Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Debra,

hahahaha Great message! Offered up with a wonderful image that matches your words wonderfully. And I am sorry for laughing but I couldn't help it. Truly. If happiness is lemonade, hate must be old coffee. How do I know that? The first two lines of your second stanza. hahaha

Thanks so much!

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021

Haha! I love how your mind works, Robyn! Thanks for your great feedback. Best wishes as always, Debra :)

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Hatred
by Debra White

Hello Debra

Excellent short rhymed poem about hate. I like the presentation too. You strike me like a sweet lady, I believe you are not a angry person. I don't usually get angry but when I do ... It's not my best. You expressed yourself well.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021

Thank you so much, Gypsy :)
Best wishes as always, Debra

Comment from Ginnygray

Excellent

This is such a good writing for it depicts the most ungodly word in our vocabulary! It really is akin to murder in thought! Lack of respect for a life leads us to a very dark, morose place and seems to remove the best of our humanity and reason for being! God is love! He teaches us what happens in His very first book of the Bible when Cain out of jealousy and hate kills Abel, his brother!
You can be angry, but should always revere "life"!

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021

Thank you so much, Ginny, for your kind and thoughtful feedback. I appreciate it. Best wishes, Debra :)

Comment from zanya

Excellent

A compelling piece of poetry about that negative emotion we humans often carry around with us - I' m struck by the illustration - very effective - yes hatred is a burden

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021

Thank you, Zanya, for your lovely feedback. Best wishes, Debra :)

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

A blessing to be in a bubble if it removes one from the toxic presence of hatred. You have described it well, and shown its varied bitter facets. Yes, life is too short for hatred to have a place. Good writing, powerful.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021

Thank you so much, Wendy, for your lovely feedback. I appreciate it. Best wishes, Debra :)

Comment from Elizabeth Emerald

Excellent

This packs a powerful punch--you nailed the devastation of hatred through stunning phrasing--excellent alliteration--fiery feelings fueled--hatred screams/hostile song.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021

Thank you, Liz :) Glad you enjoyed it! Best wishes, Debra

Comment from Chrissy710

Excellent

Hi Debbie How true are your words loved your last 2 lines
Well written with a good meter and rhyme and powerful when read aloud
Well done
Cheers Christine

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021

Thank you so much, Christine :) I appreciate your lovely feedback. Best wishes, Debra

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-I agree with your notes, Debra,
so I guess I have been in
the bubble, too.
-Good artwork and presentation.
-I like your poem very much.
-It flows smoothly and has
an added punch with the
short phrases all beginning
with "hatred."
-I like this image, "Fiery feelings
fuelled and stirred" and the
concluding line.
-Very well done.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021

Hello Pam :) Thank you so much for your feedback. It is always lovely to be the recipient of your kind and considered comments. Best wishes as always, Debra

reply by Pam (respa) on 30-Apr-2021

You are very welcome, Debra. I have enjoyed your poems.

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Love the matching rhymes here and your poem has a message to let go of anger and hatred, it takes too much effort to hate someone, it is far easier to love and give, much enjoyed Debra, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021

Thank you so much, Dolly :) Best wishes as always, Debra x

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

You did a great job, Debra, with your poem about hatred. You expressed your thoughts and feelings well. I like the color scheme, the monorhyme of the first verse, the rhyme in the second verse, and your great and true message. I like the way you formatted the words 'let it thaw.'

Great work on you April challenge.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021

Hi Jan :)
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. It is really good to know what you enjoyed about my poem! Thank you again, best wishes, Debra