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Review of Live Geology  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
tHiNg pulling a wagon

What brought tHiNg meandering or prowling in a space time continuum over to your port?

I clicked on the Read and Review option on the left side of the screen and it brought me to your fine free verse poetry on the first day of August.

*Thumbsupgreen*

What does tHiNg think about while perusing your item?

I thought about how we all are made up of these experiences that become memories, enhanced by family descriptions and tale over the years. We all are the sum of many parts, I reckon, whether having traveled (as is the case here) or staying put.

*Cool**Idea*

What does tHiNg applaud about while reading your item?

I loved the part about the "still" protective dog, whose instinct was to remain quiet and prevent a treacherous fall. Having that weight on the back upon waking, one's first inclination might very well be to move.

I wonder if the Greyhound busses still run. It's been a long time since I thought of one and what it meant to travel back in the good old days before cell phones ruined the world.

Wonderfully memorable poetry, I'd say.

Well done!

*Thumbsup*

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

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Review of Metamorphosis  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Image Designed For tHiNg!

What brought tHiNg meandering or prowling in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Thumbsupgreen*I clicked on the Read and Review option on the left side of the screen and it brought me to your fine poem about wisdom and freedom that (we hope) come with aging. It is always a pleasure to read your work and share my thoughts.

What does tHiNg think about while perusing your item?

I thought the title was appropriate. We all change as we age. I would like to think that there is a lot of wisdom that comes with it, but I see things that cause me to not be as confident as I once might have been on that score.

Also, I question more of what I am told, but I learn to do it quietly because not everyone gets to the same level of understanding at the same point in life.

*Cool**Idea*

What does tHiNg applaud about while reading your item?

I identified strongly with the caterpillar analogy. Then the analogy of being cauterized in the end. I guess we all get to that point sooner or later.

Also, enjoyed the reference to "wisdom of time". That begs the question whether it is the time or the experience that brings the wisdom part. Some of both, I would imagine. Once in a while things are gradual and sort of sneak up on one.

Fine, thought provoking work as always.

Well done!

*Thumbsup*

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

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for entry "b Pool Of Tears B.1" Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | N/A (Review only item.)
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What brought Hoovsie meandering or prowling in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow*I am reading in your Alice in Wonderland Challenge Journal and sending you my thoughts.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

I especially like the recurring themes of the color lavender and butterflies. It sounds like an awesome way to dress Alice as you design it for fashion and function.

*Cool**Idea*

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

I like how you emphasize that she is a young girl and should be able to move around comfortably. It sounds like jeans might be a practical solution to the fashion issue.

You have put a lot of creativity and thought into this and you paint a picture for the reader.

Well done!

*Thumbsup*

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

Maybe Making a Difference (you tell me?) One Review at a Time in 2022! *Cow**Balloons**Type*

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Review by ♥HOOves♥ Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | N/A (Review only item.)
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What brought Hoovsie meandering or prowling in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow*I am having fun reading the adventures in your Wonderland Journal! So, here I am again!

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

I thought about hos peaceful the colors of blue and lavender are. You picked the perfect name for the planet.

The talking caterpillar is a nice addition.

*Cool**Idea*

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

You are so right about letting humans know about it. They will only try to take over and ruin things. I think it's pretty much what humans do to everything that is lovely in nature. Best to keep it quiet.

Lovely addition! *Heartt*

*Thumbsup*

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

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Rated: E | N/A (Review only item.)
}The Usual Suspect is not always Kevin Spacey!

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

*Cow*I am reading in your folder for the nice activity you are doing involving Alice in Wonderland.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

This shows a lot of imagination. I like how you describe the different scenes and how they relate and incorporate your own writing creations.

*Cool**Idea*

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

I smiled at the wolf and the wolves, the recurring theme of wolf being a positive force in your writing. Also, I liked when Diet Pepsi made an appearance. Jane Austen at the Barnes and Noble was comforting at the end like coming home.

This creativity and your descriptions are excellent. Well done!

*Thumbsup*

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

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Review by ♥HOOves♥ Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | N/A (Review only item.)
Based on a television series on BBC/Netflix

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

*Cow*I meandered over to send a couple of reviews for your fine activity! I hope that you have fun with it and do well!

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* These sound like great things to try! I love the idea of the Diet Pepsi providing the "thunder" very clever!

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

This made me hungry! Yum. Sounds like a summertime party!

Well done!

*Thumbsup*

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

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Rated: E | N/A (Review only item.)
A Beautiful New Signature for HOOves

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

*Cow*You had posted something so I meandered over and looked around. This looks like a fun challenge and I am sure you will have a good time with it as you are off to a great start.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

I like that this gets you to write and think about a work that you love (Alice in Wonderland) and thinking about comparisons and how things are done and how you have enjoyed reading and imagining based on this work.

It sure has a lot of interesting characters.

*Cool**Idea*

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

I liked how you say here that you identify with Alice. I think that will definitely stand you well as you work on the prompts given. The Woodhouse challenge was always fun and I bet this one will be too.

Just enjoy yourself and have a lovely writing adventure!

*Heartp*

*Thumbsup*

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

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Review of Welcome Autumn  Open in new Window.
Review by ♥HOOves♥ Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Photo Taken By My Human June 2009

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

*Cow* I posted in the I Write Second Decade forum after you. It is my pleasure to read and review your work.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

I know people who dread autumn. It is my favorite time of year.

*Cool**Idea*

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

I like how you switched it up and made autumn seem like a time of rebirth and rejuvenation. That is often reserved for spring following winter. I think autumn can be a renewal time too and a time to replenish strength to face the winter.

Lovely poem - I enjoyed reading it very much! I am looking forward to that season as well! Not a bad summer though so far, I have to moo.

Well done!

*Thumbsup*

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

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Review of Mary The Koala  Open in new Window.
Review by ♥HOOves♥ Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Photo Taken By My Human June 2009


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

*Cow*You posted before me in the I Write 2nd Decade forum. It is my pleasure to read and review your poem!

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

You can't go wrong with a bear in a stylish sweater. I thought this was delightful. This morning I was treated to a video of Queen Elizabeth II and Paddington Bear. With bears, the cuteness is part of the package.

I liked the suggestion of knitted socks, too. This is a bear who thinks ahead.

*Cool**Idea*

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

I especially liked how this flowed and that the bear was named, "Mary". That made me smile as it was my mother's name. This made me smile all the way through and I think you did a fine job with the rhyme.

Koalas are adorable, non-threatening bears.

This was my favorite part:

"Then she would have to wear glasses,👓
Have a daily dose of molasses.
She disliked the taste
Would screw up her face
Leave her tree and go roll in the grasses."

Wonderfully imaginative - well done for children of ALL ages!

*Thumbsup*

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

Maybe Making a Difference (you tell me?) One Review at a Time in 2022! *Cow**Balloons**Type*

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Review of My mother !  Open in new Window.
Review by ♥HOOves♥ Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
created by marphilhearts & gifted by siscok

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

*Cow*I clicked on the Read and Review link on the left side of the screen and it brought me to your lovely tribute to a wonderful mother.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

They teach us so much, don't they? Mine did as well with her quiet ways. We are each so different and sometimes if there is an absence of nurturing in one generation another tries to make up for it.

We want the best for those we love.

*Cool**Idea*

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

I applaud that mother gave you strength to face life's challenges. What could be a more precious gift, along with love and devotion.

I think you have done your mother proud here. Any mother would be glad of such a heartfelt tribute.

Well done!

*Thumbsup*

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

Maybe Making a Difference (you tell me?) One Review at a Time in 2022! *Cow**Balloons**Type*

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Review of The Golden Rule  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
A Beautiful New Signature for HOOves




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

*Cow*I clicked on the Read and Review option and it brought me to your poem. Hello on a Thursday! *Smile*

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea*I thought about how choosing to be kind seems like the obvious choice in life to me. But you never know what experiences drives other people to be bullies.

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

I enjoyed the third stanza the most:

"The golden rule will get you through
And give each kid their proper due.
So look that bully in the eyes,
And they will get a huge surprise."

Bullies don't like to be disagreed with and it's in the news more and more these days.

Fine poem!

*Thumbsup*

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

Maybe Making a Difference (you tell me?) One Review at a Time in 2022! *Cow**Balloons**Type*

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Review by ♥HOOves♥ Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
A Beautiful New Signature for HOOves



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

*Cow*I clicked on the Read and Review option on the left side of the screen and it brought me to your poem about the restorative power of faith.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea*Finding the way to peaceful thoughts is the daily challenge in modern times.

There are so many things pulling us one way or another. It is good to have a faith to turn to and organize one's thoughts to be more calming and comforting.

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

I especially like the 3rd stanza about restorative thoughts to soothe after busy, confusing days.

Sometimes it is good to just close our eyes and say a quiet prayer.

Fine work!

*Thumbsup*

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

Maybe Making a Difference (you tell me?) One Review at a Time in 2022! *Cow**Balloons**Type*

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Review of Betrayal  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Photo Taken By My Human June 2009

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

*Cow*I clicked on the Read and Review option and it brought me to your poem about how humans fail nature.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

I thought about betrayal and its consequences, which can be quite far reaching. This applies to all sorts of betrays, not just the broken contract with nature and the environment.

When you see signs of human presence in nature, there is inevitable decay, but sometimes there is an effort to preserve and help, too. We don't always know the right way to go about it, is all.

*Cool**Idea*

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

I liked especially the notion that fairies still play and frolic in the darkling woods. I took this to be a sign of hope. If humans generally ever get a clue, things might get better.

You wrote this a long time ago and it is even more true today. That makes it pretty much timeless so far as mankind has not gotten more careful about things. I guess nature got a break (of sorts) from humans during the pandemic.

Nice work!

*Thumbsup*

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

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Review of No, Melissa, No  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Photo Taken By My Human June 2009

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

*Cow*I clicked on the Read and Review option on the left side of the screen and it brought me to your story about noise.

I liked that your print is big enough for me to see it without eye strain.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

I think that some only hear what they want to hear and not their own noise. I don't know why that is.

July 4 a lot of people around here shoot fireworks and some even shoot guns I think. It's scary when I am in my home and I hear all that going on. I don't mind, but they do it on other days, too, sometimes it seems like every weekend in the summer and that's a little much.

*Cool**Idea*

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

*Thumbsup*I "quietly" liked that she wished and he got a taste of what it was like to be sensitive to others, even if it was for a short time

Wishes are interesting because spontaneous expression here could lead to trouble later.

Very interesting story - well told!

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

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Review by ♥HOOves♥ Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.5)
A Beautiful New Signature for HOOves

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

*Cow*I clicked on the Read and Review option on the left side of the screen and was taken to your short story.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea*I enjoyed the suspense and action in this very much. I will do my best not to give away the plot.

A couple escaping from danger, under life and death pressure, finds each other. There is an attraction that surfaces in spite of a precarious and unknown future.

Fighting to survive creates a lot of pressure for the characters so it seems that the senses are heightened and everything that they feel emotionally is ramped up quite a bit.

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

I like that Chloe seems more concerned with James then she is with other things.

Still, to be with him certain things must happen. Practical things like getting away. Finding each other at such a time seems major and secondary all at the same moment.

I enjoyed your descriptions of the action and the feelings.

Nice work!

*Thumbsup*

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

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Review of World Peace  Open in new Window.
Review by ♥HOOves♥ Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: ASR | (5.0)
Photo Taken By My Human June 2009

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

*Cow*I clicked on the Read and Review option on the left side of the screen and it brought me to your fine and prescient poem.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

If only world peace were based on as much sense as shown here, it would be a fact. But humans are not cats and dogs and have much less sense.

*Cool**Idea*

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

I especially like how you changed the ending so that it seems like the cat is in charge. I think letting the dog out causes a lot of the trouble, but welcoming the cat in seems much more conducive to the goal of World Peace.

Nice work!

*Thumbsup*

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

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Review of Highway Star  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.5)
A Beautiful New Signature for HOOves

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

*Cow*I clicked on the Read and Review option on the left side of the screen and it brought me to your poem.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea*I thought about how, when traveling, we always agonize about the weather. Some of us do that for good reason because something like this can happen rather quickly when temperatures plunge.

What does hooves moo and applaud about while reading your item?I especially liked the flow of the third stanza:

"As they slowed down and looked all around,
the autos were distant and few.
Then they discovered their traction was not--
theirs was an icy milieu."

That is a coherent and excellent summary of the predicament they face.

Nice work!

*Thumbsup*

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

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Review of The Final Grade  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
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What brought Hoovsie meandering or prowling in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow*I clicked on the Read and Review option on the left side of the page and it brought me to your story.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea*I identified with the frustration of being certain the grade would be poor because of standing up to the teacher and disagreeing with her theory about the book.

I enjoyed this trip to my past when I first met a teacher who was open to opposing view points. It happened in college.

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

You never forget a teacher like this. I have had a lot of dopey ones who required lockstep agreement. When someone opens the world of reason and logical argument it's a wonderful thing.

I enjoyed reading your story and thinking about teachers and professors in the past, good and bad.

Well done!

*Thumbsup*

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

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Rated: ASR | N/A (Review only item.)
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*CakeB* HAPPY WDC ACCOUNT ANNIVERSARY FROM "Anniversary Reviews ~ Summer Break" Open in new Window.*CakeP*


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

*Cow*You had mentioned this in our new campfire so I came to read and send a review.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea*I thought about the whole Vietnam thing. My parents were older when they had me. My Dad was a young soldier in WWII in the Battle of the Bulge. Way before I knew him. My brother went to Vietnam. My husband (who is older than me) was on a ship for two tours in Vietnam.

I remember being scared my brother wasn't coming back. I didn't meet my husband until the 80s.

Music of the 70s. American Woman stands out. Maggie May by Rod Stewart. Great music.

Fun to think of that era and remember what a tool Nixon was. I liked Bobby Kennedy because I believed he would have ended that war earlier. Now, we will never know and they are talking about paroling the guy who killed him. How awful. How many lives might Bobby Kennedy saved? We can go to the Vietnam Memorial in DC and see the names. More than 25,000 soldiers.

So sad to think of it. What a waste. Like the Iraq War, too. What wastes.

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

I loved especially reading about Pet Rocks. I gave my Dad a pet rock and he thought it was so funny. He put it on his desk. I wonder what happened to it. I probably can guess what happened to it! *Laugh*

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This is a lovely image for me from Lizco252!

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

*Cow*I clicked on the Read and Review option on the left side of the screen and it brought me to your short story!

I would like to welcome you to the site! *Cow**Balloonv*

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea*

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

I like how you engineered the twist that this took. I won't give away the plot in the review. I thought the characters were well drawn and their responses to each other seemed very natural and intriguing. I understand the title in retrospect.

This was not, in any way, predictable, although in hindsight, I did see clues as to where you would wind it up.

I enjoyed reading this very much and thinking about how an overblown ego (men and women) can be a dangerous weapon in the right/wrong hands.

Well done!
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What brought Hoovsie meandering or prowling in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow*I clicked on the Read and Review option on the left side of the screen and it brought me to your poignant story.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea*I thought about how hard it is to see a loved one deteriorate in one of these places, even the caring ones. So many were left so alone so long in the horrible decisions made in the pandemic.

It is one of the cruelest ironies that the cherished visit is so hard on the visitor.

This prescient piece was written years before the world descended into madness that made even a simple visit impossible for enough time to do great damage.

The stomach lurching is something I could readily identify with. I went often when my mother was in such a place, but it took a toll. It always takes a toll and maybe it should.

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I appreciate the notion of cherishing the time at hand and not taking it for granted in the desire to get out of there.

I know the two things are at war in most people and so many cannot handle it.

I thought this was moving and true to life. Very sad, and at the same time heartwarming.

Fine work!
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This is a lovely image for me from Lizco252!

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

*Cow*I clicked on the Read and Review option on the left side of the screen and it brought me to your fine story.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea*I am interested in this time period so I was eager to read. The narrator goes in search of the past. It can be frustrating, but if one is open to positive signs, encouragement can be had from the surroundings.

The narrator tells of desperate times, indeed, revolving areound the desperation of WW II. It sounds like people jumped to conclusions then like they tend to do now. I guess that is the sign of a troubled nation when the worst motives are assumed almost automatically.

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I especially like the title as it relates to the renewed hope at the end, in addition to perhaps rehabilitating the history of the family. It sounds like a mission that was passed down through children at the time of the fire, who became parents.

Why go on a search unless there is quite a bit of question as to what really happened. I took the new growth on faith as an incredibly positive sign.

You don't answer every question here, but you don't have to. As I reader, I come to the conclusion that the truth is probably already known through the related history of the five vulnerable children.

Fine work - well done!

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This is a lovely image for me from Lizco252!

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

*Cow*I clicked on the Read and Review option on the left side of the screen and it brought me to your wonderful resource item.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

I think you have a lot of great choices on your list. It is very generous of you to include so many different authors in your listing.

*Cool**Idea*

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

*Thumbsup* It is good to find such a variety in one item. This will be one I will check back on I am sure.

Well done - very generous of you with your efforts and time spent.

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

*Cow*I clicked on the Read and Review option and it brought me to your fine poem. Losing friends does cause sadness over time, especially when the friendship was genuine and real.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea*A true friend is someone who is happy for you when you do well and who cheers for you as you cheer for them. They wish you the best and don't get caught up with competition and envy, or with putting you down.

Your poem invites the reader to examine their own failings in friendship relationships over time. I write in my reviews about how I react to the poem, since my reaction is the only thing I am really an expert on at times.

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

The notion of forgiveness looms large, if everyone can accept their own failings and move forward. It's easier said than done with humans, though.

Very thoughtful poem - I enjoyed it.

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

*Cow*I clicked on the Read and Review option on the left side of the screen and it brought me to your fine poem.

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea*My grandparents lived on a farm in Iowa so this brought back memories of the home place. Ours burned to the ground and had to be rebuilt by my grandpa, but the memories of the places linger even now.

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

This part is particularly haunting:

"A farm was sacrificed for future beauty,
that old house a fading memory."

It's weird what is considered in fashion and how sometimes we long for what we cannot have - that from the past that we treasure in our hearts as long as we live.

I would love to see my own old farmhouse again, but I know it would be changed, and maybe even gone, so I make do with the vision of it in my mind.

Lovely poem of remembrance and change. Well done!

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