Comment from Marvin Calloway

Excellent

This poem shows a deep love for your granddaughter. It provides motivation and encouragement to her.
You've also given her strength. She's now well fortified to fight the good fight for what is just and fair.
She couldn't help but feel confident to face whatever the future brings, after reading these inspiring words.
Marv

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2017

thank you so much for your gracious review!
I really appreciate it.

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Congratulations to your granddaughter on her graduation. Opportunities for women are there if we choose to take them. We've come a long way but there is still more to do. Respect and equal pay are the issues. Marilyn

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2017

thank you so much for your lovely review!

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Women already have the same rights and privileges as men do as it pertains to the job market, wouldn't you agree, Poet? In fact, most CEOs of larger corporations today hold little to no regard for a person's sex when it comes to selecting the right candidate for an opening or new position.
I know, I've seen it in action time and time again.
Still, if she feels that there are some areas still lacking and could use improvement in this area, then by all means, she should have a go at it.
Your poem is brimming with pride for your daughter, and rightly so.
Best of luck to you in the contest.
~Dean

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017

thanks, Dean - It's for my little granddaughter, who is all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and full of herself at the moment - out of high school She is working this summer, coaching at a debate camp in DC at Geo Washington University (the only female on staff, by the way). Probably a lot more than you wanted to know - just stressing the fact that she's YOUNG and impressionable. But, yep - am very proud of her.
PL

reply by Dean Kuch on 21-Jul-2017

Oh, it's your granddaughter then?
Well, that's almost just as good.
You're more than welcome. :)

Comment from frogbook

Excellent

A well written poem with great descriptive words and good rhyming. May I just express an opinion, as a person that has defended female rights for some years, not crazy, just like equal pay for equal work. I think the phrase "a man within", defeats the purpose here, as women don't need or want to be men. Maybe, "tough as any man within" or some such expression would be better. I'm not trying to change your story and I hope you take no offense as I love the poem.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2017

I get your meaning. You're right. I've just seen some very unfeminine feminists who totally turn me off and probably most men, too. I'll see how I can change it . Thanks for your review and suggestion.
pome lover

Comment from Ogden

Excellent

An touching poem. Sincere, loving, practical advice to her granddaughter, a new high school graduate entering today's challenging world from a duly concerned grandmother.
Don (aka Ogden)

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2017

thank you, Don (aka Ogden) :)
I appreciate your gracious review

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

thank you for sharing this well structured poem about your granddaughter and her quest to help equalize the world for women. It is a brave fight and I don't think it will make her a 'man,' but a stronger woman. May she and all the others trying to break the 'glass ceiling' succeed!

~patty~

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2017

thanks. Patty,
She's pretty strong, as it is. Some of the feminists, to me, are unattractively vocal in volume and content. Hopefully her fight will be with reason.

Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear

Excellent

This speaks how confident grandmother is for her granddaughter whose performance in college and public participation, her confidence in winning is best; success is inevitable; I liked.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2017

thanks, Al
May I call you Al?

Comment from marybell1

Excellent

I enjoyed reading your success is the issue poem "Darling Girl". I could see that good advice being given. Your rhymed it well and chose a very appropriate picture.
All the best.
Marybell1.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2017

thank you so much

reply by marybell1 on 19-Jul-2017

You are most welcome.
Marybell1.

Comment from Nikki-Nicole

Excellent

'Darling Girl' kind of reminds me of my grandmother and me. She had high hopes for me and was proud of everything I did-- no matter how big or small.
The last line leaves the reader smiling- "I'm proud of you, my darling! You're the best!" And it bring tears to my eyes that GRAND isn't here to watch my little girl grow up like she did me.
The image shown supports the poem. The background goes well with the art and color of font selected.
Best of luck to you in the contest.
Thanks for sharing your version of Success Is the Issue.
Good luck with your future writing.
-Nicole-

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2017

thank you so much.
You miss your Grand's not being there to see your daughter, but you have happy memories of her being there for you.
And thank you for your good wishes.

Comment from smbau

Excellent

The poet writes to the daughter to convince her of her success. Reads well. The picture, background and font support the poem contest and plot to succeed and graduate in all classes taken. The poem has a prayerful mood.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2017

it is written to my granddaughter who has just graduated