Comment from ESOSTINE

Excellent

Brilliant rendition, perfectly rhymed with musical flow. The poem is written with such conviction that motivates one to extend helping hand to others despite our personal challenges as a healing therapy. Well penned; well enjoyed. Thanks, dear NICKI, for sharing your inspirations. Lol.

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2023

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Comment from harmony13

Excellent

The author's words are filled with meaning, are descriptive and creative.
I pondered on the theme and words of this poem and the poem resonated
with me. I liked how the author started with the words in the first stanza
and gradually led up to the insightful and hopeful words starting in stanza six - going right to the end of this poem! The poem flows and connects well. The artwork is awesome! Great Poem, Nicki!

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2023

Thank you so much for the thoughtful review and for sharing how you experienced this work. I truly appreciate it.

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

Hi Nicki,
This simply rhymed poem that tells how simple it is to change from depression and doubt to happiness and clarity. Simple acts of kindness do this for both the giver and recipient.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2023

Thank you, Joan, for your your comments and review.

reply by dragonpoet on 26-Feb-2023

You're welcome, Nicki, on both accounts.
Have a great day.
Joan

Comment from Paul McFarland

Excellent

Congratulations on your fiftieth post, Nicki. This poem tells a great deal about you. The rhyming is very good. Your meter needs a little attention. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2023

Thank for the review, Paul. I'll be checking out the meter for sure.

Comment from Terry Broxson

Excellent

This is very well written rhyming poem. I love to read it out loud. I think it should do well in the contest. In addition to wonderful flow and word choices your message is very up lifting. Outstanding writing. Terry.

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2023

Terry, thank you so much for the positive review and your encouraging words.

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

This a poignant poem which to me shows that will to help others have not faded away. It was a joy to read and I thank you so much for sharing this with us. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2023

Thank you, Ulla. I hope the will to help has not diminished. It infuses joy in the helper and the recipient. Thanks for your review and comments.

Comment from Sarah Tummey

Exceptional

I enjoyed reading this. I could picture a person sitting there in front of the TV, feeling they wanted to run from themselves, and then the effect faith has - the new meaning to life and a new way of looking at others. Lovely poem.

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2023

Thank you so much, Sarah, for your impressions and for the coveted 6th star.

Comment from susand3022

Exceptional

Hi Nicki,
I really loved this poem. Maybe it's just what I'm doing these days that's made me read it in more ways than one, but I really loved it... read it like 4 times.

It flowed very well, nothing to correct so far as I can tell poetically.
Good luck with the contest!
Susan :)

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2023

Susan, thank you so much for reading and relating to it. I appreciate the review and that coveted 6th star.

Comment from rjuselius

Exceptional

This is a brilliant entry for the contest dear nicki! You make a strong point and a very emphatetic one.
Nicely written and bravo!
Thank you for sharing!
Good luck!
Rebekka x

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2023

Rebekka, thank you so much for your kind words and review. The sixth star is much appreciated.

reply by rjuselius on 26-Feb-2023

My pleasure entirely dear friend <3

Comment from Tom Horonzy

Good

If I lived nearer, I would try to connect for a therapy session. I had a hard time following this piece you've written. Still, reaching fifty is an achievement. Congratulations.

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 Comment Written 26-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2023

Thanks for the review, Tom. Didn't mean to leave you in the shadows.

reply by Tom Horonzy on 26-Feb-2023

I know. Maybe, I should return to bed, and begin today over later today.