Heart Crafted Poems - 2022
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Comment from Cindy Decker 2
Author,
I like the sentiment in your very-well written and illustrated poem.
If more people used the formula you propose in your poem, this world would be such a great place in which to live.
Good luck in the contest.
Blessings,
Cindy
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2022
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Author,
I like the sentiment in your very-well written and illustrated poem.
If more people used the formula you propose in your poem, this world would be such a great place in which to live.
Good luck in the contest.
Blessings,
Cindy
Comment Written 09-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2022
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Thanks very much~
Comment from Paul McFarland
Nicely done. It's too bad that we have our country run by politicians. The good people are all working hard - trying to make ends meet. I am tired of listening to all the lies.
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2022
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Nicely done. It's too bad that we have our country run by politicians. The good people are all working hard - trying to make ends meet. I am tired of listening to all the lies.
Comment Written 09-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2022
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Paul, I am right there with you! it utterly disgusts me how politicians have steered our country to the very edge of oblivion.
Comment from lancellot
Hmm, this has a nice, as you say, mixed rhyme scheme. I think it is made to appeal to all audiences and does not get political or specific. But, that is also a downside, as it is very vague. And that vagueness means the goal is unobtainable.
You cannot solve a problem if you cannot name it.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2022
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Hmm, this has a nice, as you say, mixed rhyme scheme. I think it is made to appeal to all audiences and does not get political or specific. But, that is also a downside, as it is very vague. And that vagueness means the goal is unobtainable.
You cannot solve a problem if you cannot name it.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 08-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2022
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Lancelot correct, at 72 I am unable to point to one so glee problem.
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
You did a great job with the prompt very creative!
The phrase
" Make America Great Again," is a strong political phrase and I almost skipped reading this because of that.
But I am glad I did not, because the message is one of hope for our country.
It will take all of us to mend the broken pieces.
Although I admire the message, I do not have much faith in the fact that will happen.
Politics are so weaponized that the chasm between parties grows deeper and wider each day.
Trickling down to us , who are trying to live good lives.
Your writing is honest with a clear message.
This is well written and presented. The rhymes work well without force and create a tempo that flows nicely.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2022
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You did a great job with the prompt very creative!
The phrase
" Make America Great Again," is a strong political phrase and I almost skipped reading this because of that.
But I am glad I did not, because the message is one of hope for our country.
It will take all of us to mend the broken pieces.
Although I admire the message, I do not have much faith in the fact that will happen.
Politics are so weaponized that the chasm between parties grows deeper and wider each day.
Trickling down to us , who are trying to live good lives.
Your writing is honest with a clear message.
This is well written and presented. The rhymes work well without force and create a tempo that flows nicely.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 08-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2022
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K.L. Regrettably, I agree that we are a ship sailing In rough seas with out a rudder.
Comment from Aussie
America has slid into oblivion "not by deeds, but words ye shall know them." Time is running out. Such a big country, a wealthy country that forgets the poor and coloured people scavenging for food in garbage tin's. Nothing is more pleasing to god than the man who when asked for a singlet, "Jesus said if he asks for your singlet, give him your coat also." Too little too late.
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2022
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America has slid into oblivion "not by deeds, but words ye shall know them." Time is running out. Such a big country, a wealthy country that forgets the poor and coloured people scavenging for food in garbage tin's. Nothing is more pleasing to god than the man who when asked for a singlet, "Jesus said if he asks for your singlet, give him your coat also." Too little too late.
Comment Written 08-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2022
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Aussie, regrettably, I agree! America today is not, nor sadly will it again be the country I adopted at age six.
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The world is sliding into oblivion. It's not too late to turn back to God. Money no longer maketh the man. Humility, love, peace and love for a better world. K xx
Comment from harmony13
The author's words are thought provoking. I enjoyed the author's view
of "It Begins with Me"! As I reread parts of the author's words I felt this
author conveys, acceptance of one another, respect, faith, good works
and being ourselves! The poem flows and connects well.
The artwork is awesome! Great Poem!
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2022
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The author's words are thought provoking. I enjoyed the author's view
of "It Begins with Me"! As I reread parts of the author's words I felt this
author conveys, acceptance of one another, respect, faith, good works
and being ourselves! The poem flows and connects well.
The artwork is awesome! Great Poem!
Comment Written 08-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2022
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harmony, I delight in your kind review, thank you!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Some wise advice here and all we can do is be true to our own beliefs and stand for the truth in life, I wish you luck with the contest and I hope that all Americans can rejoice and make their country great, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2022
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Some wise advice here and all we can do is be true to our own beliefs and stand for the truth in life, I wish you luck with the contest and I hope that all Americans can rejoice and make their country great, love Dolly x
Comment Written 08-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2022
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Thank you very much!
Comment from Raul1
This poem meets the requirements for the contest. It is interesting and entertaining to read. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2022
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This poem meets the requirements for the contest. It is interesting and entertaining to read. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 08-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2022
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Thanks!
Comment from Liz Westfall
I would agree with you that the best thing we can do as a country is love and accept one another. However, can we really say that this country has ever really been great?? From pushing Native Americans off their land to slavery to hate crimes against homosexuals. The list goes on, and terrible things have always happened here.
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2022
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I would agree with you that the best thing we can do as a country is love and accept one another. However, can we really say that this country has ever really been great?? From pushing Native Americans off their land to slavery to hate crimes against homosexuals. The list goes on, and terrible things have always happened here.
Comment Written 08-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2022
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Liz, as my first line stated I agree!
Comment from nomi338
Most Americans accept the common belief that this is a Christian nation. With that being a commonly held belief, please tell me if you can, why so many who accept this reject by their actions some of the main tenets of Christianity, Love for your fellow man, treat others the way you want to be treated, care for the widows, the orphans, the poor and the disabled. Some of our most popular and honored citizens ignore these principals daily, while espousing the claim that they are ingle handedly going to make America great again. Not being willing to start by themselves doing something great, like for instance, being a good person for a change.
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2022
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Most Americans accept the common belief that this is a Christian nation. With that being a commonly held belief, please tell me if you can, why so many who accept this reject by their actions some of the main tenets of Christianity, Love for your fellow man, treat others the way you want to be treated, care for the widows, the orphans, the poor and the disabled. Some of our most popular and honored citizens ignore these principals daily, while espousing the claim that they are ingle handedly going to make America great again. Not being willing to start by themselves doing something great, like for instance, being a good person for a change.
Comment Written 08-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2022
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Nimiu, your query is spot on! Why is this so ... God must think we really are lost sheep!