Comment from Mary Vigasin

Excellent

This is a brilliant poem with an important message. At 10 you cannot wait until you are older, then suddenly the years fly by.
Tou have appreciate each moment as it is as you said so brilliantly life is a shooting star.
Regards
Mary

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021

Thank you for reviewing this one Mary. I appreciate you nice comments. I'm glad you liked it. I wish we could slow those years down.
Beth

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

There is wisdom in your words and your poetic form adds a strong steady beat, making your words have a musical feel and flow to them. "Our walk across the stage is brief" is a perfect line and so true.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021

I appreciate you reviewing my minute poem. I'm glad your found it pleasant to read and meaningful.
Beth

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

A very lovely Minute that has an important message in it. Congratulations on your place in the contest. Such a lovely write... I enjoyed reading it.

Melissa

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2021

Thank you Melissa. I appreciate your taking the time to read and comment on it.
Beth

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

Beth,
This is a well done minute poem about how brief life is related to the world and how we must live it to the fullest. We must not put things off.
Congrats on placing second in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2021

Thank you Joan. I was surprised to win even second on one with the FanStory committee.
Beth

reply by dragonpoet on 23-Jul-2021

You're welcome. I was well earned.
Joan

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This minute poem, Brevity of Life, has the proper formatting and reminds the readers that the time we have needs to stretch across a wide set of experiences before it's gone.

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 18-Jul-2021

Thank you so much for reviewing this. It gives me the 15 reviews I needed to get it recognized.
Beth

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Beth, I couldn't agree with you more. Every day has to be lived to the full even in these restricted times. The older we get, the faster the time flies. It's not fair.
I loved your minute poem. It was a joy to read. Good luck. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2021

Thank you Ulla, I really appreciate your review on my poem.
Beth

Comment from MAMONIA

Excellent

No truer words have been spoken. If we miss our window of opportunity, it's gone. There is no time to waste in this world. If we do not act and take advantage of each hour of the day, we are living life to the fullest.
If we do not, it is our loss.
Well written, my friend. This is great advice.
Wishing you the best of luck in the contest.

Marie

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2021

Thank you so much Marie. This kind of poem is fun to write, and I'm glad you like it.
Beth

Comment from jenintorre

Excellent

I really like this poem and think it is a very good entry for the minute competition. I like the theme 'life is a stage'. Good luck and best wishes. Jen.

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2021

Thank you Jen. I really appreciate the review and comments.
Beth

Comment from Michele Harber

Excellent

Yikes! I'm in this contest too, and you're definitely getting me worried. Your poem has such a smooth sound, with well-chosen rhymes, and it makes a very sensible point. I really like the image and color scheme you chose, and centering the text gives it a very nice appearance.

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2021

Thanks for the great review. I'm sure you have nothing to worry about. I don't win those cash prizes. I just use the challenge to add another item to my portfolio.
Beth

reply by Michele Harber on 18-Jul-2021

Don't count yourself out, Beth. I said the same thing about myself until I won my first prize. Not that I win them often, but I'm living proof that it can be done. Your poem definitely has as good a chance as any. I wish you luck.

reply by the author on 18-Jul-2021

I've won once since 2020 and once when I was on here back in 2011 but it is very rare.

reply by Michele Harber on 18-Jul-2021

I've won four times since I started in 2018, but the last was over a year ago, for a poem I didn't even write specifically for FanStory but for a poetry class I was taking. As far as I'm concerned, we're both due!

Comment from Elizabeth Emerald

Excellent

witty and ironic choice of "minute" form given the theme "life is short"--you nailed the title lines as well as the poem per se. Sobering and thought-provoking!


Lets=>LET'S take a stand

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2021

Thank you for a great review. My original poem had a extra verse. Helen pointed out that my minute poem was a minute and twenty seconds. Life is brief but my poem wasn't brief enough.
Beth

reply by Elizabeth Emerald on 17-Jul-2021

I did a 1:20 once intentionally--subtitled it 20-second bonus!

My first minute was wrong by mistake--Judi caught it--I think I did 4-4-4-4.