Up Close and Personal
The parts that make the whole14 total reviews
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent entry for the "As I Am writing prompt Contest".
I enjoyed reading your poem. I also enjoyed your unique style and well chosen words.
Good presentation Your writing flows and it's easy to understand.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason".- Novalis
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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Excellent entry for the "As I Am writing prompt Contest".
I enjoyed reading your poem. I also enjoyed your unique style and well chosen words.
Good presentation Your writing flows and it's easy to understand.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason".- Novalis
Comment Written 21-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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Honestly, you give the most wonderful reviews. So helpful and also encouraging. Thank you for letting me know what "landed" with your writer's sensibilities.
Comment from Carol Clark2
This is a perky poem, a fun description of a life full of joy. I like the rhymes you used, and the fact that you approach life 'full speed ahead.' Love the ending lines, too. Beautiful photo! Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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This is a perky poem, a fun description of a life full of joy. I like the rhymes you used, and the fact that you approach life 'full speed ahead.' Love the ending lines, too. Beautiful photo! Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 20-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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I appreciate it. Thank you!
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My pleasure to get to know you a bit better. Have a blessed week.
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
This is a good "As I Am writing" prompt. The rhyme scheme is fine. The info is good, but you didn't tell us anything that we don't already know from your profile. The visual is great. You have wonderful full and lush hair. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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This is a good "As I Am writing" prompt. The rhyme scheme is fine. The info is good, but you didn't tell us anything that we don't already know from your profile. The visual is great. You have wonderful full and lush hair. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 20-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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Thanks!
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You are welcome, Dear One!
Comment from cat frenette
You sound like a real force to be reckoned with!
I love your Massimo Robusta description of yourself.
You're right - life is short. We should make it count.
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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You sound like a real force to be reckoned with!
I love your Massimo Robusta description of yourself.
You're right - life is short. We should make it count.
Comment Written 20-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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It's the only thing that makes sense. Get everything in while you can!!
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I don't know how you have time to fit it all in!!! Lol. I post my chapters once a week and that's all I have time for at the moment. Your life is full, wonderful, and with your handsome hubby filling you with love, it's perfect! What more could anyone wish for? Your entry into the As I Am contest, is a winner, your poem describes the YOU that I know. Well done and good luck!! Love and hugs. Sandra xx
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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I don't know how you have time to fit it all in!!! Lol. I post my chapters once a week and that's all I have time for at the moment. Your life is full, wonderful, and with your handsome hubby filling you with love, it's perfect! What more could anyone wish for? Your entry into the As I Am contest, is a winner, your poem describes the YOU that I know. Well done and good luck!! Love and hugs. Sandra xx
Comment Written 20-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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"That's all I have time for"...plus writing and publishing HOW many books now, Sandra? And being a mum, grandmum and great wife...and great FRIEND to so many people? I won't allow you to mitigate the accomplishments of my dear friend like that!! Thanks for your warm and lovely review. xoxoxo Love and admire you SO very much!
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You are such a nice lady. 🥰❤️❤️xx
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Ditto. xoxox
Comment from Write Right Writer
Rachelle...
What a great way to share with us a glimpse of who you are, what you do, what you love, and what moves you. You used the word, "gusto" in an earlier thread with me today. I had no idea it was your trademark.
Your poetry is excellent. A clear and concise theme, tightly focused content, smooth and natural flow, strong and descriptive word choices, efficient and strategic word usage, a steady 7-count rhythm, flawless rhyming pattern (abcb), and unforced rhyme make for a great poem. Well done!
I like your bookends starting with "teaching and performing music" and ending with a musical term, "massimo robusto" and was impressed with how many aspects of your life you were able to cover in between (teaching children, singing, dancing, performing, real estate, marriage, anti-retirement, practice, writing, and competing) with maximum gusto.
Excellent work, my friend. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Blessings...
Curt (WRW)
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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Rachelle...
What a great way to share with us a glimpse of who you are, what you do, what you love, and what moves you. You used the word, "gusto" in an earlier thread with me today. I had no idea it was your trademark.
Your poetry is excellent. A clear and concise theme, tightly focused content, smooth and natural flow, strong and descriptive word choices, efficient and strategic word usage, a steady 7-count rhythm, flawless rhyming pattern (abcb), and unforced rhyme make for a great poem. Well done!
I like your bookends starting with "teaching and performing music" and ending with a musical term, "massimo robusto" and was impressed with how many aspects of your life you were able to cover in between (teaching children, singing, dancing, performing, real estate, marriage, anti-retirement, practice, writing, and competing) with maximum gusto.
Excellent work, my friend. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Blessings...
Curt (WRW)
Comment Written 20-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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I just love this review, Curt! So specific and, therefore, helpful (it's always good to know what "worked" for a reader) and generous, too. Thank you for how extensive it was. You put a lot of work (and kindness) into it, and I couldn't appreciate it more. xo
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Rachelle...
I am delighted to hear that my review was helpful. Thank you so much for the reviewer nomination. Reviewing excellent work (like yours) may be my favorite part of the FS experience as I enjoy and am engaged by the left-brained, analytical side of literature (literary elements, structure, development of plot, setting, and characters, etc.) and poetry (theme, content, flow, word choice and usage, rhythm, meter, rhyme, etc.) as much as the right-brained, creative side.
In a sentence, when my heart recognizes something great, my head instantly want to figure out why that is and what makes it great.
If you are in a rush and want to delete the "here are two paragraphs more than you ever cared to know about Curt" section, that leaves us with a simple and singular thought; Thanks for the reviewer nomination. I appreciate it.
Blessings...
Curt
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You slay me, Curt! Lol
Comment from Michaela Moore
Massimo Robusto! My new mantra for the rest of my life! I want my days to be full of love, light, and joy! I don't want to waste a moment of living life to the fullest! This little delightful jingly poem gave me a heart of happiness before I lay my head down to dream the dreams of a life well lived. And I adore the photo you added!
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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Massimo Robusto! My new mantra for the rest of my life! I want my days to be full of love, light, and joy! I don't want to waste a moment of living life to the fullest! This little delightful jingly poem gave me a heart of happiness before I lay my head down to dream the dreams of a life well lived. And I adore the photo you added!
Comment Written 20-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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I've just loved you since Day One Michaela. You spread joy every chance you get. (very massimo robusto!!) Thank you for this warm and encouraging review. xo
Comment from karenina
Your poem is joyous! It makes me smile to think how you are living life full speed ahead!
Your rhymes are charming... Your view of priorites? Spot on! What a ray of sunshine you are!
Karenina
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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Your poem is joyous! It makes me smile to think how you are living life full speed ahead!
Your rhymes are charming... Your view of priorites? Spot on! What a ray of sunshine you are!
Karenina
Comment Written 20-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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Why, you sweet talkin' reviewer, you! How to start my Saturday with happiness and encouragement! Now I feel like a Disney princess, thanks to you!! xo
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We could all use a little "Disney Princess" in our mornings!
:)
Comment from Theodore McDowell
Nice response to the prompt. Based on your great book that I am reading, I would say that this post sums you up perfectly. Go for the gusto, girl. Well done.
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2022
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Nice response to the prompt. Based on your great book that I am reading, I would say that this post sums you up perfectly. Go for the gusto, girl. Well done.
Comment Written 19-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2022
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Thanks!
Comment from lyenochka
Wow, I'm in awe of your energy and exuberance for life! Some people are just gifted that way! I am glad that you are making the most of all your talents and what a great legacy to mentor children in dance and music so that they will have a lifelong love of artistic expression! Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2022
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Wow, I'm in awe of your energy and exuberance for life! Some people are just gifted that way! I am glad that you are making the most of all your talents and what a great legacy to mentor children in dance and music so that they will have a lifelong love of artistic expression! Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 19-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2022
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Thank you for another review that warms my heart and encourages. You are the sweetest of the sweet. xo