Comment from Elizabeth Emerald

Excellent

I expect to be back with congrats! Heartfelt words, eloquently rendered in excellent rhyme. My sentiments exactly--certainly this strikes a chord in all writers. Brilliant take on the theme. Spot-on title.

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021

Thank you Elizabeth. A lot of people said that is why they write so I guess all of us have that in common.
Beth

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

It makes sense to me. I think many here do the same. You seem to have no problem making the thing sing.Hope you the Best. Go on and win the thing.
Good one Beth.

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021

Thank you for the review and the vote of confidence. I don't ever win those those that go to the committee. I only won one of them last year. I enjoy the challenge.
Beth

Comment from amada

Excellent

This is a great 20m line poem. I like it the most because it rhymes, and it makes sense. I start the writing process one word at a time, it seems to take forever; sort of a perfectionist, I guess.

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021

Thank you so much for the review and the for the comments. I'm so glad you liked it.
Beth

Comment from karenina

Excellent

Wow. Brilliant write! Love the mono rhyme stanzas--and love the philosophy behind keeping your words to yourself and thus being able to emote good or bad, happy or sad, without editing yourself and without worrying you'll send it off to someone only to regret it. (Been there, done that)--Karenina

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021

Thank you Karenina, I appreciate the review and the comments. I'm glad you like it and can relate
Beth

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

This is a good entry into the contest. It shows how cathartic writing is. It keeps us all safe from letting emotion take over.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
dragonpoet

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021

Thank you so much for the review and the positive comments. I think most writers can to some extent identify with this.
Beth

reply by dragonpoet on 27-Jan-2021

Don't mention it, Beth.
Joan

Comment from Ann Market

Exceptional

There are so much truth and wisdom to this poem! I wonder how many writers out there use a pen and paper to fight their struggles. The final line is my favorite... there is so much truth to this! This poem is exceptional and is written wonderfully! Good luck to you in the contest!

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021

Thank you so much Ann. I lot of writers have told me they can identify with this. It may be what makes writers write because putting your thoughts on paper, frees your mind to move on when something is bothering you. I'm glad you liked this and I really appreciate the six stars.
Beth

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Beth, this is so beautifully written and I couldn't agree with you more. To write down your true feelings is sometimes so much easier than to live them. Great entrance to the contest and good luck. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021

Thank you so much Ulla, I so glad you like this and I enjoyed your comments.
Beth

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

So well said, Beth! I think many of us can relate to this and we prefer to write as an art to express our feelings instead of dumping feelings on social media. Hope you do well in the contest!

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021

Thank you for the review. I don't worry about the contests. When I sign up and do it for the challenge. I do much better on the member contests, but by the time I put them on and promote them, I've spent more than I win. LOL

reply by lyenochka on 26-Jan-2021

I know what you mean. That's why I rarely enter the member contests.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written twrnty-line Poem about writing down your thoughts and emotions are a very good way to release stress rather than let the thoughts keep your mind spinning write it down and find peace of mind.

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021

Thank you so much for the review and comments. I'm so glad you liked it. It does release stress.
Beth

Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock

Excellent

This is such a wonderful rendering of your feelings and why and how you write. We do carry much within us and when we begin to express ourselves in writing it's like our words are flying from our mind to paper. I feel exactly the same as you.

Ralf

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021

Thank you Ralf, I think maybe a lot of writers are like that. Sometime the first sentence comes hard, but then it flows.
Beth