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A series of like minded poems

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Comment from dragonpoet
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These three tersets seem to be about battling to understand COVID and how it has changed our lives. It could also bring in a little depression.
But helping people is a good way to combat this and help others to too.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 06-Mar-2021
    Having little to do with the pandemic, per se, it has much more to do with those of us who embrace personal struggles along our journeys through life. Thank you, Joan. And may you stay healthy as well.
    Jesse
reply by dragonpoet on 07-Mar-2021
    No problem, Joan.
    I'll try.
    Joan
Comment from Sanku
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deep insideI know there is no one to turn to but myself.
This sentence is deeply touching.Resilience and perseverance is necessary to balance between out internal and external worlds.Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2021
    Thanks, Sanku. I appreciate the partial quote of my piece and yes, it is not only true but one of my favorite lines in my poem. Thank you for sharing, likewise.
    Have a great day,
    Jesse
Comment from Reese Turner
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Well Jesse, since I usually believe a poet's words to be fairly accurate reports of that poet's life, I do believe you have come down a rocky road and you are approaching a better highway. Hold on to that hope and keep releasing through your righting. Best wishes.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2021
    You are absolutely correct when it comes to my writing. I share my struggles so that others might relate, as well as the cathartic effect I experienced when I wrote this poem.
    Thank you, Reese, for the excellent review and rating.
    Jesse
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
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It sounds like you have survived a dire situation. I resonate with what you are saying with one exception. I had determined early on that I should never expect others to do for me what was strictly my responsibility. So, when those times came I fortified my spirit with prayer. God helped me through.

Ralf

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2021
    Thanks for the caring review. I am glad this partially resonated with you. We all have our personal paths to follow and you have chosen yours and I have mine.
    Thanks for the excellent review and rating.
    Jesse
Comment from ESOSTINE
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I could not agree less with you dear Jesse. Believing in one's ability to influence and change things around him is an important step to finding solutions to challenges we face. Thanks for sharing your beautiful thoughts.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 06-Mar-2021
    Thank you for this insightful review, as we find solutions to the challenges we face, there is always hope. I appreciate your kind words very much.
    Jesse
Comment from jake cosmos aller
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very nicely done personal poem about struggling with one's personal demons and eventually discovering how to deal with the reality of life and cards you have been dealt.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 06-Mar-2021
    Thanks, Jake, for your insightful comments. You understand where I am coming from and that means a lot.
    Take care,
    Jesse
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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Good for you, Jesse! It takes a lot of strength to do what you are doing, especially in the times we're living now. So many people are suffering with depression. Hope, determination, and desire to achieve it will take you all the way there. Well done! :)) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 06-Mar-2021
    Thank you, Sandra! Your encouragement comes at a time when I can use it right now. I appreciate your kind words and compassion very much.
    Jesse
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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A fine write about battling mental illness and overcoming the pressures and challenges in life and I champion your words here Jesse and wish you well, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 06-Mar-2021
    Thank you, Dolly. I see that my words are crystal clear to you and I like that you do not appear to judge me for it. Your best wishes mean a lot to me, and your kind words are very much appreciated.
    Take care,
    Jesse
Comment from flylikeaneagle
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Jesse: glad you are holding onto hope in your life.
We had a difficult year. This year has hope and hugs.
Looks like your poem is popular. I like the photo.
flylikeaneagle stars for you ************

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 06-Mar-2021
    Thank you so much. You have made my day with your kind six-star review! And, yes, we had a difficult year, yet my personal struggles had little bearing on the pandemic. I journey through my mind and seek true peace and of course, hope. I am glad you liked the picture I chose for this. But you are right when you say that we are all in this together and this has been a difficult year. Thanks, again, for the exceptional rating.
    Have a great day,
    Jesse
Comment from QC Poet
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Great Self Esteem Strength prose type of poem, I've found in my personal struggles and life changing challenges Having Hope is the most important helpful commodity we Need. Good Luck with Continued Strenght and Prayers for Preserverance.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 06-Mar-2021
    Thank you for this wonderful review. I am so happy this resonated with you in that you related it to your personal struggles. We all must have hope, and I thank you for wishing me good luck on my personal journey.
    Take care,
    Jesse