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Not caged

Not tied down by jealousy ...

12 total reviews 
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
Excellent
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' Not caged ', is an exceptionally well-written and delightfully descriptive piece. It was a privilege to both read and review this talented poet's work.
Good luck with the contest. Please let me know how you get on?

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 08-Apr-2022
    Thank you very much, dear Duchess. I appreciate your reading and reviewing so positively, along with your good wishes.
    Wendy
reply by duchessofdrumborg on 08-Apr-2022

    Wendy, as always you're very welcome.
    Bless you,
    the Duchess
Comment from littlebit69
Excellent
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This is a beautiful poem. Jealousy runs rampant in today's young society.
This is a poem they need to read because it'll give them something to think about. Jealousy is very dangerous. Even to the point of murder. I love to see people who accomplish their dream, gives me hope.

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 07-Apr-2022
    Thank you for reviewing, but as you gave only one star, do you have some suggestions for how I can improve it? Your words sounded positive so I am a bit bewildered.
    Wendy
reply by littlebit69 on 07-Apr-2022
reply by littlebit69 on 07-Apr-2022
    I don't know what happened but I didn't give you one star I never voted. if
    I voted it would have been six stars
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2022
    Thank you. I thought it was an accident. If you would like to fix it you can go back to the poem " Not caged", and go back to your review. You can then adjust the rating, and for me that would be wonderful. It's easy to do, and my fingers have slipped a few times too. I appreciated your kind words.
    Wendy
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2022
    Thank you for adjusting it. I appreciate it.
    Wendy
Comment from jaded831
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I like the rhyme scheme and the sentiment. Being jealous produces negative feelings and it's not worth it. I like the comparison to a bird, jealousy keeps you in a cage, we should fly free.

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 06-Apr-2022
    Thank you very much for your insightful review. I am glad you liked it.
Comment from Bill Schott
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

This poem, Not Caged, has a terrific rhyme and meter that firmly grasps the theme and makes a statement that justifies the formatting and structure of your verse.

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 05-Apr-2022
    Thank you very much Bill. I am so glad you enjoyed this one, and I am very thankful and honoured by the gift of an exceptional rating and six stars. That's very encouraging, and I appreciate it greatly.
Comment from Shirley McLain
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I like your rhyming poem on Jealousy. You did a great job. It was easy to read and understand. I didn't see any errors. Good luck in the contest. Have a great evening. Shirley

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 05-Apr-2022
    Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and encouragement. Also for your good wishes. All are greatly appreciated.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
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Consider what you've learned from the terrible experience and re-focus on the positive things in life. How has this taught you to create a better outcome in the future when dealing with jealousy. Always be grateful for what you have. Never keep up with the Joneses!

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 05-Apr-2022
    Thank you for your thoughtful review and comments. Appreciated.
Comment from LisaMay
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Your well constructed poem shows the negativities of having a jealous nature, contrasted with the benefits of having harmony in one's life. Looking to others with spite and bitterness through insecurity is a sure-fire way to imprison oneself in a small cage. Fly free!
Your poem and notes show a well developed personality with personal insight to leading a better life.
It could be categorised as personal improvement rather than general.

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 05-Apr-2022
    Thank you for your review with its thoughtful insights. Yes, perhaps I should reclassify it. Good suggestion.
Comment from in777wr#
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This is a beautifully written poem. Your poem gives some valid reasons of why jealousy should not have a hold on us. Great poetic devices throughout this poem. Nice poem.

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 05-Apr-2022
    Thank you very much for your thoughtful review and encouragement! Appreciated.
Comment from jessizero
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This was a great poem. I agree that we should only compete with ourselves. It's not always easy to erase jealousy, but it can be done. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 05-Apr-2022
    Thank you for your thoughtful review and encouragement! Appreciated, as always.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
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Jealousy is not appreciable at any step of living, it endows one to be more and more powerful at comparison with others, that is never appreciable for it may bring in disaster; jealousy may bring disaster; well said, well done; post more. ALCREATOR LITT DEAR (D R)

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 05-Apr-2022
    Thank you for your thoughtful review. Much appreciated.