Comment from anabellapongasi

Excellent

A good reminder for all of us to be careful with our words as they can be dangerous and destructive...
They say before you react and let out angry words, inhale and count deep breaths up to ten...or twenty... but then it seems we only remember this advice when the outburst is done :(
Best of luck in the contest.

Blessings,
Anabella

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2016

Thank you for your kind words

Comment from Douglas Paul

Excellent

I am always amazed at how much meaning you can capture in so few words when you do this well. And you did this very well. Good job

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2016

Thank you

Comment from I am Cat

Excellent

Oh here is some great advice, johngie!
well said... ;)
Seems to be the theme around here,
eh? :(
So sad that some people can't watch what they say.
This written very well and meets the syllable count for the senryu
and meets all the other requirements for human nature as well.
Good luck in the contest!
Cat

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2016

Thank you Cat. It came in second after the cloud poem.

It does seem to fit with all the reviewer posts. Kinda funny how that worked out.

reply by I am Cat on 26-Jan-2016

Yeah, well... that's good, second... good for you! ;)
I never have mastered the short verses much. ;)
Congrats!

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

HU Johngie, yes they do...LOL...some people don't think before they speak...but later regret it...sigh...love your poem...and the picture...ekkkkk...LOL...luff Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2016

Thank you Linda. Kind of goes along with the reviewer reviews.

reply by l.raven on 27-Jan-2016

yes it does...you are so very welcome...xxoo Linda

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Yes, we need to engage our brain before opening our mouth. Good job with the format. Your picture and words make a great pair and a wonderful statement. Good job and thanks for sharing and caring.

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2016

Thank you

Comment from lightink

Excellent

Very important message! It seems to tie into the recent poems encouraging people to write more caring reviews...
I like how you showed that these words reflect the calloused soul:
"Callous words slip out..."
Really good word choices:
"Spontaneous, abrasive."
Plenty of "S" assonances...

And the plain, outspoken message at the end:
"Think before speaking."

Great poem!
Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2016

Thank you

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

"Engage the brain before putting mouth in gear." (I heard this saying when I was in High School. Another favorite saying comes from Marc Anthony's Eulogy of Caesar.
"The Evil that man do lives after them, while the Good is oft interred with their bones." This is well written.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2016

Thank you

reply by c_lucas on 25-Jan-2016

You're welcome

Comment from frogbook

Excellent

Ah yes, agree with your comment also. Great thought well portrayed in these few words so true. I'm thinking this will be a great contender for the vote.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2016

Thank you

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

Thanks for this poem. There are many of us who need to read this and realize we need to stop for a moment or two and think before we speak. I could well keep us from destroying friendships. Patricia

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2016

Thank you

Comment from angel123

Excellent

Your poem is well written and well received. I enjoyed reading it and it flows well with inspiring words of wisdom. Your message is meaningful and your artwork goes well with your words.

Angel123

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2016

Thank you