Not a Spectator Sport
We do not have to be the star of the game.16 total reviews
Comment from BethShelby
This poem has a good message. You are so right. Life is meant to be lived and used to do what we can to help other. There will come a time when we will be called on to give a report of what we have done with the time we were given.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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This poem has a good message. You are so right. Life is meant to be lived and used to do what we can to help other. There will come a time when we will be called on to give a report of what we have done with the time we were given.
Comment Written 17-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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I am always grateful when I get such nice comments you always give in your reviews.
Comment from gramalot8
I admit that I am more of a side sitter than a participator these days.
But I think I did a lot of good participating throughout my life.
Right now it feels good to sit and relax and watch...
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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I admit that I am more of a side sitter than a participator these days.
But I think I did a lot of good participating throughout my life.
Right now it feels good to sit and relax and watch...
Comment Written 15-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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I always appreciate getting this thank you so much and welcome to FS.
Comment from GoWiSt
"We do not have to be the star of the game." Pff! Try telling that to my six-year-old. If the spotlight ever goes off her, God help the lighting man. LOL
Nice pink flowers in your complementary picture art choice.
"Life's not a spectator sport" Hmm! But sometimes, a necessary part of the game is he watching.
"Did we get on the field," Sometimes it's scary/dangerous to get out there.
But ultimatel, I agree with you; we must actively live life--somehow, some way.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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"We do not have to be the star of the game." Pff! Try telling that to my six-year-old. If the spotlight ever goes off her, God help the lighting man. LOL
Nice pink flowers in your complementary picture art choice.
"Life's not a spectator sport" Hmm! But sometimes, a necessary part of the game is he watching.
"Did we get on the field," Sometimes it's scary/dangerous to get out there.
But ultimatel, I agree with you; we must actively live life--somehow, some way.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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Always thankful for such nice comments thank you so much
Comment from Mark Jackson
I liked the first stanza and the rhyme, I have to admit I was a little disappointed that the next stanza did not. Apart from that I found it perfectly pleasant a positive message and an interesting origin. Definitely worth a 5.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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I liked the first stanza and the rhyme, I have to admit I was a little disappointed that the next stanza did not. Apart from that I found it perfectly pleasant a positive message and an interesting origin. Definitely worth a 5.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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Thank you for making time to review my work and leave such a nice comment.
Comment from Wendy G
Very thoughtful poem, and an excellent saying upon which to base your thoughts. Spectators are often guilty of doing nothing when in fact they should be doing something eg standing up for right, and showing compassion. Well said.
Wendy
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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Very thoughtful poem, and an excellent saying upon which to base your thoughts. Spectators are often guilty of doing nothing when in fact they should be doing something eg standing up for right, and showing compassion. Well said.
Wendy
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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It is always very nice to receive a nice review like this from you. I appreciate your effort.
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
An Interesting topic. I remember Jackie Robinson Saying that. It is a brilliant quote. You wrote this well and with feeling. Have a good week.Karen :-)
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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An Interesting topic. I remember Jackie Robinson Saying that. It is a brilliant quote. You wrote this well and with feeling. Have a good week.Karen :-)
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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Thank you for making time to review my work. I?m leaving such a nice comment it is
Comment from Brenda Strauser
I liked reading your poem. We shouldn't complain. I think about Israel and Ukraine. Look how they are suffering. I like where you said : life is not a spectator sport. Very good job
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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I liked reading your poem. We shouldn't complain. I think about Israel and Ukraine. Look how they are suffering. I like where you said : life is not a spectator sport. Very good job
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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I always appreciate getting such nice reviews. Thank you so much
Comment from Begin Again
Life begins with our first breath and ends with the last....regardless of how we participate in the middle, it moves forward with or without us.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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Life begins with our first breath and ends with the last....regardless of how we participate in the middle, it moves forward with or without us.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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I am grateful for your nice review thank you so much
Comment from jim vecchio
Very, very good and essential message. My only SMALL concern is: Do you need a comma after "we were not", in that final line? You are definitely a Str in my Hall of Great Writers!
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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Very, very good and essential message. My only SMALL concern is: Do you need a comma after "we were not", in that final line? You are definitely a Str in my Hall of Great Writers!
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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I am grateful when I get such nice reviews as this. Thank you so very much.
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I am grateful for your writing.
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
Patricia,
My family's from NYC and long before I was born my dad was a Brooklyn Dodgers fan then turned to a Mets fan of course. The Giants came before or after not sure. I always say also that Love is an action word. In whatever way we can be involved to do good in the world, we should.
A well written poem and lovely presentation and Author Note too. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Have a good day,
Alexandra
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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Patricia,
My family's from NYC and long before I was born my dad was a Brooklyn Dodgers fan then turned to a Mets fan of course. The Giants came before or after not sure. I always say also that Love is an action word. In whatever way we can be involved to do good in the world, we should.
A well written poem and lovely presentation and Author Note too. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Have a good day,
Alexandra
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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I am glad you enjoyed this particular piece and I wish to thank you very much
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You're welcome, Patricia!
