored to share a spot with you my dear friend - Tim

A very moving and heartfelt Christmas poem, Nette. Sometimes, the holiday season brings more tears than smiles. Especially, when our loved ones cannot be with us. Beautiful work! I wish you the best of luck in the contest!...Thank you so much for the wonderful congrats on my poem!

Mercy...that one packs a punch. It's wonderful....and sad

Christmas can be the happiest of time and the saddest of times! A wonderful passionate write, my dear Nette! xox

Sigh...the power & downfall of family and its realities. This hit so hard. Tremendous writing.

Short and emotionally significant.

Oh wow, Nette, this is a very sad write my friend! But this is a tremendously well written poem! You have impressed me again with your incredible skill, you can make me feel exactly what you were trying to portray with the greatest of ease! I really loved reading this awesome poem this morning! What a grandiose piece, Great Work!!

beautifully drawn piece

This is a masterpiece, loved it.

Hi Nette, A poignant and sensitive write..Thanks for your kind comments on my verse.. Ken

Nette :( oh so sad....such wonderful writing but I'm hoping its not true.....

I feel the pain..I hope just a work and not a life happening..I was delighted that you dropped by...Sara

This transmits a very sad emotive feeling.Its an amazing post..Hopefully fictional .I missed you and my friends but I m busy dear one.

..... mournful poem, Nette. - Well done - Good luck in the contest! - Have a nice December week. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

The way the poem builds its sense of loss with each line is so moving. The pivot in the end shocks me. You are really gifted, Nette.Likewise honored to be among those who got a place in your contest. Thank you!