Comment from Michael Ludwinder

Excellent

I liked this! I thought you shared a heartfelt reminder to stay grounded while navigating the ups and downs of life. It beautifully emphasizes the importance of balance. We need to appreciate the good even amidst challenges. It's a lovely poem that resonates deeply.

 Comment Written 06-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2024

Thank you for your review which I think is thoughtful, emotionally in touch, and shows a careful reading of the poem. Wow!

Comment from Pamusart

Excellent

Hi

This looks like a good entry for the contest. Good luck with that!!

You referenced ax only once and I'm trying to understand how an ax fits in this poem. I guess it is symbolic for letting down your guard so that others can get through to you

Although this is a Rictameter, it has no rhyme or set meter. Hard to do in such a short poem and totally irrelevant anyway

This is a very uplifting poem

I enjoyed reading your poem

Good job. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024

Thank you. Often, we do not need to split or splinter an object with an ax. A more subtle approach might do more good.