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Originally published: 26th February 2023

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This Poem was placed 1st in the "Bitesize No. 64" Contest sponsored by Line Gauthier (Judged 14th June 2023)

As featured in the Poetry Soup Anthology: "Radiant Verses"

Coping with loss

there’s a silence somewhere that listens and hears that feels all our pain through the gift of our tears that helps us to see in that dark which we hide by shining a light - lit by love - deep inside.

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Frances Schiavina

Date: 10/15/2024 7:30:00 AM

Beautiful hymn to the hidden God Who is light and love and heals the unseen.

Gary Radice
Date: 10/15/2024 8:49:00 AM

Thank you Frances. Cheers - Gary

Paige Hind

Date: 8/2/2024 8:35:00 AM

Very inspiring- a kind word can go a long way

Gary Radice
Date: 8/2/2024 3:04:00 PM

I appreciate your comments Paige, thank you. Cheers - Gary

Paul Callus

Date: 7/4/2023 10:58:00 AM

Although this poem speaks of pain and sadness, yet it ends with words of hope for the future. My attention is also drawn to the perfect rhymes and smooth flowing delivery. ~ Regards // paul

Gary Radice
Date: 7/4/2023 11:24:00 AM

Thank you Paul. I originally planned a poem based on The Lady Chapel at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral Ann and I were visiting last year. The idea though felt a little flat; it was to be a straightforward description of that small but beautiful chapel in the cathedral's basement. Rather than stick with that, I started thinking about the atmosphere of the place and how I could put that into words instead - hence this poem. :) Cheers - Gary

Robert Lindley

Date: 5/31/2023 8:41:00 AM

True verses that express both darkness and hoe for we mortals. A fav, a gem my friend. God bless.

Gary Radice
Date: 5/31/2023 11:49:00 AM

Hi Robert. Thank you! Yes..hope..there always has to be hope in the darkness. Cheers - Gary

Bill Baker

Date: 5/31/2023 8:20:00 AM

Congratulations on your Win! This was a powerful poem, Gary. A unique way of conveying the Love that lights the way through our darknesses, my friend. Thanks for sharing your insights with us through your poetry. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Gary Radice
Date: 5/31/2023 11:48:00 AM

Thank you Bill. I appreciate your visit, read and comments. Cheers - Gary

Constance La France

Date: 5/30/2023 1:21:00 PM

Gary, a beautiful poem and congratulations on your win, well done !

Gary Radice
Date: 5/30/2023 2:21:00 PM

Hi Constance. Thank you. A poem about loss but one that hopefully offers up hope too. Cheers - Gary

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/30/2023 7:14:00 AM

- Beautifully penned, Gary - Congratulations on your top win :) - hugs

Gary Radice
Date: 5/30/2023 11:03:00 AM

Thanks so much Anne-Lise. Cheers - Gary

Lin Lane

Date: 5/29/2023 11:45:00 AM

What wonderful thoughts to hold onto when such a situation next presents itself. Congratulations on having written this winning verse, Gary.

Gary Radice
Date: 5/30/2023 6:09:00 AM

Hi Lin. Thank you and belated congratulations on your Poem Of The Day. :) Cheers - Gary

Deb M

Date: 5/29/2023 2:18:00 AM

Simply and beautifully said Gary! Debx

Gary Radice
Date: 5/30/2023 6:06:00 AM

Thanks Deb. The same applies to your lovely comment :) Cheers - Gary

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 5/10/2023 1:05:00 PM

Another win I see Sir Congratulations I have always loved your work since I first read one of your pieces. 2 in a row I hope you get a Trii-factor like the American Gothic Trident Subject flow choice and no overuse of insignificant words and always has relevance and meaning. Congrats again Gary well done

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 5/11/2023 2:29:00 PM

Best reply or comment ever Totally agree Comments and replies are the actual tea true with Here here well said

Gary Radice
Date: 5/11/2023 2:07:00 AM

Hi Christopher. The real wins come not from contests (nice as they are) but from comments such as yours. Much appreciated. Cheers - Gary

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/23/2023 3:58:00 AM

Back with congratulations. Way to go. I enjoyed reading it the second time. Thanks for dropping by my page. Sara

Gary Radice
Date: 4/26/2023 5:30:00 AM

Thank you Sara. Much appreciated. Cheers - Gary

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/22/2023 5:31:00 PM

Dear Gary, whenever we love there is the danger of inevitable loss. When we experience it, a light - lit by love - soothes the darkness within. A potent and poignant piece, my friend. Congratulations for your win in Brian's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Gary Radice
Date: 4/23/2023 2:22:00 AM

Indeed Susan. Thank you. You've described exactly as intended the message I wished to convey. Cheers - Gary

Lois Barcomb

Date: 4/22/2023 1:34:00 PM

Deep and to the point...

Gary Radice
Date: 4/23/2023 2:16:00 AM

Thank you Lois. Cheers - Gary

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 4/21/2023 7:10:00 AM

Sweet comfort Gary! :)

Gary Radice
Date: 4/21/2023 8:31:00 AM

Thank you Linda! :) Cheers - Gary

Peter Rees

Date: 4/15/2023 2:07:00 AM

Comforting words for troubled times, Gary. Speaks volumes !

Gary Radice
Date: 4/15/2023 2:16:00 AM

Thanks Peter. Hope you're keeping well. Cheers - Gary

Suzette Richards

Date: 4/13/2023 11:02:00 AM

This poem has endless depth. It resonates with me. Regards, Suzette

Gary Radice
Date: 4/13/2023 12:25:00 PM

Hi Suzette. I'm so glad it resonates with you. Thank you for your visit. Cheers - Gary

Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/13/2023 9:52:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Gary. Whenever I see one of your poems listed I know I am in for a poetic feast! I love the first line. There is so much said in your simple lines - like Sandburg's fog on little cat feet - such a feeling of compassion and comfort. Sending you blessings of the Easter season. Hope you are well and staying inspired.

Gary Radice
Date: 4/13/2023 10:10:00 AM

Thanks Sam for your lovely words. I always try and keep the poems as simple as I can but the simpler and shorter they are, the harder I find they are to write. Go figure! :) I've actually just posted a blog about having difficulty finding my muse at the moment so am taking a time-out from writing at PS. Hopefully it wont be for long. I've much catching up to do with the reading of others' poems - yours included of course. Cheers - Gary

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 4/9/2023 9:35:00 AM

A Deep message in simple words!! Absolutely loved it Gary!!

Gary Radice
Date: 4/9/2023 12:26:00 PM

Smita, thank you for your lovely comments. Cheers - Gary

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/8/2023 10:31:00 AM

WOW!!! What a powerful write in a few words. Love it. Blessings as you write away...................

Gary Radice
Date: 4/9/2023 12:25:00 PM

I love the idea that you thought my simple poem to be powerful Paula. I take a lot from that. Cheers - Gary

Timothy Ray

Date: 4/1/2023 7:04:00 PM

and i concur with the wisdom and brevity...excellent execution....loved it...

Gary Radice
Date: 4/2/2023 2:15:00 AM

Thanks Timothy. Much appreciated. Cheers - Gary

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/28/2023 6:50:00 AM

Deeply expressive write Gary. Nice! :)

Gary Radice
Date: 3/28/2023 1:48:00 PM

Thanks again Linda for your support. Much appreciated. Cheers - Gary

Kabutha Paul Hempstone

Date: 3/23/2023 4:50:00 AM

Your words beautifully express the comforting and transformative power of a divine presence that is attuned to our struggles and guides us towards inner light and healing. Well done!

Gary Radice
Date: 3/23/2023 7:01:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments Kabutha. Cheers - Gary

Christuraj Alex

Date: 3/22/2023 8:18:00 PM

A very convince-filled poem. Beautifully written. Congratulations!

Gary Radice
Date: 3/23/2023 12:49:00 AM

Thank you Christuraj. :) Cheers - Gary

Brian Sambourne

Date: 3/5/2023 11:12:00 AM

Greetings Gary. Another movingly fine write that celebrates love's glow, a sustaining force in a troubled world. I hope that your lung problems have long left you. Sincerest regards, Brian

Gary Radice
Date: 3/5/2023 12:45:00 PM

Thanks Brian. It's only been the last two weeks really that I've improved to the point I'm no longer coughing and got my energy back. Poetry pulled me through. :) Cheers - Gary

Deb M

Date: 3/5/2023 5:08:00 AM

Simply beautiful Gary! Debx

Gary Radice
Date: 3/20/2023 1:40:00 PM

Deb - Thanks so much. I'll take a look at your latest poems in the next couple of days. Cheers - Gary