Comment from Mystic Angel 7777

Excellent

SO VERY true although I would add it is written from the heart and filtered by the soul so that is rests peacefully on the page. Nicely done and I thank you very much for sharing it.

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2016

Hi Monica thanks so much for your great review, sorry for delay in response but have had no internet connection for about 4 days so just back online today. I meant every word of this poem always from the heart With many Christine😀

Comment from pharp

Excellent

Christine,

You have succeeded in saying a whole lot my dear with this simple, yet profound three line poem. Nothing can be truer than this message. The poem is so clear and meaningful. Thanks so much for sharing and the very best to you in the contest.

Blessings...........................Portia

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2016

Thanks Portia always lovely to hear from you and your kindness is always appreciated . A short sharp but true 3 liner so glad you thought so too Hugs and Cheers Christine. Hope you are going well 😀

Comment from Leineco

Excellent

I really like the thought you put into this poem :-)

but I'm wondering if simplifying it might sharpen in.
The use of both writers and written in such close proximity seems
like "padding".

Just for consideration, I thought I'd offer this alternative wording :-)

What is a poem?
Creativity with words
penned by heart and soul

:-) Just a thought :-)

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2016

Hi Lenico Thanks for your review and suggestions but this time I will keep it as. I appreciate your help and I do like that, but This is what I wanted to write . I really do value your opinion with Cheers Christine😃

reply by Leineco on 11-Jan-2016

:-)

As always - the author's intentions rule!

reply by the author on 12-Jan-2016

Thanks for understanding Cheers

Comment from MacMhuirich

Excellent

I need to agree with you on this, as a real luddite when it comes to form, pentameters and other technical stuff, I write it as I feel it. You have expressed a lot in a few words and I thank you for sharing this. Best wishes for the contest.
Bless you
John

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2016

Thank you John. yes the simpler the better sometimes and this is exactly how I felt at the time. Win lose or draw it really doesn't matter to me , it's all in the fun of writing especially form the heart. I like good old honest, readable poetry LOL. Cheers Christine😀

Comment from giraffmang

Excellent

Hi there,

This is a very true sentiment expressed here in this 3 line poem. There shouldn't be an apostrophe in writers though, grammatically speaking.

Other than that, nicely opened thought.
GMG

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2016

Hi GMG Thank for reading my poem and review .I have taken out the apostrophe. I meant to do that before but thankful to be reminded. Yes A simple statement but I hope so teue for most of us Cheers Christine 😃

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Hi Chrissy - not easy to get a message over in just three lines but you have achieved this. And in addition you have written a philosophical piece. As you say a poem is anything a poet wants it to be. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, which I agree with. Good informative notes. Good luck in the contest. Regards Dorothy x

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2016

Hi Dorothy I thank you for your thoughts for my 3 liner . I am studying philosophy at the moment but I have always believed this statement and I am happy to share this with everyone here .Thanks for your good luck wishes . Cheers Christine 😀

Comment from kiwisteveh

Excellent

Chrissy, can I be frank and say that I don't think this will win any prizes? It fulfils the prompt requirements for form and it has a message as amplified by your notes, but it is slightly lacking in 'zing' and originality.
You need to remove the apostrophe from writers...

Steve

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2016

Hi Steve. Thanks and I don't mind your frankness at all. I wrote this in response to a review I had about my style for a poem I had written and when I saw this contest this is how I felt at the time. I really don't care if I win lose or draw . I just needed to say this as my statement. I will remove the apostrophe Thanks for that and I do appreciate your feedback. Cheers Christine😃

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Christine

= Excellent 3-liner entry.
= Love the whirlwind artwork.
= LOL ... sort of like a writer they let their muse run amok!
= Good luck in the contest.

*Cheers & Blessings...*
Keep Smilin'... Jackie (*>*) Jax

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2016

Hi Jax .thanks for your review and I thought I would give this a try and this is what I came up with. Yes I thought the image reminded my of a swirling thought cThanks for your good lick wishes and Cheers as always . Christine😃

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Hi Chrissy. :)) Totally agree with your sentiment a poem is a poem is a poem and like every other artistic endeavour there are forms, scales, keys, shades to follow but improvisation is also good.

And always poetry is as beauty, in the eye of the beholder.

Best wishes to you in the contest.

Gloria

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2016

Hi gloria, I am glad you agree it is what one writes and as a reader one either like it or not no big deal. But I am sure everyone writes with heart and soul despite the style. I have my favourite style but I do enjoy other work as well. Thanks for your reciew and best wishes Cheers Christine😃

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Absolutely, Chrissy, and we should allow NO ONE to try to dictate to us how we "should" express ourselves with what we write--whether we prefer writing poetry or prose.

Well said...
Dean~~>

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2016

Hi Dean . Totally agree and I will write how I chose to and I will conform to pressure fro the so called 'experts' although I do appreciate some helpful tips and have often made changes to improve a poem based on a reviewers advice. But blatent nastiness is not on at all. So I will just keep on keeping on LOL As always Cheers stay smiling Christine😃