Small Steps
8 words or less23 total reviews
Comment from Richard Frohm
I read the top winners. I will be honest with you. I felt not only was yours the best, but the only one that had meaning.
If I had a six I would have gave you a six.
Excellent job!
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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I read the top winners. I will be honest with you. I felt not only was yours the best, but the only one that had meaning.
If I had a six I would have gave you a six.
Excellent job!
Comment Written 28-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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Hello Richard. Thank you so much for your wonderful review. :)
Melissa
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Melissa
This is a well written and illustrated poem. It just a few words you give a strong message of encouragement.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a terrific weekend.
Joan
By the way, I have just published a book called "The Interloper (and other stories in prose and poetry) by Joan Pechter. It is available on Amazon.com.
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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Hi Melissa
This is a well written and illustrated poem. It just a few words you give a strong message of encouragement.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a terrific weekend.
Joan
By the way, I have just published a book called "The Interloper (and other stories in prose and poetry) by Joan Pechter. It is available on Amazon.com.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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Thanks so much Joan. I really appreciate it. I will check out y our book on Amazon!
Melissa
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Don't mention it, Melissa. Thanks for checking out my book
Joan
Comment from barbara.wilkey
AMEN! No matter how small the step is its still progress. Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I enjoyed reading. Good luck with this contest.
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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AMEN! No matter how small the step is its still progress. Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I enjoyed reading. Good luck with this contest.
Comment Written 20-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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Hello Barbara. Thanks for the lovely review! so sorry for the late response. hugs, my friend. :)
Melissa
Comment from Rachelle Allen
So few words, yet such a gigantic (and IMPORTANT!) message. I bet this will do great with the committee for the 8 Words of Less Poem contest! I also love this picture. It's quite the optical illusion, isn't it? He's mighty small to be climbing so high! Good luck to you! xoxoxo
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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So few words, yet such a gigantic (and IMPORTANT!) message. I bet this will do great with the committee for the 8 Words of Less Poem contest! I also love this picture. It's quite the optical illusion, isn't it? He's mighty small to be climbing so high! Good luck to you! xoxoxo
Comment Written 15-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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Thank you Rachelle. So appreciate you!
Melissa
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Same. xoxo You've always been one of my favorites on here.
Comment from Bill Schott
This eight-word poem, Ripe Pears, has the proper formatting and suggests that the serving of soft and pliant pyrus communis plants is a right up there with pizza and apple pie.
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024
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This eight-word poem, Ripe Pears, has the proper formatting and suggests that the serving of soft and pliant pyrus communis plants is a right up there with pizza and apple pie.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024
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Haha, thank you Bill!!
Melissa
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent entry for the 8 Words or Less Poem contest. I like the presentation too.
The words order is a bit off.
I suggest something like this...
ripe pears are a language of love
Or...
ripe pears speak the language of love
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Excellent entry for the 8 Words or Less Poem contest. I like the presentation too.
The words order is a bit off.
I suggest something like this...
ripe pears are a language of love
Or...
ripe pears speak the language of love
Comment Written 12-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Thank you. I will definitely rethink this one.
Melissa
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Thank you. I will definitely rethink this one.
Melissa
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Thank you. I will definitely rethink this one.
Melissa
Comment from jake cosmos aller
nicely done succinct essence of ripe pears which indeed are a form of love language along with sister fruits like apples, bananas, cherries, melons, and other fruit.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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nicely done succinct essence of ripe pears which indeed are a form of love language along with sister fruits like apples, bananas, cherries, melons, and other fruit.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Thanks so much Jake!
Melissa
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Thanks so much Jake!
Melissa
Comment from Jesse James Doty
You claim that ripe pears are a love language, but how so? The artwork didn't seem too sensual or sexy so I wonder why you chose this line for the contest. Any 8 words or less line would do so what gives, if you don't mind my asking?
By the way, I love fresh fruit.
Jesse
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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You claim that ripe pears are a love language, but how so? The artwork didn't seem too sensual or sexy so I wonder why you chose this line for the contest. Any 8 words or less line would do so what gives, if you don't mind my asking?
By the way, I love fresh fruit.
Jesse
Comment Written 12-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Hi Jesse. This verse was meant to convey how much I love fresh, ripe pears. They are one of my favorite fruits. Seduction and naughtiness was not intended, but so many reviews have referred to it that I am confused. Thanks for your review and yes, it's a bit confusing, I may revise it. Thanks again,
Melissa
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Words are powerful. Watch what you say and how you use them.
Using the term, love language suggests seduction and naughtiness.
Think before you write.
Jesse
Comment from Sue Smith
This is very clever on several different levels. It's a completely original thought summed up in just 5 words, it could be expressing your enjoyment of ripe pears, or it could have a far more sexual meaning. The punctuation at the end reinforces this as it implies there's more to it than might be seen at the first reading. Well done.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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This is very clever on several different levels. It's a completely original thought summed up in just 5 words, it could be expressing your enjoyment of ripe pears, or it could have a far more sexual meaning. The punctuation at the end reinforces this as it implies there's more to it than might be seen at the first reading. Well done.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Hello Sue. I'm glad you enjoyed this short write. No naughtiness intended, I just really enjoy fresh, ripe pears. It's one of my favorite foods. :). Thank you.
Melissa
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Melissa,
I always find these limited word poem difficult to write.
Yours is delectable, describing pears in a metaphorical sense.
Soft, fleshy pears are a rarety in supermarkets, so I'll just imagine tasting the luscious fruits I ate when I was younger, -- the kind you write about.
Excellent poem, Melissa.
Best wishes,
Cindy
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2024
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Melissa,
I always find these limited word poem difficult to write.
Yours is delectable, describing pears in a metaphorical sense.
Soft, fleshy pears are a rarety in supermarkets, so I'll just imagine tasting the luscious fruits I ate when I was younger, -- the kind you write about.
Excellent poem, Melissa.
Best wishes,
Cindy
Comment Written 11-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2024
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Hi Cindy... thanks so much! So appreciate you and you are right about those luscious pears!
Melissa