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Yearning For the Good Things

A time to search for the better things in life

31 total reviews 
Comment from Sally Law
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This is such a marvelous glimpse your beautiful soul and mind. I'm so glad to see this gem honored. Congratulations, dear Beth. This is sublime.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xoxo

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 10-Jul-2020
    Thank you so much Sally. I really appreciate the review and nice ratings.
    Beth
Comment from MissMerri
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Wow!!! What a moving and beautiful poem. Thank you for so strongly and beautifully expressing my current thoughts. You appealed to every sense in a magnificent way and help the reader to feel exactly what you are feeling. Congratulations for winning a high prize in this contest. Most certainly deserved. MM

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 10-Jul-2020
    Thank you so much for the review and the delightful comments. I'm so glad you liked it. I really appreciate the six stars.
    Beth
Comment from tfawcus
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Loved the upbeat nature of this poem, its easy flow, and the images it creates in the mind. These are a few of my favourite things, too! Congratulations on your placing in the contest. Well deserved.

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 09-Jul-2020
    Thank you so much for reading my poem and commenting. I hope to read more of your poems. I really appreciate the six stars.
    Beth
Comment from A. Willow Bends
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I am so sorry I am out of sixes. This is purely LOVELY and it is difficult to write a review on PERFECTION. The overall look of it, stunning. Your poem so aptly describes what the majority of the human race is feeling, but YOU did it poetically with grace and perfect flow. Excellent job.
I would point out my favorite part, but there is not one. My favorite part starts at the top and ends at the finish. GREAT JOB.
Wendy (A. Willow Bends)

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 01-Jul-2020
    Thank you so much Wendy. Those are high compliments and really appreciate them.
    Beth
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
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A time to search for the better things in life
Yearning For the Good Things
by BethShelby

Hello, Beth,

I'm with you. I really would love to go to a beach for a picnic and frolicking in the sand. But our beaches in California are closed ... Sadness. Maybe they'll reopen after July 4th. Well done. I love the imagery.

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 01-Jul-2020
    Thank you so much for the review and comments. Florida is closing their beaches for the fourth. Life can still be good in spite of everything.
    Beth
reply by Gypsy Blue Rose on 01-Jul-2020
    Yes, life is good :)
Comment from Ulla
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Yes, Beth, how I can identify with this wonderful poem. Every single word and sentiment in your free verse poem echo those of mine. It's beautifully written and a great entry. I wish you the best of luck. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 01-Jul-2020
    Thank you so much Ulla. I really appreciate the review. I hope we can find many of these thing. They haven't all disappeared.
    Beth
reply by Ulla on 01-Jul-2020
    I agree, they are somewhere out there. :)))
Comment from Suzanna Ray
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Dear Beth, how poignant your words, it is like you have written the heartfelt wishes of all the millions of people who can not write or even find the words to express their need for all the things you have written down like a petition to God.
Thank You. Thank You; from All of us!

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 01-Jul-2020
    Thank you Suzanna. I think we can still find many of these things if we focus on looking for them. Life is still good.
    Beth
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
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This is so wonderful for that ultimate wish list! Oh, how I would like to relive all those sights, sounds, smells, touching again! you brought back great memories!

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 01-Jul-2020
    Thank you Rebecca. I appreciate the review. They aren't all gone. Some of them we can still find if we look for them.
    Beth
reply by thaities, Rebecca V. on 01-Jul-2020
    I know. You revved up my juices to search the good old things out again!
Comment from harmony13
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The author's words are heartfelt, strong, descriptive and creative. I pondered on the theme of this poem as I yearn for the good things too. The poem flows and connects well. This is such a tough time.
The artwork compliment this poem well.

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 01-Jul-2020
    Thank you so much for the review and for you nice comments.
    Beth
Comment from Marjon van Bruggen
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Fantastic poem, Beth. And in so many ways I think like you. Yearning For The Good Things sums up a lot of fabulous things that conjure up so many images to make me happy. Yes! Let's enjoy all the moments we still have, and we don't have to stand still wondering how long it will last. God will take care of that when He thinks it is our time.

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 01-Jul-2020
    Thank you so much Marjon. I'm so glad you like this poem and I really appreciate the six stars.
    Beth
reply by Marjon van Bruggen on 01-Jul-2020
    Welcome to the stars!