Comment from victortouche

Exceptional

An amazing attempt at this.
Creating with 8 words, and I reflected
upon what you said. Battled with myself about
what she said, vs. length (why), doubted, redoubted,
then realized exactly what you had accomplished.

You infiltrated my brain and put me on my right side.
An amazing transition. Normally only music or sadness
can take me there.

Thank you,

Doug

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2023

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I've often written about the incumbent song that I believe that lies within us, not so much in music and lyrics, but an ode to our lives and mission in life, great if we find and express it. Good luck Beautifully written blessings Roy

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2023

Comment from zanya

Exceptional

Yes - an interesting reflection here in this 8 words or less contest on creativity and what may lead to a creative moment -sentiments to reflect upon- thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2023

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

A well expressed and skilful post fulfilling the brief and conveying an evocative definition of creativity in eye-catching presentation. Well done! Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest! Debbie

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2023

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Fantastic poem in an economy of words, Jane. Wonderful penned and beautifully illustrated too. FanArt? I'm so impressed with this.

Sending you my best today as always and my very best for the upcoming contest.
Sally :))

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2023

Thanks, sally. You are always so kind and encouraging. Glad you liked the artwork, too. It?s from fan art.

Comment from PoemsOfDD

Excellent

An interesting entry for the eight word contest. Cute picture and content that makes the reader reflect.

Just a small comment on the word - perspiration. As a creative, I never sit and write while sweating over the paper... unless I am sitting in a sauna. Did you mean perspiration or is it more - determination or perseverance?

Best of luck in the competition.

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2023

Thanks for the kind review. I meant for perspiration to represent hard work, the sweat of the brow, so to speak. Do you think that another word would be better?

reply by PoemsOfDD on 23-Mar-2023

I think perseverance would be better, personally. Or another word but not - sweat. I understand what you were trying to achieve but perspiration leads the reader off onto another course, as it did with me.
Just my thoughts :-)

Comment from Alexandra Trovato

Excellent

Just today I read, a quote, "A creative adult is a child, who survived." I related to that, so too, I relate to your poem. The mime representing creativity not expressed. It seems sad to me. So, this is good. From your poem, my thoughts went to every place, possible. I feel this of any art form; the creativity, by nature, always wants to do something new and different. So, the dichotomy. Well, I feel creativity is the most powerful strength one can posses. Even if it's held in for a time, it can change the word if it comes out, just in time. As long as it exists, seen or unseen, it carries hope and victory, for humanity. Great poem & image!

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2023

Thanks. I?m so glad you liked it.

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

These miming clowns silently portray sadness and your fine words brought this experience to life and we can learn so much with our eyes, much enjoyed Jane, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2023

Thanks, Dolly I appreciate your kind review.