And Then I Blinked
This wasn't supposed to happen so fast93 total reviews
Comment from John Ciarmello
Sensational! Time is but a blink. This is so well constructed and heartwarmingly relatable. On the flipside this passage of time is so very true and daunting. It sounds to me; however, you would trade it for the world. Well done!
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Sensational! Time is but a blink. This is so well constructed and heartwarmingly relatable. On the flipside this passage of time is so very true and daunting. It sounds to me; however, you would trade it for the world. Well done!
Comment Written 31-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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Thank you John for such an admirable review. I appreciate it more than words can say. (Lol, imagine a poet at loss for words)
I can tell you that I appreciate your kind words & love that so many others understand the feeling of; it was just yesterday, then I blinked & 20, 30, 40 years were gone! You are exactly right, that I would not trade it for anything in the world! Thanks again John & God Bless!
Comment from Ulla
I couldn't agree more. Where have the years gone? It's frightening how they speed by, and the older we get the faster it goes. It's unfair. It should be the other way roun. No, don't ever take life for granted. Good luck. Ulla:)))
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I couldn't agree more. Where have the years gone? It's frightening how they speed by, and the older we get the faster it goes. It's unfair. It should be the other way roun. No, don't ever take life for granted. Good luck. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 31-Mar-2022
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Thank you Ulla for your very kind review! I appreciate it more than words can say. (Lol, imagine a poet at loss for words)
I can tell you that I appreciate your kind words & love that so many others understand the feeling of; it was just yesterday, then I blinked & 20, 30, 40 years were gone! Thanks again Ulla & God Bless!
Comment from Terry Broxson
A very nice poem for this contest, it will get my vote, good luck. The poem is a good look at how time does pass quickly. We never had kids but watched others that did. The poem reminds me of the song "Turn Around" done by a lot of artists, The Brothers Four, I liked the version by Harry Belafonte. Good job.
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A very nice poem for this contest, it will get my vote, good luck. The poem is a good look at how time does pass quickly. We never had kids but watched others that did. The poem reminds me of the song "Turn Around" done by a lot of artists, The Brothers Four, I liked the version by Harry Belafonte. Good job.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2022
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Thank you so very much for your very kind review and words of encouragement. I appreciate it so much & have to tell that you've made my day. So I wish you a beautiful one in return! Thanks again & God Bless!
Comment from Annmuma
Very well done and so true for all of us as we reach that 'certain' age. Funny how you can see the age when you look in the mirror and experience the age when you go down memory lane, but you don't feel the age when you're busy living! Just don't blink!. Loved it. good luck in the contest. ann
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Very well done and so true for all of us as we reach that 'certain' age. Funny how you can see the age when you look in the mirror and experience the age when you go down memory lane, but you don't feel the age when you're busy living! Just don't blink!. Loved it. good luck in the contest. ann
Comment Written 31-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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Ann, I can't thank you enough for your kind review & words of encouragement! When I started this poem, it was getting too mushy, because I am such an emotional person. So I decided to go down a different avenue & because of reviews like yours, I'm so thankful I did.
Thanks again & God Bless!
Comment from Cindy Decker 2
Dear Author:
Your poem tells a story that may have a rocky beginning, but the ending is sweet, and shows that all your hardships and joys were worth it.
I like your meter and rhyme.
I like the last paragraph, because it deals with a subject we all must go through in life.
Excellent work, writer.
Good luck in the contest and with all your writing.
Best wishes,
Cindy
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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Dear Author:
Your poem tells a story that may have a rocky beginning, but the ending is sweet, and shows that all your hardships and joys were worth it.
I like your meter and rhyme.
I like the last paragraph, because it deals with a subject we all must go through in life.
Excellent work, writer.
Good luck in the contest and with all your writing.
Best wishes,
Cindy
Comment Written 31-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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I thank you so very much for your kind review!
You can't possibly know what it means to me! Now that you have completely made my day, I wish a Beautiful one for you in return!
Thanks again & God Bless!
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written and so true poem about our families growing up so fast and if we blink we miss some of the best parts. You used great descriptive words and very cute imagery. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
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This is a very well written and so true poem about our families growing up so fast and if we blink we miss some of the best parts. You used great descriptive words and very cute imagery. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
Comment Written 31-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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I thank you so very much for your kind review!
You can't possibly know what it means to me! Now that you have completely made my day, I wish a Beautiful one for you in return!
Thanks again & God Bless!
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Your poem is skillfully written, moving, and powerfully descriptive of life well-lived and blessed throughout the decades. "Blink" is effectively used to express just how fast the changes seem to come. Favorite stanza--the last one.
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Your poem is skillfully written, moving, and powerfully descriptive of life well-lived and blessed throughout the decades. "Blink" is effectively used to express just how fast the changes seem to come. Favorite stanza--the last one.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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I thank you so very much for your kind review!
You can't possibly know what it means to me! Now that you have completely made my day, I wish a Beautiful one for you in return!
Thanks again & God Bless!
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Comment from Raul1
It is clear and concise. It is interesting and entertaining. I like your poem. It's beautifully written. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Thank you for sharing!
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It is clear and concise. It is interesting and entertaining. I like your poem. It's beautifully written. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 31-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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I thank you so very much for your kind review!
You can't possibly know what it means to me! Now that you have completely made my day, I wish a Beautiful one for you in return!
Thanks again & God Bless!
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You're welcome!
Comment from LateBloomer
Hello Poet, yes, the years certainly fly by. One day you're a child and the next day your child is grown. Your poem reads and flows well, and your message is clear. I especially liked:
I'm soon the age my parents were,
When I thought, they were extinct.
(This is so true, and how about when you look in the mirror and you
see one or both of them looking back at you? It happens.)
Thank you for sharing your family story with us. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck ... and please don't blink. Smiles,
LateBloomer
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Hello Poet, yes, the years certainly fly by. One day you're a child and the next day your child is grown. Your poem reads and flows well, and your message is clear. I especially liked:
I'm soon the age my parents were,
When I thought, they were extinct.
(This is so true, and how about when you look in the mirror and you
see one or both of them looking back at you? It happens.)
Thank you for sharing your family story with us. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck ... and please don't blink. Smiles,
LateBloomer
Comment Written 31-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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Hahaha! That is so funny that you mentioned looking in the mirror & seeing them look back. I used to do that & I Would say, "mom, is that you?" As everyone still says to this day, how much I look like her.
However she died very young from pancreatic cancer & now my heart has an empty spot, as I write about in, "Her Loving Touch." & also the photo is her & my two oldest kids. My daughter then bought me a small book, and these words are on the cover;
Mother, I caught my reflection in a window, and I was surprised to see you looking from my eyes, back at me. How fortunate for me, that there was a you I could become as I grew!" 🥲
Anyway I can't thank you enough for your kind words & the chuckle!
God Bless!
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Dear Mystery Poet, when you are revealed, I'll check out that poem.
My mother also died young--Ovarian Cancer--so I can relate to you and your loss. However, I am finding her looking back at me in the mirror.
Good luck in the contest.
LateBloomer
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Thank you & I know exactly how you feel! I look forward to hearing from you again!
Comment from the13thpoet
Hello fellow poet a good day to you, I hope this finds you well. I liked your family writing prompt entry, you executed it well, it was a nice ode to your family. Good job and good luck in the contest.
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Hello fellow poet a good day to you, I hope this finds you well. I liked your family writing prompt entry, you executed it well, it was a nice ode to your family. Good job and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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I thank you most kindly Sir & the same to you! I also thank you for your kind words & encouragement! You are so very thoughtful! God Bless!
