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Comment from Eddy Fidelis
Had to read thrice to decode the message. Beautiful!
Sounds somehow like hypocrisy redefined or an exhortation to teach by experience for only then can one be humble enough to correct or direct others, having understand the struggle to be good.
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2020
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Had to read thrice to decode the message. Beautiful!
Sounds somehow like hypocrisy redefined or an exhortation to teach by experience for only then can one be humble enough to correct or direct others, having understand the struggle to be good.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2020
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Thank you for your review.
Have a good holiday season.
Jesse
Comment from joycetreasures
Hello Jessie,
I hope you are doing well. This is an honest poem written from your heart. You are right, we sometimes are preaching to those who already heard the issues of today. I like your view from where you sit. Sometimes we need to take a pause and see this world for what it really is. There's too much hate and not enough kindness in the United States. We need more LOVE today. Nice message. Thanks
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2020
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Hello Jessie,
I hope you are doing well. This is an honest poem written from your heart. You are right, we sometimes are preaching to those who already heard the issues of today. I like your view from where you sit. Sometimes we need to take a pause and see this world for what it really is. There's too much hate and not enough kindness in the United States. We need more LOVE today. Nice message. Thanks
Comment Written 20-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2020
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Hello Joyce.
I am hanging in there, with many challenges to face and overcome, yet, I am doing it (at my own pace). I am pleased that you asked me. I hope all, is as well as can be expected for you, also.
I really appreciate that you approve, and noticed the title and line above it, and how you see the meaning for what it is. You nailed it with the phrase, "too much hate and not enough kindness." 'Love' is always the answer. Thanks for your kindness.
Jesse
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Hi Jessie,
You are welcome. We need more Peace and maybe more time to reflect what our next steps in our life. All of God's riches to you this holiday season.
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Thank you, Joyce. By the way, my name is spelled, Jesse, and I prefer to be addressed that way. Have a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
Jesse
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Oops. No problem. Have a Merry Christmas. I need to focus more!
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, Preach to the Preachers, seems to point to the people who are learning to be considerate of others through the lens of not infecting others.
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2020
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This poem, Preach to the Preachers, seems to point to the people who are learning to be considerate of others through the lens of not infecting others.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2020
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Thank you, Bill, for your interesting perspective. It may appear to you in the way you say, but that was not my intention. Thank you for your review and excellent rating. Have a good holiday.
Jesse
Comment from royowen
That's the best place to look...inside, when there's something that hurts us, do we become bitter, no way, we look within to see to malady of humankind, and if we aren't different...become different. Beautifully written Jesse, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2020
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That's the best place to look...inside, when there's something that hurts us, do we become bitter, no way, we look within to see to malady of humankind, and if we aren't different...become different. Beautifully written Jesse, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 20-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2020
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Thank you, Roy, for your introspective look at what we need to do and how this relates to what I've written. I like your 'take' on this piece. I appreciate the kind words and thoughtful review. I wish you a Happy New Year.
Jesse
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Well done
Comment from Janet Foor
Excellent message in this one Jesse. We definitely live in crazy times when you don't know who you can trust and believe. Our country and actually the world is so divided.
I loved the picture you chose. It captures your message in a powerful way.
Well done Jesse
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2020
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Excellent message in this one Jesse. We definitely live in crazy times when you don't know who you can trust and believe. Our country and actually the world is so divided.
I loved the picture you chose. It captures your message in a powerful way.
Well done Jesse
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 20-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2020
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Thank you, Janet, for your positive and enlightened review of my poem. I love your perspective on the issues of our shared experience. It makes me happy to know that you felt the power of my choice of artwork. You 'get' what I was saying, and I appreciate this greatly. Thank you for this wonderful review. Have a Merry Christmas, and may all your dreams come true in 2021!
Jesse
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Yes, Jesse, yes!! ;) Would that more would take your stance, my wise friend... I daresay there'd be far less KAREN's in our world today and, perhaps, even far less strife and inexplicable anger... ugh. :/ :/ A beautiful offering for the present times, sir -- thanx for your gentle light! ;) Yvette
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2020
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Yes, Jesse, yes!! ;) Would that more would take your stance, my wise friend... I daresay there'd be far less KAREN's in our world today and, perhaps, even far less strife and inexplicable anger... ugh. :/ :/ A beautiful offering for the present times, sir -- thanx for your gentle light! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 20-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2020
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Wow, Yvette. What a breath of fresh air, from the reviews preceding yours, as well as the ones after yours. I love your positive attitude, (as well as realistic). I really appreciate your categorization of my offering as a "gentle light!" It makes me feel fuzzy and warm all over. I am happy that you 'get' where I am coming from, and agree with the premise, as well. Thank you for this marvelous review. Have a great week and the upcoming holiday season!
Jesse
Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan
I read with interest your take on the present situation we all are facing in every country. People seek out the social settings they prefer as they feel comfortable. Over time a nation grows and gets segregated. Yes.We need to look inward and find ways to revolutionize the present think for the good of mankind!
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2020
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I read with interest your take on the present situation we all are facing in every country. People seek out the social settings they prefer as they feel comfortable. Over time a nation grows and gets segregated. Yes.We need to look inward and find ways to revolutionize the present think for the good of mankind!
Comment Written 20-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2020
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Thank you for this insightful review. You appear well educated and worldly, and I appreciate your 'take' on the current situation. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments. I wish you a better New Year, than the one we are struggling to endure. Happy 2021!
Jesse
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Thank you! Merry Christmas and Season's Greetings! Cheers!
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem. Each one of us are able to know what is good for us and what not. No one else can force us to do things that us not natural behaviour like staying home and not going to church.
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2020
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A very well-written poem. Each one of us are able to know what is good for us and what not. No one else can force us to do things that us not natural behaviour like staying home and not going to church.
Comment Written 19-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2020
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Thank you, Sandra, for your spirited review. You speak with conviction and that I admire. I appreciate the kind words, and I wish the best for you in 2021.
Jesse
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I adore your last stanza here Jesse as we need to be kind to ourselves in order to be kind to others and when we are happy we can then spread a little happiness, have a wonderful Christmas, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2020
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I adore your last stanza here Jesse as we need to be kind to ourselves in order to be kind to others and when we are happy we can then spread a little happiness, have a wonderful Christmas, love Dolly x
Comment Written 19-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2020
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Thank you, Dolly, for spreading happiness and joy as you point out your favorite stanza of my poem. I like to end on a high note. Have a beautiful Christmas, and thanks for the kind review.
Jesse
Comment from lyenochka
Great message, Jesse! It's appalling that the virus had caused a political divide. It's hard to know whom to believe but like you said, we must be kind to ourselves and to each other. You have the most gentle voice in expressing a much needed rant!
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2020
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Great message, Jesse! It's appalling that the virus had caused a political divide. It's hard to know whom to believe but like you said, we must be kind to ourselves and to each other. You have the most gentle voice in expressing a much needed rant!
Comment Written 19-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2020
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Thank you for this impressive assessment of my poem and for pointing out the political divide even in the light of the answer we have all been looking for, the vaccine for the virus. I appreciate your kind comments on my "gentle voice" in the form of "a much needed rant!" Thank you for backing me up and for this marvelous review. Have a Merry Christmas!
Jesse