Refute, Return

a grieving heart hears the pain how many times must it echo again direction askew from days tossed aside no longer can tragic history abide time for re-joice to be embraced sounding the depths of dignity traced empty shell cracked fault lines abundant peeling a past rampant redundant interdicting near-future most nobly thence reach inexhaustible sanctity

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Date: 2/28/2025 6:14:00 PM
Many are able to embrace moments of joy, after the grieving is over. Some are unable to. Your thoughts caress gently around me and my heart. Hugs, Brandy
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Arlo Parker
Date: 2/28/2025 9:06:00 PM
To live one must go forward. Time heals, but time ends...
Date: 2/28/2025 11:32:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your powerful write. Love your first line. Yes, it does... Have a blessed day writing away...............
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Arlo Parker
Date: 2/28/2025 2:04:00 PM
Many blessings, Paula. Appreciate your visit. :~]
Date: 2/22/2025 10:06:00 AM
Dear Arlo, your poem explores ongoing grief with deep rich imagery. There comes a time for joy to be embraced again and to end the cycle of pain. Beautiful expression wrapped in emotive verse and rhymes. Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan
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Arlo Parker
Date: 2/22/2025 11:17:00 AM
Your kind comments so appreciated, SA. :o))
Date: 2/20/2025 6:23:00 AM
am i the only one commenting?? this is deep, and it contains one of your fave words 'heart', so here's one for ya <3
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Arlo Parker
Date: 2/20/2025 12:26:00 PM
I'm an undiscovered genius, Pearl. Thank God for YOU!!!
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