A Tear's Worth
free verse28 total reviews
Comment from adewpearl
love the stunning presentation of your poem
effective use of listing in the exclamations sequence
excellent use of question to involve the reader
soulful expression of emotion using the tear image well
Brooke
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2014
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love the stunning presentation of your poem
effective use of listing in the exclamations sequence
excellent use of question to involve the reader
soulful expression of emotion using the tear image well
Brooke
Comment Written 06-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2014
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Thank you for the kind review, Brooke. You say such encouraging things. I need to take your free verse class later this year and learn more about the free verse form. But I am having fun experimenting for now.
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Whenever you want to take it let me know so I can list it :-)
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Probably in the fall, Sept - Dec. I have more time and money then.
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sounds good to me :-)
Comment from Selina Stambi
Hi debi,
This is a great piece of free verse. The simplicity of the lines adds to the poignant sense of uncertainty and loss.
Very well done. Touching.
Have a lovely week!
Sonali
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2014
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Hi debi,
This is a great piece of free verse. The simplicity of the lines adds to the poignant sense of uncertainty and loss.
Very well done. Touching.
Have a lovely week!
Sonali
Comment Written 02-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2014
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Thank you for the great review, Sonali. I appreciate the insights you share. I am so happy you enjoyed reading it. Thank you for the encouraging comments. Debi
Comment from Glasstruth
You're asking what the tear means? It all depends on the situation which can fill in those empty spaces. Very nicely centered. Enjoyed immensely. Les
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2014
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You're asking what the tear means? It all depends on the situation which can fill in those empty spaces. Very nicely centered. Enjoyed immensely. Les
Comment Written 29-May-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2014
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Thank you for the generous review, Les. I am pleased you enjoyed this'd poem. Debi
Comment from Liilia
Beautiful poem. I love short lines, the few words, the focus on just one little thing - a single tear. Sometimes this kind of simplicity gives me (the reader) a wide berth to think, ruminate, let my imagination run hither and yon, in my life, who did I part with, who left me - were there tears? Along with the image, it's a beautiful presentation of a parting - never easy, never kind, always food for thought and poems and memories. Thank you very much for sharing.
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2014
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Beautiful poem. I love short lines, the few words, the focus on just one little thing - a single tear. Sometimes this kind of simplicity gives me (the reader) a wide berth to think, ruminate, let my imagination run hither and yon, in my life, who did I part with, who left me - were there tears? Along with the image, it's a beautiful presentation of a parting - never easy, never kind, always food for thought and poems and memories. Thank you very much for sharing.
Comment Written 29-May-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2014
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Thank you for a wonderful review, Liilia. I appreciate you taking the time to share your insights. I find it gratifying to hear it made you pause for a moment and consider the partings in your life. Thank you for the encouragement.
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You are most welcome. Your poem inspired me to write a poem, too, so the inspirations continue. :)
Comment from Maureen's Pen
Dear Debi - I just loved what you have crafted here. Wonderful from beginning to end and you have done such great justice to that stunning artwork.
Loved it.
Thanks for sharing.
Maureen
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2014
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Dear Debi - I just loved what you have crafted here. Wonderful from beginning to end and you have done such great justice to that stunning artwork.
Loved it.
Thanks for sharing.
Maureen
Comment Written 29-May-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2014
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Thank you, Maureen. Such encouraging words mean a lot coming from you because I find free verse a bit intimidating, but I wanted to give it a try. I am so pleased you liked it. Debi
Comment from RGstar
This is beautifully written. I could feel every word and rhetorical question.
How simple a tear, yet how much its interpretation bothers. Beautiful.
The simpleness of the act itself carries much emotion, and the questions of the person spurned carries even more.
My only sadness is that I have no sixes to give this.
Beautiful.....and one of my pics for poem of he month.
Well done, WJ
pleasure reading this one.
Have a great day,
best wishes,
RGstar
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2014
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This is beautifully written. I could feel every word and rhetorical question.
How simple a tear, yet how much its interpretation bothers. Beautiful.
The simpleness of the act itself carries much emotion, and the questions of the person spurned carries even more.
My only sadness is that I have no sixes to give this.
Beautiful.....and one of my pics for poem of he month.
Well done, WJ
pleasure reading this one.
Have a great day,
best wishes,
RGstar
Comment Written 29-May-2014
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2014
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Wow, this is such a complimentary review. Not only the virtual six stars, but poem of the month? I am overwhelmed and very grateful for your kindness. Thank you, RGstar. I was hesitant to post a free verse, but you make me glad I took a chance. I appreciate the encouragement very much. Thank you. Debi
Comment from country ranch writer
Maybe a tear of hope and understanding why things are the way there are without much understand to it, maybe have no rhyme or reason to it
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2014
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Maybe a tear of hope and understanding why things are the way there are without much understand to it, maybe have no rhyme or reason to it
Comment Written 29-May-2014
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2014
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Thank you for the kind review and your insights about the single tear. I appreciate it. Debi
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welcome
Comment from Angel Debbie
This is a very power filled free verse.
Filled with much emotion. A single tear can mean any number of things. But only the person with the tear knows what it means.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2014
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This is a very power filled free verse.
Filled with much emotion. A single tear can mean any number of things. But only the person with the tear knows what it means.
Comment Written 28-May-2014
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2014
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Thank you for an excellent review, Angel Debbie. I appreciate the encouragement. Debi
Comment from Dean Kuch
Wow! This is pretty powerful free-verse, Debi. It reads so genuine, as if you were going through the experience as you wrote it.
How would one interpret such a tear? After all, we shed many tears in extreme times of sorrow and/or loss. But, just one? It would put my mind to wandering as well.
Very well done, melancholy and elegant...
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2014
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Wow! This is pretty powerful free-verse, Debi. It reads so genuine, as if you were going through the experience as you wrote it.
How would one interpret such a tear? After all, we shed many tears in extreme times of sorrow and/or loss. But, just one? It would put my mind to wandering as well.
Very well done, melancholy and elegant...
Comment Written 28-May-2014
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2014
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I love that last comment, "melancholy and elegant". Thank you so much for the kind comments and encouragement. I hesitated to post a free verse, but I can't get better if I don't write it and share it. I appreciate the encouragement, Dean. Thank you. Debi
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You're welcome, Debi, and I know what you mean concerning free-style verse. Do ya'reckon we suffer a little from freeverseaphobia? (LOL)
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Freeverseaphobia--I thnk you nailed it, Dean. LOL
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Well, actually, I stole the word from ravenblack. But, what he don't know won't hurt him, heh-heh!
Comment from Ridley Williams
Hi Debi,
This was such a painfully, tender verse. The idea of one tear, with its many unknowns, was brilliantly portrayed. Your expressive thought invites the reader to experience the muses uncertainty as to the meaning of this action and its ultimate outcome. A, "solitary tear....to mingle with my own". Big sigh on that one! Nice job with this sensitive piece...all my best, Bill
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2014
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Hi Debi,
This was such a painfully, tender verse. The idea of one tear, with its many unknowns, was brilliantly portrayed. Your expressive thought invites the reader to experience the muses uncertainty as to the meaning of this action and its ultimate outcome. A, "solitary tear....to mingle with my own". Big sigh on that one! Nice job with this sensitive piece...all my best, Bill
Comment Written 28-May-2014
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2014
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Thank you for such a detailed and encouarging review, Bill. I appreciate your insights on its meaning. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I am so please to hear you liked it. Debi