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Never Give In

Stand against the darkness... someone will eventually see

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Comment from M.G. Tanner

Excellent

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Very beautiful; it is honestly amazing how so few words can represent so very much. If you don't mind me asking... where do you get our inspiration from?

Comment Written 08-May-2020

reply by the author on 08-May-2020

I have a number of muses apparently that all live not-so-quietly inside my crazy blonde brain... :) :) No lie, MG, sometimes I don't even know what a story or a poem (long or short) will be about: just start the first line and go! ;) Now with poems, I write them all the old fashioned way of pencil and paper and then type it in when I'm done. But stories? I just compose as the mind goes -- many times I end up finishing a lot different than I had actually begun. My inspiration would have to be wherever my imagination (or mood) is at the time I pick up the pencil - and, no, I truly am not making that up! ;) :) :) Take care out there, my lady, and enjoy the weekend! ;) Yvette

reply by M.G. Tanner on 08-May-2020

Oh, I also prefer writing my poetry with pen and paper! However, any narrative/descriptive piece I do is always typed out or else my hands can't keep up with my brain:) Have a lovely weekend, and God bless!

Comment from Lance S. Loria

Average

I'm surprised by the ratings and contest finish. The poem is nice but with only 5-7-5 lines to work with every syllable and word are critical. Stars are not big and small, but rather near or far. Instead of "tiniest" (which is an awkward choice) try "most distant" which is more accurate and flows better. Also the art is a cloudy night rather than a dark night as described. I�??d look for a different image.

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Comment Written 07-May-2020

reply by the author on 07-May-2020

Good Morning Lance,
First, let me thank you for the time that it took to type your negative review here - I do appreciate that you were compelled to comment as such.
It is interesting that, on a poetry posting, you would go strictly for scientific accuracy as the purpose of poetry has nothing to do with scientific accuracy (unless, of course, it is written for a scientific purpose). And, yes, as a physicist as well as one who has taught Astronomy, I am well aware of the difference in stars and, contrary to your claim, stars DO come in MANY different sizes - but that is neither here nor there. Again, this is not a science website.
After reading your review here, I also took to the time to read your recent disgruntled postings on your profile page and I can't help but receive this review in the light it was written: as someone unhappy here at FanStory and would prefer lash out and attempt to make others as unhappy as you are. Sorry to disappoint, that really just won't work on me. I do hope, however, that your typing these words in some small way helped to relieve some of that unhappiness, although I suspect it did nothing but feed the 'disgruntlement'.
I do hope you find some sunshine in your week, Lance - perhaps away from the computer (although I know you've said in one of your poems recently that plants aren't your 'thing' - lol!) and with some more of your writing. I would be happy to read it! ;) :)
Take care of you out there and have a wonderful remainder of the week! ;) :) Yvette

reply by Lance S. Loria on 07-May-2020

Good morning. I'm sure that you are correct that my review is misguided since there is no possibility that your poem was the problem. I'll return the advice...perhaps lashing out at the reviewer helps you to feel better. You're welcome. Have a pleasant day!

Comment from DragonSkulls

Excellent

Congrats on the tie, Yvette. Great little piece you have come up with. It sort of reminds me of the saying by Martin Luther King Jr. Only in the darkness can you see the stars. Or the many numerous takes on it you can find all over the internet. Excellent choice of artwork as well. Catch you the next go 'round.

;)

Ron

Comment Written 06-May-2020