Clippings
Free verse contest entry 160 words17 total reviews
Comment from dmt1967
For my university course I had to write a poem like this and use different styles. I like what the poet has done with this poem and where they took it. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2015
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For my university course I had to write a poem like this and use different styles. I like what the poet has done with this poem and where they took it. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 14-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2015
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I do not often write free verse, so I truly appreciate your sharing this one and your kind feedback. Rod
Comment from vapros
This is a very well-presented peek into a relationship. For her own reasons, she clips. For lack of something else to so with them, she sends them off to you. It helps her. For your part, you have no use for them, or interest in them, yet you feel guilt which forces you to read them. Do you, really? This is good poetry.
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This is a very well-presented peek into a relationship. For her own reasons, she clips. For lack of something else to so with them, she sends them off to you. It helps her. For your part, you have no use for them, or interest in them, yet you feel guilt which forces you to read them. Do you, really? This is good poetry.
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Comment Written 14-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2015
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Thank you so much, Bill, for this thoughtful review filled with insight. I think you might understand my sister better than I do. I truly appreciate your stopping by and the six stars. Rod
Comment from Domino 2
Thanks for entering, Rod.
This is a very original and unusual theme.
Your sister sure has an unusual habit that must be irritating at times, as you express, but you also express respect deep love and affection for her by your patience and perhaps even enjoyment (rather than 'guilt') at times.
Very sweet and loving write.
Good luck and best wishes, Ray.
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2015
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Thanks for entering, Rod.
This is a very original and unusual theme.
Your sister sure has an unusual habit that must be irritating at times, as you express, but you also express respect deep love and affection for her by your patience and perhaps even enjoyment (rather than 'guilt') at times.
Very sweet and loving write.
Good luck and best wishes, Ray.
Comment Written 14-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2015
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Thank you very much, Ray, for your most encouraging review and kind words. Rod
Comment from mermaids
This is a wonderful free verse poem that makes the reader feel good. I like how you read your sister's clippings then realize how important they are to her. Excellent use of words and flow of lines.
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2015
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This is a wonderful free verse poem that makes the reader feel good. I like how you read your sister's clippings then realize how important they are to her. Excellent use of words and flow of lines.
Comment Written 14-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2015
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I am delighted this is a "feel good" poem for you. Thank you so much for sharing.
Rod
Comment from bhogg
This flowed very well. You bring your reader along and allow us to see the actions of your sister in her simple act. Nicely done. Bill
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This flowed very well. You bring your reader along and allow us to see the actions of your sister in her simple act. Nicely done. Bill
Comment Written 14-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2015
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Thank you for sharing, Bill, and your kind comments. Rod
Comment from Pyrrho
I normally would not review this one because I rarely have comments to make about free-verse poetry unless it displays a few poetic traits. But, this one almost strikes home because I have an 83-year-old-sister (I am 81 and we lost our 84-year-old-sister this week) who collects principally cartoons throughout the year, books them in a picture album, and sends the result to me for my birthday.
At first I almost told her it was a waste of time, but now, I enjoy immensely.
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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2015
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I normally would not review this one because I rarely have comments to make about free-verse poetry unless it displays a few poetic traits. But, this one almost strikes home because I have an 83-year-old-sister (I am 81 and we lost our 84-year-old-sister this week) who collects principally cartoons throughout the year, books them in a picture album, and sends the result to me for my birthday.
At first I almost told her it was a waste of time, but now, I enjoy immensely.
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Comment Written 14-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2015
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Thank you so much for sharing this poem, Pyrrho. I am very sorry for your loss, but am pleased this poem " struck home."
Comment from Dean Kuch
It's probably a little bit of both guilt and the love for your sister which causes you to do so, Rod. If, in fact, you were posing the question to receive an actual answer. I've given you my opinion just the same.
Your free verse poem for the contest is heartfelt and sincere. It's not pretentious nor does it try to be. Simply something you and your sister share with each other, a page clipped from real life, as it were.
Good luck. ~Dean
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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2015
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It's probably a little bit of both guilt and the love for your sister which causes you to do so, Rod. If, in fact, you were posing the question to receive an actual answer. I've given you my opinion just the same.
Your free verse poem for the contest is heartfelt and sincere. It's not pretentious nor does it try to be. Simply something you and your sister share with each other, a page clipped from real life, as it were.
Good luck. ~Dean
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Comment Written 14-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2015
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I confess, your opinion is correct, Dean. Thank you so much for your understanding and kind praise. Rod
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Anytime, Rod. :)