Comment from Rosemary Everson1

Excellent

Many healing thoughts in your poem. I think we want the same kind of peace. If we can get back to normal and get rid of the virus, that in itself would bring comfort to the world.

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2022

I feel the same. Thanks so much for this great review. :)

Comment from jaded831

Excellent

I like your final goal the best. My goal is to be a better me. Your poem flows smooth and has universal appeal. The picture adds to your words. Together they create a great presentation. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2022

Thank you for this very nice review, it means the world to me. :)

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

For some people it is sad when they take down their decorations and for others they are glad. I heard a woman talking about how she was glad it was all over as she was tired of Christmas. Fine rhymes and sentiments here, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2022

I have mixed feelings about it. A little sad but at the same time happy about getting back to normal. :)

Comment from Iza Deleanu

Excellent

New year new luck grateful for families and friends tracing a new story. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest and with your writings.:)

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2022

Thsnk you for this thoughtful review. :)

Comment from WriterHeather

Exceptional

What an uplifting poem you have written for the rhyming contest! I wish you all the happiness in the new year! Thanks for sharing this with us! I think you will do well in the contest!

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2022

Thanks for this terrific review, I really appreciate it. :)

Comment from Theodore McDowell

Excellent

Nice poem for the rhyming prompt. A children's book seems like a great idea and would probably keep you incentivized all of 2022. Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2022

I believe it will. Thanks so much for reading. :)

Comment from LisaMay

Excellent

I like your tone of realistic hopeful sincerity depicted in your lines here. It is a gentle poem, very human in its aspirations and concerns.
I don't agree with your last line though - being the same world as it was before will just keep the same old problems. We need to learn from the past and create a better future.

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2022

Thank you for this excellent review and you are right! I meant the world we had before covid, but you inspired me and I changed the line. Thanks again. :)

reply by LisaMay on 02-Jan-2022

I'm pleased my words made you revisit that last line. Now it fits much better with the sense of healing.

Comment from The_Boy_Whodunnit

Excellent

I think you've done a good job of this, I like the way you have your own personal goals, and then those of the rest of the world, too. I'm sure we'd all like to go back to how things were a couple of years ago - at least in some ways.

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2022

Thanks for this great review, I always appreciate it. :)

Comment from Mrs. KT

Excellent

Oh goodness, Mystery Writer!
I am already out of six stars, but your offering is definitely worthy.
Fine sentiments that resonate deeply with me.
I do hope that whoever you are, you do write a children's book = one of my goals as well!

One teeny nit:
The joy and laughter that the season brings,
dies (die) down and now reality holds sway. (Because of the compound subject of "joy and laughter.")

Thank you for sharing!
diane

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2022

Thank you for this thoughtful review and for correction....both are very appreciated. :)