Comment from rmdelta

Excellent

Uh-WHAT? Say again, over? Sue, did I ever mention to you that I seldom understand most poetry? Your words are great, but difficult for me to easily follow. Thanks for sharing it. My fault, not yours.

reggie

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2009

YO! I know you understand street language. So if you can get that, then you can SURELY understand a few of my words!!! HA!!! Now, adios! :-) Sue

Comment from Arkine

Excellent

A simple poem, seems to be about two people in love, and those that oppose it should just shut up. Great picture to go with it too. Nice job!

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2009

Could easily be about love, but applies to everything our hearts desire (and others try to be negative about it, not encouraging or just plain say it's impossible). Follow our passions, is what I say! Thanks so much for your very kind review. With regards, Sue

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Wow, I really liked this poem and its reminds us to maintain our passion in the face of adversity. You found a remarkably appropriate picture to accompany your poem (is it a marketing piece?). The little bits of alliteration just add to its power. The title you created is also very fitting.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2009

Comment from joan marie

Excellent

People running hot and cold. It is an experience that happens and is always a disaster for me. Or I may be reading something into this that your not saying. joan marie

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2009

It's about any passion our heart desires in life and a lot of times there are others who try to tell you it's just a pipedream. Damn the naysayers! Follow your dream! Thanks so much for your very kind review. Sue

Comment from sara-beth

Excellent

I really like this. "Denying the oxygen to their no"...that is really flipping good. We all need to believe in ourselves. I'm sure that every truly successful person had someone tell them at some point that they couldn't do whatever it was that they were doing. But they did it anyway. You know what I mean.....though I'm going on and on. Your poem made me do it!

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2009

Hey! Don't let me be a "naysayer" and say you can't go "on and on". LOL!!! I think most of us can relate. However, some let the naysayers convince them their dream is not worth following or "it just ain't gonna happen". It can be success in anything. School, career, abandon your parents plans of them wanting you to be a lawyer instead of an artist, and the list goes on and on. Now I'm blathering on! HA!! Thanks so much for your very generous review. So glad you liked it. With regards, Sue

Comment from marion

Excellent

Hi there sixteezkid
Stunning presentation! I enjoyed the symplicity of your words. Loved the pic-art. A good example showing the yes/no concept. Words chosen could not be more perfect for this. Marion.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2009

Marion, I am so pleased to hear this because it just came to me from nowhere. 98% of the time, I write metered and rhymed poetry. But just had to write this one. Thank you so much for your most kind review, as it gives me much encouragement. With warm regards, Sue

reply by marion on 06-Feb-2009

I am a fan of short poetry like this~! I also love haiku and have quite a few anthologies in my bookcase. I like the twist you have in yours. M.

reply by the author on 06-Feb-2009

I've also been practicing "off board" with haiku. Must say that I am pleased with the last two I have posted. Getting the confidence. A brilliant way to practice honing the skills of brevity for other works, too. But, love the haiku for its own form, also.

Have not had the confidence with verse yet. But, instead of forcing it, I will write it if it comes to me. Seems that free verse needs to come from the absolute depths to have it sound true versus metered and rhyme. Yes, one needs to believe in their words in the stricter form, but if it doesn't come from a spontaneous feeling, I don't think I can write free verse.

Thank you again!

Comment from allenbet

Excellent

I really like the layout and the simplicity of the poem.
The photo adds a lot to the poem and really compliments the writing, i have seen your name nummerous times on the website and have finally seen your work for myself.
An interesting peice of work.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2009

allenbet, I am very pleased you enjoyed this verse. And welcome you back anytime to read any of my work. I thank you for our very generous review and kind comments. With regards, Sue

Comment from jaeladarling

Excellent

"Denying oxygen to their No."

I love that line! Wonderful imagery here, and great style and flow. Love the picture you've chosen as well. Nicely done!

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Comment from jeslaf

Excellent

Love 'denying oxygen to their NO'--I am a firm believer in using those no's as fuel to go farther, as a way to show the naysayers how wrong they were. Amen, sister! :)

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 Comment Written 06-Feb-2009