Comment from Cin

Excellent

This is very creative - I love the way you tie the poem all together in the last stanza. Your message throughout is very philosophical. Well done. Good luck in the competition.

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014

Thanks very much Cin (Sin, heh-heh) When you love something I've written, then I know I did at least something right.

I really appreciate your kind review and encouraging comments~

Comment from flylikeaneagle

Excellent

Live, Reach, Fly...Jump
If I could give you a ten I would. Excellent message of hope and turning life around. Spread wings and go above the pests. Keep spreading this message of joy.
flylikeaneagle

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014

If you enjoyed it, flylikeaneagle, then that is reward enough to me for having written it, my friend. Thanks so much for your complimentary review.

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

solid use of rhyming couplets
effective use of listing and repetition
strong verb choices to begin your inspiring imperative commands
a wonderfully upbeat, motivational poem :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014

Thanks so much, Brooke. I'm really glad you liked this one, and I appreciate you taking the time to read & review it for me.

Comment from DSchlosser

Excellent

A nice inspirational poem with great artwork added in. This is a good poem for those people who struggle to takes steps forward even on small tasks.

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 Comment Written 11-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014

Thanks, 'D', and I'm very happy you feel that way. That was exactly the message I was trying to convey. I truly appreciate the insights and review!

Comment from Righteous Riter

Excellent

Good use of the aabb rhyme scheme. Good end rhyming. Good perfect rhyming with can/man...ground/around. Good alliteration. Good simile use with like bright quasars. Good complimentary photo followed by a clear message.

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 Comment Written 11-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014

Thanks so much, Righteous Riter. I appreciate your indepth and complimentary review immensely!

Comment from dennis4242

Exceptional

Now that to me is a very good poem with a very good message to all of us. We will not go anywhere if we do not try our best and at least we tired even we fail once in awhile. Good one!

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014

Thanks so much for the kind comments and fantastic rating, Dennis. I'm very grateful for both, and even more so that you enjoyed the message and the poem.

Thanks so much again, I sincerely appreciate it!