To Mend This Broken Land
A Shakespearean sonnet for these times ...54 total reviews
Comment from Cindy Decker
Diane, this is a lovely sonnet. The photo of the shattered flag says everything. I hope our country mends soon and that we reach out to people who may be different in many ways, but whose hearts beat the same rhythm.
Exceptional poem, Diane.
Have a wonderful week. Good luck in the contest.
Cindy
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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Diane, this is a lovely sonnet. The photo of the shattered flag says everything. I hope our country mends soon and that we reach out to people who may be different in many ways, but whose hearts beat the same rhythm.
Exceptional poem, Diane.
Have a wonderful week. Good luck in the contest.
Cindy
Comment Written 22-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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Hello Cindy!
I am honored by your exceptional rating and complimentary review.
So very pleased my words resonated with you!
Happy Thanksgiving!
diane
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Happy Thanksgiving, Diane!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A fine well metered sonnet Diane and I adored the sentiments of hope to mend your land and your positive words are hopeful for a bright future, my best wishes to America, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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A fine well metered sonnet Diane and I adored the sentiments of hope to mend your land and your positive words are hopeful for a bright future, my best wishes to America, love Dolly x
Comment Written 22-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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Thank you, Christine!
So much rancor and division!
Take Care!
diane
Comment from dragonpoet
Diane,
This is a timely and well written sonnet.
It seems the brokenness here will continue until Jan 20 when President Elect Biden is inaugurated. President Trump will not be helpful at all in stemming hate. I think Biden will have a lot of work to do to change this. But he will try.
Good luck keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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Diane,
This is a timely and well written sonnet.
It seems the brokenness here will continue until Jan 20 when President Elect Biden is inaugurated. President Trump will not be helpful at all in stemming hate. I think Biden will have a lot of work to do to change this. But he will try.
Good luck keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
Comment Written 22-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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Hello Joan!
So pleased my words resonated with you.
Thank you!
diane
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You're welcome, Diane.
Joan
Comment from damommy
I wish everyone would be willing to offer their hand in reconciliation. I don't know if that will ever happen. You've written an excellent sonnet, beautifully worded, yet goes right to the point. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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I wish everyone would be willing to offer their hand in reconciliation. I don't know if that will ever happen. You've written an excellent sonnet, beautifully worded, yet goes right to the point. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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Hello Yvonne!
So pleased you enjoyed.
I share your hopes.
Happy Thanksgiving!
diane
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hi Diane.
This is an outstanding sonnet in form and content. It reads like a hopeful ballad of reconciliation. Your descriptions explain the problems in the land and the end of the poem describes a way of finding common ground.
Well done, and good luck in the contest.
Robert
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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Hi Diane.
This is an outstanding sonnet in form and content. It reads like a hopeful ballad of reconciliation. Your descriptions explain the problems in the land and the end of the poem describes a way of finding common ground.
Well done, and good luck in the contest.
Robert
Comment Written 22-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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Wouldn't reconciliation on all levels and matters be wonderful, Robert?
I am honored by your exceptional rating and complimentary review.
Thank you!
And Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
diane
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Hi Diane.
It would be wonderful. I'm waiting for it to happen.
I wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.
My wife and I placed a bowl on a family room table and each day we both write something we are thankful for onto a card and drop it in the bowl. We started on 11/1. It seems to help this year. We will not be with our son's family this year for the first time in 24 years.
Robert
Comment from Boogienights
This sonnet has voiced everything I feel. We have been so divided both racially and political for so long, that it's time for a change. Well done. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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This sonnet has voiced everything I feel. We have been so divided both racially and political for so long, that it's time for a change. Well done. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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Hello Boogienights!
So pleased you enjoyed!
Thank you!
diane
Comment from Mastery
I wish I could give you ten stars for this posting, my dear Diane. Your4 words speak to me in such a profound manner and I am sure many on here will agree with you. Each stanza has a huge meaning for our situation today. This one is my fave though, Diane:
"I seek to grasp what fills the hearts of men,
When to the world they show a hostile face,
That in the dark of night will hold no ken
To that which greets the morning light's new grace.
"NOW THIS IS TRUE POETRY! Bless you, dear neighbor. Bob
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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I wish I could give you ten stars for this posting, my dear Diane. Your4 words speak to me in such a profound manner and I am sure many on here will agree with you. Each stanza has a huge meaning for our situation today. This one is my fave though, Diane:
"I seek to grasp what fills the hearts of men,
When to the world they show a hostile face,
That in the dark of night will hold no ken
To that which greets the morning light's new grace.
"NOW THIS IS TRUE POETRY! Bless you, dear neighbor. Bob
Comment Written 22-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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Hello Bob!
Goodness!
I am honored by your exceptional rating and thoughtful review.
So very pleased my words touched you.
Wishing you and yours a beautiful Thanksgiving!
diane
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Happy Thanksgiving to you also, Diane. :) Bob
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
This is a very beautifully written poem. Love this part with hope renewed . I'll offer you my hand. With trust regained well mend this broken land. Beautiful photo.
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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This is a very beautifully written poem. Love this part with hope renewed . I'll offer you my hand. With trust regained well mend this broken land. Beautiful photo.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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Hello Joanne!
So pleased you enjoyed!
Thank you!
diane
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
Diane, you have a lovely way of getting to the heart of the matter with wonderful words that make us perceive your thoughtful message. This is extremely poignant at this particular time. I enjoyed your artful message.
I'm sure this will be highly rated in the contest.
Ralf
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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Diane, you have a lovely way of getting to the heart of the matter with wonderful words that make us perceive your thoughtful message. This is extremely poignant at this particular time. I enjoyed your artful message.
I'm sure this will be highly rated in the contest.
Ralf
Comment Written 22-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2020
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Hello Ralf!
I am honored by your exceptional rating and complimentary review.
So very pleased my words resonated with you!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
diane
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hello Diane, this is a beautiful sonnet with a strong message written in good abab rhyme and perfect iambic pentameter. Your message comes across with calm determination, no bitterness, which I find endearing. Your final couplet is great. An overall lovely piece of work with a good display. I wish you Good Luck in the contest. Warm regards Dorothy x
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2020
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Hello Diane, this is a beautiful sonnet with a strong message written in good abab rhyme and perfect iambic pentameter. Your message comes across with calm determination, no bitterness, which I find endearing. Your final couplet is great. An overall lovely piece of work with a good display. I wish you Good Luck in the contest. Warm regards Dorothy x
Comment Written 22-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2020
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Good Morning, Dorothy!
Oh! I am honored by your exceptional rating and complimentary review.
To write without bitterness is a challenge, for I truly have difficulty understanding the deep rancor here in America as Democrats pit themselves against Republicans and vice versa. So many levels of distrust and hate.
I am not naive when it comes to the issues, but healing and trust are needed if America is to go forward ...
Thank you so much, Dorothy!
diane
