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Review of Eventually  Open in new Window.
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Rated: ASR | (5.0)
I clicked on the Read and Review option and it brought me to this very powerful poem about grief. It was written in 2002, but the words are even more true to me today (after a number of losses) as they would have been 16 years ago.

We get told a lot of things about dealing with it as time goes on, this elephant in the rooms, but as this conveys, it's a totally personal experience and it can hurt even more to hold on to hopes of relief when it comes to missing someone. I do not know what the ultimate answer is as I am still a work in progress. Some days are definitely better than others in whatever this journey is meant to show.

This was my favorite section:

"Eventually
or so I’m told
memories will sustain me
bringing more joy than pain
and I will smile
whenever thoughts of you
come into my mind"

This reminded me that it took me years to even look at things like some photos. It's like everything happens when you are ready or the time is right, hopefully. Or it doesn't. And the loss is hard whether it is a violent death or a natural one. There is still an emptiness that cannot adequately be described.

The repeated refrain of "Eventually, or so I'm told" is very moving and effective.

Fine poem and I am sorry that you or anyone experiences this painful loss.

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Review of Recitation  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+ | (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 review recently so here I am to read and review!

What Does THiNG think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* This is a romance that takes place in high school with a very popular boy and a shy girl named Aliya. They make a connection after both being called to recite a romantic poem in class. This was written in response to a Writer's Cramp prompt.

What does THiNG applaud about while reading your item?

This took me straight back to high school and I was cheering for her all the way. Good for him. You never know when a heart will emerge in the popular crowd. I saw it myself a few times way back when.

This was delightful and engaging all the way through. Love the youthful and innocence of the romance!

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....

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Review of Hourglass  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
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A YaHOO Review from tHiNg!!!

*Hand2**Balloons*



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

*Cow* You sent me a very nice review recently so here I am to read and review this wonderful poem. Thanks for the anniversary wishes, also!

What does tHiNG think about while perusing your item?

I read this a few times and it is amazing. You sum up a lot about the attitude we need to live these lives of ours.

*Cool**Idea*

What does tHiNG applaud about while reading your item?

This was my favorite part:

"Remember your life with happiness, shed no tears or cry.
Turn this hourglass over, there’s much you’ve yet to try."

You are probably aware that this poem reads wonderfully in reverse order (when you turn that glass over, in essence) I think that is an example of remarkably brilliant construction - to turn the glass over and read from last to first line and have it flow so well.

Bravo!


*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....

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Rated: E | (5.0)
I clicked on the Read and Review option on the left side of the screen and was taken to your fine poem about a neglected and fading landscape. The imagery is stark and vivid as time has done its best to leave this world behind.

I spent some of my summers at an old farm with a gravel drive so this brought back some memories dearly held. It is sad to think that world is gone forever, but humans have made it so.

This part stays with me:

"and the ghosts of Dunkin Donut boxes
to slowly be assimilated into landscape."

We hope for better, but time takes its toll.

Very moving words - moving and haunting. Well done!

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Rated: ASR | N/A (Review only item.)
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What brought tHiNg to glide in a space time continuum over to your port?

*Cow* I am here to read and review as you posted this in our campfire as a response to a Jane Austen quote I used.

What does tHiNG think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* I think that a genuine tenderness of heart shines through. You can feel it when it really means something.

What does tHiNG applaud about while reading your item?

Sometimes it isn't real, but the truth usually reveals itself eventually. I think that genuine caring is charming in and of itself.

Fine entry.

*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....

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Review of Wheel of Fortune  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
Nice Signature Made For Me by b.meridith!

What brought the Hand of THiNG to your port?

*Ghost* I am doing the I Write in 2018 activity and you posted before me. As always it is a pleasure to read and review your work!

What Does THiNG think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* I thought this was a poignant and eloquent expression of just what this site means to you. It was very touching and written from the heart. There was honesty in every word.

What does THiNG applaud about while reading your item?

This part stays with me:

"A place to gather, remember,
to touch with words
to fly
to go in peace."

How beautiful and it sounds like the perfect way to leave, too. Very moving to me!


*Thumbsup*

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

*Pumpkin*DISCLAIMER*Witchhat*

I am not an expert on poetry or prose. I am merely a reader who loves to read. My reviews are reactions to what I have read and are not meant to be detailed attempts at editing.

*Leaf*END OF DISCLAIMER*Leaf*




Ta Ta until we meet again....

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Review of The Taste of You  Open in new Window.
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Rated: ASR | (5.0)
I clicked on the Read and Review option and it took me to your fine poem.

At first, I thought this was going in one direction until it took a U Turn at the finish. Well, I am just glad that there weren't any Beef Ribs or the like being devoured.

The little nips gave chills in a good way. Way to be a fooler here!
*Laugh*

Fine poem!

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Rated: ASR | (5.0)
Nice Signature Made For Me by b.meridith!

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, so here I am to read and review.

What Does THiNG think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* I thought the title was very clever given what transpired anon.

It occurred to me that this poor fellow could be in a world of hurt over another infraction - eating her dessert. It sounded delicious.

What does THiNG applaud about while reading your item?

I also suspected that her outburst could have a little jealousy behind it, although I too would cringe in horror at such a public spectacle. You cringe imagining it, but there's a Cinderella element there that cannot be ignored. Richard Gere and Julia Roberts sort of popped into my head there.

Given other considerations, I would also have to slap the hand of anyone who tried to tamper with or appropriate my dessert.

Very engaging and imaginative short story- it was amusing too as I could picture the whole thing unfolding from your words.

Well done!


*Thumbsup*

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

*Pumpkin*DISCLAIMER*Witchhat*

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

My reviews are reactions to the reading and not meant to be detailed edits. I do not enjoy detailed edits, but I do enjoy reading and want to continue doing it as I am able.

*Leaf*END OF DISCLAIMER*Leaf*


Ta Ta until we meet again....

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Review of Moon and Stars  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
I clicked on the Read and Review option on the left side of screen. It took me to your fine poem.

I had never heard of a mirrored acrostic poem before. This will be fun to try. You have done it very well and it all makes perfect sense.

My favorite part was your closer:

"Replete with brilliance, seen from afaR.
Shining memories in silent streamS."

Very nicely done!

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Review of Tickle Torture  Open in new Window.
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Rated: ASR | (5.0)
I clicked on the Read and Review option on the left side of the screen and was transported to your poem about a very annoying brother.

At what point does brother dear get a smack? My brother can be very annoying and is quite a bit older than me, but I would find a way to tell on him and/or smack him if he was up to this stuff.

This was my favorite part:

"I am tickled in the store.
I am tickled in the tree.
I’m tickled during dinner.
My brother likes to tickle me."

Brothers are fun when they aren't being annoying. So, there is a bit of fun here, but brother needs to be taken in hand by Mom & Dad, methinks.

Very entertaining.

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Rated: E | (4.5)
I clicked on the Read and Review option on the left side of the screen and was taken to your inspiring poem.

I think it is always good to face what is sad, but have the strength to move forward after a relationship goes sour. It makes it easier if there is no hope of reconciliation. You draw your own lines that you do not allow people to cross. Taking oneself out of the equation is only the first step. You move on to going out and realizing that you have a lot to offer the world.

That is a positive, forward-thinking outcome. Nobody really wants a cheater, no matter who might have them temporarily.

Fine poem about getting it together and moving forward.

Nice work!

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Rated: E | (5.0)
I clicked on the Read and Review option on the left side of the screen and it took me to your fine poem.

If only we cared less about what anyone else thinks, like the beautifully independent butterfly. But humans are not wired that way much.

This was my favorite part:

"like mystic rainbows of leaves
floating like majestic canopies
waving in peace from the trees"

What lovely imagery! You words are all eloquent and well chosen -

Bravo!

My reviews are typically reactions to what I have read and not meant to be detailed editing forays. I leave that to the "experts".

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Review of Sleep  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.5)
I clicked on the Read and Review option on the left side of the screen and it took me to your poem.

This is a soothing song-like poem for baby. This is a 21st century baby, who might be dreaming of Trump Tower. I liked how you inject current events in here without taking a stand. It is refreshing not to read something political, but mentioning current events in a way.

What baby wouldn't be refreshed after such a nice poetic interlude.

I enjoyed reading it.

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Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
I clicked on the Read and Review option and it took me to your very short story.

Told from the first person, this is about a detective who wants to get away from the horror he has seen at a crime scene. There is no better way to do this than going home.

This seems like a good start for what will no doubt be a longer story solving the mystery in the title. I think you hook the reader in very well. You might want to eliminate the big bit of spacing at the bottom, but you have laid out the main character very effectively.

Nice work and welcome to the site!

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Review of Frustration  Open in new Window.
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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 review so here I am to read and review.

What Does THiNG think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* It is a very frustrating thing to want to help someone, especially when you are convinced you know what needs to be done.

The problem is that people like to handle their own things and resentment can come if you try to take care of someone for their own good.

I am totally on board with leaving it up to God.

What does THiNG applaud about while reading your item?

This was my favorite part:

"Finally, there’s only one thing left,
And it stands alone as a solution.
One must resort to prayer,
And ask the Lord for a resolution."

My Aunt Virginia used to say that she would turn her troubles over to God and that helped her to not worry. It is an art to be able to do that - to let go, but you have to let people live and make their own mistakes. It is how we all learn and grown, especially kids.

Fine poem!
*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....

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Review of A Matter of Faith  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)


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

*Cow*I am reviewing your item as a judge for "Rhythms & Writing: Official WDC Contest" Open in new Window.. Thanks for entering! *Delight*

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* Your protagonist, Ted, is a mathematician, who also has a deep faith in Christianity. He has reached a crisis point where he thinks his faith is deserting him, so he engages in time travel back to the time of Jesus, to somehow bolster his faith.

The song, to me, comes in where he is begging his faith not to leave him and saying "Don't Go", whether it be Mexico or any other destination. It's as if faith is making the decision to pack its bags for imminent departure.

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

I thought the ending was poignant and so sad. What had to be was preordained and Jesus, himself, knew what was coming next. It was a matter of faith for him, more than anyone I reckon.

And, in the end, Ted must return, but maybe now faith is his lifelong companion. That's where I ended up, anyway.

Nice work!

*Thumbsup*

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

P.S. I love to read and send reviews, especially judging for this month's official site contest. My reviews are my reactions to what I have read and are not meant to be detailed editing forays. 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....

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Rated: 18+ | (5.0)


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

*Cow*I am reviewing your item as a judge for "Rhythms & Writing: Official WDC Contest" Open in new Window.. Thanks for entering! *Delight*

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* Your protagonist, Daphne Snot is on the prowl for a new husband, after being widowed. She is participating in an on screen interview, which is something that has got her into a lot of trouble in the past. The interviewer has designs on her current target, so they spar with a battle of wits. Daphne is not armed well to proceed.

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

I liked the details in this - of what she is thinking and of the surroundings. The asides about the late husband are pretty hilarious - lots of humor laced throughout. I like the way you incorporated the places from the song, also.

The title gives a hint of the hilarity to follow. Nice work!

*Thumbsup*

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

P.S. I love to read and send reviews, especially judging for this month's official site contest. My reviews are my reactions to what I have read and are not meant to be detailed editing forays. 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....

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Review of Mexico Bound  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)


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

*Cow*I am reviewing your item as a judge for "Rhythms & Writing: Official WDC Contest" Open in new Window.. Thanks for entering! *Delight*

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* Your protagonist, a female private investigator is determined to find a couple for her own reasons. She pursues them on a journey to many places that she knows that they frequent, being jazz lovers all. She finally catches up to them, but just locating the couple is not all she has in mind.

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

This is a tale of relentless pursuit and revenge that ties in well to the song.

In the end, Victoria gets her way and a great deal of revenge also. Very intriguing tale with action and character revelations. Victoria remains a mystery to me as to why she did not know her quarry on sight, since in the end she obviously knew them so well.

Very interesting mystery to unravel. Nice work.

*Thumbsup*

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

P.S. I love to read and send reviews, especially judging for this month's official site contest. My reviews are my reactions to what I have read and are not meant to be detailed editing forays. 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....

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Review of Sands of Eternity  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)


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

*Cow*I am reviewing your item as a judge for "Rhythms & Writing: Official WDC Contest" Open in new Window.. Thanks for entering! *Delight*

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* I thought of the Odyssey and of taking a journey with no guarantees at the end. Two people can love each other throughout time, but if they cannot be together than what is the point of living. This was a fantasy with battles that were nobly fought for sides that, at the end, have no real meaning. I took that as a metaphor for war and maybe the end of the world as we know it.

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

This part that Kaye says ties in so well with the song:


"If you leave me, then please leave the World, for I cannot bear to be alone with you still in it."

The idea of her going far enough away to ease the pain is similar to what I hear in the song. Go far enough so that it doesn't hurt. That place really, in the end, does not exist, but the courageous friends carry on the best they can.

You have crafted a very moving and well written tale. 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, especially judging for this month's official site contest. My reviews are my reactions to what I have read and are not meant to be detailed editing forays. 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....

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Review of All The Way  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.5)


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

*Cow*I am reviewing your item as a judge for "Rhythms & Writing: Official WDC Contest" Open in new Window.. Thanks for entering! *Delight*

What does hoovsie think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* I think your poem is about a relationship where one was devoted, but now wants to find her own path away and in the country of her own choosing. She leaves and goes her way, only to be followed.

This poem goes well with the song, which is a big part of what I thought was indicated so fine work there also.

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

This was my favorite passage:

"Then I didn’t know
It was time for me to go
I wanted to break free
But this you didn’t see"

Sometimes, it takes a while for someone to even realize this within themselves.

To be free of control and manipulation is the ultimate and clearest freedom.

I enjoyed reading your poem very much!


*Thumbsup*

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

P.S. I love to read and send reviews, especially judging for this month's official site contest. My reviews are my reactions to what I have read and are not meant to be detailed editing forays. 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....

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Review of Cascade  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Nice Signature Made For Me by b.meridith!

What brought the Hand of THiNG to your port?

*Ghost* I am doing the I Write in 2018 activity and you posted right before I did in the forum.

What Does THiNG think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* I think that the title fits perfectly.

I had not thought about the power of water and how it moves, but it can devastate the landscape. My niece lives in Houston and they had water come up through the floor in the last hurricane. I never knew it could do that. It shouldn't be allowed to to that because it takes away a certain false sense of security that I dearly want to hold on to.

What does THiNG applaud about while reading your item?

The words you use convey the power, along with the majesty of flowing water. I hope it never sets its sites on yours truly.

Great word choices to convey the imagery that is so powerful.

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....

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Review of Veterans Day  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
I clicked on the Read and Review option on the left hand side of the screen and it took me to your very moving story about two people who connected in WW II and never lost touch.

I was particularly moved by the reverence with which Pieter treated the tulips and how in wanting to be with the Americans, he found a way to be close to his friend again.

Very inspirational and well written story! It is amazing what has been written for Writer's Cramp prompts over the years. Well done!

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Rated: ASR | N/A (Review only item.)
Nice Signature Made For Me by b.meridith!



What brought the Hand of THiNG to your port?

*Ghost* You have made a wonderful new campfire for us and I decided to send a review!

What Does THiNG think about while perusing your item?

*Cool**Idea* I am very much looking forward to this. I will be thinking about it today and writing tomorrow when I am fresh. For some reason today my thoughts aren't organized as I would want them to be. I am tired for some reason, but I hope to be fresher tomorrow.

What does THiNG applaud about while reading your item?

You always set it up so nicely. I love the quote you have selected and the fact that we can use each other's quotes or go for a different one. Now, I will be putting my thinking glove on. I use quotes a lot as a Writer's Cramp judge (for prompts) so this will, no doubt, help me with doing that.

Great idea for a new campfire, Megan! Well done! *Heartp*


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Ta Ta until we meet again....

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

The line in this poem that gives me pause is the second one:

"not like hers"

That says so much without spelling it out. The writer is getting over something and cannot help making a comparison. Even though "you" is the title and at first glance refers to the new love, that one line makes me believe that in the end, "you" is about getting over a difficult breakup.

Very powerful poem that is eloquent and moving. You don't have to use a lot of words in a poem or in its title to say a lot.

Well done!

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

I read this as two people who are drawn to each other, but shouldn't be. The reason for the hesitation isn't spelled out, but it doesn't have to be. There is an attraction that cannot be hidden or denied.

This last section, though, is so powerful:

"We could never disguise this depth,
As anything more shallow."

Something so strong is dismissed here as shallow. It seems at first to be a contradiction, but then I read it as more resignation at what must be, but shouldn't be.

My reviews are reactions to what I read and are not meant to be detailed editing suggestions.

I enjoyed reading your poem very much and reflecting about it.

Well done!

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