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Reflections For The New Day

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Comment from G.B. Smith
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Jewell, you continue to impress the dickens out of me. This is wonderfully thought out and the message is one of reflection for us all
Bear

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2011


reply by the author on 13-Sep-2011
    Glen, my dear. How funny you show up today in my reviews! Contact me. I have a q for you. JJ Thanks so much for stopping in!
Comment from Graceheart
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Love the contrasting emotions displayed here, both are very moving to the heart...yet I feel you must isolate and let go of those emotions that haunt from the past, loved it!

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2011


reply by the author on 13-Sep-2011
    Working on it. That's what this poem is about.
Comment from Judian James
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This is pretty good Jewell and I thought I was "gettin' it" until the last line. It was like getting smacked-side-the-head and I found myself asking, 'was this about suicidal thoughts?' So, I went back and read it again ... Nope, I don't think that's what you're wanting to convey, so why the "I choose life"? "One blink they've disappeared
yet they linger as afterglow" nice line. A few thoughts:
perhaps, "Then" in front of "Stinging" so the break from the pleasant thoughts process isn't so abrupt and get rid of "though" in the next line: "Then stinging thoughts return like hungry ..." Just a thought. I like "I choose" it's "life" that I think should be changed out for "change" or "growth" ... You know? You know!



 Comment Written 12-Sep-2011


reply by the author on 12-Sep-2011
    I am conveying that negative thoughts don't bring life or light they bring darkness or death to what is alive in our being ...a little on a different perspective, I guess. but honestly, I debated that last line too so I will take your advise and change it ...I really do appreciate your honest critique. I always like the way you think. THANK YOU
reply by Judian James on 13-Sep-2011
    my pleasure. You do the same for me.
Comment from Diny
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great choice!- I am at a different PC on break and can only be here for a momoent - I choose to read you!- be well and as always hugs and warm thoughts- Di

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2011


reply by the author on 11-Sep-2011
    Aaaw! Thanks you!
Comment from cheyennewy
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Hi Jj,

This is a marvelous poem with excellent verbiage and a gentle flow. You are so right we can life in the past and let it dictate everything we do or we can chose to forge and live our life. Well done....blessings, chey

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2011


reply by the author on 11-Sep-2011
    Thanks chey!
Comment from Jean Lutz
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The spiritual battle will continue, but we know the armor to use to win. Both words and art I find inspiring. So good to have you back writing on FanStory again.

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2011


reply by the author on 10-Sep-2011
    Ahhh yes, Jean! I see you and your muse are still hanging out! ;+)
Comment from pixiemillie
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A wonderful write which gives us pause as well as a decision to make. . .ours and ours alone. 'whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely. . .think on THESE things for what a man thinketh in his heart so is he'. True for a woman as well, Jewel.

Love the snippets,mimmicking, fluttering butterflies.

PS. Have you no art in FanArt? I've looked for some but couldn't find any.

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2011


reply by the author on 10-Sep-2011
    I used to have my art there and sure there is a dormant portfolio. I need to pay for the subscription again! I really want to get active again.
    thanks for the insightful review!
Comment from Gungalo
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Your thinking is wonderful and the resulting life a pearl. It does one good to pause and reflect ... all the good in the world. It's a wonderful write, my friend!!

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2011


reply by the author on 10-Sep-2011
    Thanks, beautiful poet!
reply by Gungalo on 10-Sep-2011
    Smiling!
Comment from c_lucas
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It takes a little training, but one should focus on the positive and delete the negative. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for an easy read.

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2011


reply by the author on 10-Sep-2011
    thanks c
reply by c_lucas on 10-Sep-2011
    ou're welcome.
Comment from Kingsland
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Life was made for living and giving. To show compassion and having love in your heat for everyone. I really enjoyed reading this very positive piece of poetic artistry. It was just a joy to have written this response for... John

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2011


reply by the author on 10-Sep-2011
    John, it's always a pleasure to hear from you.