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The Life of a Graduate

a graduate's survival

9 total reviews 
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
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This is such a lovely and relatable verse which reminds us of that very memorable moment when all the study, pain and angst suddenly come to fruition with Graduation Day. A time for change and to fly off, using your excellent imagery. For parents, a time of reflection and pride, tinged with a little sadness, perhaps. Very nicely done, Verna, in your heartfelt, well rhymed verse. Thanks for sharing, Debbie

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
    Thank you for you lovely review.
Comment from jaded831
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Your poem is a reflection of life. Eventually we find our way, hopefully. Along the way sometimes our future changes as life goes on due to unexpected events. Your poem makes the reader think. I like that.

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 11-Nov-2023
    Thank you very much for an excellent review. I'm glad you "got" the meaning of the poem.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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A fine story for the contest and I enjoyed the journey towards success here as the graduate graduated and is set to take on the world, a fun post, good rhymes and flow and good luck with the contest, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 11-Nov-2023
    Thank you, Dolly, for your excellent review. xoxo Verna
Comment from Rachelle Allen
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Mmmmm. What parent doesn't love these words? You captured the perfect balance of childhood delights versus fears and insecurities and then ended with the perfect cherry on top. Congrats to the girl who scaled the wall! No small feat, to be sure!! Well done, Mystery Contestant!! xoxo

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 10-Nov-2023
    Thank you so much for a great review!
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
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This is very pretty, and the timing is perfect. As a reader, I enjoyed a subtle and nice surprise at the end. This is an excellent poem for the challenge. Your presentation is very good. You use expressive words and colorful imagery to which readers will relate.

Best wishes,

Alex

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 09-Nov-2023
    Thank you for a great review, Alex.
Comment from créateur d'histoire
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I enjoyed reading this. Excellent use of language and imagery . We often don't know what the future brings .That can be a chilling thought. Good luck!

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 09-Nov-2023
    Thank you for a good review and good luck wish.
Comment from Navada
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This is really enjoyable and I did not see that final line coming! I enjoyed your disciplined metre and the rhyming was effective as well. Clever use of the picture to aid with the misdirection of the reader also! Well done and good luck for the contest.

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 09-Nov-2023
    Thank you very much for a great review.
Comment from Wy Jung
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A lovely poem about growing up and striving to figure out what 'success' means. Then without knowing it, achieving it by graduating.
The monarch at the end was a beautiful touch. ..also being a creature that has "become" without really meaning to, so now it can fly. Just like the graduate.
Good luck!

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 09-Nov-2023
    Thank you very much for a great review.
Comment from jim vecchio
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I love butterflies, but I never suspected tht ending! You are a Master Storyteller, and a great poet, too! The contest stipulated, "Be creative" and you far exceeded that point!

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 09-Nov-2023
    Thank you so very much, Jim. I appreciate your review.
reply by jim vecchio on 09-Nov-2023
    Don't fly away, now!