Between Walls Of Pale Lilac. Comments

Ann your stunning poem portrays an acute snapshot of an end of life situation and a reminder for many that the death transition is not always swift or painless.....10

Interesting the way you have structured this one - and the mix of tenses (deliberate, I'm sure) . At first, it jarred, but on a second and third reading, seemed a perfect way of expressing the present/past dilemma of the final transition. This is a beautifully written poem about the ultimate letting go, the lilac walls and the caress of the sun adding some pretty reminders of the normalcy of life, even in death. 'Bitterness tinges the words that she said. 'Tell me how, tell me now, if you know”.' I found particularly poignant. love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Joyce Hemsley here - I think your poetry is brilliant Ann; Well understood and true to life. I think you must enjoy writing poetry - it appeaers so. Thank you from Joyce.

That's passage of time I won't forget. The lilacs...bless her.

A beautifully conceived and delivered poem which whilst it is sad is also the succesful conclusion to a life ivor

Oh Ann, your poem is so sad and yet so beautiful. Irene

It's so very hard to watch a loved one die. I have done this several times and know the sorrow and helplessness that it is totally out of our hands. Your poem captures this very well with your wonderful and elegant style. Thanks, Ann! A '10! ' Warm Wishes, Marilyn

Beautiful and so moving. A lovely poem 10

So tenderly and compassionately written Ann and with the difficult subject matter which is usually dealt with in poetic imagery - you have excelled...... thank you for this honest appraisal of death.......10 From Fay.

Ann, an outstanding and compassioned filled witness - our watch of the dying strengthens understanding, take care Deana

You my friend are a kindred soul! I can feel that time and place. Thanks for sharing your remarkable work.

What a beautiful and deeply touching poem. Andrew x

Ann, a vivid account of the last moments. Found this to be a good piece of writing. Ian