Lessons Learned and Spiritual
Viewing comments for Chapter 13 "On the Bright Side"Do good and feel good poems
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Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Debi,
This poem has unforced rhyme and a smooth meter and reminds us
you can always find a bright side through faith and strength. Your
daughter is a talented artist.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Good luck in the contest
Joan
tjhi
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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Hi Debi,
This poem has unforced rhyme and a smooth meter and reminds us
you can always find a bright side through faith and strength. Your
daughter is a talented artist.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Good luck in the contest
Joan
tjhi
Comment Written 05-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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Hi Joan, you are so kind. Thank you for the thoughtful words for my Bright Side Poem! It is so appreciated, my friend.
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My pleasure, Debi.
Joan
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Firstly, Debi, your motto was perfect for this poem and for
your personal life. While you wrote it may not be original,
the way you incorporated it into you writing and life is. The
unique format--the end rhymes and colored font changes--
worked well. I liked how each verse had a story--one filled
with issues , followed by one that resolved those issues. The
smooth flow between the two alternating themes worked
well, too. You gave readers specific details with your use of
descriptive words which painted a picture of each Issue for
readers. I liked the name you gave to your format. The artwork
was exceptional.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest, Jan
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2023
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Firstly, Debi, your motto was perfect for this poem and for
your personal life. While you wrote it may not be original,
the way you incorporated it into you writing and life is. The
unique format--the end rhymes and colored font changes--
worked well. I liked how each verse had a story--one filled
with issues , followed by one that resolved those issues. The
smooth flow between the two alternating themes worked
well, too. You gave readers specific details with your use of
descriptive words which painted a picture of each Issue for
readers. I liked the name you gave to your format. The artwork
was exceptional.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest, Jan
Comment Written 05-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2023
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Hi Jan I thank you so very much for your kindness for my Bright Side Poem and always being so thoughtful in your reviews. Your kind words are always so appreciated, dear friend! And.thanks too for the awesome six stars!
Comment from LateBloomer
Hi Debi, this is a poem of truth. No matter what our problems in life may be God and family should always come first.
Your poem reads and flows well and your message is clear, especially:
When things seem to be at their worst
Then God and fam'ly should come first
(Problems can grow as high as mountain, but there is nothing like having family and good friends to be with at those times.)
Another great poem. Beautiful presentation. Well done. Thank you for sharing. You are the best SOTU. Xo. M
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2023
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Hi Debi, this is a poem of truth. No matter what our problems in life may be God and family should always come first.
Your poem reads and flows well and your message is clear, especially:
When things seem to be at their worst
Then God and fam'ly should come first
(Problems can grow as high as mountain, but there is nothing like having family and good friends to be with at those times.)
Another great poem. Beautiful presentation. Well done. Thank you for sharing. You are the best SOTU. Xo. M
Comment Written 05-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2023
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Hey Margaret, I thank you so very much for your kindness for my Bright Side Poem and always being so thoughtful in your reviews. Your kind words are always so appreciated, dear friend! And.thanks too for the awesome six stars,, Sweet SOTU
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Comment from G0dd0ll
I like the cheery atmosphere of this poem. It seems to need an added effort in the rhythm maybe? when you change subjects. I'm not sure. I liked it but felt it was missing something.
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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2023
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I like the cheery atmosphere of this poem. It seems to need an added effort in the rhythm maybe? when you change subjects. I'm not sure. I liked it but felt it was missing something.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2023
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Hi there. Thanks for reading and reviewing. This poem was purposely made to have two rhyme meters. It is called a Merry-go-Rhyme. It was the perfect time to use those formats because every other verse was answering the one before that. It was in my authors notes. But I do thank you for the kind comments.
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Comment from aryr
Good luck wishes regarding the contest entry, Debi. I really liked your words because that showed changed so much. The picture was definitely interesting. Blessings n Hugs!
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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Good luck wishes regarding the contest entry, Debi. I really liked your words because that showed changed so much. The picture was definitely interesting. Blessings n Hugs!
Comment Written 05-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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Hi Alli, you are so kind. Thank you for the thoughtful words for my Bright Side Poem! It is so appreciated, my friend.
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You are so welcome, Debi.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. Yes, bad things are going to happen. It's how we look at that makes the difference. With God's help we will come to see that it's not the end of the world. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. Yes, bad things are going to happen. It's how we look at that makes the difference. With God's help we will come to see that it's not the end of the world. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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Hi Barb, you are so kind. Thank you for the thoughtful words for my Bright Side Poem! It is so appreciated, my friend.
Comment from jmdg1954
Having to look on the bright side is a very good attribute. Actually "cool" in fact.
Let me say, your "Merry~go~Rhyme Poem"
hit many aspects we endure in a day in our lives. Well penned, Debi.
Your granddaughter created that artwork? I am very impressed. Please let her know.
Cheers to the impressive poem!
John
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2023
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Having to look on the bright side is a very good attribute. Actually "cool" in fact.
Let me say, your "Merry~go~Rhyme Poem"
hit many aspects we endure in a day in our lives. Well penned, Debi.
Your granddaughter created that artwork? I am very impressed. Please let her know.
Cheers to the impressive poem!
John
Comment Written 05-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2023
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Hey there John, you are so kind. Thank you for the thoughtful words for my Bright Side Poem! It is so appreciated, my friend.
Comment from Ulla
Absolutely, Debi, I can identify with that. Even when things go bad there always seems to be a silver lining. I loved your poem a lot. It was so very well written. Ulla xx
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2023
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Absolutely, Debi, I can identify with that. Even when things go bad there always seems to be a silver lining. I loved your poem a lot. It was so very well written. Ulla xx
Comment Written 05-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2023
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Hi Ulla, you are so kind. Thank you for the thoughtful words for my Bright Side Poem! It is so appreciated, my friend.
Comment from GWHARGIS
This year, my goal has been to look for the silver lining. Last year I started my gratitude journal which I still do everyday. When you try or train yourself to see the best in life, it changes your perspective. If something falls through for me, I immediately think He did this for a good reason. He knows what's best for me. I'm at peace. Your poem was a good reminder of what faith and family and friends can do to help pull you up.
Great job. Gretchen.
P.s. the artwork is stunning.
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2023
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This year, my goal has been to look for the silver lining. Last year I started my gratitude journal which I still do everyday. When you try or train yourself to see the best in life, it changes your perspective. If something falls through for me, I immediately think He did this for a good reason. He knows what's best for me. I'm at peace. Your poem was a good reminder of what faith and family and friends can do to help pull you up.
Great job. Gretchen.
P.s. the artwork is stunning.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2023
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Gretchen, I thank you so very much for your kindness for my Bright Side Poem and always being so thoughtful in your reviews. Your kind words are always so appreciated.
Comment from GARY MACLEAN
You cite some very familiar problems and situations that we all, I am sure, have been the victim of at one time or another. You did it with such ease and poetic fluency as well.
Nicely done Debi
So, so, so good to read you once again.
Gary M
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2023
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You cite some very familiar problems and situations that we all, I am sure, have been the victim of at one time or another. You did it with such ease and poetic fluency as well.
Nicely done Debi
So, so, so good to read you once again.
Gary M
Comment Written 05-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2023
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Gary, it is so so sos good to have you back. You have no idea how worried some of us have been about you. The main thing is that you are back and I know that my prayers have been answered. Thank you for giving me the brightest side to this day, week and perhaps month or better. I just pray also that it means that you are well enough to be here and that you will stay now.
Yes, this was an unusual post and the different rhyme formats I thought would bother some, but it is doing pretty good. Thank you for your wonderful comments, the six stars, (that feel like a whole sky full) and for the best gift of all. Having our dear friend back with us.