Comment from Spike the second

Excellent

Hello Jaq

Well I am back reviewing, after my workload went haywire, at last and it looks as though it will take all day. I have had some notices deleted. So let me kow if I have missed anything.

I love this poem Jaq. I have Phobophobia, which is a fear of phobias so I could not have written anything about it LOL. I watched QI and Alan Davies mentioned a great website called phobialist.com that tells you what every phobia is called. After my Christmas I think I'm getting Syngenesophobia a Fear of relatives LOL or Anglophobia a fear of English or anything English, so I will have to start talking and writing in Welsh LOL.

Blessings

Spike

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2013

Hahaha I have Anglophobia ;-). Except Ray he doesn't scare me. :) Thanks so much for your review and I'm glad to see you back on the site. :) Jaq xx

Comment from gazzagodbod

Excellent

great work my friend you describe the misery of agoraphobia so well my friend fabulous work all the best in the contest xxgazzaxx

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2013

Thanks so much Gazza, your words are much appreciated.

Comment from Kingsland

Excellent

A good phrase to always remember is one by President Roosevelt. The only fear to fear, is fear itself. I enjoyed reading your well written piece of poetic art. It was a very enjoyable posting... John

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2013

Cheers Kingsland I'm glad you enjoyed this. :)

Comment from quicksandyamurray

Excellent

Good job on this subject. It is a real and terrifying thing ,agoraphobia. I have had borderline moments myself. I never had a full fledged attack, but I have other fears that strike into me. Good luck.

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2013

Thank you so much sandy, it's a pleasure to hear your thoughts. xx

Comment from elliejean

Excellent

I love the picture. I love the poem. I would think this disease affects people this way. Overwhelming fear is a bad thing to run your life. I wish the best for any one who suffers this. Great work.

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2013

Thanks so much for your kind review elliejean x

Comment from poesyapprentice

Excellent

While this was a nicely written piece which flowed well and had nice structure, I'm not sure the fear came across as well as one would have liked it. Good choice of pic for the write. To me, orange is a cheerful color. Perhaps that is it! I do wish you luck in the contest. : ) Blessings!

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2013

Thanks so much poesy I did change the background colour. Your help is appreciated.

reply by poesyapprentice on 11-Jan-2013

Oh that looks better. Dark is good with scary : ) Glad I could help.
Best wishes!

Comment from bard owl

Excellent

My sister has agoraphobia and she is terribly house-bound and terrified of crowds. She is essentially, creating her own prison and severely limiting her life. It is so sad. Your poem does a good job of describing the affliction. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2013

Thank you so much bard owl, I hope your sister can beat this fear.

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

I had to squint big time to read that blue on orange - not reader friendly to folks with 60 year old eyes LOL
great consonance of D sounds in hide behind drapes drawn/doors bolted
strong occasional rhymes
good alliteration in break free from bonds of fear
an intense look at fear
Brooke

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2013

Sorry Brooke have now changed the font colour. Thanks for a great review.

Comment from MAMONIA

Excellent

This is a great entry, but very difficult to see
the writing. It is quite blurred. Try changing
the color so it is clearer.
Yes, it's a big wide world out there, not too
pleasant for people suffering from agroraphobia.
I have a few friends who dare not tread outside
their homes for years.
Great entry.
Best of luck in the contest.
Marie

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2013

I've changed that now Marie and thanks so much for your wonderful words.

Comment from acajudy

Excellent

Yes, everyone has phoibias. We just have to pray they do not immobilize us. You have written an interesting piece. Good luck in the contest. thanks for sharing. I enjoyed the read.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013

Thanks so much for kind words.