Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

I love seeing your photo at the poetry reading. What a significant event for you. Your poem, in Maya Angelou's style, is touching and defiant. You claim your own power in your lines. Great job. Marilyn

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2017

Hi Marilyn:

It truly was a significant event for me. Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. I always appreciate hearing what you think of my work.

Kim

Comment from Nikki-Nicole

Excellent

This is a WONDERFUL poem.
Great artwork: The image goes well with the poem.
I especially like the ending 'I heard
I heard
I heard.'
Maya Angelou was an amazing woman.
The author's noted are greatly appreciated.- Thank you!
Thanks for sharing your poem.
Good luck with your future writing!
-Nicole-

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 Comment Written 11-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2017

Hi Nicole,

Thank you for taking the time to read and review, especially in noting what section you enjoyed the most. I appreciate your comments.

KimHi

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Kim,

This is powerful. Your inspiration is awesome. You did an excellent job with Miss Angelou's message to make it your own. No one who hasn't been in your shoes has an inkling of what you have faced down & won. Your courage is evident by the woman you have become. I cannot speak of experience, but what little I know of you, I say that I am proud to call you friend.

I felt the pain in your words but also the strength to overcome to be the woman you are today. Everything in your past has influenced you. You took the bad & made it into good. I commend you for your outstanding courage to share this publicly. You will continue to rise above the 'fray' with the love of family that you now have & your friends who stand beside you & your dear husband.

Good job & thanks for sharing. Jan

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 Comment Written 11-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2017

Hi Jan!

You are the sweetest! I am so honored to call you my friend. I was unsure of how this poem would be received, I think in part because it is so personal to me. The response has been overwhelming and all positive. I will cherish your comments in my heart. Thank you, my friend.

*hugs*

Kim