Bridges
A free verse biographical poem9 total reviews
Comment from Wendy G
A beautiful poem, and a lovely tribute to your friend and also some lovely innocent memories of your childhood. Your poem is clear, smooth-flowing, and eloquent. Good wishes for the contest.
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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A beautiful poem, and a lovely tribute to your friend and also some lovely innocent memories of your childhood. Your poem is clear, smooth-flowing, and eloquent. Good wishes for the contest.
Comment Written 27-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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Thank you Wendy! I shared first prize! Such a thrill.
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Congratulations! A well-deserved win.
Comment from lyenochka
Beautiful way to show the subconscious mind - connecting memories through "bridges." Then it feels like the subconscious just before sleep itself is a bridge to the past. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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Beautiful way to show the subconscious mind - connecting memories through "bridges." Then it feels like the subconscious just before sleep itself is a bridge to the past. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 26-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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Thank you so much! I shared first prize! Such a thrill.
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Wow! Congratulations!! Your post had my vote! You're doing fabulously in just the first two months!
Comment from Liz O'Neill
This gave me goosebumps it is so good. Many a reader will identify with this poem. They will be grateful you are saying it for them. This is good fodder for an autobiography. I am working on one I wrote 20 years ago. Rather than writing about chronological events, I write in themes, just as you have here.
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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This gave me goosebumps it is so good. Many a reader will identify with this poem. They will be grateful you are saying it for them. This is good fodder for an autobiography. I am working on one I wrote 20 years ago. Rather than writing about chronological events, I write in themes, just as you have here.
Comment Written 26-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2021
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Oh, bless you for writing these kind words. Thank you so much. I shared first prize! What a thrill!
Comment from Debra White
Hello :)
This is gorgeous, so full of heart.
I really enjoyed it.
The imagery is beautiful and I can see two young girls doing all those things in my mind's eye.
My favourite part:
I do all these things, still.
I seek you out and meet you many nights on the bridge,
to help still my ancient pounding heart, my racing brain.
I become nine again.'
I love that you still hold your breath when you pass a graveyard!
Thank you for sharing your childhood friends and your escapades with us.
Good luck in the voting booth.
Best wishes, Debra :)
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
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Hello :)
This is gorgeous, so full of heart.
I really enjoyed it.
The imagery is beautiful and I can see two young girls doing all those things in my mind's eye.
My favourite part:
I do all these things, still.
I seek you out and meet you many nights on the bridge,
to help still my ancient pounding heart, my racing brain.
I become nine again.'
I love that you still hold your breath when you pass a graveyard!
Thank you for sharing your childhood friends and your escapades with us.
Good luck in the voting booth.
Best wishes, Debra :)
Comment Written 26-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
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Thank so very much, Debra! I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
Comment from Sharon Davis
A wonderful visit to your childhood memories and connection to a childhood friend. I always find it fascinating that seeing a certain object can call to mind the good old days of childhood so vividly. This free verse poem is effectively structured in compliance with the rules governing the task. An enjoyable read.
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
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A wonderful visit to your childhood memories and connection to a childhood friend. I always find it fascinating that seeing a certain object can call to mind the good old days of childhood so vividly. This free verse poem is effectively structured in compliance with the rules governing the task. An enjoyable read.
Comment Written 26-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
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Thank you, Sharon! I appreciate your reading me!
Comment from Sally Law
This is so sweet the best things in life: a childhood of simpler pleasures, love and trust. I felt nine again just reading this. How refreshing. I hope the gang can vote in this contest. This is the winner in my eyes. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal :))
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
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This is so sweet the best things in life: a childhood of simpler pleasures, love and trust. I felt nine again just reading this. How refreshing. I hope the gang can vote in this contest. This is the winner in my eyes. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal :))
Comment Written 26-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
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Thank you, Sal! Yes, I'm hoping this one does well in the contest! As always, I appreciate your review!
Comment from Cass Carlton
This is a beautifully penned poem about the poet's childhood friend, Amy.There are happy memories of the games they played, the secrets they shared,the places that were dear to them.Even a graveyard holds special recollections of holding one's breath as they passed and exploding into giggles once they had made it to the other side. This is a delightful piece
and follows the guidelines of the contest faithfully. I wish you well.cheers Cass
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
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This is a beautifully penned poem about the poet's childhood friend, Amy.There are happy memories of the games they played, the secrets they shared,the places that were dear to them.Even a graveyard holds special recollections of holding one's breath as they passed and exploding into giggles once they had made it to the other side. This is a delightful piece
and follows the guidelines of the contest faithfully. I wish you well.cheers Cass
Comment Written 25-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
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Thank you so much, Cass. Your time and thoughtful review are so appreciated.
Comment from LKG Alexander
Memories of a nine year old captured well in this smile-generating story. Reminds me of friends I must reach out and see again soon. I like the description of a shadow in your life. Well done.
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
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Memories of a nine year old captured well in this smile-generating story. Reminds me of friends I must reach out and see again soon. I like the description of a shadow in your life. Well done.
Comment Written 25-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
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Thanks so much!!
Comment from Anne Johnston
This is a very expressive poem in dedication to your childhood friend. So many memories of the games you played and the fun you had. I like your reference to "London Bridges falling down," and thinking of it when you saw London Bridge. Very well done.
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
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This is a very expressive poem in dedication to your childhood friend. So many memories of the games you played and the fun you had. I like your reference to "London Bridges falling down," and thinking of it when you saw London Bridge. Very well done.
Comment Written 25-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
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Thanks for your time on this, Anne. I appreciate it!
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You are welcome