Comment from Mark Schardine

Excellent

This poem expresses great tension. Is the love requited, or is one person left to suffer alone? It is hard to love an unloving person, and we can imagine one person turning away.

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2024

Thank you very much, Mark.

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Comment from shelley kaye

Excellent

she really does look like she's longing for someone... yet confused at the same time...
nice tanka suite describing that feeling of unsure wanting
the third line of "i'm torn" brings the poem home...
nice imagery and smooth flow

thank you for sharing
shelley :)

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2024

Thank you very much for the excellent review, Shelley.

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Comment from LateBloomer

Excellent

Hi Gypsy, I love your artwork choice by Vermeer. It's a favorite of mine.

I especially liked:
I'm torn
between kissing your sweet lips
or breathe the air around you

(Both are powerful)

Beautiful presentation. Well done. Xo. M

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2024

Thank you very much for your exceptional review and kind words.

Gypsy

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

I thought of a person who has fallen in love, yet the object of her or his love, has no idea of your existence. It's almost an unrequited love. Probably not your intention but my interpretation. Lol. Gretchen

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2024

your interpretation is true but different people see it in different ways and that is okay

Thank you very much, Gretchen (*-*)

Gypsy

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I was ready to close down for the day and discovered you posted again. I JUST HAD to read what my favorite poet wrote. I was far from disappointed. I knew I wouldn't be. Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem with us.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2024

Thank you very much, Barbara (*-*)

Gypsy

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

This is beautifully written, and it has a good flow to it when it is read aloud. I enjoyed it very much your artwork that you put with it and your notes are excellent. Have a good day and may God bless you. Patricia .

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2024

Thank you very much, Patricia (*8*)

Gypsy