Seeking a Peaceful Life
'The world is too much with us... '10 total reviews
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent entry for the 2-4-2 writing prompt contest.. good syllables count and connection between lines. Excellent message about calm feeling
Good luck in the contest!
Gypsy
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Excellent entry for the 2-4-2 writing prompt contest.. good syllables count and connection between lines. Excellent message about calm feeling
Good luck in the contest!
Gypsy
Comment Written 09-Mar-2022
Comment from Bill Schott
This 2-4-2, Seeking a Peaceful Life, has the right setup and notes to the readers that we are getting caught up in the beeps and bops of this face-paced world and losing the moments.
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This 2-4-2, Seeking a Peaceful Life, has the right setup and notes to the readers that we are getting caught up in the beeps and bops of this face-paced world and losing the moments.
Comment Written 08-Mar-2022
Comment from Mia Twysted
I think the first world "Alarm" jumps at the reader. It grabs their attention and pulls them in. then it shows them there is destruction and asks in a kind of plea for something better.
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I think the first world "Alarm" jumps at the reader. It grabs their attention and pulls them in. then it shows them there is destruction and asks in a kind of plea for something better.
Comment Written 08-Mar-2022
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Lower your expectations. It is natural for anyone to feel frustrated and disappointed when something doesn't turn out...Don't lose yourself. Go to school, get a job, find the love of your life, and strive for greatness till your last day. Practice tolerance.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2022
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Lower your expectations. It is natural for anyone to feel frustrated and disappointed when something doesn't turn out...Don't lose yourself. Go to school, get a job, find the love of your life, and strive for greatness till your last day. Practice tolerance.
Comment Written 08-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2022
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Thanks for reviewing. I don't quite see the compatibility of 'lower your expectations' with 'strive for greatness', but you do offer a recipe for how to conduct one's life in troubled times.
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If we don't expect much in return than we are lower our expectations.
Internet stated: Lower expectations are "the key to happiness", so long as the happiness you're after is lower happiness. Yes, we are happier, in the sense that we are less frustrated, when we expect less. Imagine defining "frustration" as "the feeling that comes to you when you get less good than you expected".
Comment from Teri7
This is a very interesting and well written 2-4-2 poem you have penned for the contest. You used very good descriptive words and very neat imagery from the art work you chose. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
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This is a very interesting and well written 2-4-2 poem you have penned for the contest. You used very good descriptive words and very neat imagery from the art work you chose. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
Comment Written 08-Mar-2022
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Nice artwork and presentation.
-I often think of the lines from that sonnet;
they are still very relevant today.
-The syllable count is good, along with the topic.
-Effective imagery and rhyme.
-You raise a good question, and
we can only pray for it to come soon!
-A good entry; good luck.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2022
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-Nice artwork and presentation.
-I often think of the lines from that sonnet;
they are still very relevant today.
-The syllable count is good, along with the topic.
-Effective imagery and rhyme.
-You raise a good question, and
we can only pray for it to come soon!
-A good entry; good luck.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2022
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Thank you!
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You are welcome.
Comment from rspoet
This is an excellent 2-4-2 poem for the contest
with the nice addition of the three rhymes.
We could all use some calm in the world gone mad.
Excellent picture choice.
Good luck in the contest.
Robert
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2022
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This is an excellent 2-4-2 poem for the contest
with the nice addition of the three rhymes.
We could all use some calm in the world gone mad.
Excellent picture choice.
Good luck in the contest.
Robert
Comment Written 07-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2022
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Thanks very much for your kind comments.
Comment from James Ott
The restrictions for the writer provided in this contest are difficult, but the author kept to the rule, 2-4-2, wonderfully. I find it interesting that a Wordsworth sonnet served as the inspiration. I hope the writer can find the calm he or she is looking for. It is possible. Bravo to the writer for keeping to the rules and making a strong point.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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The restrictions for the writer provided in this contest are difficult, but the author kept to the rule, 2-4-2, wonderfully. I find it interesting that a Wordsworth sonnet served as the inspiration. I hope the writer can find the calm he or she is looking for. It is possible. Bravo to the writer for keeping to the rules and making a strong point.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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Thanks for your wonderful review. I stay calm myself by becoming engrossed in creativity, and spending time in nature.
Comment from royowen
Nicely rhymed 2/4/2 entry in this contest, a rather cleverly thought out and inspired poem. revealed by an equally clever muse, without which no poet would survive, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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Nicely rhymed 2/4/2 entry in this contest, a rather cleverly thought out and inspired poem. revealed by an equally clever muse, without which no poet would survive, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 07-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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Thanks for this nice review, Roy.
Paying attention to the old masters always leads to insights relevant to today.... truly, there's nothing new under the sun.
Comment from Mickamus J
Thank you for sharing your poem. It is clear that calm had gone on the train elsewhere as we humans create our own strife and suffering. It is hoped that we move away from danger.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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Thank you for sharing your poem. It is clear that calm had gone on the train elsewhere as we humans create our own strife and suffering. It is hoped that we move away from danger.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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We humans have such a self-destructive streak! ... when even trains trying to take people to safety are being bombed.