Comment from Dutchie

Excellent

A very well written prologue Marijke. Well we are on one line. Don't judge people too soon.
There is almost always a reason for their behavior. Illness, backgrounds,homelessness, are some of those reasons. I always ask my self how would I feel and what would I do in their situation... I look forward to your poems my dear friend. Fietje xxxxxxxxx

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Mar-2016

So do I! ...look forward to my poem. I hope I haven't become too optomistic! It is rather daunting. Lots of ideas in my head... but they need to flow onto paper, so to speak. But I will give it try! Thanks for liking the prologue, I hope you will like the poems! Love and best wishes, and miles of sunny smiles, Marijke :o) xxxxx

Comment from melyuki

Excellent

Hi Marijke well my friend I am certainly looking forward to sharing this journey with you. From the words in your prologue, the venture you're undertaking here will be enlightening and I am quite sure, empowering in many ways. I think your subject matter is really well chosen Marijke and will offer the reader a wealth of information and allow for one's own perception to shine through.. Can't wait to share your ride through April. well done Marijke.. happy smiles always, hugs mel xxx

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Mar-2016

Thanks Mel, but don't congratulate me too soon... I still have to succeed in this venture... it is a bit daunting! But I will give it a go. I have ideas in my head, but I will need my muse to work full-time on this. After having almost 3 years off, she might not last the journey. Warmest regards, Marijke :o) xxxxx

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

I enjoyed your prologue for the April challenge. Your words and picture pair nicely together. Your philosophy will allow for many different experiences for you to enjoy and/or write about. Good job on the flow of lines, too.

[did you intend for this to be in your book? I don not see that you created a book OR I am wrong in assuming it is to be part of your book?]

Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Mar-2016

Thank you so much. I hope I can live up to my own expectations! Yes, I have now created a book (I hope). Thanks for your generous review, your comments and the string of stars. Warmest regards, Marjke :o)

reply by Jannypan (Jan) on 31-Mar-2016

You are welcome. I will be in the group too. I have never done anything like this before. Later, Jan

reply by the author on 31-Mar-2016

Neither have I... should be interesting - and challenging I think. Good luck. Marijke :o)

Comment from Debbie Noland

Excellent

Looks to be a fascinating and rewarding project for you and your readers as well. There is something about putting yourself behind the eyes of others that is life-altering and growth-inducing. With different viewpoints come different words and new turns of phrase that broaden the scope of your writing. I wish you well on the adventure.

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Mar-2016

Thank you so much. I hope I can live up to my own expectations! Also, thank you for your generous review, your comments and the string of stars. Warmest regards, Marjke :o)

Comment from pmait

Excellent

This is a good brief prologue, signaling that your poetry is not a place but a journey, with companions of many stripes, and therefore can be seen as a continuing conversation with life and community. Best of luck.

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 Comment Written 31-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Mar-2016

Thank you so much. I hope I can live up to my own expectations! Also, thank you for your generous review, your comments and the string of stars. Warmest regards, Marjke :o)

Comment from Mary Wakeford

Excellent

I love what you wrote and agree wholeheartedly with your philosophy on life's wisdom, that seems to grow wiser as we grow older. I like to think of myself as evolving greatly over time, and find myself a little more than miffed at the narrow mindedness that some of us possess well into old age. Well done on the imagery too.

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 Comment Written 31-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Mar-2016

Thank you so much. I hope I can live up to my own expectations! Also, thank you for your generous review, your comments and the string of stars. Warmest regards, Marjke :o)