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The Leap

What is her fate?

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Comment from Nicki.B
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I loved this poem, it is written so beautifully, you certainly have a way with words, I really enjoyed the angle you took with it, the image suits the poem perfectly. I keep reading it over and over, you have a wonderful writing style. And it was a great message within. Well done and nest of luck with the competition

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
    Thanks so much for reading and enjoying my poem. What a lovely review!
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
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You did a nice job leading the reader in one direction for the first half of the poem and then changing and giving us a lovely surprise twist of direction. My favorite part:

Unsure of her fate, she falls hard
piercing the pale, empty paper
with her bold point indigo pen
clenched within her willing fingers
splashing emotions like water
all over her clean, virgin slate.

Good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
    Thanks for reading and enjoying my poem, and for the nice review!
Comment from royowen
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What a splendid poem, with that twist at the end, there are some that are presenting prose as being poetry, but this is a definite yay, beautifully written Jody Ann, well done, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
    Thanks Roy! I appreciate it!
reply by royowen on 02-Jul-2024
    Most welcome
Comment from nancyjam
Exceptional
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Oh I loved this. You capture the fear and trepidation poets have as they try to put thoughts into lyrical lines that touch the mind and heart of readers. I loved how you used rock climbing as a metaphor for the fear of putting words to paper. Wonderful poem.
Nancy

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
    Oh thank you so much for the exceptional review! It means so much to me!
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
    Oh thank you so much for the exceptional review! It means so much to me!
Comment from Colorado Owl
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This makes me think of my own writing journey. Tough to start, but once I start I'll be writing for hours, not thinking any aything else. I really liked the twist at the end. Well done!

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 Comment Written 30-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 30-Jun-2024
    Thanks so much for reading and enjoying my poem!
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
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I thought this was so enjoyable. Maybe it's me but I felt this was about writing. Your imagery is perfect. For me the poet was an angelic figure navigating jagged rocks. For me that feels like the challenges and fears we get as writers. Your poem for me is a tribute to the courage required to turn our writing into art. Great job!

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 Comment Written 29-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 29-Jun-2024
    You nailed it! Thanks for the great review!