Heart Crafted Poems -2021
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Comment from victor 66
I'm 74 years old and I find it amazing how many people say It's too early to plan for the end of my life. I just wonder, how long do they think I'm really going to live? I'm not arguing with your poem, it's just that, I believe I've made all the decisions, good or bad, myself. I believe I've done the best I could, and I have no regrets. I wish you well.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021
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I'm 74 years old and I find it amazing how many people say It's too early to plan for the end of my life. I just wonder, how long do they think I'm really going to live? I'm not arguing with your poem, it's just that, I believe I've made all the decisions, good or bad, myself. I believe I've done the best I could, and I have no regrets. I wish you well.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021
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Hi Victor- you have me beat by a couple of years. No regrets! We come in on our first breathe and leave on our last. In between we love, love, laugh, cry ...
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Your reply, JLR, you have another poem in the making.
Comment from Eunice Amero
Simple little poem with lots in it. It's a fearful thing to die with the Lord. God tells us it's a fearful thing to fell into the hands of an angry God. I hope you found Him. Thank you for sharing your poem. Good Luck.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021
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Simple little poem with lots in it. It's a fearful thing to die with the Lord. God tells us it's a fearful thing to fell into the hands of an angry God. I hope you found Him. Thank you for sharing your poem. Good Luck.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021
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Eunice, oh yes ...No regrets! We come in on our first breathe and leave on our last. In between we love, love, laugh, cry ... it helps some to pray :)
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Yes l agree. I never thought of that that way before. We take our first breath when we're birn then our last when we die. TAke care.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Unprepared
by JLR
Excellent entry for the 8 Words or Less Poem contest. Good word count and connection between lines. Thinking about death would make me quiver too.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021
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Unprepared
by JLR
Excellent entry for the 8 Words or Less Poem contest. Good word count and connection between lines. Thinking about death would make me quiver too.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021
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Thank you! :)
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A rhyming 8 worder here and you created an atmosphere of reluctance in death here, as we feel fear if we have the chance to anticipate death, a chilling write, love Dolly x
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A rhyming 8 worder here and you created an atmosphere of reluctance in death here, as we feel fear if we have the chance to anticipate death, a chilling write, love Dolly x
Comment Written 30-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021
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Thank you Dolly, I appreciate your thougths.
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written 8 words or Less poem you have penned for the contest. You used great descriptive words and very interesting imagery that went well with your words. Best wishes in the contest. Blessings, Teri
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This is a very well written 8 words or Less poem you have penned for the contest. You used great descriptive words and very interesting imagery that went well with your words. Best wishes in the contest. Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 30-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021
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Teri, thank you profusley for your six stars. I have been away from my writing for a while and it is comforting to know I can get a good repsonse. Be well!
Comment from Jesse James Doty
This is a fantastic artwork by Renate-Bertodi and it fills the bill as far as this eight words or less poem is concerned! I don't understand the meaning of the title and the line above it.
I like the rhymes of rivers and quivers very much! Yet, it is hard to understand what the meaning of the actual poem is about. I am sorry but I still wanted to give you a sixer even though I don't understand it at all!
Have a wonderful day,
And take good care of yourself and don't let the quivers get to you!
Jesse
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021
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This is a fantastic artwork by Renate-Bertodi and it fills the bill as far as this eight words or less poem is concerned! I don't understand the meaning of the title and the line above it.
I like the rhymes of rivers and quivers very much! Yet, it is hard to understand what the meaning of the actual poem is about. I am sorry but I still wanted to give you a sixer even though I don't understand it at all!
Have a wonderful day,
And take good care of yourself and don't let the quivers get to you!
Jesse
Comment Written 30-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021
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Jesse, my goodness! Thanks much! The title, for me, is simply that unprepared ... Our life is simply a juxtaposition between first and last breathes on this plane and yet we affect so many souls along our journey. I am ready, yet trying always to fully prepare for the end if one can truly be prepared.
Comment from RGstar
Very potent JLR. The insight to truth and the inevitable is daunting indeed, yet, it is also calming in the knowledge that we have come so far, and it is to be celebrated, though knowing all things reach their cycle. Melancholy indeed.
Good piece of writing for thought.
My best wishes.
Have a great week.
RGstar
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021
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Very potent JLR. The insight to truth and the inevitable is daunting indeed, yet, it is also calming in the knowledge that we have come so far, and it is to be celebrated, though knowing all things reach their cycle. Melancholy indeed.
Good piece of writing for thought.
My best wishes.
Have a great week.
RGstar
Comment Written 30-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021
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RG thanks very much! Yes, the increbile balance of living from first to last breath, in what truly is a very short time span within the whole of creations existence.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
You described a very painful emotional situation and used only eight words. I'm impressed. It takes me at least 80,000 words to say anything. LOL Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us and good luck.
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You described a very painful emotional situation and used only eight words. I'm impressed. It takes me at least 80,000 words to say anything. LOL Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us and good luck.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021
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Thank you Barbara We each struggle in our own ways to define the yin and yang of life's increbile short span of time we are here.
Comment from Goodadvicechan
I believe no one is really truly prepared for the day. I remember when my wife passed away, I was prepared to see her go. I couldn't stand seeing her suffering from body pain. But she for my sake and the children's safe, I know she was never prepared to leave us behind.
Unfortunately all lies will end someday... I am ready for my day but not really prepared for it.
Thanks for sharing your work.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021
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I believe no one is really truly prepared for the day. I remember when my wife passed away, I was prepared to see her go. I couldn't stand seeing her suffering from body pain. But she for my sake and the children's safe, I know she was never prepared to leave us behind.
Unfortunately all lies will end someday... I am ready for my day but not really prepared for it.
Thanks for sharing your work.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021
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Chan first and foremost, I am sorry for your loss. Life is simply a juxtaposition between first and last breathes on this plane and yet we affect so many souls along our journey. I too am ready but yet fully prepared.
Comment from C. Gale Burnett
A great 8-word poem! There are so many ways to not be prepared as death nears. You have the emotional and mental state versus the practical state.
In your poem, I felt the former; the sudden realization that death is drawing near, rushing too quickly like a river gushing downstream. I felt fear, regrets for what's been done and what has not been done; and perhaps not being prepared spiritually.
The overall presentation was perfection. Enjoyed the rhyme.
Gale
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021
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A great 8-word poem! There are so many ways to not be prepared as death nears. You have the emotional and mental state versus the practical state.
In your poem, I felt the former; the sudden realization that death is drawing near, rushing too quickly like a river gushing downstream. I felt fear, regrets for what's been done and what has not been done; and perhaps not being prepared spiritually.
The overall presentation was perfection. Enjoyed the rhyme.
Gale
Comment Written 30-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021
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Gale, thank you for imerrsing yourself in my poem.
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You are so welcome :)
Gale