Give us a break!
Take some time out and ...15 total reviews
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
This 5-7-5 verse is timely and relevant. I am currently listening to the news and I am in disbelief at the weather crisis this world is facing.
My heart goes out to those in Europe. They have no solutions available to quell the extreme heat.
I live in Los Angeles, so I am accustomed to 100's all summer. We have the appropriate cooling system to combat the temperature. However, the people across the globe are not as lucky.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2022
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This 5-7-5 verse is timely and relevant. I am currently listening to the news and I am in disbelief at the weather crisis this world is facing.
My heart goes out to those in Europe. They have no solutions available to quell the extreme heat.
I live in Los Angeles, so I am accustomed to 100's all summer. We have the appropriate cooling system to combat the temperature. However, the people across the globe are not as lucky.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2022
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Thanks so much for reviewing. Yes, in Australia we are used to temperatures well over 100, even up to 118, but In England they are not used to this. At present we are trying to cope with several record-breaking floods, all catastrophic. Don't see how anyone can deny climate change!
Wendy
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I hope you and your family are safe.
Yes, climate change is real!
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
A timely 5-7-5 poem. Oh, how I wish folks would realize what we are doing to nature. This poem is colorful, and I like that. The message is clearly presented, and the font is large and easily read. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2022
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A timely 5-7-5 poem. Oh, how I wish folks would realize what we are doing to nature. This poem is colorful, and I like that. The message is clearly presented, and the font is large and easily read. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 19-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2022
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Thank you very much Sandra! I am glad you enjoyed this one.
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You are welcome.
Comment from GARY MACLEAN
Isn't it astounding that the things you list have all happened at one time or another in one place on earth? What I mean is that some locations just seem to have all the bad luck. No matter how intelligent man becomes he will never be competition for Mother Nature.
Scary but true verse.
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2022
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Isn't it astounding that the things you list have all happened at one time or another in one place on earth? What I mean is that some locations just seem to have all the bad luck. No matter how intelligent man becomes he will never be competition for Mother Nature.
Scary but true verse.
Comment Written 19-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2022
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Thanks Gary, you are right! There are some places which just get hit time and again, and the results are just heart-breaking. Thanks for reviewing.
Comment from dragonpoet
Nicely done 5-7-5 giving Mother Nature a strong implication that we need some 'normal' weather. Everyone needs a break from severe hear and stormy weather.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2022
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Nicely done 5-7-5 giving Mother Nature a strong implication that we need some 'normal' weather. Everyone needs a break from severe hear and stormy weather.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
Comment Written 19-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2022
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Thanks so much Joan. Yes, a little respite from these catastrophic events would be very welcome. I appreciate your review.
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You are most kindly welcome.
Joan
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
The natural disasters in the world uses up much energy and I wonder how it continues without rest, your resolution here is magical, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2022
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The natural disasters in the world uses up much energy and I wonder how it continues without rest, your resolution here is magical, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 19-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2022
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Thank you very much Dolly. Glad you enjoyed.
Comment from royowen
Yes, I've heard in Britain and Europe they're getting temperatures that are far more common in our neck of the woods, than theirs, our homes are designed for heat, there's aren't, coolers are rare there, beautifully written, yes, creation is rebelling, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2022
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Yes, I've heard in Britain and Europe they're getting temperatures that are far more common in our neck of the woods, than theirs, our homes are designed for heat, there's aren't, coolers are rare there, beautifully written, yes, creation is rebelling, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 19-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2022
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Thank you Roy. All very true.
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Well done
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Interesting entry for the 5-7-5 writing prompt contest.
Your syllables count is off. You have 4/7/5 (fire is one syllable) and connection between lines can be improved.
Good presentation and imagery. flow can be improved. You used descriptive words that paint a clear mental picture.
Good luck in the contest.
Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2022
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Interesting entry for the 5-7-5 writing prompt contest.
Your syllables count is off. You have 4/7/5 (fire is one syllable) and connection between lines can be improved.
Good presentation and imagery. flow can be improved. You used descriptive words that paint a clear mental picture.
Good luck in the contest.
Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus
Comment Written 19-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2022
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Thank you for reviewing, Gypsy. In my country "fire" is two syllables, which I put in the notes. It is more a cultural variation than an error. I appreciate your suggestions.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
I think I know who you are. A star with sufficient energy to start a fire down there under (clue) with nothing more than a breath. Hopefully, you are in a fire-free zone.
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2022
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I think I know who you are. A star with sufficient energy to start a fire down there under (clue) with nothing more than a breath. Hopefully, you are in a fire-free zone.
Comment Written 19-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2022
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Thanks so much Tom. We had our worst fires ever in 2019-2020.
I appreciate your review!
Comment from the13thpoet
Hello mystery poet a Good day to you, I hope this finds you well. I liked your 5-7-5 Poem contest entry, you executed it well on the syllable count. Good job and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2022
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Hello mystery poet a Good day to you, I hope this finds you well. I liked your 5-7-5 Poem contest entry, you executed it well on the syllable count. Good job and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 19-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2022
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Many thanks! That's such an encouraging review, and I thank you for your good wishes.
Comment from Fleedleflump
It's sad to admit that I gave up using 'fire' as two syllables because so many reviewers told me I was wrong (it's those soft connective sounds like 'ya' that some accents don't seem to pronounce), so it's lovely to see it being used properly, lol :-)
That aside, I loved your piece addressed to the outbursts of anger we see from nature recently, and yes - surely, it's time for a moment of calm to we can try to help as best we can (in every sense).
Mike
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2022
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It's sad to admit that I gave up using 'fire' as two syllables because so many reviewers told me I was wrong (it's those soft connective sounds like 'ya' that some accents don't seem to pronounce), so it's lovely to see it being used properly, lol :-)
That aside, I loved your piece addressed to the outbursts of anger we see from nature recently, and yes - surely, it's time for a moment of calm to we can try to help as best we can (in every sense).
Mike
Comment Written 19-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2022
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Thanks so much Mike. I appreciate your review.
Yes, that's a pet peeve of mine - when reviewers tell me I am "wrong" to spell or pronounce things according to my (and your) own country's spelling and pronunciation rules. Cultural variations are not wrong, they are just different. There's a contest coming up about peeves. Lol.
