All Mortal Flight Comments

Sandra, this is an outstanding poem. Top score

She still sings her unsung song to me as I cry myself to sleep and I think there are thousands of others like me who are the same.There is no goodbye that lasts long enough to close the gap and she returns to my thoughts before the words have left my lips.-10 As always Paddy

yes ma'am you express yourself well indeed! ! this is beautiful write ma'am! ! ! nice to read, very pleasing to the heart! ! ! thanks for this one 10+++ with love shan

What a beautiful sentiment Sandra.. so many including myself have had our lives altered or touched in some way by cancer.. Thank you for sharing this inspiring write Wendy :)

lovely last line 'warmth will never die'...amasing poetry

It is indeed a hard fact and I can understand the feelings being a doctor myself.....But one should come up with acceptance of this natural thing and celebrate the life of a recently deceased person rather commemorating........10/10 Best Regards Sameer

sadness, finality of death, acceptance and faith that memories amd warmth shared over a lifetime will live on forever in a caring heart. Sandra, as always i am bowled over by the serenity in your poems even when the theme you choose causes so much anguish, pain and confusion. you deal with everything with grace and equanimity.20/10 Warm Regards always Mamta

my little sister was a victim of cancer. one of her friends wrote in her diary: mortal pain or eternal bliss which would you prefer? please read my poem 'pain and palliative care' 10++++++

those last eight lines are kind compassionate and soothing sharing the pain and caressing the mind...reflect the character of the poetess herself...a poem dedicated to humanity... my ten supports

In the Irish language it is common to greet departure with Slán Tamaill which translated means Goodbye For A While. The first line of your poem suggests that each dusk is soon followed by a new, and brighter, dawn. I do not view this poem as being sad but more a celebration of the value in true friendship. Great write.

Sandra, having heard this one read aloud now it seems all the more powerful. The subject is one close to my heart recently and this most definitely resonates. HG: -) xx

I can identify with this lovely sad poem.

Sandra, this poem definitely tugs at the heartstrings, a wonderful write. Melvina

Sandra this poem is beautiful and I thank you for sharing it! Hugs, Diane

Sandra, it goes straight to the heart a poignant piece of work! all my admiration to you.... I love your poems...

This is beautiful Sandra, I particularly liked this stanza: White gulls of snow are swirling through the air. Perhaps, in token of all mortal flight. I will not call after departing wings. Good-bye is such a final winter word. You capture the fragility and beauty of life alongside the sorrow and bleakness of loss. The warmth you convey in the line ' old friends are gold without a doubt' is truly heartwarming. I love it's ethereal tone and the imagery in particular reinforces the ephemeral nature of life. justine.

Sandra, I think this is one of the most beautiful poems I have ever read! Your words almost make it possible for the reader to see through that windowless moment. The imagery is both comforting and inspiring. Thanks for sharing your beautiful thoughts.

Sandra-a truly wonderful poem. Your imagery is very beautiful and vivid. There is deep emotoion here: I like the line 'I will not call after departing wings'. Cancer took my mother, and I know she is here with me. Beautiful work. Kate

I recently lost two friends to cancer and affirm the doubtless gold minted by their existence. Their memory is enshrined in the beauty they brought to all who knew them. Thank you for this tender healing poem.

dear sandra, there is so much of pathos in this poem, so well crafted through your visions coloured with so many striking images, metaphors so relevant to the whole poem. good one, flows like bitter coffee which leaves a great aftertaste.