The Leap
What is her fate?16 total reviews
Comment from Nicki.B
I loved this poem, it is written so beautifully, you certainly have a way with words, I really enjoyed the angle you took with it, the image suits the poem perfectly. I keep reading it over and over, you have a wonderful writing style. And it was a great message within. Well done and nest of luck with the competition
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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I loved this poem, it is written so beautifully, you certainly have a way with words, I really enjoyed the angle you took with it, the image suits the poem perfectly. I keep reading it over and over, you have a wonderful writing style. And it was a great message within. Well done and nest of luck with the competition
Comment Written 02-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Thanks so much for reading and enjoying my poem. What a lovely review!
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
You did a nice job leading the reader in one direction for the first half of the poem and then changing and giving us a lovely surprise twist of direction. My favorite part:
Unsure of her fate, she falls hard
piercing the pale, empty paper
with her bold point indigo pen
clenched within her willing fingers
splashing emotions like water
all over her clean, virgin slate.
Good luck in the contest
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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You did a nice job leading the reader in one direction for the first half of the poem and then changing and giving us a lovely surprise twist of direction. My favorite part:
Unsure of her fate, she falls hard
piercing the pale, empty paper
with her bold point indigo pen
clenched within her willing fingers
splashing emotions like water
all over her clean, virgin slate.
Good luck in the contest
Comment Written 01-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Thanks for reading and enjoying my poem, and for the nice review!
Comment from royowen
What a splendid poem, with that twist at the end, there are some that are presenting prose as being poetry, but this is a definite yay, beautifully written Jody Ann, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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What a splendid poem, with that twist at the end, there are some that are presenting prose as being poetry, but this is a definite yay, beautifully written Jody Ann, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 01-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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Thanks Roy! I appreciate it!
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Most welcome
Comment from nancyjam
Oh I loved this. You capture the fear and trepidation poets have as they try to put thoughts into lyrical lines that touch the mind and heart of readers. I loved how you used rock climbing as a metaphor for the fear of putting words to paper. Wonderful poem.
Nancy
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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Oh I loved this. You capture the fear and trepidation poets have as they try to put thoughts into lyrical lines that touch the mind and heart of readers. I loved how you used rock climbing as a metaphor for the fear of putting words to paper. Wonderful poem.
Nancy
Comment Written 01-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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Oh thank you so much for the exceptional review! It means so much to me!
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Oh thank you so much for the exceptional review! It means so much to me!
Comment from Colorado Owl
This makes me think of my own writing journey. Tough to start, but once I start I'll be writing for hours, not thinking any aything else. I really liked the twist at the end. Well done!
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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2024
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This makes me think of my own writing journey. Tough to start, but once I start I'll be writing for hours, not thinking any aything else. I really liked the twist at the end. Well done!
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Comment Written 30-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2024
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Thanks so much for reading and enjoying my poem!
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
I thought this was so enjoyable. Maybe it's me but I felt this was about writing. Your imagery is perfect. For me the poet was an angelic figure navigating jagged rocks. For me that feels like the challenges and fears we get as writers. Your poem for me is a tribute to the courage required to turn our writing into art. Great job!
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reply by the author on 29-Jun-2024
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I thought this was so enjoyable. Maybe it's me but I felt this was about writing. Your imagery is perfect. For me the poet was an angelic figure navigating jagged rocks. For me that feels like the challenges and fears we get as writers. Your poem for me is a tribute to the courage required to turn our writing into art. Great job!
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Comment Written 29-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2024
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You nailed it! Thanks for the great review!