Despite Despair
A diddy.32 total reviews
Comment from Ms. Snyder
It's not yet today for me, but I like the idea Sally, I'm still trying to peek above the hole I fell into. It's not the writing that is difficult - it truly is holding focus to read for so long. But this one caught my eye. It deserves my six as you always do!
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
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It's not yet today for me, but I like the idea Sally, I'm still trying to peek above the hole I fell into. It's not the writing that is difficult - it truly is holding focus to read for so long. But this one caught my eye. It deserves my six as you always do!
Comment Written 02-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
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I?ve been praying for you, dear Fonda. I wrote this in the aftermath of Dean?s death just after my tribute to him. I hope you can read that one too. It helps me to focus to the things that are good and right in my life when things are at a low point or I am hit with great losses or many things n a row. My blindness diagnosis was followed by the loss of my first granddaughter. I was at my lowest point ever. I know what it?s like to be at zero, I really do. I find that God pits this little reminders all around to say, ?I am here and life will be good again.? It?s teue and it has become what I had hoped for. I practice lookimg at the good side of everything daily.
Sending you my best today with condolences in your great loss, really our loss of Dean.
Sally XOXO
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Well, diddy or not, this is such a fun and oh-so-wise offering for the day, ma'am!! Just remember to take this one to heart after the rains... looks for the smile in even the mess... they'll be there (along with all of our prayers out here for you guys!). Thanx so much for the 'diddy smile'! ;) :) Yvette
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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
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Well, diddy or not, this is such a fun and oh-so-wise offering for the day, ma'am!! Just remember to take this one to heart after the rains... looks for the smile in even the mess... they'll be there (along with all of our prayers out here for you guys!). Thanx so much for the 'diddy smile'! ;) :) Yvette
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Comment Written 02-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
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You would never know I was the Spelling Bee champ, Apparently, neither does my editing helps. Thank you, my steadfast reviewer.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal xo
Comment from Sugarray77
I very much like this uplifting poem, Sally. So much of life is what we make it... and that comes from our own point of view. Great job on putting a happy face on a sad outlook. Good job.
Melissa
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
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I very much like this uplifting poem, Sally. So much of life is what we make it... and that comes from our own point of view. Great job on putting a happy face on a sad outlook. Good job.
Melissa
Comment Written 02-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
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Thank you, dear Melissa. Fighting despair one poem at a time.
Sending you my best today as always, my friend. I hope you are well.
Sal xo
Comment from poetwatch
Sally I'm glad you said goodbye to despair, not only do you get ulcers you also lose your hair. If the Hurricane is at your door, lock it and go next state. Or come on down to Texas where it is hot but safe, from that big bad wolf. The only thing we have to worry about is what sunscreen to use. Take care of yourself and your loved ones.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
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Sally I'm glad you said goodbye to despair, not only do you get ulcers you also lose your hair. If the Hurricane is at your door, lock it and go next state. Or come on down to Texas where it is hot but safe, from that big bad wolf. The only thing we have to worry about is what sunscreen to use. Take care of yourself and your loved ones.
Comment Written 02-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
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Will do, dear poet. We are hunkered down and alert. The rain bands have moved in and Dorian has slowed just a bit. We should really feel it by tomorrow. Thanks so much for the kind review and encouragement.
Sending you my best today as well,
Sal ,+))
Comment from Susan X Smith
Your poem is very optimistic, but for some it is not so easy to pull themselves up by their own bootstraps, as it were. Depression often takes a strong grip. The speaker in this poem is one of the lucky ones.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
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Your poem is very optimistic, but for some it is not so easy to pull themselves up by their own bootstraps, as it were. Depression often takes a strong grip. The speaker in this poem is one of the lucky ones.
Comment Written 02-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
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Thank you so much for the excellent review and insightful comments, dear Susan. It is always so appreciated.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xo
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
What a nice poem. Loved it. Wonderful writing. And you got recognized for your great work.
Thank you for fanning me. I like Fan Story so much. I'm new to the web-site; been here a month or so. Really enjoy meeting several authors/writers.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
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What a nice poem. Loved it. Wonderful writing. And you got recognized for your great work.
Thank you for fanning me. I like Fan Story so much. I'm new to the web-site; been here a month or so. Really enjoy meeting several authors/writers.
Comment Written 02-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
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Thank you so much for the excellent review and kind comments, dear Rosemary. It is so appreciated. It was my pleasure to fan you and welcome to FanStory! I am a blind writer and have been here for one year almost to the day. Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xo
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Is a blind writer someone who does not enter into the FS contests? I know some don't do contests....
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When I said I am am blind writer I meant without eyesight. A blind entry when the writer?s name is withheld in a contest submission. :+)
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Sally, what can I say, your very special. Your writing is wonderful. God Bless you.
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Thank you so much, Rosemary. XO
Comment from A. Willow Bends
These are exactly the type things we have to do to pull ourselves up. I find myself doing it quite a bit. Life is far too short to be miserable for any great length of time and you did an excellent job of conveying that with this fantastic little bit! Love it.
Wendy
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
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These are exactly the type things we have to do to pull ourselves up. I find myself doing it quite a bit. Life is far too short to be miserable for any great length of time and you did an excellent job of conveying that with this fantastic little bit! Love it.
Wendy
Comment Written 02-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
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Thank you, dear Wendy. I?m glad you liked my little antidepressant poem.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal xo
Comment from Susan Larson
Sally, what a wonderful way to rise above depression and despair. When I lost my first son ( we lost two) another bereaved mother told me to give myself something to look forward to every day, even if it was just a cup of herbal tea. It helped and still does. So sad about your granddaughter. I hope things are looking up for you and your family.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
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Sally, what a wonderful way to rise above depression and despair. When I lost my first son ( we lost two) another bereaved mother told me to give myself something to look forward to every day, even if it was just a cup of herbal tea. It helped and still does. So sad about your granddaughter. I hope things are looking up for you and your family.
Comment Written 02-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
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Thank you very much for the lovely review and generous six stars, Susan. I am deeply honored. It is so encouraging to me as a new poet.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xo
Comment from pbomar1115
Sometimes, we look around us seeing life has a different effect on others different from what we feel. Without thinking, we adjust. Yes, keep your head up and keep it moving.
Phillip
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
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Sometimes, we look around us seeing life has a different effect on others different from what we feel. Without thinking, we adjust. Yes, keep your head up and keep it moving.
Phillip
Comment Written 02-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
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Thank you very much for the honoring review and gracious six stars, Phillip. It is so appreciated and needed.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally :+)
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You're welcome, Sally.
Phillip
Comment from JudyE
I think many of us do this. Not wanting to spoil someone else's pleasure we fake a happy mood. And by 'faking' it, we can often raise our own spirits.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
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I think many of us do this. Not wanting to spoil someone else's pleasure we fake a happy mood. And by 'faking' it, we can often raise our own spirits.
Comment Written 01-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
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Thank you very much for the excellent review, Judy dear. It is always so appreciated. I think sometimes we are as happy as we want to be.
Sal xo
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I've always believed happiness is a decision. That might be simplifying it a bit as such a decision is not always easy. But often times there is a choice. Have a lovely day.