Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Monday Mourning Comments

Rating: 5.0

Monday came crawling in silent mourning
Buried beneath a sky of clay
The trees were bare as no birds stirred
in the empty church of endless Grey
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Kevin Patrick
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M.J. Lemon 29 March 2024

This is a profound work, Kevin. These are words that open up an understanding, that the grey and mourning coupled with courage can breathe life into will, can make one face the day 'with surrendered grace, ' This is one of the finest modern poems.

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Richard Wlodarski 26 March 2024

Tragically beautiful poem from a poet who truly deserves a long and productive life. Superb vivid imagery, Kevin! Never let the Black Dog get too close that it can bite you. Take Care, Poet Friend!

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LeeAnn Azzopardi 26 March 2024

Bravo Kevin I sure feel like that today TFS

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Rob Lamberton 26 March 2024

surrendered grace can lead to life…even on a Monday!

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D.N. Rebb 26 March 2024

The title alone deserves five stars.

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 26 March 2024

So well written and crafted! A great read but with a heavy heart as you go through the brilliant lines of this great poem. To my favorites.

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 26 March 2024

The opening lines alone with crystalline images make a reader reach out to extend help and prevent suicide.

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 26 March 2024

What a deeply poignant yet wonderful poem! An extraordinary vivid depiction of depression and contemplation of suicide!

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