In Departing Light Comments

It is nice to be chosen this poem as the modern poem of the poem of the day for second time.

What a lovely Narrative Poem. Enjoyed reading it and it is so raw and real. it would make a lovely short story too as it resonates on us all today and our elderly family members.

It is impossible to get her to complain or to register anything for longer than a moment. She has made Stephen Hawking look healthy. a very fine poem. tony

Of this red earth! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

So powerful, so touching! A great write!

she is being sucked out of existence sideways through a porthole and we’ve got hold of her feet. She’s very calm. If you live long enough it isn’t death you fear. a fine poem indeed. tony

" If you live long enough, it isn't death that you fear But what life can still do" . A profound write well worth modern poem of the Day.

This is a beautiful poem with touching expression.

.........how can we dream that she will thsurvive her death?

mother and son a departing discussion! certainly great 10++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

An amazing read. Life's blessings and cursing put together with such strong emotion and articulation.

I cherish this poem. It is the sum of all existential wonderings, questions, and responses, bundled in one bittersweet Unknowing.

Breathtaking. One is sorry when it's over, but it's over so well. MM

I have rarely enjoyed any poetry as much as this one. I'm saving it to read again and again (and so grateful this poet is still living- lucky thing, to discover a wonderful writer still breathing air!) . This is real poetry. So many unforgettable lines in here. Amazing stuff.

Vivid imagery and a poignant and unflinching portrait. Brilliant poem.