Journal
A twenty word poem to celebrate twenty years.17 total reviews
Comment from RodG
I envy those writers who do keep a journal "account of all [their] days." I imagine it would be hard to keep one these days when our lives are so limited by the pandemic. But indeed one's words would live on.
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2020
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I envy those writers who do keep a journal "account of all [their] days." I imagine it would be hard to keep one these days when our lives are so limited by the pandemic. But indeed one's words would live on.
Comment Written 10-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2020
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. I confess that my own journaling is often of the back-a-paper-napkin, but I do have good intentions and fragments of journals to show for them.
Comment from phill doran
Hello Mary
I trust that you are well.
This is very creative work in such a cramped space. There's rhyme and rhythm, and 'meaning' - and if that is one of your own watercolours, well, that caps it off nicely.
I think the age of the private journal has passed us by. We now have the public 'blog' were people tend to write because they wish to be read, rather than because they wish to assemble and order their inner-thoughts. Still, there may yet be some among us with the discipline and creative spirt to leave a record of who they were, and, in doing so, a record of what our time was. Let us hope that they are kind to our intentions.
I wish you well and trust that all is good in your world.
cheers
phill
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2020
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Hello Mary
I trust that you are well.
This is very creative work in such a cramped space. There's rhyme and rhythm, and 'meaning' - and if that is one of your own watercolours, well, that caps it off nicely.
I think the age of the private journal has passed us by. We now have the public 'blog' were people tend to write because they wish to be read, rather than because they wish to assemble and order their inner-thoughts. Still, there may yet be some among us with the discipline and creative spirt to leave a record of who they were, and, in doing so, a record of what our time was. Let us hope that they are kind to our intentions.
I wish you well and trust that all is good in your world.
cheers
phill
Comment Written 10-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2020
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Thanks so much for always being there, Phil. I confess, I?m not so tidy as this poem seems to suggest. Anyone who wants to assemble my written thoughts after I?m gone will have his work cut out for him. Note the masculine pronouns. I wish we?d never moved on to ?he/she?; ?him/her.? Stay safe and well.
Mary
Comment from Teri7
Mary, This is a very well written 20 Word poem you have penned for the contest. You used very good descriptive words and very lovely imagery. Best wishes in the contest. love, Teri
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Mary, This is a very well written 20 Word poem you have penned for the contest. You used very good descriptive words and very lovely imagery. Best wishes in the contest. love, Teri
Comment Written 10-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2020
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Thank you so much, Teri.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written twenty-word poem about keeping a daily journal with words if praise and positivity and let your legacy live on for generations to come.
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A very well-written twenty-word poem about keeping a daily journal with words if praise and positivity and let your legacy live on for generations to come.
Comment Written 10-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2020
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Thank you so much, Sandra
Comment from Pantygynt
Good advice in the twenty words allowed and, when read out aloud, these have a pleasant rhythm, not to mention a couple of good rhymes into the bargain.
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Good advice in the twenty words allowed and, when read out aloud, these have a pleasant rhythm, not to mention a couple of good rhymes into the bargain.
Comment Written 10-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2020
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Thank you so much.
Comment from Sally Law
A beautifully penned poem on the joys and benefits of journaling, dear Mary.
One small recommendation, if I may. This font is very difficult to read, especially for the vision challenged. I had to call for a high powered magnifying glass. I hope this is helpful.
Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for the contest
Sal XOs....
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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2020
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A beautifully penned poem on the joys and benefits of journaling, dear Mary.
One small recommendation, if I may. This font is very difficult to read, especially for the vision challenged. I had to call for a high powered magnifying glass. I hope this is helpful.
Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for the contest
Sal XOs....
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Comment Written 10-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2020
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Thank you so much, Saly. I?ll fix thefont
Comment from Cynthia Adams1
Hello
I liked this poem very much.
It is a solid entry in a 20-word contest. The message is a good one and the artwork suits it.
Best of luck with all of your writing endeavors.
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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2020
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Hello
I liked this poem very much.
It is a solid entry in a 20-word contest. The message is a good one and the artwork suits it.
Best of luck with all of your writing endeavors.
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Comment Written 10-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2020
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Thank you so much, Cynthia.