Expressing Myself
Viewing comments for Chapter 34 "Be Gentle of Heart"Writing my way out of depression / mental illness
61 total reviews
Comment from Petriesan
congratulations on winning the contest . .funny, a comment has to be longer than the poem here. . .
interesting concept, sending love away softly
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2014
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congratulations on winning the contest . .funny, a comment has to be longer than the poem here. . .
interesting concept, sending love away softly
Comment Written 30-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2014
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Thank you Petreisan!
Comment from TOMORAL
This is a beautiful Septolet. I love the thought of sending love away softly. I've been pricked by a few thorns myself. Excellent writing and the photo is gorgeous.
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This is a beautiful Septolet. I love the thought of sending love away softly. I've been pricked by a few thorns myself. Excellent writing and the photo is gorgeous.
Comment Written 30-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2014
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Thank you so much for your kind and generous review!
Comment from N.K. Wagner
Congratulations on your win, palyinaround. You've done an excellent job with this cautionary but gentle septolet. :) Nancy
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Congratulations on your win, palyinaround. You've done an excellent job with this cautionary but gentle septolet. :) Nancy
Comment Written 30-Jan-2014
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Thank you Nancy!
Comment from Merriweather
Really love your Septolet poem which adheres to the contest rhyme scheme. Congratulations on your win. The imagery in your poem is very beautiful, and heartfelt, and your accompanying picture is so appropriate. There is strong contrast in the softness of the first stanza, and event though you introduce
prickly thorns, you assure the reader, that they have positive intent. Well done.
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Really love your Septolet poem which adheres to the contest rhyme scheme. Congratulations on your win. The imagery in your poem is very beautiful, and heartfelt, and your accompanying picture is so appropriate. There is strong contrast in the softness of the first stanza, and event though you introduce
prickly thorns, you assure the reader, that they have positive intent. Well done.
Comment Written 30-Jan-2014
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Thank you for your kind, thoughtful and generous review!
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
A good Septolet. The two parts tie up perfectly as required in this type of poem. You have told your story in the required fourteen words - I particularly like your second part. I see you won the contest and I can see why. Regards Dorothy
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A good Septolet. The two parts tie up perfectly as required in this type of poem. You have told your story in the required fourteen words - I particularly like your second part. I see you won the contest and I can see why. Regards Dorothy
Comment Written 30-Jan-2014
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Thank you Dorothy, for your kind and encouraging review!
Comment from Acquired Taste
Congratulations.
Beautiful words and complimentary photo. Takes a brief moment to realize that thorns are not there to hurt you - but to protect the beauty it surrounds. I doubt any of use will view them as a bother in the future.
Lovely.
AT=/
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Congratulations.
Beautiful words and complimentary photo. Takes a brief moment to realize that thorns are not there to hurt you - but to protect the beauty it surrounds. I doubt any of use will view them as a bother in the future.
Lovely.
AT=/
Comment Written 30-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2014
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Thank you so much for this kind and thoughtful review!
Comment from kiwijenny
Congratulations for winning the contest......well done..thorns are there to protect......yes.
Well written ..beautiful art too
God bless
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Congratulations for winning the contest......well done..thorns are there to protect......yes.
Well written ..beautiful art too
God bless
Comment Written 30-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2014
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Thank you kiwijenny, for your kindness and encouraging review!
Comment from Righteous Riter
This piece meets the criteria of the Septolet poem as this piece has the correct number of lines totaling seven and has 14 words. Good alliteration with send/softly...thorns/there. Good complimentary photo followed by a clear message.
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This piece meets the criteria of the Septolet poem as this piece has the correct number of lines totaling seven and has 14 words. Good alliteration with send/softly...thorns/there. Good complimentary photo followed by a clear message.
Comment Written 30-Jan-2014
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful insight and generous review!
Comment from RGstar
I was trying to think about your words deeply, when thinking about sending love away and thorns to protect. That says to me that the rose is a signature for being alone and left in peace to shine for herself, void of love, which is the opposite of what I would think, yet the thought is as romantic as the rose being a symbol of love, and is the strength and deciding factor within this work.
Good work, and well done for the win in your competition.
RGstar
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I was trying to think about your words deeply, when thinking about sending love away and thorns to protect. That says to me that the rose is a signature for being alone and left in peace to shine for herself, void of love, which is the opposite of what I would think, yet the thought is as romantic as the rose being a symbol of love, and is the strength and deciding factor within this work.
Good work, and well done for the win in your competition.
RGstar
Comment Written 30-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2014
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Many years ago, I was rejected and humiliated. It effected my life for many years and was all a negative experience. I only offered my love and got the thorns, big time. So this poem is about being gentle when someone offers you there love. It is a gift that shouldn't be punished. That is what the poem means to me. Thank you so much for your powerful insight and kind review!! I really like your feedback!
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My pleasure, best wishes, :)
RG
Comment from michaelcahill
That is really a worthy winner right there. What a unique perspective. That has a great truth to it and I have never considered it nor have I ever heard it considered that way. Terrific insightful piece. Congratulations. Beautiful piece of work. mikey
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That is really a worthy winner right there. What a unique perspective. That has a great truth to it and I have never considered it nor have I ever heard it considered that way. Terrific insightful piece. Congratulations. Beautiful piece of work. mikey
Comment Written 30-Jan-2014
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Thank you so much Michael! you are very kind and encouraging!!