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Expressing Myself

Viewing comments for Chapter 34 "Be Gentle of Heart"
Writing my way out of depression / mental illness

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Comment from Deniz22
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What unique take on the rose as a metaphor for love and love guarded...wish I thought of that! Nicely done, it flows and grows as one reads it over again...

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2014

reply by the author on 31-Jan-2014
    Thank you Deniz22, for your kind and encouraging review!
Comment from Glasstruth
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Nature's beauty in its most glorious color: red. As you write the thorns are to protect, not harm. All a matter of how one wants to see it. Congrats on winning. You did a superb job! Les

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2014

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    Thank you Les, for your kind and encouraging review!
Comment from harmony13
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An excellent poem! The author's words are simple, clear and thought provoking. The reader found this poem a comfort to read. The artwork is perfect and enhanced the read. Thank you, harmony13

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2014

reply by the author on 31-Jan-2014
    Thank you harmony13, I really appreciate this kind and encouraging review!
Comment from 24chas
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I liked this piece very much, playinaround. I think it had a good message, especially about the thorns. Well written and keep up the good work.

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2014

reply by the author on 31-Jan-2014
    Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging review! J
Comment from Maltese Falcon
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reading this I can see why your well written poem won the contest. love the picture that you chose. well done keep on writing and posting

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2014

reply by the author on 31-Jan-2014
    Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging review! J
Comment from dmt1967
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This is a well deserving win congratulations I love the red background and the way it was written with passion and compassion thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2014

reply by the author on 31-Jan-2014
    Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging review! J
Comment from Domino 2
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Nice 's' alliteration and sounds throughout.

Maybe edit to centre presentation.

Very clever take on 'thorns' as being protective rather than aggressive.

Very nice read.

Best wishes, Ted


 Comment Written 31-Jan-2014

reply by the author on 31-Jan-2014
    Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging review! J
Comment from L.A.Matthies
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I can see why this is a winner ...congratulations! It's a lovely form, the Septolet, and you've given me an inspired example to follow for the future :)

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2014
    Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging review! J
Comment from Sarah Butterfly
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Lovely septolet. I like the thought that thorns are there to protect not harm. Very nice thinking. Well written poem.
Kind regards

Sarah

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2014
    Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging review! J
Comment from mfowler
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I think you've got the formula right here. Two parts to create a whole. The first verse offers a beautiful thought within the rose metaphor, while your second verse offers sage advice and maintains the connection to the rose. Excellent work.

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2014

reply by the author on 31-Jan-2014
    Thank you so much for your kind and generous review! J