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CSP: A Collection of Poems

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A collection of poetry

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Comment from AWorkInProgress
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Cool Metaphor! I like it. Divorce --never experienced it. but i've experienced many breakups after long relationships. They are explosive, and involve healing and fragile egos. Similar Me thinks.

Well done.
~Kris~

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2008


reply by the author on 22-Nov-2008
    Kris, thank you very much for your very generous review. And your nice comments. Regards, Sue
Comment from sara-beth
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I really like this, it is the second divorce related writing I have read today,.....causing me to consider my own childhood. You know, I think it took me years before I even admitted that I had issues about my parent's divorce, so you're right, ....it is a very long healing process.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2008


reply by the author on 22-Nov-2008
    Sometimes it does take a long time for people to admit it, because along the way, we just do what we have to do and try very hard not to dwell on the bad. But, our experiences do make up who we are. And hopefully, we can become all the stronger, with the good and the not-so-good. Thank you very much for your generous review and your comments. I'm glad you liked my work. Much appreciated and with regards, Sue
Comment from c_lucas
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Evil Eddie did a number on your poem. Your poem is well written with a good cadence making for a smooth read. There is good imagery and descriptive scheme.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2008


reply by the author on 22-Nov-2008
    I want to thank you for your most generous review and your very specific comments. Very encouraging and just makes me want to continue to write! I really appreciate it. Warmest regards, Sue
reply by c_lucas on 23-Nov-2008
    You're welcome, Sue. You show talent. Keep up the good work. Charlie
Comment from LateBloomer
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Hello sixteezkid,

I enjoyed this poem very much and I am sure that many can relate to this modern-day topic. This poem reads and flows well and I have no suggestion for improvement. I enjoyed your Author's note ... good analogy. Keep writing.

Regards, LateBloomer

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2008


reply by the author on 22-Nov-2008
    Thanks for your encouragement to "keep writing"! And thanks for your most generous review and comments. Much appreciated! Sue
reply by LateBloomer on 22-Nov-2008
    Smiles

    Free flow is free verse from the heart ~ LateBloomer
Comment from JJJHHHH
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sxteezkid



i enjoyed this immensely. i almost wish you hadnt fully explained it was the divorce you were speaking of. it was pretty clear, but i like a little mystery. great poem

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2008


reply by the author on 22-Nov-2008
    Yeah, I'm not a big fan of explaining my work, but most here like to know where you're coming from. Some say it's not explained enough! Anyway, I put up my paintings on fanart also and people just want that "blurb". Thanks for your great review and all your comments. Most appreciated!! Sue
Comment from mermaids
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I like your analogy of divorce and nuclear impact. A divorce can feel like a nuclear explosion, This writing expresses the difficulty of coping with divorce and the time it takes to heal.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2008


reply by the author on 22-Nov-2008
    So glad you enjoyed the poem! And thank you for your very generous review and comments. Yes, time is the great healer, as they say.....so true. I appreciate taking the time to read and review. Regards, Sue
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
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A good piece of freeverse,
something a little different
that drew my attention - with
a smooth flow to the words
throughout.

claim victory(space here)With its brightness

Regards,
Margaret.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2008


reply by the author on 22-Nov-2008
    Hi Margaret, thank you very much for reading my poem. And for your most generous review and specific comments! Much appreciated, Sue
Comment from jclark
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Nicely done. As a mother of 4 (now all grown) who survived divorce, I think you captured the essence of pain, time and healing nicely. Cleverly done and points well made.
Kindly,
Judy

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2008


reply by the author on 22-Nov-2008
    So glad you like the work, Judy. And thank you so much for your generous review and comments! Warmest regards, Sue
Comment from Judian James
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A while back I wrote a piece called "Life After Divorce" that was a very different approach but with the same impact and experience. The next stage is rebirth! Well done. There seems to be a spacing issue on one of your lines. I think it jumped up a line by mistake! Your last verse is tender and hopeful. excellent

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2008


reply by the author on 22-Nov-2008
    Judian, thank you so much for your most generous review and great comments! I will go read your poem after I write.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2008
    Judian, thank you so much for your most generous review and great comments! I will go read your poem after I write. Yeah, I've emailed the administrator a few times about my poems having weird spacings. He said it was all fixed as of yesterday. Thanks for letting me know. So glad you liked this work. Very much appreciated! With regards, Sue
Comment from Stuart7
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Unfortuantely my dear very very true
of our world today, how sad. you have
written an exceptional poem full of
observation and food for thought
Regards Stuart.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2008


reply by the author on 22-Nov-2008
    Stuart, it is very unfortunate, indeed. I fear that too many people feel that divorce is an "easy" option. And that perhaps the grass is greener on the other side. A solid family unit is the most important thing in the world.

    Thank you very much for your most generous review and comments. Most sincerely, Sue