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Comment from Florrie
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Excellent style to this poem and it is very picturesque and thought provoking. It has pleasing alliteration and a rhythmic beat. One of the best! florrie

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2013


reply by the author on 22-Mar-2013
    Thank you so much Florrie. Your words are appreciated. :) Jaq xx
Comment from notdeadyet
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Bravo to the strong spirit that lives on through adversity. This is a great expression of resilience. I love the images you bring out and also the rhyme pattern is good.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2013


reply by the author on 21-Mar-2013
    Thank you so much notdeadyet, it means a lot. Jaq x
Comment from elliejean
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I love the picture. New life coming from the ashes. It works well with the poem. I could feel the emotion all the way through the poem. You were in the depths of despair. You were digging yourself out of the hole. Then hope over took you and new life came from the ashes. Great work.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2013


reply by the author on 19-Mar-2013
    Thank you for your very perceptive review elliejean Jaq xx
Comment from Schalk Jacobs
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What an outstanding poem that ypu have written here. The message of hope that runs through your poem is extremely strong. This poem is both motivational and very emotional.

Excellent analogy with the soul spirit and a phoenix. That is what creates character in people the ability to rise up and take on the next challenge.

Your word choice and structure through all the stanzas illustrates all the above points and further helps with the flow of the poem. It makes the reader think, which is what you want in this type of poem.

Good luck.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2013


reply by the author on 19-Mar-2013
    Thanks once again Schalk for your very insightful review and wonderful rating. :) Jaq xx
Comment from Curt Mongold
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Tghe message of abuse and the ability to rise above it is keenly felt by the reader. We are all survivors, the ones who still drive on through the storms of life and keep on the road no matter the obstacles in our way, and I am glad you are able to share this.
Best wishes,
Curt

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2013


reply by the author on 18-Mar-2013
    Thank you so much Curt, much appreciated, Jaq x
Comment from Joy Graham
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Congratulations on being included in the poem of the month contest. I'm so proud of you! I feel the emotions you speak of in this poem. I have certainly been through a rough few years recently where I felt:

"Beaten, bruised, bowed and
bludgeoned".

Just a curiosity:

"bringing hope to
dries my
eyes" - I wonder about this stanza. Should it be "dry" instead of "dries"? Could be just me.

I like your positive ending. It gives hope to those that may not be through their tough times yet.

Best wishes to you in this contest. You are awesome :)

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2013


reply by the author on 18-Mar-2013
    Thanks Joy I'll certainly go look at that. Also thanks for your best wishes. :) Jaq xx
Comment from Indie Skreet
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yes, I am a fan of Rondeno too :). Whilst I remember, there is a typo in 4th stanza, you have typed 'dries' instead of 'dry'. thought I would check out some more of your writes and I am not disappointed. You write with skill and depth, which brings you into the minority category. very poignant this one too, Indie

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2013


reply by the author on 16-Mar-2013
    Thanks Indie for another lovely review xx
Comment from October21
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Loving the flies, rise, eyes, cries rhyming, they're so great in the one-worded lines. We rise out of the ashes with strong wings and soar higher than we ever thought we would. Beautiful and promising.

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2013


reply by the author on 15-Feb-2013
    Thanks so much Shenel appreciated as always my wee friend xx
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2013
    Thanks so much Shenel appreciated as always my wee friend xx
Comment from Spike the second
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Hello Jaq

I am so relieved to be able to award you six stars once more. I was worried as I am letting the reviews get behind, due to work. I am doing design work in Ghana and Kuwait, plus Chelsea and Watford :)

Lovely poem my friend and so well written.

Blessings

Spike

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2013


reply by the author on 14-Feb-2013
    Thank you so much Spike for your wonderful review and exceptional rating. Much appreciated. Don't ever worry about reviewing, I know you will get to it when you can. Blessings, :) Jaq xx
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
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Hello my friend this is very well written you have weaved so much feeling into this poem first the feeling of being down trodden and sad but then a massive turnaround and positive attitude yes you are a survivor well done a good strong write sorry I am playing catch up again my eyes weren't good one day and it slows me down stay positive regards Jill

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2013


reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
    Please don't ever worry about reviewing mine Jill, I know you will do it when possible. Thanks for a brilliant review. :) Jaq xxx