The Greatest of These...
Each night...Every night...20 total reviews
Comment from damommy
Good example of how punctuation changes meanings. I agree with the ending - faith is always the way to go.
Lovely presentation. Good luck in the contest.
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Good example of how punctuation changes meanings. I agree with the ending - faith is always the way to go.
Lovely presentation. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2018
Comment from Dean Kuch
Punctuation makes a HUGE impact in poetry. A well-place comma or dash-em can be used to create pauses. And, as you've demonstrated in your well written entry, a semi-colon can change the entire meaning of a line or phrase.
That's why in my own poetry I'm a firm advocate for the use of punctuation.
Great work with this, Anonymous Poet
You got my vote!
~Dean :)
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Punctuation makes a HUGE impact in poetry. A well-place comma or dash-em can be used to create pauses. And, as you've demonstrated in your well written entry, a semi-colon can change the entire meaning of a line or phrase.
That's why in my own poetry I'm a firm advocate for the use of punctuation.
Great work with this, Anonymous Poet
You got my vote!
~Dean :)
Comment Written 23-Sep-2018
Comment from A. Willow Bends
Done in quite a unique format with the repetition. I find I use it from time to time. I like what you have done here very much. Creative with the wording, the punctuation and great choice of art. The unusual often stands out in my opinion and this is unusual. Love it.
Wendy
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018
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Done in quite a unique format with the repetition. I find I use it from time to time. I like what you have done here very much. Creative with the wording, the punctuation and great choice of art. The unusual often stands out in my opinion and this is unusual. Love it.
Wendy
Comment Written 23-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018
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Hello Wendy!
So pleased you enjoyed!
Thank you!
Comment from jenintorre
This is a very good poem and great entry for the competition. I admire your faith.
I love your artwork and presentation. I wish you good luck in the competition. Cheers. Jen.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018
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This is a very good poem and great entry for the competition. I admire your faith.
I love your artwork and presentation. I wish you good luck in the competition. Cheers. Jen.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018
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Hello Jen,
Thank you ever so much for your excellent rating and thoughtful review!
I am pleased you enjoyed.
Comment from meeshu
excellent experimental form very intriguing what is the name of that comma phenomenon you use here. let's eat, gramma.?.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018
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excellent experimental form very intriguing what is the name of that comma phenomenon you use here. let's eat, gramma.?.
Comment Written 22-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018
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Hello meeshu!
That little semi-colon can really change the landscape of a great deal of one's writings...
Glad you enjoyed!
Thank you!
Comment from Dawnya
An interesting play on words...er, play on punctuation. I don't really understand the "I fear I have no answers," because you then provide answers--prayer and faith.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018
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An interesting play on words...er, play on punctuation. I don't really understand the "I fear I have no answers," because you then provide answers--prayer and faith.
Comment Written 22-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018
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Hello Dawnya!
It's one thing to state that one is afraid because he/she has no answers: I fear; I have no answers. And yet, it is another to simply state, "I fear I have no answers." That little semi-colon changes the landscape of thoughts and feelings...
Thank you for your excellent rating and review...
Comment from WildWithWords
I see what you did there!
It's very interesting how punctuation can change the meaning of what we write. You've illustrated that perfectly with some good choices of phrase/comments and punctuation to discern differences. Example....
Then pray; God is listening (saying - we should pray, for God is listening)
Then pray God is listening (saying - we better HOPE he is listening)
Nice work.
Bill (WildWithWords)
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018
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I see what you did there!
It's very interesting how punctuation can change the meaning of what we write. You've illustrated that perfectly with some good choices of phrase/comments and punctuation to discern differences. Example....
Then pray; God is listening (saying - we should pray, for God is listening)
Then pray God is listening (saying - we better HOPE he is listening)
Nice work.
Bill (WildWithWords)
Comment Written 22-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018
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Hello Bill!
I agree!
It is interesting how the semi-colon, (probably the most maligned and misunderstood little punctuation mark), can change the landscape of meaning, intent, and even beliefs...
So pleased you enjoyed.
Thank you!
Comment from Liz O'Neill
I'm so glad I read poetry aloud and several times. The first time through, I totally missed the change in punctuation. How clever to cause the reader to halt in their haste, which of course is your message within a message within a message. And it may even go to deeper levels if we were willing to let it. The feeling, and insight differs so with each line depending upon the punctuation.It's amazing how the imagery differs with each line.created is so different. I would give you six stars, but I guess I'm tapped out. Very well written.
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I'm so glad I read poetry aloud and several times. The first time through, I totally missed the change in punctuation. How clever to cause the reader to halt in their haste, which of course is your message within a message within a message. And it may even go to deeper levels if we were willing to let it. The feeling, and insight differs so with each line depending upon the punctuation.It's amazing how the imagery differs with each line.created is so different. I would give you six stars, but I guess I'm tapped out. Very well written.
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Comment Written 22-Sep-2018
Comment from Y. M. Roger
A very intriguing write with your variations in punctuation to alter meanings - great way to keep the reader's attention! ;) I wish you best of luck in the contest and thank you for sharing! ;)
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reply by the author on 22-Sep-2018
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A very intriguing write with your variations in punctuation to alter meanings - great way to keep the reader's attention! ;) I wish you best of luck in the contest and thank you for sharing! ;)
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Comment Written 22-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2018
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Hello Yvette!
Funny how that little semi-colon has the power to change the landscape of meaning, yes?
Glad you enjoyed!
Thank you!
Comment from DiaMarEl
What a beautiful and inspiring entry! You shared the emotional struggle so many of us encounter daily - the whys, the what ifs, all of those lingering moments of doubt, fear, hopelessness etc. When those questions creep up, especially in the quiet moments of the night, responding by prayer always is the only solution to those quandaries. We can find the answers we need in the starry silence of God's heaven above. The artwork perfectly complements your wonderful words. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2018
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What a beautiful and inspiring entry! You shared the emotional struggle so many of us encounter daily - the whys, the what ifs, all of those lingering moments of doubt, fear, hopelessness etc. When those questions creep up, especially in the quiet moments of the night, responding by prayer always is the only solution to those quandaries. We can find the answers we need in the starry silence of God's heaven above. The artwork perfectly complements your wonderful words. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 22-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2018
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Hello DiaMarE!
I am honored by your exceptional rating and thoughtful review.
This began with one sentence:
Have faith; God has a plan.
I realized that if I omitted the semi-colon, the meaning changes from certainty to doubt/or hope: Have faith God has a plan...
Who knew a semi-colon could be so powerful?
Thank you again!
