Comment from Rachelle Allen

Excellent

Ohhhh, yes!! What a vivid reminder of the long-term effects of words on all of us - whether words to others or words spoken to ourselves, in our head. They all matter, big time!! This is going straight to the Winner's Circle, I predict!! xoxo

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024

Thank you Rachelle for your enthusiastic support . I don't have the same confidence, but I hope so. Yes, the power of words to hurt, both to and from ourselves is enormous - and also to encourage and validate someone. Equally important! Thanks so much.
Wendy

Comment from Marilyn Hamilton

Excellent

A very powerful use of 6 words and a great entry for the contest. People seem to have forgotten that message these days or they forgot that written words hurt just as much as spoken ones. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024

Thank you, Marilyn. You are right. The power of words is life-changing. Thanks too for the good wishes.
Wendy

Comment from Mrs. KT

Excellent

So very true, Wendy!
And profoundly presented as well.
Words have such a lasting impact on all of us, whether they be positive or negative.

Thank you for sharing!
Best wishes,
diane

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024

Thank you very much Diane. Yes, all too true. I appreciate your thoughtful review.
Wendy

Comment from Pam Lonsdale

Excellent

I don't understand why you say you're not a poet when you do so well with these short poetry challenges. In just six words, you have stated facts that shape both nature and our futures.

I think this is an excellent entry for this contest, Wendy. Good luck!

xo
Pam

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024

Thank you Pam. That is so very encouraging! I love your review.
Wendy

Comment from Tom Horonzy

Excellent

Both can have their characters shaped by the prevailing wind, water and words, for better or worse, depending on the severity or gentleness of how either are exposed.

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024

Thanks so much Tom for this thoughtful review.
Wendy

Comment from Pamusart

Excellent

Hi WendyG

This looks like a good entry for the contest. Good luck with that!!

This is a pretty darn good pantry for this contest. I like the philosophy behind it. You should change it from general poetry to commentary and philosophy, poetry because that's what it is

Words can change lives. Look at Trump he stirs hatred. His followers even do murder like that guy in El Paso. One of his followers killed 43 people

Why did he kill 43 people? because Trump told him that they were vermin His follower dutifully killed them

Hate crimes have gone up almost 100% since he was president and they have NOT continued to go up under Biden

Words matter. You're exactly right.

I enjoyed reading your poem

Good job. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024

Thanks for your review, and for the suggestion. While it does have elements of philsophy, I feel it is much wider and more generally applicable, so I'll probably leave it as is. Thanks though for the favourable words.
Wendy

Comment from Wayne Fowler

Excellent

This is a good contest entry (in my humble opinion).
I think maybe 'actions' might run a close second to 'words', though. But words do matter.
Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024

Thank you Wayne. Yes, you are right. I was thinking of theimpact words have on young children ( and older ones) as they are growing up. Some words are never forgotten. I appreciate your thoughtful review.
Wendy

Comment from RodG

Excellent

You say a lot in only six words! Indeed, Nature has a way of changing the Earth's shape. And great writers's words can shape a reader's life profoundly. I especially like your use of "shape" twice. Rod

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024

Thank you Rod. I am pleased you liked this tiniest of "poems", and I appreciate your time and reviewing.
Wendy

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

So very true, Wendy. I still remember some of the things I heard as a child, then a young adult. By the time I hit 40, I wondered why I cared what people thought. The ones saying the mean stuff weren't so great. I might not care, but I did once. Powerful poem. Gretchen

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 Comment Written 24-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024

Thank you Gretchen. I am the same. It's hard to not care, especially as a child, and it can make or break a person. Thank you for this tthoughtful review.
Wendy

Comment from Begin Again

Excellent

Good morning...Well, I guess I should be saying Good evening! I get messed up all the time. But your poem is definitely spot on! There is power behind the strength of the waves as they hit our shores and though invisible to the eye, the power within words can change an entire lifetime.
Well said!
Smiles, Carol

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 Comment Written 24-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024

Thanks so much Carol. Fabulous review. If we could only remember always the power of words.
Wendy