Today I wrote a poem

I must say that I am rarely touched by a poem. I usually approach literature of any kind without much emotional attachment. The only writing that I respond to emotionally is the one that literary force me to react.

Guess what, that is how this poem affected me.

The structure is perfect and the piece flows beautifully. Despite the fact that this poem is ‘stretched’ out, it is actually a short piece, but that's what makes it so effective.

This short and 'skinny' poem is almost 'obese' with meaning and emotion. ;-)

I hope you understand what I’m trying to say.

In short- it's wonderful ;-D

Love, Nathan xox

Very, very good atb Lena

Beautiful and unbearably sad.

Tina, the last stanza had me gulping back tears, such is the power of this piece.

Sadness is often beautiful and this piece is very beautiful. x

This poem took me back 43 years to my own awful experience. It has such a ring of truth in it. Beautifully written Tina. Val x

Some beautiful, breath-taking lines in this Tina! I'm speechless - the last stanza just blew me away!

Magic xxx

This truly did touch my heart, absolutely beautifully written

Yaz xx

Nathan, thank you so much for your in-depth look at my poem. What other's think, is invaluable, always and I much appreciate. And yes, I understood entirely what you were getting at.

I was moved to write this poem by a visit to our tiny village cemetry on Sunday last, to lay some flowers on late neighbour's grave. In the corner of the churchyard is a small area reserved for 'the little ones' and I couldn't help but think, as I picked my way between the flowers and teddy bears,etc. how much it must mean to parents to have something tangible to remember their baby by. Unlike so many in the past that have nothing - not even memories.

Tina x

Lena, much appreciate your reading and your more than encouraging comment:-)

Tina

Chuck, thanks so much.

Tina

Dynamaso - my thanks to you.

Tina

Val - this must have been hard for you to read, let alone comment on, and I thank for your words.

Tina xx

Gosh, I hope I didn't blow you away too far:-) We would all miss you. I don't think so though. You are certainly one young lady who has her feet firmly on the ground;-)

Thanks for your words and for reading.

Tina xxx

Yazmin, thanks so very much:-)

Tina xx

Extremely moving and sad, my tears are welling as I type, beautiful,

J x

Jennifer, thank you for reading and for your words.

T x

Wonderfully emotive, heartbreakingly sad and REAL! Beautiful piece of writing; one of your best Tina and truly unforgettable.

Chris XX

Chris, my sincere thanks to you:-)

Tina xxx