Poems By AnnieDawn
Viewing comments for Chapter 7 "All One's Asked To Do"My book of poems and stories
24 total reviews
Comment from sammielwf
Annie,
Kudos on this wonderful piece.
When someone is hurting whether mentally, physically or spiritually offering up the platitude of Just Cope- Just Deal with it. Is empty advice indeed.
Better delivered with a tender hug, a shed of a tear, or I an I am right here beside you sentiment.
But Just Cope is a cop out!
Nicely done.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2020
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Annie,
Kudos on this wonderful piece.
When someone is hurting whether mentally, physically or spiritually offering up the platitude of Just Cope- Just Deal with it. Is empty advice indeed.
Better delivered with a tender hug, a shed of a tear, or I an I am right here beside you sentiment.
But Just Cope is a cop out!
Nicely done.
Comment Written 26-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2020
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Not all counselors are top grade. Nor do they all give the best council. Unfortunately, they still take your money. Thanks for your kind review.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Yes! You said it and made me smile in the process!! ;) A great offering for this unique contest here... Thanx for sharing and best of luck in the contest!! ;) :)
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2020
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Yes! You said it and made me smile in the process!! ;) A great offering for this unique contest here... Thanx for sharing and best of luck in the contest!! ;) :)
Comment Written 23-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2020
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Thanks for your kind review. So glad you enjoyed it.
Comment from LisaMay
Your poem, as have many in this contest, has attracted many reviews - which goes to show (just as your poem suggests) we are looking for advice as to how to actually DO IT, not just told to cope. Counsellors don't have the answers at time - they're probably not coping themselves.
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2020
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Your poem, as have many in this contest, has attracted many reviews - which goes to show (just as your poem suggests) we are looking for advice as to how to actually DO IT, not just told to cope. Counsellors don't have the answers at time - they're probably not coping themselves.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2020
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It is sad isn't it. No one has the answers these days. Thank you for reviewing.
Comment from mermaids
I admire your smooth use of rhyming words that adds strength to your theme. I like how you mention that the counselor says to cope, but that is not always easy. This is an excellent entry for the contest.
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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I admire your smooth use of rhyming words that adds strength to your theme. I like how you mention that the counselor says to cope, but that is not always easy. This is an excellent entry for the contest.
Comment Written 07-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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I hope this goes through as internet is down for several days so using new phone app. Thanks for wonderful review!!!
Comment from estory
There's a resignation about the tone here that comes close to despair. We are out on that limb in this poem, with no-one to grasp our hand and pull us back from the brink. The counselor has nothing to offer. Empty words. The world is a disorganized discordant cacaphony we cannot navigate. There is one glimmer of light, in the second stanza, where you hope for smiles from those reading your poems. I have come to the conclusion that without Jesus and the hope of His resurrection, life is a meaningless struggle for existence. Hope is in Christ, in his selfless love for us and the selfless love he would give to us for everyone around us. estory
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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There's a resignation about the tone here that comes close to despair. We are out on that limb in this poem, with no-one to grasp our hand and pull us back from the brink. The counselor has nothing to offer. Empty words. The world is a disorganized discordant cacaphony we cannot navigate. There is one glimmer of light, in the second stanza, where you hope for smiles from those reading your poems. I have come to the conclusion that without Jesus and the hope of His resurrection, life is a meaningless struggle for existence. Hope is in Christ, in his selfless love for us and the selfless love he would give to us for everyone around us. estory
Comment Written 07-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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The main theme for this contest is to work with the word "cope" with "coping with suffering" worked into the entry somehow. I thought that someone with depression who is told only to cope is pretty much suffering. It does leave it open for other hope which comes from Christ but one cannot push that in a contest that promotes suffering eh? Your review is right on though.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Therapists/counselors who do little more than urge someone to cope
should have their licenses revoked! That's like telling a starving person
"Be full!" Your skillfully composed poem conveys a powerful message about the difficulty of telling another person how to cope.
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Therapists/counselors who do little more than urge someone to cope
should have their licenses revoked! That's like telling a starving person
"Be full!" Your skillfully composed poem conveys a powerful message about the difficulty of telling another person how to cope.
Comment Written 06-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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True insight. There are many therapists out there who are incompetent just as there are many MDs who are also. Thank goodness this based on a fictional situation. Thanks for reviewing.
Comment from dragonpoet
The beginning of your poems says you hope your work inspires hope, but in the end it doesn't seem to. If all that the therapist says is to cope, then you need a new one
Keep writing and stay healthy
Dragonpooet
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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The beginning of your poems says you hope your work inspires hope, but in the end it doesn't seem to. If all that the therapist says is to cope, then you need a new one
Keep writing and stay healthy
Dragonpooet
Comment Written 06-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Thank goodness the entry was fictional. Had nothing to do with the writer but a warning from a friend. Thanks for your concern. Enjoy the rest of the long holiday weekend.
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You're welcome. I am glad it is fictional. But I still think anyone who has such a noncompassionate therapist should find a new one.
Same to you.
dragonpoet
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hello AnnieDawn, this is a really well written poem about coping and you have certainly 'coped' with the challenge well. I particularly like your line 'And all the counselor says is "cope". I am inclined to agree with you. Hope this is not biographical LOL. Great, and very appropriate picture. Good Luck and warm regards Dorothy x
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Hello AnnieDawn, this is a really well written poem about coping and you have certainly 'coped' with the challenge well. I particularly like your line 'And all the counselor says is "cope". I am inclined to agree with you. Hope this is not biographical LOL. Great, and very appropriate picture. Good Luck and warm regards Dorothy x
Comment Written 06-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Thanks for your review and no, this is not written from a biographical point. I am glad that others realize this too as it took me a while to find that not all pieces were from someone's past. Most are fiction and just a point of view. Have a great holiday weekend.
Comment from Boogienights
This is a wonderful rhyming poem, with an underlying truth...it's one thing to be told to cope and another to be able to do it. Depression is a mental illness that may require medication and therapy. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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This is a wonderful rhyming poem, with an underlying truth...it's one thing to be told to cope and another to be able to do it. Depression is a mental illness that may require medication and therapy. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 05-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Thanks so much for your review. Are you fairly new to the site? Can't remember your picture. If so welcome. I have two babies about the size as the one you are holding. Great company.
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I'm not new...been on and off of Fanstory for quite a few years. I only recently put a photo on, which is me in my younger days. I'm so glad to have discovered your poetry. :)
Comment from Patty Palmer
A good poem about coping! Why is that the answer to every question? If I knew how to cope I probably wouldn't be sitting in a counselor's office, now would I? The picture you chose really enhances your poem. This lady looks down in the dumps and depressed. Maybe she's trying to figure out how to cope! LOL
Patty
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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A good poem about coping! Why is that the answer to every question? If I knew how to cope I probably wouldn't be sitting in a counselor's office, now would I? The picture you chose really enhances your poem. This lady looks down in the dumps and depressed. Maybe she's trying to figure out how to cope! LOL
Patty
Comment Written 05-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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The pic reminded me of my daughter who fights depression. Very dark genetic predisposition. She got it. Thanks for your kind words and review.
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You're welcome! I pray your daughter is able to find some relief from this depression. God bless!
Patty