Comment from Cindy Decker

Excellent

I really like the rhyme and meter you use in this poem. You are straightforward about your inspiration for your work. I agree with you that writing comes from the soul, and sometimes the heart. An excellent poem. Good luck in the contest!
Best wishes,
Cindy

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020

Thanks for your kind review. I am sometimes dry for a long period until I feel the stimulation again. It has to flow for me.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem about the way you construct your poems. Each one has their own methods and sources of inspiration that help us to create our work.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020

Thanks for your kind review. I am sometimes dry for a long period until I feel the stimulation again. It has to flow for me.

Comment from amada

Excellent

"...with words that swirl within my head..." This is a very beautiful line, with lots of sentiment and alliteration. Thank you for telling the reader how you write these great lines, sometimes, how you say, they are just in our heart.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020

Thanks for your kind review. I am sometimes dry for a long period until I feel the stimulation again. It has to flow for me.

Comment from Debbie Pope

Excellent

I'll be interested to read the entries to this contest. Your poem is clear and well crafted. You say that when writing, you let the words take you, ideas flow from stored memories. You must find writing enjoyable and natural. That is so different from my approach. Writing is difficult for me. In fact, I do it for a mental exercise.
Your poem, like your method, comes from personal experience. The rhymes are easy and fun. You did a nice job with this piece. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020

Thanks for your kind review. I am sometimes dry for a long period until I feel the stimulation again. It has to flow for me.

Comment from jaded831

Excellent

Great entry, I like your rhymes, and how your poem explains the poetry experience. Your poem flows and is a pleasure to read. The picture compliments your words. The entire presentation gets a thumbs up.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020

Thank you so much for your kind review. It is nice to know that someone likes what you write.

Comment from Bobby Cunningham

Excellent

First of all the picture accompanying this is absolutely perfect. The rhyming is flawless and every line consists of eight syllables which allows the poem to flow effortlessly. This isn't a negative point just something for you to consider. You wrote "... within my soul" then "... within my head". Do you think one of these can be "... Inside" in order to avoid being a tiny bit repetitive? Despite this point this is an excellent poem and entry. Best of luck in the contest. Have a blessed day.

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 Comment Written 26-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020

I am grateful for the positive comments received but even more for the criticism which is constructive and yours was. Thank you my friend. Point well taken and I have a bad habit of being repetitive in my writing.

Comment from Eternal Muse

Excellent

Excellent rendition of this contest. You describe how you write poetry, and it resonates with many of us because we feel the same way. Flawless rhyming an meter enhance the reading delight.

I liked these:

"I never set a certain goal.
Thoughts spring from deep within my soul"

This should do very well in the contest, good luck in the booths!


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 Comment Written 26-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020

Thanks so much for your kind review. I appreciate the feedback.