Comment from Markie Doczi

Exceptional

This is beautiful- and the first six- star rating I've given! (I've only been here a couple of weeks, but still.)
Such a simple statement, but I've never thought of it that way before. I love getting a glimpse into the workings of other writers' minds!

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2020

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2020

️Ciao Markie Doczi!

Welcome to fanstory!

After you replied to me about my vote I checked your portfolio and I saw you subscribed only a month ago.

You love writing and being a writer is all you want to be..

Up to two years ago even writing a postcard was a feat for me ...Never been good with words .. In Sept2017 my father passed away ..

He was the centre of my world ..( my mother already died suddenly in 2006 )

As crazy as it may seem, eight month later in July 2018 I started to think in rhyme ..

... so I subscribed to this site

I'm still a beginner compared to most here .. but I'm enjoying the experience.

There are so many format ( biggrin)

I 'm glad my wee poem caught your interest ..

Thank you for the extra shinny star .. It is much appreciated.

I wish you well in your future writing endeavours.

️Ciao !!

reply by Markie Doczi on 20-Aug-2020

You're so welcome. And yes, I signed up in July but only upgraded and became active in August!
Gosh, I've been writing since before I could write in a straight line! Things like 'trees, trees, they make the breeze...' and 'puppies, puppies, they're cute than guppies...' haha. Those are scribbled in my baby book.
And I'm sorry you've lost your parents. It doesn't seem crazy to me at all that things suddenly started to rhyme for you- I think it was your mind searching for solace.
I was extremely close with my Grammy, and after she passed in Dec. 2014 I wrote and wrote and wrote. It soothes me.
Did you see my book for sale? It's at the bottom of my profile. It took me three years to write, and it's self published but I hope to get a publisher to pick it up one of these days. It's not all sad but any means, but I did write a lot about grief. My dream is for it to be out in the world and helping people understand that they're not alone.
I just wrote a cinquain this morning bc I got another rejection- but that is referring to my novel. I thought a novel would be easier to publish, and then maybe get my book of poetry published... but so far that is not the case.
Well these are some long comments- but I guess we Are writers 😉

reply by the author on 20-Aug-2020

I got years to catch up with .. I have always been a loner and a pessimist

Never had a baby book or dolls ... don't have any photos either under age 10.

In boarding school since I was 6 and a 1/2 till 22.

Saw my parents two months a year .. they ran their own travel business ..always gone...

I read your story about your grandmother.... GG for short. . The closing line hit a nerve ..

You have childhood memories of her and the smiles everytime you hear those geese pass and honk(?)

I enjoyed you essay on writing .. great rhyme and flow ..

And I read about the rejection you received today .. I'm sorry ...but persevere...
your style flows easy like a stream ...

Loved the poem about love/ friendship and how people change face quicker that leaves in autumn ..

Nice talking to you ️

Ciao !

reply by Markie Doczi on 20-Aug-2020

I am extremely flattered by all the compliments!
See, this is why I want to get my writing out into the world; you saying that you were moved by my story about G.G. (albeit, with mixed emotions) made it matter much less to me whether or not it wins the contest!
I can't recall all the ones I've read of yours right off, but I really liked the one about Janis.
It sounds to me like you have a lot of material to write about (and that's not meant to undermine your bad experiences in the least).
I had a golden childhood, but my young adult life is what got me. I was always smart, but was also painfully naive! I married at 19, and two months later he started slapping me around, and the next year and a half is history. My dad was a state patrolman (retired now), and saw me all beat up one day and had my husband arrested... oh it was horrible. But, I learned a lot from that time in my life. And I don't understand why it happened, but all I've known to do with it is to pass on the wisdom to many young women I've met along the way, hoping that maybe I've helped somebody get out of a bad situation.
I'm enjoying our conversations immensely- keep in touch and have a great day!
~Markie

reply by the author on 20-Aug-2020

Sorry to hear about the physical ( and mental) abuse .. It was a blessing your father ,being a patrolman, put an end to all that violence.

You have heart trying to help others in your same situation .. Glad we met ..

You are my first Markie !!!

My name is Franca .. There is no english translation

Francesca is Francis .. My papa ' was Franco ( Frank in English) and Franca is simply the female version.

My mother Thea was DUTCH ( The Hague ) and obviously my papa ' was Italian from the north .. close to the Alps.

Take care ....️Ciao !

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reply by Markie Doczi on 20-Aug-2020

That's a neat name- I can appreciate unique names, for obvious reasons.
I was also named after my dad, who's name is Mark. His real name is Gregory, so luckily for me he goes by his middle name! I could have been named something that sounds like a condition (Gregorria?) Hahaha.
Well my stepdaughter and her sleepover buddy are awake, time to start the day! We'll chat soon I'm sure :)

Comment from rhonnie69

Exceptional

CIAO POET:
This poem leaves a microcosm to ponder.

FOR YOUR ONE LINE POEM...A ONE LINE REVIEW >>>

"You'll never find you in a cage...because you haven't a cage in you."

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2020

Comment from palmart

Excellent

I see this poem as a shout of Liberty, not allowing others to interfere in our decisions, what confirms self confidence, something overvalued today, but taking in its just dimension, helps to construct ourselves..

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2020

Exactly....the key is to believe in oneself ... then people can?t take advantage of you ..

I lack confidence so I?m easy prey ... ( sigh)

I appreciate you sharing your line of thought ...



I just notice you are new to the site .. a warm welcome to you!


Stay safe ...

ciao!

reply by palmart on 30-Jul-2020

A pleasure to give feedback to your writing! Thank you very much for your warm welcome to this page! My idea is to help others and allow them to progress. Positive actions bring positive consequences!! No Doubts!

Comment from UpNorth

Excellent

Wow. Perfect picture-deep sentiment. This one is repeatable all across the country. Good T-shirt silk screen wording for America. Especially with the pix. Good luck on contest.

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020

Thank you so much for the enthusiastic response...

.. I was hoping everyone could connect to the message .. It definitely would be a great t-shirt motto !!

Keep safe!!

Comment from Kermit R. Mullins

Excellent

Best of luck with your 1 line only poem entry. The artwork is the door to the visionary body of work and it did work well. I don't care to much for the idea of anything in cages, so I agree with this statement. Best regards.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020

We kill off our wildlife , tigers , pandas , orangutans then with the pretext we are trying to save the species , we cage the last of its kind ..

Why not leave them in peace ..stop hunting them for profit

and stop destroying their habitat like in Borneo where 90% of the orangutang forests have been destroyed to grow palm oil plants .

Sadly, Humans also enjoy to " cage " the weaker subjects of its species.

Thank you for reviewing my one liner..

Stay safe!!

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

We are often the prisoner of ourselves as we allow others to manipulate and steer us onto paths whereby we feel inferior, I so agree with your words here, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020

I was in such a situation

I just let my boss ( and so called friend) treat me like her own personal maid ..

I worked as a shop assistant in her activity but in the end I was on call 24 /7 because we lived opposite to each other also .. and she took advantage..

but I m at fault too.. I allowed it ...

Thank you for sharing your thoughts

Stay safe!!

Comment from January L'Angelle

Excellent

I like this one line poem. I think that I've heard this type of saying before in many different forms. But, I like the way you used it with the picture that you chose. I like the word "cage" and what that represents in the sentence. This gives me a feeling of not wanting to be trapped, physically or mentally by allowing someone to use me. Well done! -January L. :)

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020

It happens quite easily to people like me that are insecure about practically everything ..

Others take advantage ..

...but I still blame myself for being a puppet for others ...

Thank you for replying in detail , I appreciated your comments

Take care !