Comment from Benjamin Valencia

Excellent

Hello. I really enjoyed your take on how writing is like that of a form of therapy. This is sooo true. The making sense of things and liberating oneself are good concepts that you cover. The flow of your poem is nicely weaved together. The mind replete. Excellent conclusion. Good luck in the contest and cheers.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2013

Thank you so much for your kind review Benjamin, :) Jaq xx

Comment from bard owl

Excellent

Excellent poem. The second line has an extra syllable (the way I read it), but otherwise the flow is very smooth. It is amazing, as you say, that words can be a catharsis for our heart and soul. Best of luck in the contest with this fine poem. Blessings, Linda

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2013

Thanks so much Linda, always a pleasure. :) Jaq xx

Comment from sgalletti

Excellent

Hi Jaq Cee! What a fun and inspiring prompt this is. Some terrific entries have been generated and it is interesting to see everyone's thoughts on why they write and why they write what they do. I certainly can relate to the "cerebral mush" comment LOL! Good rhymes (complete/replete). Best of luck in the contest. Sue

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2013

Thank you so much Sue, much appreciated review. :) Jaq x

Comment from sweetwoodjax

Excellent

this is very well written, jaq cee, you did an excellent job writing this poem about the way poetry gives healing to your soul, i enjoyed reading it, good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2013

Thank you so much for your lovely review. :) Jaq xx

Comment from October21

Excellent

Hi Jaq! Loved this one. It's got to see the reason you started writing. I guess we all have different ways of finding the words. A hopeful end as you say how much you have learned:-)

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2013

Cheers Shenel glad you enjoyed this my friend :) Jaq xx

Comment from Bina1

Excellent

How very clever, and a very nice presentation. Writing is good for the soul, I do believe. Good luck in the contest, a fine entry you offer here.

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2013

Thank you Bina1 your review is much appreciated :) Jaq xx

Comment from reconciled

Excellent

Hey you -smile- love your poem. Yes it is a kind of therapy i think....and I'm with you lets write about something happy -smile- Hard for me, I do gloom so well -lmbo- love ya Michael

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2013

Thanks Michael I've always done 'dark' better but now's the time to break into the light. Thanks my friend much love to you too xx

reply by reconciled on 12-Jan-2013

Amen....

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

strong rhymes
and good use of consistent iambic meter to create good flow to your lines
I love the image of cerebral mush
good alliteration in bolt from the blue
and in darkness dispelled
and in catharsis complete
and in much my mind's
a thoughtful response to the prompt in explaining well why this poet writes :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2013

Thank you so much for another very detailed and thorough review Brooke. Much appreciated as ever :) Jaq xx

Comment from Mrs Happy Poet

Excellent

Hello my friend this is very well written you have expressed so clearly your reasons you started to write your talent shows in this poem well done regards Jill

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2013

Thank you so much Jill, your words are always appreciated by me. Hope you are well. :) Jaq x

Comment from poesyapprentice

Excellent

Your write had a "feel" about it I liked, probably a sense of healing and well-being coming from your words. I did enjoy the read, although I had a bit of trouble with the flow of it. A lovely picture and presentation here. I wish you best of luck in the contest! Blessings!

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2013

Thanks poesy, I've changed it a wee bit so I hope it flows better. Your best wishes are much appreciated as ever. :) Jaq x

reply by poesyapprentice on 12-Jan-2013

It does. Still see a spot or two but don't mind me, as the Earl has made me a freak for highly structured meter, when before I never knew of such, lol! I really liked cerebral mush and forgot to mention it in my review. Last line there should be an ' in one of the last words to show possession, I think. Can't recall which as my short time memory sometimes is a train wreck, lol! It's a nice write, Jaq. XX

reply by the author on 12-Jan-2013

Cheers poesy I think Ray has given up with me and meter :) Jaq xx

reply by poesyapprentice on 12-Jan-2013

Well when he sees my entry he just might on me too, lol! I didn't pay a bit of attention to it this time, so feel free if you review it to let me have it ; ) I have got to go decorate mine so I can post it before deadline or I'll be in trouble with another wasted fee. Ugh, the chore, lol! Cheers to you XX

reply by the author on 12-Jan-2013

I will indeed have a look at it poesy :) xx

reply by poesyapprentice on 12-Jan-2013

Just posted it but I haven't added money to it yet. I may wait until tomorrow. If you haven't read Rays then it won't be funny, though...guess I should have thought of that, lol! Thanks girl!