Wednesday, 5 December 2018

IWSG DECEMBER 2018:

Welcome to the last IWSG FOR 2018:
How have the year been for you?
Thanks to Alex and friends for this great group.
 
REFLECTIONS:
I started this year  full of hope.
My positivity knew no bounds.
I took in the beauty of the world.
Listening to the beatuiful sounds.
 
My frequent walks along the beach
I relished in all it's glory.
Then Tennessee the cat came into my life.
Well, that's another story.
 
Well as the year progressed,
Uneasiness filled my life.
Causing me great concern,
Creating much tears, toil and strife.
 
My youngest son who resided in Spain
Was diagnosed with the "Big C".
I was most concerned at this news.
As I could possibly be.
 
Then in October....just seven weeks ago.
He sadly passed away.
I was and still am devestated,
What else can I say?
 
I am by no means the only one,
To experience the same sort of grief.
Lifes continues to go on 
That is my belief.

As the world looks towards Christmas,
And also to the new year.
I wish you health and happiness,
And thank you for being here.
 
Long may this site continue.
It's great to be able to write
About the insecurities of life,
As we continue to fight.
 
Thank you dear Alex.
The founder of the IWSG.
I for one am grateful.
It's a great comfort to me.
 
Yvonne Lewis 05/12/2018


 
 

27 comments:

  1. Greetings Yvonne. A well-written verse. So sorry for the loss of your youngest Son, you expressed how you feel very well. My Brother-In-Law has lost a dear Father and Brother to cancer, we had to watch them both deteriorate until they sadly passed! Not a nice experience at all. A nice verse, well done. You are a good poet. Blessings. Love love, Andrew.

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    1. Thank you as always Andrew for your most welcomed comment.
      Back to the rain today. Hope it's better where you are.

      Yvonne.

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  2. I hope that next year is a much better one for you. I believe you said you were going to visit Spain next year?

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    1. I can only but hope Alex. I would like to get to Spain to say a last farewell to John but as yet still noot heard from my daughter-in-law.
      Have a great month.

      Yvonne.

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  3. good poem - and you do bring cheer all year long with your writing. Even if expressing sorrow, your words are eloquent and you do keep creating.

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    1. Thank you for your kind words wjich are greatly appreciated Joanne.

      Yvonne.

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  4. Yes, we must go on but it can be hard sometimes. My heart goes out to you this holiday season as you try to find hope out of the sorrow. I still struggle with this after losing my husband almost five years ago. Thanks for the lovely verse.

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    1. It's going to be a lonely Christmas Natalie but there are people worse than I.
      Enjoy this month of December.

      Yvonne.

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  5. I'm so very sorry your year had to end on such a sad note. May 2019 bring you some joy.

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    1. I live in hope Diane. Hope 2019 will be good to you.

      Yvonne.

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  6. Love your verse. Keep on writing! I am so sorry about your son. That seemed fast. It's so devastating for children to pass before us.

    Again, I'm so sorry for his passing. I'm saying prayers for your healing.

    Teresa

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    1. Thank you for your comment also thanks for the prayers .

      Yvonne.

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  7. A touching and beautiful poem, Yvonne. You are a precious lady and I treasure your friendship. Have a good day. Blessings to you.

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    1. Thank you Beverly I also treasure your comments and friendship.

      Yvonne.

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  8. Crikey! Why is everyone ding it in verse? Did I miss something?
    Happy IWSG day :D

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    1. I only write poetry, have a good IWSG Day Yourself.

      Yvonne.

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  9. Another verse! Did I miss something this month?

    So sorry about your son. Wishing you strength, in this season especially.

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  10. Thank you for your kind words and coming by this month.

    Yvonne.

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  11. Sorry for your loss, a wonderful tribute you've shared with us. Thank you, and praying you well this holiday season. :)

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    1. Thank you for your kind words and visit David. much appreciated.

      Yvonne.

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  12. I can't imagine how hard it would be to lose a child. I trust your grief lessens with time.
    That's a lovely mention to Alex.
    Wishing you wonderful memories.

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    1. Thank you Sandra for your comment, I just HAD to give Alex a mention.

      Yvonne.

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  13. I think of you often, Yvonne. I hope Tennessee is a comfort and friend duing the coming holidays.

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    1. Thank you Susan for your lovely comment.

      Yvonne.

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  14. So sorry about your loss. The poem is lovely, and yes, may this blog carry on!

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    1. Many thanks Tonja for your most welcomed visit and comment.
      Much appreciated.

      Yvonne.

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  15. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you continue with your site and IWSG Day. Much love!

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