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HeART Dreams

About attaining your full potential...

46 total reviews 
Comment from rjuselius
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i think i've had a good life even with the schizophrenia. my parents have been my crustch for so long that now i think i can manage alone. what is life witout a family?
thank you for sharing!
good luck in the contest!
rebekka x

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 18-Nov-2012
    I have come to realise that family is everything. We have nothing greater on earth than the support of a loving and caring family. Thanks!
Comment from Dawn Munro
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The message in this poem is admirable, because as the song says , children are the future, and happy well-adjusted people make better decisions and better leaders. Sounds to me like this poet would have made a good teacher, (of any subject) because he/she obviously sees clearly the importance of allowing dreams to have room to develop.

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 17-Nov-2012
    Thank you Dawn - that was a kindly thing to say!
Comment from Bill Schott
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The overall theme to this poem is well established. Teach children the basics for understanding and relating to their world. Train, but don't restrain. Aim them, but don't push them.

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 17-Nov-2012
    You got it Bill. Thanks for a good review, much appreicated.
Comment from Deorre Leonard
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Heart Dreams!! What a great contest entry. It has a good flow the structure is good. The picture goes very well with this well written piece. you did a great job with this. Well done. Deorre

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 17-Nov-2012
    Thank you Deorre. This is a true poem and the artwork is mine. Thanks for a good review.
Comment from Rdfrdmom2
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Your message is so very true. As a retired educator, I
can replay countless stories such as yours where kids
got pushed into something they did not want - sometimes
to very grave consequences. I hope many parents read and
heed your words.

thanks for sharing
good luck in the contest
love,
jan

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 17-Nov-2012
    Thank you Jan for your kindly words. I have struggled with depression due to facts relating to this problem, but although I may never reach my full potential in this area, I do keep trying for some success in it. Thank you.
Comment from donaldww
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Excellent poem about making sure people can follow their dreams. Accounting is not for everyone, and art is not either.

So follow your dream when you're young so you gain the necessary skills for when you're older.

Cheers,
DW

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 17-Nov-2012
    Thank you for your valued comments and insight.
Comment from Cornetist
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A good life's message..follow your own dreams! You might not see them come true buyt you'll be happier for the effort.
Nice message...good poem
Cornetist

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 17-Nov-2012
    Thank you, Cornetist, for your very kind review of my contest entry.
Comment from elliejean
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I love the poem. I love the message it sends. One can not dream for another. You have to be who you are. The dreams may seem senseless to a parent. But they need to heed them and find a good path. Great work.

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 17-Nov-2012
    Yes, you are absolutely right. Thank you so much for this lovely review, I really do appreciate your thoughtfulness. The artwork is mine.
Comment from adewpearl
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solid rhyming couplets
good proximate rhyme of calling/drawing
good alliteration in determined to draw
this poem is bound to resonate with many people whose parents steered them in a direction they did not want to go
good alliteration in try to teach
you offer sage advice in good poetic form :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 17-Nov-2012
    Thank you for a lovely review Brooke.
Comment from visionary1234
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aaah, I do like your approach to this one with a strong message to parents to "lay off!" And I surely agree with that, having learned the hard way - and am trying to do just that with my son. Good entry! :) Sharyn

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 17-Nov-2012
    Thank you for your good review. I don't think parents should lay off. Kids do need their help to get started in their chosen pathway. Parents just must not impose their will on the kids, especially if a child has such a strong drive or interest. I see you are doing very well in the contest!