CSP: A Collection of Poems
Viewing comments for Chapter 52 "Embracing the Light"A collection of poetry
103 total reviews
Comment from mushroom
i like the positive message you set out to give us in this poem, very good rhyming see with family and i get it, a very nice job and a good lesson in life
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i like the positive message you set out to give us in this poem, very good rhyming see with family and i get it, a very nice job and a good lesson in life
Comment Written 15-Feb-2009
Comment from Penya
Thanks for the note about the syllable count in "family". That's cool - I didn't know it could be 2 syllables.
This poem is encouraging and strengthening. I like how this poem is in sonnet form (at least with the line count). I learned in my AP English Literature class last week how to identify one sonnet from another. Thanks for the chance to practice my new-found skill! =)
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Thanks for the note about the syllable count in "family". That's cool - I didn't know it could be 2 syllables.
This poem is encouraging and strengthening. I like how this poem is in sonnet form (at least with the line count). I learned in my AP English Literature class last week how to identify one sonnet from another. Thanks for the chance to practice my new-found skill! =)
Comment Written 15-Feb-2009
Comment from KYPollard/El Gato
I enjoyed reading your poem, as I always do when I run across one. It is well written and the message well presented. I found no errors. Good job.
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I enjoyed reading your poem, as I always do when I run across one. It is well written and the message well presented. I found no errors. Good job.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2009
Comment from Minglement
This is just lovely, and definitely a valuable lesson learned. So often people are unable to cast aside what they lived with as children, and don't realize they can choose to think and act differently. Thanks for sharing! Good luck.
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2009
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This is just lovely, and definitely a valuable lesson learned. So often people are unable to cast aside what they lived with as children, and don't realize they can choose to think and act differently. Thanks for sharing! Good luck.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2009
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Marcia, I am so honored to receive your 'exceptional' for this poem. From my heart...Sue
Comment from Scarlettdreams
Very nice positive and uplifting write. I found it most relatable as there were things I also chose not to repeat that my family did. Well done. Good luck in the contest. Bravo
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Very nice positive and uplifting write. I found it most relatable as there were things I also chose not to repeat that my family did. Well done. Good luck in the contest. Bravo
Comment Written 15-Feb-2009
Comment from RapturedHeart
A very important lesson, indeed. Guess there are 'facets' to gloom, though. I think, sometimes 'negativity' and 'depression' can be two separate issues. Think it's even possible to be a positive minded person and suffer with depression from time to time. But, I like the way you're saying that it IS up to us, how we react to whatever life throws our way. Our attitudes make all the differenc in life, and life IS a good deal what we make of it. VERY well put, and thanks for sharing. All the best in the contest,
Heather
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2009
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A very important lesson, indeed. Guess there are 'facets' to gloom, though. I think, sometimes 'negativity' and 'depression' can be two separate issues. Think it's even possible to be a positive minded person and suffer with depression from time to time. But, I like the way you're saying that it IS up to us, how we react to whatever life throws our way. Our attitudes make all the differenc in life, and life IS a good deal what we make of it. VERY well put, and thanks for sharing. All the best in the contest,
Heather
Comment Written 14-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2009
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Yes, I am one of those afflicted with depression which is very much under control with medication. And yet, I'm a very positive person. So, yes, you are right. But, when surrounded by negativity, it's really can impede upon one's positive outlook. Need to surround ourselves by people who enjoy life as much as one can. Thanks so much for your very close read and review. I enjoyed reading all your comments. Very much appreciated, Sue
Comment from QuietMtnSunrise
Great message and very relatable. Encouraging to those who think there may be no other way to live their lives. The ending is powerful and very well worded. Great job.
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2009
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Great message and very relatable. Encouraging to those who think there may be no other way to live their lives. The ending is powerful and very well worded. Great job.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2009
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Thank you very much for your kind compliments and review. Much appreciated, Sue
Comment from MJMuraco
Your poem is excellent and the rhythm and rhyme is done very well. I especially like the last stanza "We have the strength to swim against the tide, and flee from other's ways, not ours to bide" Excellent.
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2009
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Your poem is excellent and the rhythm and rhyme is done very well. I especially like the last stanza "We have the strength to swim against the tide, and flee from other's ways, not ours to bide" Excellent.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2009
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Thanks for saying which stanza you liked. Glad you enjoyed. And thank you for your very kind compliments and review. Much appreciated, Sue
Comment from Firefly54
A thought provoking poem. I personally didn'y like the family/see rhyme... but I'm fussy like that, like syllable count to match i suppose. Good luck
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2009
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A thought provoking poem. I personally didn'y like the family/see rhyme... but I'm fussy like that, like syllable count to match i suppose. Good luck
Comment Written 13-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2009
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Whoa! You are fussy for sure! HA! I fear if we were that constrained, our poetic license would be revoked! LOL!! However, we do all have our preferences. Thanks very much for your review. With regards, Sue
Comment from Falafa
Marvelous imagery in this one. It flows quite nicely through the lines and stanzas. The thoughts revealed in it are so true, too. Great job! Good luckk in the contest.
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2009
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Marvelous imagery in this one. It flows quite nicely through the lines and stanzas. The thoughts revealed in it are so true, too. Great job! Good luckk in the contest.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2009
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Falafa, so glad you enjoyed this. Thank you for your very kind compliments and review. Sue