Comment from Treischel

Excellent

I am not sure that you achieved this Codary Poem format, as I don't see couplets or tercets. Maybe you have the wrong notes here. At an rate, the sentiment of the poem is touching.

 Comment Written 25-May-2016

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reply by the author on 28-May-2016

Thanks for a gracious review.
I started out thinking Codary poem but changed format and forgot to change the notes.
Thanks
:-) Shirley

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

HI Shirley, it is sometimes hard to face memories of your past...I have been there...there are good and there are bad ones...we learn from the bad...it doesn't make it any easier...they call it wisdom...I call it heartbreaking...if you can sweet girl...put the bad ones in a place you will never go...and cover them with good ones....very well written...Love ya you...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 21-May-2016

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reply by the author on 21-May-2016

Thanks Linda.
I appreciate your review and advice.
As I am walking a path to healing through acknowledgement and release of old memories
and the ties that bind them I have to do this.
I am a sufferer of symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome which are at times quite debilitating.
Recent studies point to a link between repressed memories and physical symptoms.
I want, and need, to let go. I want to be free, so just walk with me.
I can't repress them any longer.
:-) Shirley

reply by l.raven on 21-May-2016

I'm here if you need me...anytime...if you just want to call...come knocking...I do know Shirley how hard it is to let go of the bad memories...you would think you could stop them from coming...they are the past...but as we get older...the past gets stronger...of course I will walk with you...just write about them..God Bless sweet girl...love ya Linda xxoo

reply by the author on 23-May-2016

Thanks Linda.
I am probably in the best place I have been in my life.
I am vocalising, writing, sharing and releasing memories.
I don't think you ever really forget you just choose not to be governed by the past.
I have found writing and poetry to be among the most therapeutic activities for healing. I do appreciate the wonderful people on this site who support without judgement.
You have proven to be a real beacon of positivity and support and I truly thank you.
:-) Shirley

reply by l.raven on 23-May-2016

you are so welcome Shirley...and so glad to here you are safe in your heart...love ya...smiling back at ya...xxoo Linda

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

I am not familiar with this poetry form, but I DO know what I like, and this is certainly one I admire greatly - it is heartbreaking but also inspiring, full of wisdom, and very deep. I loved it!

 Comment Written 20-May-2016

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reply by the author on 20-May-2016

Thanks Dawn.
I really appreciate your support.
I do like to challenge myself with different forms.
It is a pleasure to receive a positive review from a writer/ poet I admire.
Unfortunately this is not always the case.
It is just as well I write for pleasure and for healing and am not reliant on reviews
to make me feel good about myself and my writing.
Thoughtless reviews can be disheartening and demoralising.
Your warm, caring nature is so heartfelt.
:-) Shirley

reply by Dawn Munro on 20-May-2016

What a kind thing to say, Shirley! Thank you! I feel the same about you. If we lived closer I'd say let's meet! :)

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Shirley

= Comes a time, you're so right.
= No matter, good, bad, or indifferent, our past is what molded us into who we have become.
= Excellent write. It's so good you can move on, my friend.

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Jacqueline M Franklin (*_*)

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 Comment Written 19-May-2016

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reply by the author on 20-May-2016

Thanks Jax.
Appreciate your review.
:-) Shirley

Comment from Laurel Legion

Needs Improvement

This poem doesn't seem biographical per say as much as just a general reflection on looking back on one's life, the good and bad. There isn't much of any specific memory or event mentioned in this poem at all. It's all very vague and could be applied to anything, not something specific as the word "biographical" would imply. More specific remembrances to accompany the emotional reaction in the poem (like birthdays, weddings, graduations, etc) could help to give the poem a stronger biographical element.

 Comment Written 19-May-2016

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reply by the author on 20-May-2016

I feel you must walk a mile in another's shoes before judgement can be made.

Comment from foxangie123

Excellent

So very true as they are but those learning or soaking it in at the time. This is a well written and insightful piece of writing. Exceptional.

 Comment Written 19-May-2016

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reply by the author on 20-May-2016

Thank you I appreciate your review.
:-) Shirley