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Up Close and Personal

The parts that make the whole

14 total reviews 
Comment from Boogienights
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

There is nothing I love better then a poem that rhymes beautifully and this one does! You have given the reader an insight into who you are, I feel like I know you much better. Thanks for sharing and best of luck in the contest. :)

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2022


reply by the author on 19-Aug-2022
    Coming from a poet whose rhymes are always flawless, this means the WORLD to me! Thank you VERY, very much And thank you, too, for the additional star! I appreciate THAT very much, as well!!
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
Excellent
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You have given an excellent reveal of yourself in this poem. What you do to keep the bread on the table, but that your pleasures and passions lie elsewhere, and above all the fulcrum of your life, your husband . I particularly liked that retirement is not for you - snap - and your conclusion. Many years ago, I decided "life is not a spectator sport". Many echos and similarities. Kate xx

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2022


reply by the author on 19-Aug-2022
    Thank you, Katherine, for this excellent review. The bulk of my income is from what I love most: teaching children. The real estate is just for "extras" and savings.

    I love the word "fulcrum" in relation to my husband. That is a PERFECT description.

    And a fellow "participant" in all life has to offer, eh? No wonder I always had such a good feeling about you!!
Comment from Irish Rain
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So true!! Make it count and ENJOY!!!
Loved your poem, and learning about you!
My, what a busy life. Mine is too...in a slow
mode, ha ha.
Wonderful,
blessings...

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 Comment Written 19-Aug-2022


reply by the author on 19-Aug-2022
    Haha. As long as it brings you joy, nothing else matters!! Thanks for the lovely review. I do appreciate it.
reply by Irish Rain on 19-Aug-2022
    Happy Weekend!!!
Comment from jessizero
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I enjoyed reading your poem about yourself and the things you love. It sounds like you have a full life. I appreciated that you defined that closing phrase in your author's notes. :)
Thank you for sharing this here, and best wishes to you.

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 Comment Written 19-Aug-2022


reply by the author on 19-Aug-2022
    I appreciate this review very much. Thank you, Jessi!