Comments : Sing Your Own Song

  • 6 years ago

    by Scott Cole

    Beautiful!!!!

    • 6 years ago

      by Kitty Cat Lady

      Thanks so much for your nomination Scott, I really appreciate it :-) x
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  • 6 years ago

    by IdTakeABulletForYou

    A notion many fail to comprehend: you needn't grieve for show, grieve in what way is right for yourself. Some people do it by laughing, some by painting, some by writing. As long as they don't harm anyone (ie suicide, cutting, mass shootings, etc), constructive grief is necessary. Some people can visit the gravestones of loved ones, and others cannot. Just because you don't do what others do doesn't mean you grieve less nor disrespect their memory.
    Anyway, here I am repeating all that you already stated in your poem, albeit my clunky words are far less beautiful and impactful. Shout this from the mountaintops; and it's not only the grieving process that this poem points out, it's the importance of individuality. It should be in everything, from life choices to politics to poetry writing. We need to do it for ourselves.

    I don't know, you made me think with this poem, and I love that! A unique topic presented coupled with a great rhyme scheme and good intentions = an awesome poem. Loved it!

    IdTakeABulletForYou

    • 6 years ago

      by Kitty Cat Lady

      Wow, fantastic comments Stephen, thanks so much, I really appreciate it and agree wholly with what you've said :-) x
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  • 6 years ago

    by Ya----Na

    Kitty, the good thing about your poems are they are unique. You never follow the crowd and whatever you write always brings comfort to us.

    • 6 years ago

      by Kitty Cat Lady

      That's a lovely thing to say, thanks Shane :-) x
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  • 6 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    An excellent sentiment, Kitty. I don't know if you have ever read the poem 'Do not stand at my grave and weep' but this reminds me of that. If you haven't, give it a read; it is wonderful.

    Take care and all the best as ever,

    Ben

    • 6 years ago

      by Kitty Cat Lady

      Hey Ben ... I do actually know that poem very well, and agree that mine has very similar sentiments, and you're right, it's a wonderful poem :-) x
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  • 6 years ago

    by Mark

    This is amazingly beautiful Kitty. A front pager - I hope!

  • 6 years ago

    by Jamie

    I enjoyed this a lot. Because this poem is kind of what death should be all about. Do not listen to what others think about you, the way you grieve any of that. I love the perspective of this piece, because in my eyes you could take it two ways. You are talking about a person whom you are close with.

    A person that has been in your life for a long time and that after you pass away will always have the memories you shared together.

    But-

    I think you are talking about people in general. Who will always have their loved ones in their hearts.

    Either way this is well written!

    • 6 years ago

      by Kitty Cat Lady

      Great comments, thanks so much Jamie :-) x
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  • 6 years ago

    by CânnâBîsh

    You have a way with words.. Im really enjoying your posts more and more every time. Sets a different perspective than most " stories about death. This has a positive ring to it. This is going to my favs. (:

    • 6 years ago

      by Kitty Cat Lady

      Thanks so much CJT, that's a huge compliment! :-) x
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  • 6 years ago

    by Brenda

    Kitty, I liked this a lot. Death is such a hard concept for everyone to deal with. I agree with your thoughts and wishes for after you are gone. I want my kids to throw a party and celebrate, laugh and tell stories. I will be gone but will always live on.

    • 6 years ago

      by Kitty Cat Lady

      Exactly that Brenda! Thanks so much :-) x
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  • 6 years ago

    by mossgirl19

    This is really beautiful, Kitty. We all have to go there. Truth is, when my gran died I have come to accept death as a beautiful thing...I believe in a life after death with the Lord and yes we should celebrate and remember the life of our departed. Well done.

    • 6 years ago

      by Kitty Cat Lady

      Aw Mel. Thanks for your lovely comments :-) x
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  • 6 years ago

    by Em

    I'm so pleased this is nominated, that is all. Beautifully done

  • 6 years ago

    by Michael

    Wow!

    Miss Kitty K,
    a powerful piece from you, with a flow so nicely done in your rhyming signature.
    Really well done, and pleased this has been nominated
    Much love
    Michael x :)

    • 6 years ago

      by Kitty Cat Lady

      Thanks so much for saying that Michael :-) x
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  • 6 years ago

    by NightFlyer

    Beautiful moving poem that I can really relate to. My best friend passed away some years ago and she lives on in my heart. She lives on in her songs. Your poem touched my heart. Thank you.

    • 6 years ago

      by Kitty Cat Lady

      Aw that's a huge compliment! Thanks so much. The people we love live forever in our hearts and minds :-) x
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