What Comes Next?
In this tumultuous year...11 total reviews
Comment from Liz O'Neill
This poem is a powerful metaphor. It could even serve as a cautionary tale. This is a great subject to address at this time in history.
"Be patient towards all that is unresolved in your heart and to try to love the questions themselves like locked rooms, like books written in a foreign tongue. Do not now strive to uncover answers: they cannot be given you because you have not been able to live them. And what matters is to live everything. Live the questions for now. Perhaps then you will gradually, without noticing it, live your way into the answer, one distant day in the future."
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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This poem is a powerful metaphor. It could even serve as a cautionary tale. This is a great subject to address at this time in history.
"Be patient towards all that is unresolved in your heart and to try to love the questions themselves like locked rooms, like books written in a foreign tongue. Do not now strive to uncover answers: they cannot be given you because you have not been able to live them. And what matters is to live everything. Live the questions for now. Perhaps then you will gradually, without noticing it, live your way into the answer, one distant day in the future."
Comment Written 27-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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Wow! This is a great review, thank you so much. :)
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
This is a good, short, easy to understand poem entry for the 3-5-7 writing prompt. I feel that it should do well in the contest, so I wish you great good luck!
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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This is a good, short, easy to understand poem entry for the 3-5-7 writing prompt. I feel that it should do well in the contest, so I wish you great good luck!
Comment Written 27-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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Thank you for a great review..it's really appreciated. :)
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You're welcome.
Comment from jaded831
Your poem expresses haw we all feel, and also makes the reader aware things can change in a nanosecond. Although our future is unsure I hold on to my faith because that I can be sure of, God is in charge.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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Your poem expresses haw we all feel, and also makes the reader aware things can change in a nanosecond. Although our future is unsure I hold on to my faith because that I can be sure of, God is in charge.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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I agree. It's really the only thing we can rely on...our faith in God. Thank you for reading.
Comment from mauial
Good with the syllable count. I have to say though there is a lot of hot air too blowing out of politicians mouths. So sad that the situation we are in today rattles confidence in a better future.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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Good with the syllable count. I have to say though there is a lot of hot air too blowing out of politicians mouths. So sad that the situation we are in today rattles confidence in a better future.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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You are right about politicians. I have despair but also hope that things will get better. Thanks for reading.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Hello, my friend,
Excellent entry for the 3-5-7 Poem writing prompt contest.
--good syllable count
--good connection between lines and flow.
-- nice presentation
--i like the topic of covid19 pandemic
Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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Hello, my friend,
Excellent entry for the 3-5-7 Poem writing prompt contest.
--good syllable count
--good connection between lines and flow.
-- nice presentation
--i like the topic of covid19 pandemic
Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 27-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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Thank you for reading my poem and for the nice review. :)
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Is it cold or is it political...? ;) ;) This is an awesome offering for the 3-5-7 prompt - thanx so much for sharing and best of luck to you at the polls! ;)
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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Is it cold or is it political...? ;) ;) This is an awesome offering for the 3-5-7 prompt - thanx so much for sharing and best of luck to you at the polls! ;)
Comment Written 27-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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Thank you for such a nice review. :)
Comment from zanya
Yes I guess these sentiments really capture the state of our world at present as 2020 continues to present us with so many challenges - good pic to illustrate
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020
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Yes I guess these sentiments really capture the state of our world at present as 2020 continues to present us with so many challenges - good pic to illustrate
Comment Written 26-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020
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Thank you for reading and reviewing my poem...it's very appreciated. :)
Comment from WriterHeather
I love the picture pairing with this. This 3-5-7 is appropriate for these troublesome times. I do hope things get better soon but as you say, the future is unknown. Very good work with this. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020
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I love the picture pairing with this. This 3-5-7 is appropriate for these troublesome times. I do hope things get better soon but as you say, the future is unknown. Very good work with this. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020
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Thank you for this wonderful review. You are awesome. :)
Comment from Eternal Muse
You bring out well that the future is very uncertain considering that's happening in the world. A perfect picture to accompany. These three lines speak volumes.
Good luck in the contest, this should do very well.
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020
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You bring out well that the future is very uncertain considering that's happening in the world. A perfect picture to accompany. These three lines speak volumes.
Good luck in the contest, this should do very well.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020
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Thank you. I've been so sad of late, that everything has changed...thank you for reading.
Comment from MilaAco
I really like this. Especially with all the stuff that is happening in the world. Covid sucks but hopefully the protests help with the many issues in today's world. Thanks for sharing!
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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020
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I really like this. Especially with all the stuff that is happening in the world. Covid sucks but hopefully the protests help with the many issues in today's world. Thanks for sharing!
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Comment Written 25-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020
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Thank you for reviewing, I'm glad you liked my poem. I noticed you gave me 4 stars and was wondering if you had any suggestions on how to improve it. I would appreciate your input. Thanks.
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Oh no! I am so sorry, I genuinely meant to give you a higher one! I?m using my phone so I think it must have moved by mistake.
Unfortunately I don?t have any feedback but only because I really liked it!
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Thank you.
