My Journal
For My Eyes Only30 total reviews
Comment from Mustang Patty
LOL!!
You know, I've never thought about what my kids may think about me when they read all of my old journals. I only know that my writing is a big part of me, and they treasure any stories they get to read - so, maybe it is fitting they know how I journal about 'everything.'
Thank you for sharing this inspired poem,
~MP~
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2024
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LOL!!
You know, I've never thought about what my kids may think about me when they read all of my old journals. I only know that my writing is a big part of me, and they treasure any stories they get to read - so, maybe it is fitting they know how I journal about 'everything.'
Thank you for sharing this inspired poem,
~MP~
Comment Written 14-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2024
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Thank you MP for your thoughtful review. I?m ok with them reading my poetry and stories but my day to day journal entries are often filled with painful nitty gritty stuff.
I always appreciate hearing from you.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from jessizero
This poem was beautiful. I like that you captured all of your pain and that He took it from you and carried you through it. Like you, i would want my journal destroyed after my death. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2024
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This poem was beautiful. I like that you captured all of your pain and that He took it from you and carried you through it. Like you, i would want my journal destroyed after my death. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 14-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2024
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Thank you Jess for your thoughtful and encouraging review. I?m destroying them now so there?s no chance of anyone else reading them. I wouldn?t want them hurt by something that hopefully we have resolved long also.
I always appreciate hearing from you my friend.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from lyenochka
I think you write for most of us. I remember finding my old diaries from middle school and high school. I thumbed through them and put them in the garbage. LoL. So I came to the same conclusion as you! Let's just celebrate the Lord's goodness and pass on our praises to Him as our legacy for our kids to read.
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2024
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I think you write for most of us. I remember finding my old diaries from middle school and high school. I thumbed through them and put them in the garbage. LoL. So I came to the same conclusion as you! Let's just celebrate the Lord's goodness and pass on our praises to Him as our legacy for our kids to read.
Comment Written 14-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2024
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Thank you for this stellar review. I am still thumbing through some of my old journals but it's my plan to read and destroy. I love your conclusion too. Let's celebrate God goodness and pass on our praises to Him.
Blessings my friend.
Janet
Comment from jmdg1954
Hi Janet.
Personally, I never kept a journal. I guess its not a "guy" thing. But I feel the journal I kept is locked up in my head.
Your poem above is very sincere and I enjoyed reading it. And of course, as it should it concludes with the Lords acceptance of who you were and are today. No distinction.
Thank you for posting.
John
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2024
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Hi Janet.
Personally, I never kept a journal. I guess its not a "guy" thing. But I feel the journal I kept is locked up in my head.
Your poem above is very sincere and I enjoyed reading it. And of course, as it should it concludes with the Lords acceptance of who you were and are today. No distinction.
Thank you for posting.
John
Comment Written 13-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2024
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Thanks John for your thoughtful and encouraging review. I always appreciate hearing from you.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from bob cullen
This is a delightful write from the heart. I believe the first rule of writer's is too not allow family to read your work. They either feel they must flatter, or they tend to become too critical. Leave criticism to the professionals. But keep writing.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2024
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This is a delightful write from the heart. I believe the first rule of writer's is too not allow family to read your work. They either feel they must flatter, or they tend to become too critical. Leave criticism to the professionals. But keep writing.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2024
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Thank you Bob for your excellent review and support for my decision. I think you?re right about the families response to our work. Better not to let them read it.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Yusita
This is an excellent poem. The flow is lovely, the rhyming on point, and I love the positive message and truths you convey through its lines. I used to keep a journal a long time ago so this brought back some memories. Anyway, you beautifully express the reality that though many bad things happen along the way, there's always so much good, so many blessings to focus on!
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2024
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This is an excellent poem. The flow is lovely, the rhyming on point, and I love the positive message and truths you convey through its lines. I used to keep a journal a long time ago so this brought back some memories. Anyway, you beautifully express the reality that though many bad things happen along the way, there's always so much good, so many blessings to focus on!
Comment Written 12-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2024
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Thank you for this thoughtful and encouraging review and the special stars. So pleased that this resonated with you.
You are right - There is so much good and so many blessings to focus on.
Janet
Comment from Mintybee
I liked this poem that shows how we record things in a certain way. I realized I tended to write about the big upsets, and I needed to shift gears. I have started purposefully writing down the good things, even if they don't seem to have the biggest impact on everyday events. I liked the faith evident in this poem, and I loved the author's note.
Mintybee
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2024
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I liked this poem that shows how we record things in a certain way. I realized I tended to write about the big upsets, and I needed to shift gears. I have started purposefully writing down the good things, even if they don't seem to have the biggest impact on everyday events. I liked the faith evident in this poem, and I loved the author's note.
Mintybee
Comment Written 12-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2024
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Thank you Mintybee got your thoughtful and encouraging review and the special sixth star. I greatly appreciate your kind comments.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this with us. I knew a man who journaled every day and really shouldn't have. He wrote about affairs and all sorts of things. He was so proud of it that he wanted them donated to the library of the headquarters of the denomination of the church he was a minister of. His family did not but read them and it wasn't pretty. I am sure yours are nothing like that. I enjoyed reading.
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2024
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Thank you for sharing this with us. I knew a man who journaled every day and really shouldn't have. He wrote about affairs and all sorts of things. He was so proud of it that he wanted them donated to the library of the headquarters of the denomination of the church he was a minister of. His family did not but read them and it wasn't pretty. I am sure yours are nothing like that. I enjoyed reading.
Comment Written 11-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2024
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Thank you Barbara for the thoughtful review. My journals have nothing like you described but they are filled with my hurts and grievances. Sadly, some of the entries sound like a pity party and some are about hurt feeling that have passed and we?re forgotten until I read them again.
Better destroyed ? but I did find some nuggets that are worth remembering.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from elainec4
I enjoyed reading this work. The title and the visual drew me in and made me want to read further. I journal daily and know how valuable the practice is to me. I was able to identify with your thoughts and words. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2024
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I enjoyed reading this work. The title and the visual drew me in and made me want to read further. I journal daily and know how valuable the practice is to me. I was able to identify with your thoughts and words. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 11-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2024
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Thank you for the stellar review. So pleased that this resonated with you.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Lisasview
Oh my goodness I started writing in a diary when I was 10 yeras old and then it turned into journals...and, I too am reading and destroying what I read as I do not want anyone to read what I wrote...
Your words here
"The day he left without a word --
that still remains a mystery."
are so painful because I know that feeling... horrible and we still live with it...and will forever...
And, watching the sunset to the very end and for me themorning as it starts....
I am so glad I looked at your portfolio to find this lovely and well written piece.
All my best,
Lisa
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2024
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Oh my goodness I started writing in a diary when I was 10 yeras old and then it turned into journals...and, I too am reading and destroying what I read as I do not want anyone to read what I wrote...
Your words here
"The day he left without a word --
that still remains a mystery."
are so painful because I know that feeling... horrible and we still live with it...and will forever...
And, watching the sunset to the very end and for me themorning as it starts....
I am so glad I looked at your portfolio to find this lovely and well written piece.
All my best,
Lisa
Comment Written 11-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2024
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Thank you Lisa for your stellar review and special stars. Thank you too for sharing your favorite lines as well. So happy you checked my portfolio too.
Blessings to you and yours.
Janet