Karen Jones Poet Rhyme

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Written March 30 2026 for Pick A Title Volume 56 contest sponsored by Edward Ibeh

Sad Surprise

Look into the bluest skies
Searching for familiar face
Hoping there you are alive
That you smile you found grace

Never knew when I’d lose
Your gift of presence you see
A sad surprise we don’t choose 
Who dies or when they leave

Heroes and heroines die too
No matter how good they are
And as they lived so they move
Towards heaven as a star

I can sulk and try to hide
My tears and somber mood
Heroes and heroines of life
Would want you to go on to move

In the spaces where they were
Living their very best life
Time it flies like a blur
Make them proud with your goodbyes 

I sing a song of grief today
I will honor them tomorrow 
Be the hero of hearts I pray
Strength in action despite sorrow

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Krishnanand Guptar April 23, 2026 at 9:11 AM Congratulations Karen on your win in this contest with a with a poem that gives food for thought. Appreciate your positive attitude to life. Karen Jones April 23, 2026 at 9:14 AM Krishnanand thank you for kind words! Blessings!

Edward Ibeh April 23, 2026 at 3:54 AM Very moving poem about grief and endurance, Karen. I can relate to this. Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest. Karen Jones April 23, 2026 at 7:42 AM Thank you for inspiration and my placement in the contest Edward!

I Am Anaya April 22, 2026 at 9:14 PM "Heroes and heroines of life" A sad surprise we don’t choose when death comes, so true. Congratulations on your win! Karen Jones April 23, 2026 at 12:38 AM Thank you sweet poetess!

Moon Harp March 31, 2026 at 7:03 PM Karen, I love this powerful poem. Especially the last line ... to honor the person by living the lessons they taught. My mother inspired me to be ethical, and so I do my best. Karen Jones April 1, 2026 at 3:53 AM Thanks dear Moon Harp! Your mom surly did a great job with you as you are a compassionate creative and warm soul. I know she smiles from beyond. Hugs

Tom Cunningham March 31, 2026 at 10:43 AM Grief is something we all have to endure ,it can be short or long, I know of some grieving years later, they say we should let go but it's so hard to do. Hope you're keeping well Karen. Tom Karen Jones March 31, 2026 at 1:41 PM I’m good. Grieving is personal there’s no one way to do it. But hopefully we do so in a healthy manner. Thanks for reading and commenting Tom! Blessings

Gershon Wolf March 30, 2026 at 8:38 PM That last line is huge winner, methinks. ~ gw Karen Jones March 30, 2026 at 11:12 PM Thanks Gershon!

David Crandall March 30, 2026 at 4:29 PM very nice, honor our heros, through strength and action, despite grief! Karen Jones March 30, 2026 at 4:41 PM Yes! Grieving is not one size fits all but if we can do as I suggest it is a healthy option I believe. Thanks for visiting!

Christopher Delegans March 30, 2026 at 8:43 AM What a beautiful, heartfelt poem, Karen. This puts life in perspective. It's okay to feel deep loss but it's also okay to keep living and making them proud. Karen Jones March 30, 2026 at 9:42 AM Thank you Christopher!