You Only Think You Know Them
People are like icebergs: so much below the surface!39 total reviews
Comment from Hele-Kristin
The cadence and structure of this poem and effortless application of rhyme (things I struggle with) -- this alone would merit 6 stars. Beyond this, you reveal yourself to be a masterful observer of human beings. The poem's brevity, given what is a significant -- almost theological -- topic shows great command of words and insight. Well done!
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2024
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The cadence and structure of this poem and effortless application of rhyme (things I struggle with) -- this alone would merit 6 stars. Beyond this, you reveal yourself to be a masterful observer of human beings. The poem's brevity, given what is a significant -- almost theological -- topic shows great command of words and insight. Well done!
Comment Written 04-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2024
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Wow! What a thoughtful and encouraging review this is! I couldn't appreciate it more, Hele-Kristin. Thank you very much. xo
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Rachelle,
what words of wisdom. We just aren't equipped to know what is in another person's heart. People have such diverse personalities and talents. I hate to say this, but I'm often guilty of judging by appearance, which is so unfair and foolish. Thanks for this reminder that we really don't know each other as we think we do. Well done gal. Congratulations on your All Time Best award.
Blessings,
Tom
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2024
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Hello Rachelle,
what words of wisdom. We just aren't equipped to know what is in another person's heart. People have such diverse personalities and talents. I hate to say this, but I'm often guilty of judging by appearance, which is so unfair and foolish. Thanks for this reminder that we really don't know each other as we think we do. Well done gal. Congratulations on your All Time Best award.
Blessings,
Tom
Comment Written 03-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2024
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Thanks for contributing to it!!! And thanks, too, for this honest, candid review. Very, very much appreciated. xo
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Love the sentiments here Rachelle, we can be fooled by others as we never really know what lies beneath the surface. There is some wise advice in this well written post, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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Love the sentiments here Rachelle, we can be fooled by others as we never really know what lies beneath the surface. There is some wise advice in this well written post, love Dolly x
Comment Written 02-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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Thank you very much, Dolly. xo
Comment from LJbutterfly
This poem delivers a powerful message, by reminding us that each person has a story. You can't realize that story with a passing glance. Your poetic delivery was flawless, meaningful, and entertaining. As the black line is read the reader looks forward to the surprise and reveal of the red line. This is a clever presentation and your artwork intensifies the message.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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This poem delivers a powerful message, by reminding us that each person has a story. You can't realize that story with a passing glance. Your poetic delivery was flawless, meaningful, and entertaining. As the black line is read the reader looks forward to the surprise and reveal of the red line. This is a clever presentation and your artwork intensifies the message.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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This is so nice of you to say, LJButterfly. I appreciate it very much. xo
Comment from dragonpoet
Happy New Year, Rachelle,
This is a nice grouping of rhyming couplets that remind us that people are so much more than what they look. They can be the opposite in public than what they are in private. I like how you show the dichotomy by using different font colors.
Congrats on placing third in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Have a great day.
Joan
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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Happy New Year, Rachelle,
This is a nice grouping of rhyming couplets that remind us that people are so much more than what they look. They can be the opposite in public than what they are in private. I like how you show the dichotomy by using different font colors.
Congrats on placing third in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Have a great day.
Joan
Comment Written 02-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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Thanks for noticing my extra structuring with color. I had it all just in black-and-white at first, then started experimenting and liked the result. xo
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No problem, Rachelle.
Joan
Comment from Deniz22
Very insightful and compassionate; love it! Still hoping at 87 someone will recognize I am an intellectual giant with a pygmy personality.
Extra sensitivity may be required to ferret me out.
I really do love this piece, all attempted kidding aside.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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Very insightful and compassionate; love it! Still hoping at 87 someone will recognize I am an intellectual giant with a pygmy personality.
Extra sensitivity may be required to ferret me out.
I really do love this piece, all attempted kidding aside.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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I appreciate your humor AND your generous words and rating. Thank you, Deniz22. xo
Comment from royowen
I remember having an urge to walk to the podium at our church and asking the members, "if God put you in charge of heavenly invitations in your hands, would they choose me? We don't really know the people around us,
I attend an early morning 5:30 am prayer morning, there are only half a dozen there, but there is an incredible closeness, I think we all yearn for closeness, come to think of it, you don't know me very well do you? This is brilliant, Blessings Roy
Suggestion : rotating his tyres.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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I remember having an urge to walk to the podium at our church and asking the members, "if God put you in charge of heavenly invitations in your hands, would they choose me? We don't really know the people around us,
I attend an early morning 5:30 am prayer morning, there are only half a dozen there, but there is an incredible closeness, I think we all yearn for closeness, come to think of it, you don't know me very well do you? This is brilliant, Blessings Roy
Suggestion : rotating his tyres.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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Thanks
Comment from barbara.wilkey
AMEN!! You hit the nail on the head this with poem. I think it's fair to say that nothing is really as it seems. My husband, a forensic scientist for CID in the Army, retired, used to say: in each of us there are three persons, the public version, that everybody sees, the private version that only our family and closest friends see, and the secret version that only we know about, of God knows all. I enjoyed reading.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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AMEN!! You hit the nail on the head this with poem. I think it's fair to say that nothing is really as it seems. My husband, a forensic scientist for CID in the Army, retired, used to say: in each of us there are three persons, the public version, that everybody sees, the private version that only our family and closest friends see, and the secret version that only we know about, of God knows all. I enjoyed reading.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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Ooooh! I like that thought a LOT!!! It's very VERY spot-on!! Thanks, Barbara! xoxo
Comment from Carol Clark2
I love the contrasts in this poem, including the different colors of text and the picture. Great message here of getting to know people beyond the surface, and not judging on appearance. We can all use the reminder. Blessings & happy New Year. Carol
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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I love the contrasts in this poem, including the different colors of text and the picture. Great message here of getting to know people beyond the surface, and not judging on appearance. We can all use the reminder. Blessings & happy New Year. Carol
Comment Written 02-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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Myself, included. I need to heed my own advice!!
Thank you for this understanding, supportive review! xo
Comment from John Ciarmello
This is beautifully done, Rachelle, and there are buckets of truth.
I'm guessing we all have our skeletons, and whether they turn to dust in our closets or are revealed early on, they make us who we are internally and superficially.
As you express here so purposefully. No personality on this earth's simply skin deep. I loved this!
Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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This is beautifully done, Rachelle, and there are buckets of truth.
I'm guessing we all have our skeletons, and whether they turn to dust in our closets or are revealed early on, they make us who we are internally and superficially.
As you express here so purposefully. No personality on this earth's simply skin deep. I loved this!
Best, JohnC
Comment Written 02-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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I really like this review. Thanks for giving it more than a passing thought. It's obvious, from all you wrote, that you really internalized it, and that makes me feel great. xo