Comment from Mary Vigasin

Excellent

I have to say, I love the author's quotes they are brilliant and thought-provoking, along with your choosing them and giving your own interpretation.
Good work.
Good luck in the contest.
Mary

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023

Mary, thank you!

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

These quotes you have interpreted are certainly worthy of the terrific translations you have assigned them. This is my favorite:

Between the first and last breathe of life
All can choose, each day, the quality of being alive.
Therefore, catch the wind, and sail high waves into the afterlife.

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023

Bill, thank you, so many great entries to enjoy for certain.

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

I've read two or three entries in this contest. Each was good. In my opinion, yours by far has been the best.

The fourth quote in your entry is my current favorite-

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." ~ Leonardo da Vinci

Far too often, we tend to build the clock,
instead of looking at the timepiece
and simply tell someone the time.

John

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023

John, it s quite nice of you! There are so many very laudable entries, it is great company!

Comment from Jessica Nohavicka

Excellent

I enjoy this. The deep thought process is what makes this selection of poetry so special. It is similar to my style of writing so I also enjoy that a lot.

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023

Jessica, thank you!

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I love all your chosen quotes here, they are all philosophical and have a ring of truth and I loved your own interpretation of each quote and the message they convey. A magical presentation, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

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 Comment Written 24-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023

Dolly, much thanks! I trust your week is going along smartly...

reply by Dolly'sPoems on 24-Jan-2023

My week so far is wonderful! Thank you for asking and I hope week is good too x x x

Comment from Tom Horonzy

Excellent

Well done. Glad to have your entry. I especially liked: "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." DaVinci had a way of not only doing it seems but saying as well. The competition is stiff.

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 Comment Written 24-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023

Tom so true, I have read all the entries and each is quite good. A strong field of great writers. Thanks for the contest a fresh change from the standards often seen.

reply by Tom Horonzy on 24-Jan-2023

Thanks. I try because so many contests are shorties, and being loquacious I get stuck waiting for a fit. My last two releases were begun in Jun, and only finished this week.