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Jon Nials's avatar

Wonderful. Hit me hard, as I'm dealing with the grief of the slow decline of my wife due to terminal cancer. Lord, have mercy.

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Joseph Massey's avatar

Jon, I will say a prayer for both you and your wife.

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Jack Haefner's avatar

You did it this time, Joseph. Well done.

I wrote my own Masseyesque poem just last week. My English-major daughter offered her feedback and options to consider for edits. Five minutes after reading. Ha! And then she told me "your poems really good dad--you write in the style of a poet I know: Joseph Massey."

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Joseph Massey's avatar

I'm truly honored!

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Larry C's avatar

Beautiful..I could feel your words bring me to a center

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Joseph Massey's avatar

Thank you, Larry.

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Daniel Kalder's avatar

Great poem, you were definitely in touch with the muse for this one

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MayFlower2 Matters's avatar

I really like that.

I always find God in nature.

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Pamela Miller's avatar

Beautiful and timely for me. . my beloved Aunt is ending her journey ~ love how you capture the beauty of all emotions. .thank you for what you do. I read your book often

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David J. Seleb's avatar

I agree! One of your best indeed.

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G.E. Schwartz's avatar

Good to see you well on your path. god Bless!

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Mark Leong's avatar

Thank you for sharing this. It feels like you had to write this or explode.

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L-Lane's avatar

I love this poem. You beautifully intercede & translate the seen and the unseen...and one feels it. Thank you.

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Joseph Massey's avatar

Thank you!

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Cindy S.'s avatar

So lovely.

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Joseph Massey's avatar

Thank you, Cindy.

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Rita Marie LaCanfora's avatar

Beautiful

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