So So

So many poems
			so few poets
	so many


so few
			one less now
	my heart bleeds


In-between
	the empty spaces
			sadness sleeps

deathfriendship lovegriefsadfree verse

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Nette Onclaud

July 19, 2024 at 10:10 PM

A well deserved POTD, arthur... sweet congrats !

Kim Rodrigues

July 8, 2024 at 6:46 PM

A nice flow, great subject matter, well done! Congrats on POTD!

Daisy Meadows

July 7, 2024 at 11:03 PM

Congratulations on POTD

Victor Buhagiar

July 7, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Congratulations on POTD.

Brandy Nicole

July 7, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Dear Arthur, your thoughts are tender and emotional, all at the same time. He will always be with you. His words live on. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Malabika Ray Choudhury

July 7, 2024 at 4:20 PM

sad for your loss. Congratulations on POTD.

Clive Culverhouse

July 7, 2024 at 3:46 PM

Congratulations for the honour of poem of the day Arthur

Nancy Kaufman

July 7, 2024 at 2:50 PM

Dear Arthur, This poem speaks so to the heart of loss in such an anguished yet succinct manner. I am truly sorry Arthur for your loss and pray that you will find solace in family and friends during this time of mourning. Blessings to you

Eve Roper

July 7, 2024 at 1:54 PM

Congratulations on POTD

Benjamin Bartley

July 7, 2024 at 1:19 PM

Poetry at its finest. Congratulations on your POTD!

Eileen Manassian

July 7, 2024 at 1:04 PM

So sad. Dear.. grief takes a toll. I hope you're finding ways to cope

Constance La France

July 7, 2024 at 12:56 PM

Arthur, I love your poem, so much said in a few lines, and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, Constance

Christina Bowring

July 7, 2024 at 12:25 PM

Many congratulations Arthur for POTD. This is so touching to read and you can clearly see, feel, that it’s heartfelt. So sorry for your loss. Blessings to you.

Kelly Deschler

July 7, 2024 at 12:18 PM

There is definitely a void when one goes ... We need more poets in this world, and more poets like yourself .... Keep up the great writing, Arthur :)

Paula Goldsmith

July 7, 2024 at 10:32 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. Your "So So" is a powerful yet sad write. It is hard to say good bye. Have a blessed day writing away..................

Ken Rone

July 7, 2024 at 9:42 AM

Gosh....a lot there. Congratulations Arthur! Best - Ken

Jim Slaughter

July 7, 2024 at 9:16 AM

Beautiful in its simplicity. Congrats on POTD, as well, Arthur.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

July 7, 2024 at 6:55 AM

Damn, am reduced to a puddle now. There definitely is a hole in this world now. Lovely to see this heart rendering piece in the POTD spotlight. Virtual hugs your way xomo

Beryl Edmonds

July 7, 2024 at 6:41 AM

Arthur, it’s always sad when someone has to go, take comfort in the fact that one by one we all follow on. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl