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Bouquets of Hope

In fearful times, even the smallest gestures can bring hope

60 total reviews 
Comment from Michele Harber
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What a lovely expression of the power of hope, and how much a seemingly small gesture can mean to someone whose hope is at a low ebb. Your depiction of store conditions at the moment is very accurate, and I love that your protagonist chose to "leave enough for all to share" while, also, sharing her flowers with someone who needed her hope restored. This is a lovely and uplifting description of the human spirit and what it can accomplish.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
    Hello Michele!
    I am honored by your exceptional rating and thoughtful review.
    So pleased my words resonated with you.
    Stay safe!

    Thank you!
reply by Michele Harber on 18-Mar-2020
    They truly did. They were absolutely lovely. You stay safe - and hopeful - as well.
Comment from Diana L Crawford
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What a delightful poem of hope! Especially in these trying times. Without hope, we are lost to fear soul-eating ways and everyone around us suffers even more!

Thank you for sharing and best of luck! xoxo

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
    Hello Diana!
    So pleased my words resonated with you!

    Thank you!
reply by Diana L Crawford on 18-Mar-2020
    My pleasure to enjoy!
Comment from kahpot
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What a wonderful message in this excellent poem, yes it is the small offerings that can provide the largest reactions from those in need, very well written and presented, best wishes for your contest****kahpot

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
    Hello kahpot!
    So pleased my words resonated with you!
    Thank you and stay safe!
Comment from Jeffrey Ford
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I think you wrote a amazing poem. It's very original and creative. I really enjoyed the process of the woman getting her flowers. It really made me think and it was very entertaining. Amazing poem!

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
    Hello Jeffrey!
    Thank you!
    So pleased you enjoyed!
    Stay safe!
Comment from Ulla
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Hi there Anonymous Author. It's a lovely poem you have penned here and the hope we all have too hold on to really shines through the words of the poem. Good luck in the contest. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
    Hello Ulla!
    So pleased my words resonated with you!
    Thank you!
    Stay safe!
Comment from Susan X Smith
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I gather that this poem is about hope during the current health crisis we are facing. As such it is a timely entry for the contest. The picture is lovely and in keeping with the sentiment. Good luck!

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
    Hello Susan!
    Thank you!
    Stay safe!
Comment from LisaMay
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You express a beautiful sentiment so well in this poem. It is uplifting and inspiring to see that simple gestures can override fear and panic. It is still a beautiful world when we take time to 'smell the tulips' and share the beauty.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
    Hello Lisa!
    I am honored by your exceptional rating and complimentary review!
    To tulips and hope!
    Be safe and take care of yourself!
Comment from estory
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Hope and faith. That's what we need. I think it's a great message for these times, a portrait of how to behave. But most people just panic and run over everybody else to take care of themselves. estory

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
    Hello estory!
    So pleased my words resonated with you!
    Take care of yourself!

    Thank you!
Comment from evesayshi
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In my opinion, a beautifully rendered poem in smooth and even rhyming rhythm. While hope is certainly an inspired and inspiring emotion, the message here of loving one's neighbor enough to 'pay it forward' eclipses hope by at least a hundred miles. This write is more than relevant, it is exemplary...

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
    Hello Eve,
    I am honored by your exceptional rating and complimentary review.
    So pleased my words resonated with you.
    Take care of yourself!
reply by evesayshi on 18-Mar-2020
    You are very welcome - a splendid commentary as to how life could be...Eve
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written poem about hope that we can find in many things around us. When things seem to fall apart we can do a good deed for someone else and it makes us feel good and hopeful too.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
    Hello Sandra!
    So pleased my words resonated with you!

    Thank you!