This popped up for review, and went -- WTF -- then thought the person might be serious, and so I have to say or do something with this.
Why I attempted to review and rate this: The title was catchy and interesting. It was also on the Writing.com read and review list.
What I would change: The title and the content.
Recommendations: Help me understand what this was supposed to be or represent. I am not too old to learn.
ruwth, I often think of and recite the 23rd Psalm. I love what you did with it here. Thank you for sharing.
Why I read it: It was a random selection from writing.com.
What I liked: The poetic treatment of the 23rd Psalm in each of the stanzas
What I would change: Nothing
Recommendation: Write on. WRITE ON!
Moarzjasac, I have and still do work with real people, the unwanted, the untouchables, the disenchanted, and many others, and I have found truth, honesty, and integrity. I have also found humbleness, peace, and acceptance like nothing you will ever find in those who have "MADE IT!"
I am not sure your title "Philosophy of a Homeless Man" fits your title, because your words better describe the soul and life of a homeless person!
I often wonder how they can be so caring and thoughtful when they themselves have so little.
Thank you for writing and sharing this. I hope that it will cause others to take a deeper look at themselves, AND the next homeless person they meet!
Write on! WRITE ON!
NOTE: I do not believe that many folks are looking for wide-eyed innocence. If they have "arrived," the last thing or person is one that reminds them of who they used to be.
Whitney, thank you for writing and sharing. Fortunately or unfortunately, I am not sure I understood the story or your purpose for writing it.
Why I read it: It was randomly selected by writing. Come in the read review section.
What caught my attention: The title caught my attention
Recommendation: Add a little more depth
Dad, I was born and raised in Georgia, and I learned Georgia's history. My children learned Maryland history because they were born and raised in Maryland! LOL Loved your story.
You must have the right facts to arrive at the right answer. Assuming is what often happens when studying the Bible, listening to people, and not taking time to hear, check, and understand.
Thank you for sharing this one.
Why I read it: It was the Editor's choice in the newsletter
What I liked: The simple truth from the mouth of babes, also your connection of the story with scripture
What I would change: Nothing
Recommendation: Keep on writing and making it plain for others to understand
Ruwth, I also choose joy over chaos, stress, ignorance, hypocrisy, and all of the other words that are put-downs or distractions to living the good life that God has intended for us.
I choose happiness. I choose to love whether it's returned or not. I choose the perfect life, with its ups and downs. I choose to walk in Jesus' footsteps that surely were not all pleasant or wanted.
I choose Him because He chose to die for me and my sins, and because of that choice, I HAVE JOY, most every day of my life.
YES, it is a good choice, and I am glad that you make that choice daily! I do TOO.
I was not going to rate this piece because I read it to catch up with you and to let you know I had perused your folder. Chose to rate it at the last minute.
Here is my rating.
Why I read it: It was on your page title READ ME
What I liked: The openness of your dialogue and the content
What I would change: Probably where it is grouped with other writings
Recommendation: Give it a good, hard edit to improve its flow
Happy, thank you for sharing this piece. One of my daughters often reminds me that words matter: how you say them, when you say them, and to whom you say them. WORDS MATTER.
Nice to see that others are being mindful of how they talk when talking with others.
I related to "Control Your Mind" and the lessons offered in it.
Why I read it: Recommended in the Newbies newsletter
What I liked: The message presented
Recommendations: A hard review and edit
Sharing my comment: I have been on WDC for a few years and have NEVER stumbled across this wonderful session, and would not be here today had I not been invited to take a peek and share.
I am encouraged to know that there are others in the world who understand that people need to hear good things, to be lifted, and to feel special. Thanks for existing and extending open arms!
Thank you for sharing this information. I have learned a lot of this the hard way, and often feel that I was totally unprepared to publish my first book.
Since then, I have learned a lot of what you have written and more, but you are right, the writing part is easy; it is what you do. Getting it out of your computer and to store shelves is a long, time-consuming, and expensive process, depending on the route you take. And that decision in and of itself is a very critical one, financially and otherwise.
Your article has made me think about the process as I seek to publish another book.
THANK YOU
Why I read "My Writing and Publishing Journey: It was recommended in the "For Authors Newsletter
What I liked: The information provided in layperson terms
What I would change: I would probably add more details
Recommendation: A second writing of the article with more details, and possibly some references
I appreciated reading your journey to getting published.
Jim, I have heard that conversation in real life, and it was not about a spider!
Nicely told and a very catchy ending.
What I liked: The brevity of a true life story that is played out almost, if not every day.
Why I read it: Looking for something to do tonight before calling it a day, and there it was on your page.
What I would change: Absolutely nothing.
Recommendations: None.
Properous Snow, I so agree with "Giving Thanks!" Giving thanks may or may not be a prerequisite for happiness, but it certainly is the key to humility. I am a true believer that we should be thankful in all things and in all circumstances.
Why I read this poem: It was one of the editor's picks, and the title caught my attention.
What I liked: Loved the message, and agree wholeheartedly
What I would change: ASOLUTELY NOTHING
Recommendations: None
Thank you for sharing your works with us here on Writing.com.
Thankful Sonali Magical Days, thank you for sharing. I just reviewed "Athlete Revisited" and decided to provide a review.
Why I read it: It was a random selection from the Writing.com "read and review" section.
What I liked: The topic that was addressed, i.e., what pushes or drives athletes to go beyond their limits, a question I have often pondered. So I was curious about your answer. In many ways, I agreed with your answer, but I am still pondering the question.
What I would change: What is it about sport (sports) that makes a... the other change would be "He took his stance, her (he) served.
Recommendation: Consider a re-read and grammar check
NOTE: These are my suggestions and are not meant to be derogatory or negative, but my opinions about what I read, and changes I would make. You are the last word on any changes you deem appropriate. Again, thank you for sharing your work with me.
Jack of Diamonds, I don't think you need to know a lot about poetry or writing to enjoy and appreciate well-written, creative items. I often lament not having had a writing class/course, and I frequently promise to take one, but I never seem to find the time.
I think you write well, and I love your bio. I have quite a few gamers in my family, and if you would let them, they would never write anything. To add writing to your repertoire is fantastic and suits you well.
I think your awards program is great and might just inspire others to write. They say reading is fundamental, and they may be right, but someone has to write it before you can read it.
K. Ray, obviously, I am slow on the uptake for this one. I read both, and I would have submitted the first one based on the number of words and the meaning I grasped from my third read-through. The second one was too elusive.
Why I read it? To express my appreciation for the time and input you provided on one of the items in my portfolio.
What I liked: I liked the first one because it was closer to the 25 words, and the story came through.
What I would change: Nothing based on my limited access to the guidelines that were provided
CHAN, very nicely done, and quite compelling. Thank you so much for sharing. I enjoyed the read.
Why I read it: It was a random selection from the Writing.com Read & Review list.
What I liked: The softness in the telling of the story and the way each stanza is allowed to resonate with the reader's mind more than with the eyes.
What I would change: Nothing.
Recommendation: A must-read love poem for lovers
Tim Chiu, I just finished reading "A Veiled Atrocity Cometh: In the Heart." I am still puzzling it over, but I find it to be a political statement about the state of affairs under the Biden administration. Thank you for sharing.
Why I read it: It was a random selection from Writing.com
What I liked: The delivery
Recommendations: None
Changes: None
Whiskerfacebythefireplace, I guess you take pest control anyway you can get it! Short, sweet, and very clear. Watching Wild Animals is a special treat every day on my front porch. Although I live in the suburbs of Washington, DC, there I still lots of wildlife, deer, rabbits, squirrels, coons, possiums, birds and more. They are not like the same animals in the wild or the ones I grew up with in the country. They are more sophisticated and less afraid of people. Thanks for writing and sharing this. It brought back memories.
Why I read it: It was a random selection by Writing.com
What I liked: The brevity, content, and memories it invoked.
Recommendations: None
Changes: None
WOW! HeatPoet, this is deep, descriptive, informative, and attention-grabbing. I don't believe I have ever come across a piece written in this format that told a story about a person. It was different and intriguing to read. Thank you for sharing.
Why I read it: It was a random selection from Writing.com.
What I liked: The writing style
Recommendations: None -- even though different, it flowed and delivered the message
Changes: None
WOW, Jessica Morgan, that was nicely done, and filled with ten years of living life to the fullest. I loved it. Thank you for sharing it, and doing it in such good taste.
Why I read it: It was a random selection by Writing.com
What I liked: The content, the way the story was told, the format, in short, everything.
Recommendations: NONE
Changes: NONE
Adherennium, thank you for sharing this lovely expression of those Greek mythological creatures that inspired many of us to write—at least they did me. Greek mythology was one of my favorites during my English Lit days.
Why I read it: It was a random selection by Writing.com
What I liked: The entire presentation and treatment of the item and the characters.
What I would change: Nothing
Recommendations: None
Prem Junio, I am also an emotional writer. I definitely put things on paper that I would probably never say out loud, but then there are some things I will only put on paper if I plan to burn them when I am finished writing them.
I connected with your piece. Thank you for sharing it.
What I liked: The down-to-earth approach and the content.
Why I read it: It was a random selection from Writing.com.
Recommendation: Maybe a second read through with some light editing.
Changes: Maybe it had to happen, so I could awaken. Consider: It could have happened so I could awaken. That would separate the two, "maybe."
These are my thoughts. Please use what you can and dismiss the rest.
Rex, I love it! What a beautiful and wonderful love poem! Thank you for writing and sharing it. I enjoyed the read and felt the vibes.
Why I read it: It was a random selection by Writing.com
What I liked: The entire poem, message, and portrait within the storyline
Recommendation: Hit the return button in stanzas one and three.
Jeff, I started out thinking, "Wow, another fifty-year love story," and ended up thinking, "Wow, they didn't even make fifty years!" What a twist, and what a way to tell a story about a love that was and then wasn't. Thank you for sharing.
Why I read it: It was a random selection from Writing.com
What I liked: The smooth twist from sucking the reader into a very familiar place and then snatching them out to a totally unexpected place.
Recommendation: Consider re-reading and editing.
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