Comment from Rdfrdmom2

Excellent

Oh, Sixteezkid,
this is much like I feel
when my life gets too real
and someone seems to steal
all of my tears

I try to run and hide
and let the misery glide
off my shoulders slide
down like my tears

but I find there is no gain
if I cannot feel the pain
when feelings I disdain
for lack of tears

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2009

Comment from earthlybeing

Excellent

Ppowerfully worded and filled with meaning. It is about a sad subject but the vivid words and flow are excellent. Love you ending. Well done. Thanks, Jeanette

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2009

Jeanette, thank you for your very kind compliments and review. With regards, Sue

Comment from raven_cross

Exceptional

This is a great poem. It evokes a lot of emotion and I think it depicts heartbreak and the wanting to feel alive again by love's carress very well. I like it. It flows great too.

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2009

raven_cross, your 'exceptional' review means so much. And am very glad you liked it. Thank you for your close read and very kind compliments. With regards, Sue

Comment from findingmyroom

Excellent

"Break my heart to let me know
There's something left to feel" is a profound plea. The trouble with antidepressants, I've found, is that they help you feel better by feeling nothing at all. Not so sure that's really the answer. Your piece speaks to me on that level; some pain is better by far than no feeling.

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2009

For me, this piece is more about long periods of time of isolation, when there's a need for more human contact, as we all get validation of feelings from that. But, as poetry does speak to all of us differently, thank you for sharing your feelings on how it spoke to you. And thank you for your very kind review. Always appreciated, Sue

Comment from MJMuraco

Excellent

Your poem is so emotional and I especially loved the last two lines. "Break my heart to let me know, there's something left to feel." Brilliant lines for the message of this poem. Nicely written.

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2009

Thanks so much for highlighting the lines you especially liked. And for your very generous review. With regards, Sue

Comment from Roisin

Excellent

What a beautiful poem, Sue. The emotion just oozes out of it. Your imagery along with your rhymes is wonderful. I looked back on it a few times to see which part I liked best to quote it here but, honestly, it's really all beautiful. I just love it. Sorry I'm all out of sixes.

Hugs

Roisin

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2009

Comment from prodigal

Excellent

This is a wonderful poem. The flow was very natural, almost unnoticable. The meter went along very smoothly. Very well done- Good job. Sam

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2009

Hi Sam, thanks so much for your compliments and very nice review. Very glad you enjoyed this poem. With regards, Sue

Comment from jaeladarling

Excellent

I recently had a conversation with a friend that was centered around this poem's essence. Love is a bittersweet thing, isn't it? Always bad to go with the good. I love the imagery in this piece. Enjoyed reading very much - and perfect artwork! I only wish I had a six left for you. Thanks for sharing this with us. Cheers!

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2009

Jaela, in life, we do have to take the good with bad and so it goes with love and the need to feel. Thanks for comments on the artwork. So glad you enjoyed it. I'll take your 6'er to heart! Thanks for your great review, Sue

Comment from Jazh

Exceptional

This is a wonderful poem, Sue. It says so much about your mood and also the human condition. Your lines flow beautifully and evocatively: eg "Stain it all in shades of gray" - so descriptive of hurt and depression. Great, unforced rhymes. Well done. :)

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2009

Jazh, yes, the human condition. When numb, we need to feel something; whether it's pleasure or pain. Wrote from my soul on this one. Thanks for commenting on the descriptives and rhyming. Your exceptional review on this is one means so much, as I most certainly respect your "eyes and ears". Heartfelt, Sue

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

A very well written poem with an excellent rhyming scheme making for a very easy read. There is good imagery and descriptive scheme.

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2009

So glad you liked this one. Thank you for your comments and a great review. With regards, Sue

reply by c_lucas on 28-Feb-2009

You're welcome, Sue. Charlie