The Stars Are Shining Bright Tonight Comments

A sad but very beautiful poem, Valerie. Raw emotion tinged with grief, cleverly worded. An enjoyable read, as always. Well done.

Feelings are deep and directly from the heart. Reading this poem loud pausing after each stanza provides great relief. Thank you.

The sense of loss and longing for the dear one, everything is delicately woven.Val, you are always superb!

A lovely piece of writing which I deeply understand.

This poem, as indeed some comments below, made my lips quiver, my eyes blurred. 'The time for weeping has begun And I am in sorrow crying Yes, I am in sorrow crying'.... Infectious feelings! 'Who will now hold me warm and tight For my soul is slowly dying Yes, my soul is slowly dying.'..... Hugs! I do not know whether you have read the readers' comments or not. If you have, you've seen that you are not alone in suffering the grief and pain. We empathize!

I feel your pain more than you know, and now I too am crying. Even in pain, you write more beautifully than ever. This poem reminds me of Poe's Annabelle Lee, my forever favorite.

Sometime mellow gloom takes over us and we feel like a reed flowing on its waves. I's written poignantly and passionately.

Your poem causes me to pause, I think many of us are in the same boat and it is sinking slowly. Good write kiddo.

Wow, Valerie, a very strong poem, beautifully written. If we can expres our sorrows and and deepest sadness like this, half of it is often gone. Superb poetry, Val. I pray for your strength.

an excellent write Mam..........can sense the feelings and emotions in your poem........

The warmth of Spring may soon warm you and love be round the corner. A beautifully poignant poem which brings to mind the melancholy of Autumn the sadness at the change of seasons and the end of love. 10/10 BB: O)

Sometimes we read a poem and wonder if the poet is speaking of the present or the past, your poem brings a little of both to me if not to you. Good job!

Anyone can philosophise and just tell things to sooth your mind Valerie. I fear I cannot do that. In fact I believe you are already a strong person and you can still be sober about facts irreversible. A poem that reminds of you Valerie the skylark that can still sing.

Oh painful in beautiful flow...i am happy to give you the tenth 10 :) _Soul

Wow, such pathos, presented in such an amazing poem. Even the stars must in some way shed a tear.

This is a beautifully written and deeply emotional poem, that is felt right in the heart and soul.... So expressive in your heartache, I pray that it may get bearable. {{{hugs}}} to you Val, along with tears.

A lovely write... touches your heart straight away....

Poem full of feelings for the loved one. The repeating lines of each stanza simply give a jolt to the heart. A moving poem.

Lovely poem Valerie. Beautifully written, flows really well and easy to relate to.

Dear Valerie, Its a beautiful poem of love lost. The poetess is reflecting through the background of stars, moon, sun and cold wind about how he left her weeping and in sadness. Nice poem to read. Manohar Bhatia.