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Review of All the Time  
Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with Paying It Forward  
Rated: E | (5.0)
This is a lovely image for me from Lizco252!

What brought Hoovsie meandering in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow* You sent me a review somewhat recently so here I am to read and review - sorry for the delay.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* It is good to stop and thank God and think about all the wonders of one's life and faith.

What does hooves moo and applaud about while reading your item?

I have a prayer that I repeat to myself that comforts me. That is how I read this - it's an affirmation of faith, but also something that brings comfort in the repeating of the refrains.

In times of fear and torment, I am more likely to repeat it to myself. This is a gentle reminder to do that on good days, also.

Well done!

*Thumbsup*

HOOVES, a.k.a. COWser Soze, a.k.a. tHiNG a.k.a. 4ps

P.S. I love to read and send reviews. It has been lovely to visit with you!

Making a Difference One Review at a Time in 2018! *Cow**Balloons**Type*

Ta Ta until we meet again in another place and time....

"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 
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for entry "December Snow" 
Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with Paying It Forward  
Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
created by marphilhearts & gifted by siscok

What brought Hoovsie meandering in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow* You sent me a review semi-recently so here I am to read and review your poem.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* I am looking out at about 10 inches or so of snow. I live in the south so it's unusual. You are right, though. There is something a bit magical about a December snow. Maybe it is the fact that it forces people to stop the madness leading up to the holiday.

We are all shut in by this as the road crews are not experienced enough to clear the roads fast. We just have to wait it out.

What does hooves moo and applaud about while reading your item?

I loved it all - this especially resonated with me today:

"She remembers the snows of early spring or of late autumn are different from December snow. To her, December Snow seems fresher, purer, and more resilient."

That comforts me amidst my fear of the cold and not being able to go anywhere. There is a warmth to that too, that speaks of childhood memories and the feeling of security no matter what.

Lovely work, as always!

*Thumbsup*

HOOVES, a.k.a. COWser Soze, a.k.a. tHiNG a.k.a. 4ps

P.S. I love to read and send reviews. It has been lovely to visit with you!

Making a Difference One Review at a Time in 2018! *Cow**Balloons**Type*

Ta Ta until we meet again in another place and time....

"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 
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Review of WINTER  
Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with Paying It Forward  
Rated: E
This is a lovely image for me from Lizco252!

What brought Hoovsie meandering in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow* You visited me semi-recently with a nice review. So here I am - it is always my pleasure to read and review your work.
This seemed to be an appropriate poem for me to review today. We have about ten inches of snow on the ground so far and are predicted to get more. And I live in the south so it is kind of unusual for here and especially this early in the season.

It's pretty, but no one knows how to handle it here so there is a lot of panic connected to it. Trying our best to stay in and stay warm, but with a heat pump it's not easy.

What does hooves moo and applaud about while reading your item?

I love this part as it is comforting to me, someone who no longer enjoys the winter weather:

"But seems to bring a peace,
To all the things that grow
As they sleep away the season,
Underneath the snow"

You bring a sense of peace and acceptance to a wintry scene. Well done, my friend! Well done! There is joy to be had even when it is scary and cold. Thanks for the reminder!

*Thumbsup*

HOOVES, a.k.a. COWser Soze, a.k.a. tHiNG a.k.a. 4ps

P.S. I love to read and send reviews. It has been lovely to visit with you!

Making a Difference One Review at a Time in 2018! *Cow**Balloons**Type*

Ta Ta until we meet again in another place and time....

"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 
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Review of Flame of Hope  
Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with Paying It Forward  
Rated: E | (5.0)
Photo Taken By My Human June 2009

What brought Hoovsie meandering in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow* You sent me a review recently so here I am to read your inspiring poem.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* Empathy is a wonderful thing. We try and find it when we have worry about those we care for. Moving the feeling to other things gives us perspective when we might otherwise be overwhelmed by fear.

What does hooves moo and applaud about while reading your item?

This part was very moving to me:

"I can feel its heat
its passion
in addition to its pain.
And I can feel its strength
its will
in addition to its despair."

We all go there in one way or another on our own. It is a blessing to have those around who feel things for us that give us inspiration and strength to carry on.

Well done!

*Thumbsup*

HOOVES, a.k.a. COWser Soze, a.k.a. tHiNG a.k.a. 4ps

P.S. I love to read and send reviews. It has been lovely to visit with you!

Making a Difference One Review at a Time in 2018! *Cow**Balloons**Type*

Ta Ta until we meet again in another place and time....

"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 
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Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with SIMPLY POSITIVE GROUP  
Rated: E | (5.0)
This is a lovely image for me from Lizco252!



What brought Hoovsie meandering in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow*Here I am to visit and send you a review! It is always a pleasure to read and review your writing!

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* The photo and title drew me in as it is a blizzard here today. I was transported to a beach in lovely memories of times spent in that sort of setting, with the warmth and everything else.

What does hooves moo and applaud about while reading your item?

I love the shared fun and sense of humor that is conveyed here. Being "almost there" can be better than being perfect. Nothing is ever really perfect, but sharing a laugh at a predicament that two people share is priceless.

This was my favorite passage, but it was all romantic, loving and fun - can't do much better than that!

"I love spending time with you.
Even if it's for a day.
A walk on the beach sounds lovely.
As we walk hand in hand along the sandy trail."

Thank you for taking me, as a reader, on such an enchanted journey.

Wonderful! *Heart*

*Thumbsup*

HOOVES, a.k.a. COWser Soze, a.k.a. tHiNG a.k.a. 4ps

P.S. I love to read and send reviews. It has been lovely to visit with you!

Making a Difference One Review at a Time in 2018! *Cow**Balloons**Type*

Ta Ta until we meet again in another place and time....

"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 


*Gold* My review has been submitted for consideration in "Good Deeds Get CASH!" .
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Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with SIMPLY POSITIVE GROUP  
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
This is a lovely image for me from Lizco252!



What brought Hoovsie meandering in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow* There was a nice link in our campfire so I came to read.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* You describe the spookiness of it very well. I like how you incorporated the quote into an area that you know.

What does hooves moo and applaud about while reading your item?

This made me remember Gettysburg, PA. There is definitely a haunted feeling when you walk around the battlefield where so many perished.

This tie of year and the December snow makes everything more haunting and foreboding. Very well described and conveyed!

*Thumbsup*

HOOVES, a.k.a. COWser Soze, a.k.a. tHiNG a.k.a. 4ps

P.S. I love to read and send reviews. It has been lovely to visit with you!

Making a Difference One Review at a Time in 2018! *Cow**Balloons**Type*

Ta Ta until we meet again in another place and time....

"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 
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Review of Impostor  
Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with SIMPLY POSITIVE GROUP  
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
This is a lovely image for me from Lizco252!



What brought Hoovsie meandering in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow* I am doing the I Write in 2018 thing and you posted before me. Always a pleasure - I always smile and think of your brilliant masquerade portrayals, (like Batman) *Mask* my friend!

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* I think that a secret admirer is a nice thing, but the internet makes it more likely to run across an impostor. You spelled "impostor" correctly, unlike me. I think you came to the conclusion of "impostor" and thus, picked the title.

What does hooves moo and applaud about while reading your item?

This is a short poem, but I took it to say a lot about internet stuff. When I first started, I thought I had someone who really took my part and enjoyed my writing. It was more someone who in real life wanted to support me, but be secretive about it. It sort of took the wind out of my sails in the confidence department. When I first started on the internet, I didn't always use the best judgment. *Blush*

After meeting and connecting with a few friends, I realized you can find good friends here, but when it comes to the romance and admirer of the old writing stuff, it is better to evaluate everyone in person. That is probably more than you care to know (TMI, HOOves), but here I am sharing. LoL Chalk it up to tHiNg being chatty on a Monday morning.

I enjoyed your poem and learning how to spell the word "impostor" correctly. My only advice is to be careful, but this tells me that you know that already.

Happy Holidays to you and yours!

*Thumbsup*

HOOVES, a.k.a. COWser Soze, a.k.a. tHiNG a.k.a. 4ps

P.S. I love to read and send reviews. It has been lovely to visit with you!

Making a Difference One Review at a Time in 2018! *Cow**Balloons**Type*

Ta Ta until we meet again in another place and time....

"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 


*Gold* My review has been submitted for consideration in "Good Deeds Get CASH!" .
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Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with SIMPLY POSITIVE GROUP  
Rated: E | N/A (Review only item.)
This is a lovely image for me from Lizco252!



What brought Hoovsie meandering in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow* You sent me a nice invitation to read and it's always a pleasure!

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* I love the name of Louis for the llama. That is a wonderful and inspiring friendship they have that helps everyone good.

What does hooves moo and applaud about while reading your item?

I was glad that the unicorn siblings were able to neutralize the witch and help their friend, Louis. I love that name of his.

Very enchanting story!

*Thumbsup*

HOOVES, a.k.a. COWser Soze, a.k.a. tHiNG a.k.a. 4ps

P.S. I love to read and send reviews. It has been lovely to visit with you!

Making a Difference One Review at a Time in 2018! *Cow**Balloons**Type*

Ta Ta until we meet again in another place and time....

"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 
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Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with SIMPLY POSITIVE GROUP  
Rated: E | (5.0)
This is a lovely image for me from Lizco252!



What brought Hoovsie meandering in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow* I saw a review of this by mott is back and came to read and send a review. When Mott speaks, I listen.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* I think we run across those sorts of fair weather types all through life. It is a challenge to see through things and know who and what is genuine. However, the truth reveals itself when time has past. I think Mott is spot-on there.

What does hooves moo and applaud about while reading your item?

This was my favorite part:

"Yet we continue with these friends of ours
Knowing they’ll leave us at the first signs of showers
But forgive them we must, for it’s our way
And when they need us, we too cannot stay"

Forgiving is a sign of grace and that comes all in good time, also.

Brilliant poem!

*Thumbsup*

HOOVES, a.k.a. COWser Soze, a.k.a. tHiNG a.k.a. 4ps

P.S. I love to read and send reviews. It has been lovely to visit with you!

Making a Difference One Review at a Time in 2018! *Cow**Balloons**Type*

Ta Ta until we meet again in another place and time....

"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 
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Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with SIMPLY POSITIVE GROUP  
Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
This is a lovely image for me from Lizco252!



What brought Hoovsie meandering in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow* You let me know that you wrote for my prompt - thank you so much for doing that! I am not the judge for it, but am delighted to read and send a review!

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea*This is a great, self affirming take on the prompt. The ones that do the most damages are those voices within.

What does hooves moo and applaud about while reading your item?

I think it is great to get rid of those self inflicted thoughts. Bet everyone can identify with this since we are all works in progress. Whether we admit it or not, we all have these sorts of doubts about being good enough.

Great poem!

*Thumbsup*

HOOVES, a.k.a. COWser Soze, a.k.a. tHiNG a.k.a. 4ps

P.S. I love to read and send reviews. It has been lovely to visit with you!

Making a Difference One Review at a Time in 2018! *Cow**Balloons**Type*

Ta Ta until we meet again in another place and time....

"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 
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Review of Wheel of Fortune  
for entry "November 14. 2018" 
Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with Paying It Forward  
Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
This is a lovely image for me from Lizco252!

What brought Hoovsie meandering in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow*You posted before me in the I Write in 2018 forum - it is always a pleasure to read your writing so here I am to read and send a review!

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* I think that November is a time for gathering of strength that you accumulate in the summer. Right before winter there is the sense of letting one's defenses down and building up fortitude for what is to come. I am experiencing some of that myself this year.

What does hooves moo and applaud about while reading your item?

This part resonates with me:

"our trunks storing water
for the coming drought,
our limbs gathering air.
Waking to morning chimes
we watch our leaves falling."

Lots of leaves now to watch. Beautifully captured and written - you have a unique and insightful take on the season.

Well done!

*Thumbsup*

HOOVES, a.k.a. COWser Soze, a.k.a. tHiNG a.k.a. 4ps

P.S. I love to read and send reviews. It has been lovely to visit with you!

Making a Difference One Review at a Time in 2018! *Cow**Balloons**Type*

Ta Ta until we meet again in another place and time....

"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 
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Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with Paying It Forward  
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
This is a lovely image for me from Lizco252!

What brought Hoovsie meandering in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow* You posted before me in the I Write in 2018 activity. It is always my pleasure to read your work!

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* I think that the reaction to weather is a lot more exaggerated now than when I was a kid. But, I never realized some things that weather could do because my parents gave me that safe, grounded sense of security.

I have since learned that some key assumptions I made were wrong, but it is good to keep one's wits about one and also to have a sense of humor. The Dad here has a good, grounded sense of what is important in life and hopefully, he will know what to do if the flood waters rise too far.

Our mail delivery person does not come if the road has a bit of rain on it. Not just the torrential stuff and forget about snow or anything resembling ice or sleet. We don't get mail on a lot of days now. So, school cancellations and "mail delivery" no shows are a sign of the times, I guess.

What does hooves moo and applaud about while reading your item?

You bring some recent family weather experiences to mind.

My niece lives in Houston so she and I learned that rain can come up through the floor boards. I always assumed it would come at the house in a wave or something.

Her son went to the bus stop after the storm, and an alligator was standing there waiting.

Not to condemn the alligator - the hurricane probably freaked him out.

You have constructed a well written short story that puts modern reactions and overreactions into a life affirming perspective - nicely done!

*Thumbsup*

HOOVES, a.k.a. COWser Soze, a.k.a. tHiNG a.k.a. 4ps

P.S. I love to read and send reviews. It has been lovely to visit with you!

Making a Difference One Review at a Time in 2018! *Cow**Balloons**Type*

Ta Ta until we meet again in another place and time....

"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 
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for entry "World Is Our Present" 
Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with Paying It Forward  
Rated: ASR | N/A (Review only item.)
*Leaf**Baseball**Leaf*

Why I Read Your Item:

*Right**Leaf* I saw that you had updated so I came to read and review.

What I Thought About as I Read:

*Right**Leaf* I thought about how we should all cherish the things we love about the world. Buildings are very low on the list for me, too. Anywhere that animals are happy is beautiful because of that - the calls of nature I guess.

What I thought about when I grazed in your pasture and did I swish my tail?

*Right**Ghost* I thought about stopping to appreciate all that is good and memorable. Ireland was like that so sometimes I look at my pictures from there and just relive it.

Lovely thoughts!

*Thumbsup*

*Thumbsup*DISCLAIMER*Idea*

I am not an expert on poetry or prose. I am merely a reader who loves to read. I am also a bull, so you might want to take that into consideration also.

*Idea*END OF DISCLAIMER*Thumbsup*

*Leaf*


Weighing in on Music
"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 
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Review of Stone Tears  
Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with Paying It Forward  
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
This is a lovely image for me from Lizco252!

*Ghost*

Why I Meandered Into Your Port to Read Your Item

*Right**Idea*You sent me a very nice review so here I am to read and review - and it is my pleasure to do so!

What I Thought About As I Perused Your Item and Readjusted My Nose Ring

*Right**Cool* I thought about grief and how solitary and endless it seems. Your imagery is striking and well thought out.

I found your title to be very moving and carefully chosen to reflect the theme of your poem.

What I liked best when I grazed in your pasture and did I swish my tail?

This part stays with me:

"Lost to Me Forever

More Fool Was I

Believing"

I have suffered loss like this where I had no clue and it adds to the guilt and the grief - the fact that I was in the dark when the time came to do something. I just had no clue.

Brilliant poem that captures a lot of feeling with some very eloquent and well-chosen language.

Well done!


*Right**Shamrock*

*Thumbsup*

*Thumbsup*DISCLAIMER*Idea*

I am not an expert on poetry or prose. I am merely a reader who loves to read. I am also a bull, so you might want to take that into consideration also. This is my honest opinion as an individual reader on a given day. I do not run with the herd.

*Idea*END OF DISCLAIMER*Thumbsup*

*Bird**Shamrock**Bird*


"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 
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Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with Paying It Forward  
Rated: E | (5.0)
This is a lovely image for me from Lizco252!

What brought Hoovsie meandering in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow* You sent me some very nice reviews recently so here I am to read and review in November.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* This is an inspiring poem of unwavering faith and devotion. The truth of it comes through with eloquence and moving language.

What does hooves moo and applaud about while reading your item?

This part stays with me:

When I think of You, You light up my soul
This radiant light shines from within.

It is how one feels when one turns things over to God, a greater power that one believes in wholeheartedly. Well done!

*Thumbsup*

HOOVES, a.k.a. COWser Soze, a.k.a. tHiNG a.k.a. 4ps

P.S. I love to read and send reviews. It has been lovely to visit with you!

Making a Difference One Review at a Time in 2018! *Cow**Balloons**Type*

Ta Ta until we meet again in another place and time....

"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 
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Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with Paying It Forward  
Rated: E | (4.5)
The Usual Suspect is not always Kevin Spacey!

What brought Hoovsie meandering in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow*You sent me a nice review a while back. Sorry for the delay in visiting - I have been a bit unwell and not my usual reviewing self. I am trying to get back to it now.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* I think you set the stage for mystery with the disappearance of the moon. Or is it three moons? Well, anyway, not being able to find it is a puzzle and maybe a harbinger of things to come when one's way is lost.

What does hooves moo and applaud about while reading your item?

*Thumbsup* Kella is not alone in the underground. I think going away from the light is always scarier and it goes well with the theme of not being able to find the moon.

You have the start of an interesting adventure in the making. Nice work!

HOOVES, a.k.a. COWser Soze, a.k.a. tHiNG a.k.a. 4ps

P.S. I love to read and send reviews. It has been lovely to visit with you!

Making a Difference One Review at a Time in 2018! *Cow**Balloons**Type*

Ta Ta until we meet again in another place and time....

"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 
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Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with Paying It Forward  
Rated: E | (5.0)
Something to do with a favorite Television Series on BBC/Netflix

What brought HOOves to meander and glide in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Balloonr*I gave the prompt for this in Writer's Cramp, although I am not the judge for today I was interested to read. Thanks for entering!

What does HOOves think about and contemplate while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* I think your poem is heartfelt and moving.

What does HOOves applaud and moo about while reading your item?

*Thumbsup* This part is timeless in its eloquence. It could apply to any graveside caused by war:

Sacrificed victims of their circumstance,
Spoils inhumed under the soil where slain,
And the flags waved on a hillside in France.

Your poem is excellent and I enjoyed reading it very much.

The Writer's Cramp is a great way to meet other writers (by reviewing their entries) and to get your work read. Also, many Newsletter items featured and Quill entries have originated from experienced writers who regularly read in "The Writer's Cramp" . Whether you win or not on a particular day, rest assured that your item will be read by those on this site who enjoy reading for its own sake.

4ps a.k.a. HOOves, sometimes tHiNg

P.S. I am someone who loves to read and review. That is a pretty simple statement and it is true, in the spirit of Ernest Hemingway, who once said, "Write one true thing."

Making a Difference One Review at a Time in 2018! *Cow**Balloons**Type*

Ta Ta until we meet again in another place and time....

"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 
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Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with Paying It Forward  
Rated: E | (5.0)
An Unusual Suspect of The Bovine Kind
What led me to meander into your pasture, wearing my trenchcoat?

*Leaf* You sent me some very nice reviews and here I am to visit you and to read and review. I have had some health issues that have made me slower than usual and I am sorry for that, but here I am!

What did I think about as I read your work?

*Cool* I could identify with the child's fear and sense of loss being overwhelming this time of year. My losses came as an adult, but you never forget that happening at Christmas time. It is a test of faith for those of all ages, to be sure.

What made me swish my tail and what made me stop and moo?

This is my part stays with me:

As Pricilla eased up to her momma’s side
She kneeled on her tiny knees to pray
"Lord above I ask you please on this Christmas day
That you let my momma stay here with me."

I was heartened that her faith was rewarded. That is how is should be when children ask and express faith that all will be well.

Very touching and moving poetry - well done!

*Idea*

It is my policy to make my reviews public most of the time, unless I forget to check the box. If I do check that box this puts them on the public reviewing page and hopefully gets you some more nice reviews for your work. Plus others get to see me model my stylish trench coat. It's a fashion-reading win-win! *Wink*

*Leaf**Pumpkin**Leaf*

I am not an expert on poetry or prose. I am merely one reader who loves to read.

*Leaf3**Bat1**Leaf4*


COWser
a.k.a. HOOVES, 4ps and THiNG
"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 
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Review of Wheel of Fortune  
for entry "November 5, 2018" 
Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with SIMPLY POSITIVE GROUP  
Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
This is a lovely image for me from Lizco252!



What brought Hoovsie meandering in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow* You posted in the I Write in 2018 Forum before me. It is always a pleasure to read your work.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* I wish I knew then what I know now. I didn't fully appreciate everything that was given so freely to me. It is a bit of regret and wistful reminiscence. And when health deteriorates we have time to think about things in hindsight, which is always harsh.

What does hooves moo and applaud about while reading your item?

This was my favorite part:

I yearn
for different journeys now.
A shaft of warm sunlight,
old choruses to sing.

Music really does help, doesn't it? I find that on difficult days it does wonders for the mood.

Brilliant poetry as always. Well done, indeed!

*Thumbsup*

HOOVES, a.k.a. COWser Soze, a.k.a. tHiNG a.k.a. 4ps

P.S. I love to read and send reviews. It has been lovely to visit with you!

Making a Difference One Review at a Time in 2018! *Cow**Balloons**Type*

Ta Ta until we meet again in another place and time....

"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 
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Review of Wheel of Fortune  
for entry "October 30. 2018" 
Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with SIMPLY POSITIVE GROUP  
Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
created by marphilhearts & gifted by siscok


What brought Hoovsie meandering in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow* I am in the I Write in 2018 activity and you posted before me in the forum. As always, it is my pleasure to read and review your work.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* This poem is about remembering a place you love.

I am horrified by what transpired in Pittsburgh. It is a monstrous thing, but you have risen above that with a wonderful remembrance of poetry. We think of our childhoods (if we are lucky) as safe havens. I thought this was remarkable and the words resonate with the cherishing of what went before and what is to be overcome going forward.

What does hooves moo and applaud about while reading your item?

This part stays with me:

"I lay a spray of flowers
at water's edge.
I whisper prayers
for the Tree of Life."

May we all face the future with such gentleness and grace. Beautifully written and I am so sorry for the deed that was done.

*Thumbsup*

HOOVES, a.k.a. COWser Soze, a.k.a. tHiNG a.k.a. 4ps

P.S. I love to read and send reviews. It has been lovely to visit with you!

Making a Difference One Review at a Time in 2018! *Cow**Balloons**Type*

Ta Ta until we meet again in another place and time....

"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 
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Review of Wheel of Fortune  
for entry "October 22, 2018" 
Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with SIMPLY POSITIVE GROUP  
Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
Nice Signature Made For Me by b.meridith!

*RainbowL*A Review from "Simply Positive Review Forum " !*RainbowR*

What brought the Hand of THiNG to your port?

*Ghost* We are both doing the I Write in 2018 activity and you posted before me. It is always my pleasure to read your work!

What Does THiNG think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* I thought about destiny and the inevitability of aging and death. We all get to a point and it is good that there is a graceful acceptance to the cycle of life.

What does THiNG applaud about while reading your item?

There is sadness expressed, but also resignation and I take it as acceptance of what is to come. We all go there if we are fortunate enough to live long lives. It need not be a tragedy.

Lovely and eloquent poem of life's progressions. Well done!


*Thumbsup*

THiNG a.k.a. HOOVES, a.k.a. COWser Soze, a.k.a. 4ps

*Pumpkin*SometHiNg*Witchhat*

I am not an expert on poetry or prose. I am merely a reader who loves to read. I am not a proofreader and would rather do most anything else rather than proof read. That is what proofreaders get paid to do. I share my experiences when I read and try not to blabber on too much. I enjoyed visiting with you!

*Leaf*END OF SometHiNg*Leaf*



Ta Ta until we meet again....

"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 
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Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with SIMPLY POSITIVE GROUP  
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
At home with Mrs. Addams



What brought tHiNg to glide in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow* We are both doing the I Write in 2018 activity and you posted before me in the forum. It is always a pleasure to read your work.

What does tHiNG think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* Autumn is also my favorite season. Over many years, it has come to represent different things and events as they happened. You very eloquently captures the things that one can usually count on with autumn.

This year, it has been bad hurricane storms. The leaves haven't really turned yet, but they will. Lots of trees down with this latest Michael thing.

The days really do get shorter so quickly. Now, I wake up and it is dark. The mail sometimes arrives in the dark. Lots of fun there with mix-ups.

What does tHiNG applaud about while reading your item?

This was my favorite part:

"Sun surrenders to overcast skies
Leaves change from green to red
The days get a little shorter
The air gets a little crisper"

Yes and there is Pumpkin Latte to be had at Starbucks. All this is true and life is good because of the little things that we hold on to as the years go by.

Very moving and evocative of the most memorable things about the season.

Well done!

*Thumbsup*

tHiNG a.k.a. 4ps a.k.a. HOOves

P.S. I am someone who loves to read and review. That is a pretty simple statement and it is true, in the spirit of Ernest Hemingway, who once said, "Write one true thing." *Heart*

Ta Ta until we meet again in another place and time....

"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 


*Gold* My review has been submitted for consideration in "Good Deeds Get CASH!" .
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Review of Wheel of Fortune  
for entry "October 1, 2018" 
Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with SIMPLY POSITIVE GROUP  
Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
At home with Mrs. Addams



What brought tHiNg to glide in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow* I am participating in the I Write in 2018 activity and you posted before me in the forum. It is always a pleasure to read your work!

What does tHiNG think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* I thought about Autumn, which is normally my favorite time of year. My October 1 (your title) was a day of jury service. I would much rather have spent it thinking about my favorite season.

What does tHiNG applaud about while reading your item?

I thought all your words were well chosen and very memorable.

This is my favorite part:

"They sit and shine
with wounded faces.
The ancestors talk. "

I never pictured relatives as jack-o-lanterns before but with some of the more gossipy type, it seems to fit. I found the comparison to be spot-on and memorable, which is what I look for in poetry. I look for something that surprises me and makes me look at the world in a different light. You have certainly done that with your eloquent language.

Well done!

*Thumbsup*

tHiNG a.k.a. 4ps a.k.a. HOOves

P.S. I am someone who loves to read and review. That is a pretty simple statement and it is true, in the spirit of Ernest Hemingway, who once said, "Write one true thing." *Heart*

Ta Ta until we meet again in another place and time....

"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 


*Gold* My review has been submitted for consideration in "Good Deeds Get CASH!" .
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Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with SIMPLY POSITIVE GROUP  
Rated: E | (5.0)
Nice Signature Made For Me by b.meridith!


What brought the Hand of THiNG to your port?

*Ghost* You sent me a very nice invitation to read and review so here I am.

What Does THiNG think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* I thought about how you guide people with a roadmap of sorts to setting up their own business. You have explored different options, enough to know what is free and what might be worth an investment.

This is written by someone (you) who has done this successfully. You cannot argue with the logic of that.

What does THiNG applaud about while reading your item?

I like how you help people and set out by sharing the example of your mother and her success in doing something she loves for profit.

Not into facebook myself, but I can see where it would be very useful now in starting one's own enterprise. It seems like there are a lot of things that you can do without having to pay a lot of money. For publishing, I have always dreamed of starting my own publishing company but I would have to win the lottery in order to do that in the way I want to do it. But still it is something that is doable and goals that are within reach are presented here in a user-friendly way.

Very well written and concise - well done as always!

*Thumbsup*

THiNG a.k.a. HOOVES, a.k.a. COWser Soze, a.k.a. 4ps

*Pumpkin*SometHiNg*Witchhat*

I am not an expert on poetry or prose. I am merely a reader who loves to read. I am not a proofreader and would rather do most anything else rather than proof read. That is what proofreaders get paid to do. I share my experiences when I read and try not to blabber on too much. I enjoyed visiting with you!

*Leaf*END OF SometHiNg*Leaf*



Ta Ta until we meet again....

"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 


*Gold* My review has been submitted for consideration in "Good Deeds Get CASH!" .
375
375
Review by ♥Hooves♥
In affiliation with Paying It Forward  
Rated: E | (5.0)
At home with Mrs. Addams

What brought tHiNg to glide in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow* You sent me some nice reviews so here I am to read your fine poem about an encounter with a Frost Owl

What does tHiNG think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* I am very interested in owls as harbingers of the future. I think that when we see them it means that something is about to change and they serve to warn us about impending mysteries.

What does tHiNG applaud about while reading your item?

This was my favorite part:

"We stopped at the sound of the Frost Owl, not aware of its presence
Such a retching scream within the night
Shaking and frightened we hung on to each other. "

It is natural to be afraid and seek comfort in one's companion. Maybe the mission of the frost owl here was to bring two people even closer together by frightening them. You never know.

Very compelling poem - I could picture it happening as I read and a chill surrounded me.

Well done!

*Thumbsup*

tHiNG a.k.a. 4ps a.k.a. HOOves

P.S. I am someone who loves to read and review. That is a pretty simple statement and it is true, in the spirit of Ernest Hemingway, who once said, "Write one true thing." *Heart*

Ta Ta until we meet again in another place and time....

"Avoiding Toothless Rabid Bullies & Such" 
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