Comment from roof35

Excellent

I just wish I had a six star rating left. This is so well done that it deserves it. It is well written with no errors and has a strong message. The illustration, of course, pairs perfectly. Nicely done.

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2020

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2020

Thanx so much, roof, for your review on this one, my lady - those virtual stars are wonderful!! ;) This was my first one in a while that I've actually had the time to sit and think and let the muses loose (LOL!)... glad you enjoyed! ;) Hope this finds you with a smile for the day and happiness to share: goodness knows we need MORE of both! :) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette

Comment from Lobber

Exceptional

Hello talented friend,
Here's my rewrite...

=â?¢===

I'm going to win!!!! I ask now, would you recognize it? An Aside: I'm going to win!!!! Pray, tell me, would you recognize it?
 
       I'm going to win!!!! (Revised wording) > Jealously, it breaks your heart.<
       Knowing you, you'll laugh and scoff,
       Like Hemingway, just write it off...
       But can you really recognize it?
Clue #1 ... it = I'm going to win!!!!
 
       Myopic crowds refuse to see
Reason: Because )it( is small .... I'm going to win!!!!
       Still, would you recognize it?
 .... I'm going to win!!!!
     
       And some still refuse to recognize it.
 .... I'm going to win!!!!
    
       Yes... .... I'm going to win!!!! in your heart... .... I'm going to win!!!! you recogniZe it, too. .... I'm going to win!!!!

Dear Contest Committee: Please send the $100 to my favorite charity...Me!

- from Lobber

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2020

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2020

LOL! too bad I'm pretty sure that none of that is the case, Jer. :) But I do appreciate your very unique vote of confidence, sir -- you certainly top the list of wonderful reviews received since I joined FS! ;) :) THANK YOU for that and for those awesome stars and what they have to say as well! :) ;) This was my first poem in a while that I actually had the time to sit and think and let the muses loose (LOL!)... just so much going on, ya know?! ;) Hope this finds you with a smile for the day and lots more happiness to share, my friend: goodness knows this world needs so much MORE of both! :) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette

Comment from Janice Canerdy

Exceptional

A prime example of the elusive nature of truth--except that in the Bible--
is the media's treatment of the President. Watch FOX; Trump's an angel.
Watch some other channels; he's the Devil. Yvette, I can say, without exaggerating, that this poem is a masterpiece--in every respect.

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2020

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2020

I am sincerely grateful, Janice, not only for your humbling and insightful comments but for those awesome stars and what they have to say as well! :) ;) This was my first poem in a while that I actually had the time to sit and think and let the muses loose (LOL!)... just so much going on, ya know?! ;) Hope this finds you with a smile for the day and happiness to share: goodness knows this world needs so much MORE of both! :) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written ABC Abecedarian mix up about current conditions in the world summed up from A to Z. The world is waiting for an extreme change and not everyone will like it.

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2020

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2020

I do believe you are right, my lady. :/ :/ Thanx so much for your review on this one, Sandra!! ;) This was my first one in a while that I've actually had the time to sit and think and let the muses loose (LOL!)... glad you enjoyed! ;) Hope this finds you with a smile for the day and happiness to share: goodness knows we need MORE of both! :) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

Brilliant!! A virtual six, I'm sorry to say. Wow, Yvette, that was just mind-blowing! And I leaned a new word for X. I always knew you were clever, and now you've proved I was right. I loved the messages, and I wonder how many can recognise it. I think you have a winner here, my friend, it's fabulous. I did look for the garden shed in there, but couldn't find it! Lol. :)) Good luck in the contest!! :)) Sandra xxx

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2020

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2020

Let's just say that the answer to your wondering would be 'some'. :) :) :) Thanx so much, Sandra, for your review on this one, my lady!! ;) This was my first one in a while that I've actually had the time to sit and think and let the muses loose (LOL!)... glad you enjoyed! ;) But those muses are also busy on the shed... I'm looking forward to going back there...perhaps this week. :) :) Hope this finds you with a smile for the day and happiness to share: goodness knows we need MORE of both! :) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

Yvette, Nicely done mix of abecedarian and stanzaic ABC poem. I like the rhymes in each stanza and the repetition in the final line of each stanza. It is sad to say that President Trump can't recognize the truth and it has brought more death, distrust and viiolence.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2020

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2020

Thanx so much, Joan, for your review on this one, my lady!! ;) Hope this finds you with a smile for the day and happiness to share: goodness knows we need MORE of both! :) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette

reply by dragonpoet on 12-Sep-2020

Don't mention it, Yvette. It does and you are so right.I hope the same for you.
Joan

Comment from RPSaxena

Excellent

Hello Y. M. Roger,
Weaving A to Z letters in such a beautiful way is REALLY an art and, of course, worth appreciating.
Laudable Attempt!
BEST OF LUCK in the contest.

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2020

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2020

Thanx so much, RP, for your review on this one, sir!! ;) Hope this finds you with a smile for the day and happiness to share: goodness knows we need MORE of both! :) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette

reply by RPSaxena on 15-Sep-2020

Yvette, Most Welcome!
With best wishes,
~ RP

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

A poignant, well rhymed ABC poem Yvette and you nailed the emotion here of a nation on the verge of change. I loved the last stanza to sum up and this is skilfully written, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2020

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2020

Thanx so much, Dolly, for your meaningful review on this one, my lady!! ;) This was my first one in a while that I've actually had the time to sit and think and let the muses loose (LOL!)... glad you enjoyed! ;) Hope this finds you with a smile for the day and happiness to share in your corner of the world: goodness knows we need MORE of both! :) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette

Comment from CrystieCookie999

Excellent

I believe I found the great conclusion of this poem where the theme is more identifiable in these lines: Unguarded liberty can't last,
Vigilance must be steadfast -
and also, that there is something eternal in the soul that recognizes truth when it sees it. Nicely done poem here.

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2020

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2020

Thanx so much, Crystie, for your thoughtful and meaningful review on this one, my lady!! ;) This was my first one in a while that I've actually had the time to sit and think and let the muses loose (LOL!)... glad you enjoyed! ;) Hope this finds you with a smile for the day and happiness to share out there: goodness knows we need MORE of both! :) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

I did get a charge out of your innovative ABC/Abcedarian poem. Especially the last line with the Z that most usually is best expressed somewhere in the middle of a word. There is definitely some kind of renaissance in the making right now.

An excellent entry into this contest and I wish you great luck with the Contest Committee, Yvette. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2020

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2020

Thanx so much, Gloria, for your review on this one, my lady!! ;) This was my first one in a while that I've actually had the time to sit and think and let the muses loose (LOL!)... and, yes, Renaissance is also another good 'R' word there (wink, wink)! ;) Hope this finds you with a smile for the day and happiness to share: goodness knows we need MORE of both! :) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette