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Numb With Grief

At night, I w e e p, unable to s l e e p (The day somehow passes in pain) Alone with none to comfort memories flood my mind flowing out as dreams built of gravestones Sorrow chasm numbs all pain 27th April, 2017 (Note: 'gravestones' counted as 2 syllables, and not 3 syllables as wrongly mentioned in howmanysyllables.com) For contest: Form N - Ninette or Nonet Sponsor: Broken Wings

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/13/2017 7:51:00 AM

It seems I was right, you have a winner! Congrats once more.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/7/2017 4:20:00 PM

Congrats. I remember this one and how well you did it, Jo.

Paul Callus

Date: 5/6/2017 9:19:00 AM

Grief can leave us emotionally numb, Jo, and your heartfelt poem expresses this so well. Congrats on placing first!! Regards // paul

Constance La France

Date: 5/5/2017 10:38:00 AM

Jo CONGRATULATIONS on your win in my contest with this wonderful Nonet

Joanna Daniel
Date: 5/9/2017 9:59:00 AM

Thank you very much, Constance:) all glory be to God alone:)

Charlie Smith

Date: 5/5/2017 9:27:00 AM

Congratulations Jo, well done.

Agnes Krampe

Date: 5/5/2017 8:29:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Jo. Great description of grief.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/4/2017 6:30:00 PM

Such a heartfelt poem Jo many congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 5/4/2017 4:48:00 PM

Congrats on your win Jo

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/4/2017 3:09:00 PM

Hi Jo, What a touching and poignant write. Congratulations on your fine win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis

Sara Chansarkar

Date: 5/4/2017 2:49:00 PM

Poignant one Jo, Congrats!

Sandra Haight

Date: 5/4/2017 2:44:00 PM

Sad but beautifully written, Jo. Congratulations on your First Place win. Hugs, Sandra

John Michaels

Date: 5/4/2017 1:48:00 PM

Popping back to say congratulations on your First Place win! Well done! Regards, John.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/1/2017 11:15:00 PM

I know this feeling, dear. This is a really moving piece. Thanks ever so much for your support during these past few days. Your comments on my blog and poem were a source of comfort. I'm grateful, Jo. Blessings

Eve Roper

Date: 4/29/2017 6:23:00 PM

Beautiful, Jo, like always ~*

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/29/2017 5:15:00 PM

Wow, JO. you did an outstanding job here. Knowing Constance, I can say, she is really going to love this one (if not, I guess I do not know her as well as I thought)

Joseph May

Date: 4/29/2017 10:17:00 AM

A heartfelt write Jo..Nicely penned..

John Michaels

Date: 4/29/2017 10:16:00 AM

Such a sad piece, Jo... well-written, but sad! Hope you do well in the contest. Regards, John.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/29/2017 10:13:00 AM

I agree, two syllables. I think you have a winner with this sad Nonet.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/28/2017 5:00:00 PM

ohh, so emotive and splendidly written, jo... huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/28/2017 3:13:00 PM

- So lonely and sad, Jo - Great written - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :9

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 4/28/2017 2:17:00 PM

Deep sorrow expressed so vividly and so masterfully dear little sister, Jo! A 7! Good luck!

Chris Green

Date: 4/28/2017 10:12:00 AM

Jo, this is so sad. I can feel the sorrow of your words as they rip at my heart. You sure have a way of expressing emotions so they completely engulf the reader. Wonderfully written, desperately sad. Best wishes in the contest.