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Promise of the Cocoon

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Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
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wonderfully written and beautifully illustrated. Life reborn is the most beautiful of all and you have done it is a special way

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 20-Mar-2014
    Oh wow thank you Barb! That means so very much. Truly it does.
Comment from NicciFaye
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The ending flow of this beautiful nonet gives great thought to the understanding that forgiveness does create birth of the spirit in mind. At least this is how I took it. Lovely

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014
    You got it spot on again. Yes that's what I meant. The beginning is about overcoming a depression and being reborn after conquering it, letting your memory forgive. Thank you again!
Comment from michaelcahill
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Absolutely. The trick is to do this everyday until it is done automatically. Where'd you get that snapshot of me? Hahaha. Love this. These forms can be so effective with the right topic and the right words. I don't think this would be written more perfectly any other way. I like how the form itself points to the certainty of the truth of the words. Not a fan of forms, but then, damn this is good. I guess its's all relative. Great is great. Lots of boring sonnets out there and mindless free verse too. mikey

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014
    I Completely agree Mikey. And yes there've been a lot of boring sonnets etc out there recently. You got this right on. Thank you. I usually don't do these forms as I feel they are "novelty" and restrictive. But, if you can fit depth into it, it can be pretty fun, pretty tricky. I really appreciate your review man. Thank you...
Comment from joann r romei
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I wish my husband would read this, he needs to wake up and be a new man, lol, this was very inspiring a bit sad but thought provoking, the pic is great as well.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014
    Haha. Thank you Joann. It has a positive aspect towards the end. Letting go of the past, etc. conquering depression. That is the true meaning to me. Thank you again! :)
Comment from ravenblack
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In other words, from the ashes arises the Phoenix, only in this case, the flower of new life red as the deepest flame. Worn memory's forgiveness becomes the ash that fertilizes rebirth.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014
    Ooh I love it. Poetry. Yes you got it. Spot on. Thank you for reading so deeply, as always. Thank you.
Comment from Lady Ophelia
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In a way, I read this as overcoming oneself, to let go of despair and anguish and hatred and instead allowing room for happiness. In another way, it can also be interpreted as simple reincarnation, shedding one form to don another. But then, aren't they both forms of rebirth? Perhaps it is a bit of both. The poem flows well and fits the meter. I like the picture, it captures the essence of overcoming quite well. Good work! :)

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014
    Thank you! Yes I suppose it is both. But the first read was where it came from internally. You got it exactly right. I love that. Thank you so much for getting it! Its rare to find such a good reviewer. I'm sure you're a true poet.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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What lovely words, and what a lovely illustration to go with it. Your nonet and your author notes make a wonderful contest entry. I like the idea of waking up reborn. Good luck in the contest. xsx sandra

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014
    Thank you Sandra! I'm so glad you liked it. This was a personal one.
Comment from seaglass
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This nonet, well structured, features a thought-provoking message. One might read it as resurrection following death, another see reincarnation, and others as rebirth of changed lives. Nicely don.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014
    Changed lives indeed. Overcoming a dark depression, reborn into a brighter life. Truly thank you for reading.
Comment from country ranch writer
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when you go to sleep and rest you are putting your problems in God's hand for the night so you can have peace of mind to sleep and wake up refreshed in the morning

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 17-Mar-2014
    I agree. Thank you! God Bless!
Comment from l.raven
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Hi Gregory, long time no see...so glad to see you...this poem goes from sad the happening...progress...and your picture is sooooo perfect...love it...very well written...Luff Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 17-Mar-2014
    Thank you, I'm glad to see you too! :)

    Thanks so much for reading Linda
reply by l.raven on 17-Mar-2014
    you are so welcome...xxoo