Perfect sense(s)
Sharpening my ...29 total reviews
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
You plea here is heartfelt and honest Wendy and so many people need the company of others as they live in a lonely world. Having compassion for our fellow man makes the world a better place, a loved your endearing words here, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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You plea here is heartfelt and honest Wendy and so many people need the company of others as they live in a lonely world. Having compassion for our fellow man makes the world a better place, a loved your endearing words here, love Dolly x
Comment Written 24-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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Thank you very much Dolly for your very kind and encouraging words.
Wendy
Comment from Anne Johnston
This is a beautiful poem, Wendy, and very well written. You ask a lot of questions that we all seek answers for. You encourage us all to be more loving and compassionate to those around us.
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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This is a beautiful poem, Wendy, and very well written. You ask a lot of questions that we all seek answers for. You encourage us all to be more loving and compassionate to those around us.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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Thank you very much Anne. I appreciate your thoughtful words very much. Wendy
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You are welcome, Wendy
Comment from royowen
A beautifully written free verse Wendy. We are all incredibly needy in this life, it marks us very much I'm afraid, we need to receive love and give love, as sure as the waters that receive from smaller tributaries, the river fills the ocean, a conduit for survival, beautifully written my friend, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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A beautifully written free verse Wendy. We are all incredibly needy in this life, it marks us very much I'm afraid, we need to receive love and give love, as sure as the waters that receive from smaller tributaries, the river fills the ocean, a conduit for survival, beautifully written my friend, blessings Roy
Comment Written 23-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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Thank you for your thoughtful review. I always appreciate it.
Wendy
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Well done
Comment from WalkerMan
Though I'm not fond of free verse, this one is an outstanding exception for effective expression of its important topic. I like the clever dual title ("Perfect sense" and "Perfect senses"), the stanzas for senses (sight, hearing, and feeling -- the last itself with dual meaning), the (bold) three-line relevant soul-searching question after each, plus the concluding stanza and its (bold) three-line expression of purpose.
Every person on Earth should read and contemplate this message because it contains the key to a much happier world.
Superb, aptly illustrated, and worthy of more stars than the six I can give.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2022
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Though I'm not fond of free verse, this one is an outstanding exception for effective expression of its important topic. I like the clever dual title ("Perfect sense" and "Perfect senses"), the stanzas for senses (sight, hearing, and feeling -- the last itself with dual meaning), the (bold) three-line relevant soul-searching question after each, plus the concluding stanza and its (bold) three-line expression of purpose.
Every person on Earth should read and contemplate this message because it contains the key to a much happier world.
Superb, aptly illustrated, and worthy of more stars than the six I can give.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2022
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Thank you so very much! I greatly appreciate the honour of six stars.
A very encouraging review. Thanks so much too for picking up the typo. (I hate it when I miss those things which spoil a poem.)
Wendy
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You are most welcome, Wendy. You well earned it.
I see the typo correction, so I've removed my comment about it. :)) -- Mike
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Thank you! That's kind. And appreciated.
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You are again welcome, Wendy. It is my custom to do that. :)) -- Mike
Comment from GARY MACLEAN
You make good, sound, valid points on all three counts. They will be questions humankind will not be able to answer, except on an individual basis, for years to come, if ever. I really liked how you posed the positive first then asked why then... It makes one think.
Very Nice
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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You make good, sound, valid points on all three counts. They will be questions humankind will not be able to answer, except on an individual basis, for years to come, if ever. I really liked how you posed the positive first then asked why then... It makes one think.
Very Nice
Comment Written 23-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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That's good, I like to make people think, and yes, it is an individual and personal challenge to our attitudes. Thanks so much for your very thoughtful review.
Wendy
Comment from Theodore McDowell
Great, great poem for the contest. I love the way questions push the poem forward. You contrast your appreciation for variety in nature etc. with your honest limitations in terms of human compassion. You end with a plea to have compassion for all people. Brilliant work, Wendy.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2022
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Great, great poem for the contest. I love the way questions push the poem forward. You contrast your appreciation for variety in nature etc. with your honest limitations in terms of human compassion. You end with a plea to have compassion for all people. Brilliant work, Wendy.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2022
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Thank you so very much! I greatly appreciate the honour of six stars.
A very encouraging review!
Wendy
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. God created ALL people in His image. We are ALL His children, and I don't believe God made mistakes. I enjoyed reading your entry and I wish you the best of luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. God created ALL people in His image. We are ALL His children, and I don't believe God made mistakes. I enjoyed reading your entry and I wish you the best of luck with the contest.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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Thank you Barbara! Yes, exactly. He never makes mistakes and values all shades of skin, so why can't we? Many thanks for a fine review, and also for your good wishes.
Wendy
Comment from Paul McFarland
Nicely done, Wendy. I am going to guess that you spent a fair amount of time on this one. You have finished things off very effectively in the last stanza.
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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Nicely done, Wendy. I am going to guess that you spent a fair amount of time on this one. You have finished things off very effectively in the last stanza.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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Thanks so much for reviewing Paul. Yes, I did spend a fair bit of time on it ... you are very astute. Your thoughts are always appreciated.
Wendy
Comment from Bill Schott
This free verse, Perfect Senses, allows that we definitely have the capacity to extend our gifts to others. Whether we choose to do so is where this poem may lead us. Nice.
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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This free verse, Perfect Senses, allows that we definitely have the capacity to extend our gifts to others. Whether we choose to do so is where this poem may lead us. Nice.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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Thank you Bill for your thoughtful and insightful review. Appreciated.
Wendy
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
A lovely poem for yearning to care for all people, despite differences. the last line accentuate it all with "acceptance and compassion." I hope this does well in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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A lovely poem for yearning to care for all people, despite differences. the last line accentuate it all with "acceptance and compassion." I hope this does well in the contest.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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Thank you Verna. A lovely review, very encouraging!
Wendy
