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For A Reason...

Life's not always smooth sailing

35 total reviews 
Comment from Mark D. R.
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Yes, I do like these short ones. Your selected illustration amplifies your 2-4-2 entry.

Your message is clearly and cleanly stated in few words and syllable-restricted text.

 Comment Written 25-May-2019

reply by the author on 26-May-2019
    Thanx for stopping by on this one, Mark--- hadn't heard from you in a while so, good to see you again! ;) ;) Thanx again and take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Janice Canerdy
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You have made excellent use of all your syllables in this maxim-style
statement about life. Sometimes, when that hard time comes, we don't immediately see how it might eventually make us better--but it can, in many cases.

 Comment Written 25-May-2019

reply by the author on 26-May-2019
    Thanx so much for stopping in on this one, Janice -- and thank you for your wonderful comments! :) ;) Yvette
Comment from rama devi
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Very true and insightful. Excellent metaphorical imagery. Excellent voicing. Excellent title. Polished, tight and effective writing. Fine phonetics, especially all the S sounds.

Good luck!

Warmly, rd

 Comment Written 25-May-2019

reply by the author on 26-May-2019
    Thank you, rd -- good to read your critiques! :) ;) Take care and thanx for the 'luck wishes'! ;) Yvette
reply by rama devi on 26-May-2019
    :-)))
Comment from robyn corum
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Yvette,

I get it. Hard times can make some of us even more determined to make it through. Like a razor strop sharpening a bright blinding blade... hehehe getting us ready for whatever deadly work may be called for. Thanks and good luck!

 Comment Written 25-May-2019

reply by the author on 26-May-2019
    Yes... always preparing for the clandestine work ahead - LOL! ;) :) Thanx for the review, Robyn! ;) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Heather Knight
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Okay, I'll try to believe you and see my grading this way. Character building.
Jokes apart, I think you are totally right.
Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 25-May-2019

reply by the author on 26-May-2019
    Keep going -- cheering for you over here!! ;) ;) You're over halfway... when you hit 3/4, stop and have a treat! ;) ;) Thanx for the review, ma'am -- take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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These are poignant words and we learn from our experience is what you're saying here, and your words are clever and I wish you luck with the contest, few words speaking volumes, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 25-May-2019

reply by the author on 26-May-2019
    Thanx for the review, Dolly, and your wonderful words! ;) Yvette
Comment from tfawcus
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Very true. We generally rise to a challenge, achieving more than we might otherwise have done. A good entry for the 2-4-2 contest. I wish you luck with it.

 Comment Written 25-May-2019

reply by the author on 26-May-2019
    Thanx so much for the review, Tony -- very much appreciated! ;) Yvette
Comment from Janilou
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rough spots

serve to sharpen

our will


How true these simple words are and you have created a powerful poem here. It reminded me of the day many years ago when I was told I have a strong will. I guess it must come from all those rough spots I went through. :-)
I wish you all the best in the contest. Your poem is a strong contender.
Jan

 Comment Written 24-May-2019

reply by the author on 26-May-2019
    Hey, Jan! So good to hear from you, ma'am! ;) And thanx for the review on this one -- strong-willed women aren't always the first choice of many, but it's amazing the things we can do when we are chosen! :) ;) Take care and have an awesome Sunday! ;) :) Yvette
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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You did a great job with your contest entry, YM. Good job with the syllable count per line. Your few syllables, as required, speak volumes. I agree with your thoughts. Thanks for sharing and best wishes. Jan

 Comment Written 24-May-2019

reply by the author on 26-May-2019
    Hey, Jan! So good to hear from you, ma'am! ;) And thanx for the review on this one -- so glad you can relate! :) ;) Take care and have an awesome Sunday! ;) :) Yvette
Comment from Dawn Munro
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Yes indeed, and this is one heckofa 2-4-2 poem. You are SOOOO clever. BTW, I'm sending you a PM. I wish you much luck with this encouraging and inspiring poem.

 Comment Written 24-May-2019

reply by the author on 26-May-2019
    Hooray! A PM -- those are next on my 'to-do' list this morning ... I'm catching up on my 'thank yous' first.... I don't like to let them sit.... :) :) Glad you enjoyed this one, ma'am -- you take care up there (been enjoying reading your AB postings!). :) Yvette
reply by Dawn Munro on 26-May-2019
    I forgot. Then remembered again. Then forgot. The remembered again... YIKES. LOL. :)))
reply by Dawn Munro on 26-May-2019
    Hey, do blondes really have more fun? (G-r-r-o-a-n-n)
reply by Dawn Munro on 26-May-2019
    Hey, do blondes really have more fun? (G-r-r-o-a-n-n)
    *wink*>> or do they just THINK they do? HAHAHAHAHA!