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Heart Cafted Poems - 2020

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Musings of an old man -2020

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Comment from royowen
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This is an excellent entry in this poetry contest Jim. The artwork is outstanding and fits the narrative very well indeed, you've written the perfect poem for the short form, well done, good luck, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2020
    Thank you Roy.
reply by royowen on 14-Aug-2020
    Welcome
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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The trouble with an eye for an eye, when does the revenge end, as you say the river of tears flows endlessly with some forgiveness for the heartbreak, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2020
    Dolly, the big question mark....why does mankind fail often just to turn the other cheek and move on?
reply by Dolly'sPoems on 14-Aug-2020
    Often we want someone to pay for a wrong doing, this is why they used to have mob hangings and witches were burned at the stake x x x
Comment from Mastery
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Excellent poetry, my friend. You capture a very sad moment in the human experience.. I was particularly moved by these lines:

"On a river of wounds tears
flow on endlessly...."

Yess, the pain of loss indeed can go on forever.

Good job, my friend. :) Bob

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
    My good friend, thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my work.
reply by Mastery on 13-Aug-2020
    Always, Jim.
Comment from Elaine Chiodi
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Congratulations on taking a well-known and commonly used phrase and breathing new life into it. My only comment is that a comma between 'wounds' and 'tears' may clarify the meaning without interrupting the flow... ...ec

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
    Elaine, thanks for the insight I will give it relook.
reply by Elaine Chiodi on 23-Aug-2020
    You're welcome... ...ec
Comment from ESOSTINE
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Lovely poem that touches on one of the most important aspect of life, love and forgiveness. Revenge is a truly a cycle of misery that benefits no one but increases wounds that are bound to heal. Thanks for your inspiration.

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
    ESOSTINE thank you, may your days be filled with sunshine!
Comment from harmony13
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The author's words are interesting, clear and creative. The reader
pondered on the words of this poem. I especially liked the 3rd
line with the question "why"! The poem flows and connects well.
The artwork compliments this poem well.

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
    harmony, thank you for your time reviewing my work!
Comment from RShipp
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"...tears flow on endlessly" Well said.

I believe you have met the requirements of this contest: Write a five-lined poem. It has the following syllable count: 2-2-5-7-5. So the first line has two syllables, second line has two, third has five, fourth has 7, fifth line has 5 syllables.

Best of luck in the 5 Line Poem contest.

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
    Smiling back, thank you for your time reviewing my work!
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
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There is no need or reason to think of an eye for an eye when one's heart is broken. It does no one any good to go for revenge. 'Tis very true that "on the river of wounds tears flow on endlessly." Well thought out!

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
    Rebecca, thank you, we have all had our broken relationships that seemingly wrench our insides.
reply by thaities, Rebecca V. on 13-Aug-2020
    I know. Me too.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
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You have made excellent use of the syllables allowed by this prompt
to convey a powerful, moving message about the oceans of tears cried by heartbroken people.

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
    Janice, I am very appreciative of your time taken to review and comment on my work.
Comment from Jasmine Girl
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This poem is exceptionally good. The huge eye with tears dripping, the river of tears, and the endless flow, expressed a profound sadness that really moved me.

Well done.

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
    Lisa, First thank you for this wonderful six-star validation and second thank you fore the time your have taken to review and comment on my work.