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Hope

Light in the Dark

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Comment from Tetamarina66
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Wow this poem rhymes as short as it is. Is there any way you can make your poems more longer?

The poem is well written. Since I know nothing about poetry even while reading any poem by anyone which makes it difficult for me to know what to say or how to comment on it.

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2023

reply by the author on 14-Dec-2023
    Thank you so much for your kind review. As the brief was 2-4-6 (2 syllables, 4 syllables, 6 syllables i.e. 3 lines) the poem had to be this length otherwise it would have been disqualified. I hope you related to the content. Thanks Debbie
reply by Tetamarina66 on 14-Dec-2023
    Oh ok thanks for the explanation see? I told ya I know nothing about poems or poetry lol.Did I lie? LOL
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2023
    That's ok. These are weird briefs we get. Sometime they state no more than 8 words.... So you don't really need to know too much about poetry and you should try entering.
reply by Tetamarina66 on 14-Dec-2023
    Yeah I was thinking of entering some of my other poems I had done into a contest here.
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2023
    Yes you should because that's the way you learn about what the members or the committee are looking for.
Comment from Richard's Opus
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Fits the rules of the challenge, and says something about the situation we all find ourselves in these days. Congratulations on something both short and sweet.

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2023

reply by the author on 14-Dec-2023
    Thank you so much for your kind review, greatly appreciated! Debbie
Comment from LJbutterfly
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Hope, like faith, is the desire and expectation of specific outcomes. Your creative and inspirational poem tells us that the hope of our prayers can bring forth light out of darkness. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2023

reply by the author on 14-Dec-2023
    Thank you so much for your kind review and thoughts, greatly appreciated! Debbie
Comment from Douglas Goff
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Two wars with no end in sight. Mankind never stops killing each other. It is a foul business.

This is a strong piece for so few words. Without HOPE there really is nothing.
God Bless
D


 Comment Written 13-Dec-2023

reply by the author on 14-Dec-2023
    Thank you so much, Doug, for your kind review! Debbie
Comment from Janet Foor
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Excellent 2/4/6 poem for the writing prompt Debbie. A timely topic for both this world and the next. Without Hope, where would we be.

Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2023

reply by the author on 14-Dec-2023
    Thank you so much, Janet, for your kind review! Debbie
Comment from kiwigirl2821
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I believe this tiny piece of writing spreads the most hope to all of us who are listening. Words do indeed mean something and this one says it all!

Kiwi

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2023

reply by the author on 13-Dec-2023
    Thank you so much, Kiwi, for this lovely review, greatly appreciated! Debbie
Comment from jmdg1954
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Debbie.
I agree whole heartedly on prayer to the two wars currently at hand in Israel and the Ukraine. Prayers in darkness will hopefully see the light.

Fantastic 2-4-6 prompt entry. Good luck in the contest.

John

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2023

reply by the author on 13-Dec-2023
    Thank you so much, John! As ever, Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated. Debbie
Comment from Paul McFarland
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A rare review of a shortie for me, but this one made me sit up and take notice. I am sure that the Ukrainians and the Israelis are praying in the dark.

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2023

reply by the author on 13-Dec-2023
    Thank you so much, Paul! As ever, your review and thoughts are greatly valued. Take care Debbie
Comment from estory
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I like how the poem unfolds like a flower, and the rhymes at the end of each line seem to carry the flame of hope forward, growing ever brighter, as the lines lengthen. Good use of form to underscore theme. estory

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2023

reply by the author on 13-Dec-2023
    Thank you so much for such a lovely review! Your kind words are treasured. Debbie
Comment from Dawn Munro
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Yes indeed, we pray in the dark, and there is no better (or finer) way to light up the darkness. Your wee poem has a profoundly important lesson in it, IMO. (Prayer comforts me!) Nicely done, my friend. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2023

reply by the author on 13-Dec-2023
    Thank you so much, Deborah, for this kind and thoughtful review! Debbie
reply by Dawn Munro on 13-Dec-2023
    My pleasure. :)