Comment from Aiona

Excellent

What a lovely poem. I love poems that rhyme and make me think. This poem does both. And it's so true, at least for me. I use poetry to make my thoughts tangible -- if only because they are words on a page.

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Nov-2023

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your kind words. Take care. Jen.

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

Hi Jenni,
I like the two poems in this post. The artwork is great.
Your words tell us the best poems come from the heart. Our memories and life experiences help us write them. The artwork reminds us that the talents we have are a gift of God.
Congrats on placing second in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a great rest of the week.
Joan

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Nov-2023

Thank you so much Joan. I really appreciate your kind words. Take care. Jen.

reply by dragonpoet on 29-Nov-2023

You are most kindly welcome, Jeni.
Joan

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

As you know, I'm not much on poetry and don't know the first thing about it. But even your poetry hits all my right buttons and touches me when most don't. Now I just wish it wasn't so late in the week and I had more stars. Thanks for sharing. It's always a pleasure!

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023

Thanks Ric. Have nice week. Jen. X

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

I had enjoyed your no rules poetry contests with entry. I wish you the very best in the contest. You're poor Mary
is very well. Presented a very well written. I enjoyed it very much. Have a good weekend. Patricia.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2023

Thanks Patricia

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I agree with you that some poems seem to write themselves as there is an outpouring of emotion in our writing as times that seems to flow easily. I enjoyed your musing Jen, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2023

Thanks Dolly. Jen X

Comment from Boogienights

Excellent

A terrific contest entry that puts poetry in axwho different light. My poems really do write themselves, depending on what's going on in my life. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2023

Thank you so much. Jen

Comment from Navada

Excellent

This is a really effective rhyme exploring the infinite maze that is the creation of poetry. Your visual image is a really striking way to engage with the reader from the beginning and I enjoyed your tight metre. One suggestion to fix - "bear" in your final stanza should be "bare". Those homophones can be tricky! This is a lovely contest entry - good luck!

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023

Thank you so much. Jen.

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Wow, this is a wonderful poem about poetry and I like how you let your abcb rhyme scheme flow naturally. You covered natural reasons for the poet to write from emotions to deep memories that "spring to light." Hope this does well in the contest!

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023

Thank you so much Helen. I really appreciate your generosity. Take care. Jen.

Comment from June Sargent

Excellent

This is a beautiful piece that highlights the innermost thoughts and feelings that are captured in our writings. We do bare our souls when we create. Memories are a well from which we can draw our inspiration.

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023

Thank you so much June.

Comment from JSD

Excellent

'stripped bear'. Hmm. Not sure I want to see that. I prefer my bears clothed. But I think you want 'bare'.

This is lovely verse. It reads so well and speaks so truthfully. Well done and good luck in the contest. x

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023

John you are so funny. Your review made me laugh out loud. Thanks for spotting the typo. I am an idiot.