Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Dear Mystery Writer,

I agree wholeheartedly. It's terrifying to watch this country, which was once something to be proud of, fall into division and hate. It's horrible to watch and it's horrible to consider. It's even worse to even imagine what the future holds for our children.

Thanks and good luck!

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2021

Thank you Robyn, I glad you and I are on the same page here. It neverr occured to me our country could become so divided. It is pointless to try to reason with someone who has made up their mind.
Beth

Comment from Susan Newell

Excellent

This is excellent. I wish I had six stars. It is so true that things we used to take for granted, like common sense, common morality, and common goals for our country are no longer either commonly found, or held in common. We need for people to come out of their stupor and recognize the lies. Great write!

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2021

Thank you so much Susan. I really appreciate the review and comment. Not only are some people quick to believe the lies, they pass then on to others with bothering to check the facts. Even then you have to be careful because what sounds like fact may be lies too.
Beth

Comment from Beejay

Excellent

This is a must read for all, whoever they are, wherever they come from.
I had to read it through a couple of times, as each time I experienced a different emotion, found more or different meanings and sentiments to the same words....
It is inspiring and so thought provoking..I m so pleased I chose to review it.
Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2021

Thank you so much for the reviewing this. I'm so please that you found it meaningful. You really enjoyed reading your comments.
Beth

Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan

Excellent

Fear is the Dark Side of life. Of the human psyche. Each of us must confront our own fears, must come face to face with them. And take action to defeat the reason for the fear in our minds.I enjoyed reading the meaningful poem penned by you. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2021

Thank you for the review and comments. Fear isn't really what I feel. It is more frustration with family and close friends who don't look for truth, but are willing to take the word of something they read at face value and pass in on with verifying it.

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

This is an excellent poem and commentary on the world-wide social situation. You have expressed your concerns and anxieties very well, and with great clarity. Best wishes for your entry in the contest.

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2021

Thank you Wendy. I appreciate the review and nice. I appreciate the good wishes. I was just wanting to get a chance to say what bothers me. I usually try to be more upbeat.

Comment from Liz O'Neill

Excellent

Your use of alliteration is effective. The reader should read the poem as all poems should be read. Reading poetry aloud is the only way they could enjoy the sounds of the s's & f's. They would hear the hisses. The w's sound like sobbing. The consonants create a sense of frustration. I am voting for this one.

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2021

Thank you so much for the review and nice comments. I really appreciate your vote. I think most are voting for the content rather than the construction of the poetry. Some seem to think I'm attacking them and it is certainly not meant that way. My frustration is with family and close friends who pass things on social media without checking their source.

reply by Liz O'Neill on 30-Jul-2021

I'm with you there.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

You're absolutely correct about countries or empires collapsing because of mistrust and rumours or misconceptions. Napoleon was alarmed by the 5th columnists in his army, because it was an undefeatable army from within, not the enemy he faced, he trusted them, he could see his enemy, beautifully written my friend. Written abcb rhymed quatrains, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2021

Thank you for an excellent review and affirming comments. I appreciate what you say.

Comment from Summer Lange

Excellent

A very emotional filled well thought out and delivered. You get your point across and quite descriptive as well. I like the color scheme. Very good job. However, I'm not so sure I agree with the last part about folks deny the future and sleep until it's too late...yikes.

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2021

Thank you, Summer. I really appreciate the review and comments. The last part is a fear that I hope will never happen. I hope people will wake up and try to change the way thins seem to be going. I like your name. I had lunch today with a very special girl named Summer in my life.

reply by Summer Lange on 29-Jul-2021

I didn't tell you my name

Comment from Bonnie Seach

Exceptional

The poem is contest compliant. The visual presentation is attention grabbing. Rhyming and meter are flowing.
It is thought provoking and emotive.
Complacency lulls minds into a negligent stupor. Soon it will too late. The theme of this piece is a noteworthy wake up call.
Best wishes for the contest
(You will find encouraging answers to your concerns at jw.org. It is free and will not place you under any obligation)

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2021

Thank you for an excellent review and encouraging and comments. I will definitely check out the site you suggest. I really appreciate the six stars.

reply by Bonnie Seach on 29-Jul-2021

Do keep in touch! Thanks for your response. Kindest regards 🤗

Comment from pookietoo

Excellent

You described what your poem is about very well. I enjoyed reading it. Keep writing great poems. Good luck to you in this contest. Best wishes. Keep smiling.

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2021

Thank you so much for the review and comments. I apprecaite you.

reply by pookietoo on 29-Jul-2021

You are very welcome. I am glad I could comment.