In order to grow
Independence32 total reviews
Comment from Jesse James Doty
This poem with its lifegiving message is profound and deep as is the picture of the little child in her bathing suit pedaling softly and furiously reaching out for guidance and freedom to become a full-fledged adult one day. I love the author's notes and the truth they speak. Well done, my dear friend and so glad you won the contest. You deserved it!
Jesse
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
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This poem with its lifegiving message is profound and deep as is the picture of the little child in her bathing suit pedaling softly and furiously reaching out for guidance and freedom to become a full-fledged adult one day. I love the author's notes and the truth they speak. Well done, my dear friend and so glad you won the contest. You deserved it!
Jesse
Comment Written 13-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
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Thank you Jesse! A most encouraging review. Thank you too for the congratulations. All are greatly appreciated.
Wendy
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You are welcome, my friend.
I am happy you liked my review.
Jesse
Comment from Barry Penfold
A wonderful two line poem with a great image, Well done Wendy and congratulations on your win. Yes, life is full of choices. Which one to take?
Have a great day.
Barry Penfold
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2022
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A wonderful two line poem with a great image, Well done Wendy and congratulations on your win. Yes, life is full of choices. Which one to take?
Have a great day.
Barry Penfold
Comment Written 12-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2022
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Thank you very much Barry. I particularly appreciate your taking the trouble and time to review, because this has expired. Many thanks for your congratulations.
Wendy
Comment from LisaMay
I am delighted your well-crafted little poem won this contest! It is well deserved and I am pleased for your success. The sentiment expressed (and the photo choice) catches the sweet feel of achievement when gaining independence.
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2022
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I am delighted your well-crafted little poem won this contest! It is well deserved and I am pleased for your success. The sentiment expressed (and the photo choice) catches the sweet feel of achievement when gaining independence.
Comment Written 11-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2022
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Thank you very much. Yes that is my first win on a site contest - on such a tiny offering Lol. I have missed seeing you around, and hope all is well with you.
Wendy
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Congratulations!
I must admit I began to find a lot of contributed submissions tedious, trite, and/or depressing and I began to tune out, plus it was eating into my time too much. Covid is rampant again and as I have stayed healthy I am being relied on to fill the gaps in volunteer rosters in 3 places, plus trying to prepare artwork for an exhibition.
Sending you happy Christmas greetings.
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Yes, I understand. It does eat into one's time too much, and I intend to watch that this coming year (if I continue). Yes, my son's family have Covid at present, and my eldest daughter and her family have just recovered from a hefty dose. It's everywhere. Best wishes for your art exhibition!
Wendy
Comment from newilk
what a lovely poem! it paints such a clear story when paired with the image! freeing oneself from fear is always such an overwhelmingly joyous experience!
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2022
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what a lovely poem! it paints such a clear story when paired with the image! freeing oneself from fear is always such an overwhelmingly joyous experience!
Comment Written 10-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2022
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Thank you very much. I particularly appreciate your review because I know this little poem has expired. That?s so kind of you.
Wendy
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Wendy,
This picture goes with the words of the poem. Learning to swim on your own in freeing. This also can be about letting your children be independent as they grown up.
Congrats on winning the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Happy Holidays.
Joan
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2022
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Hi Wendy,
This picture goes with the words of the poem. Learning to swim on your own in freeing. This also can be about letting your children be independent as they grown up.
Congrats on winning the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Happy Holidays.
Joan
Comment Written 10-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2022
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Thank you Joan! A lovely review, and it?s very sweet of you to review for only two cents as it?s expired. I appreciate you!
Wendy
Comment from Contests
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2022
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 A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry. |
Comment Written 10-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2022
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Thank you so much to all the contest committee for this recognition and honour.
Wendy
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Wendy,
Yes, it's not easy to let go, to charge ahead. And it isn't easy to let our children or grandchildren go either. But there is reward for being brave... "happy glow, joy to see".
I've always been rather shy to get up in front of people, even today at 72. But I threw caution to the wind when I was around 33. I got up the stage with a band I formed, The Potter's Clay", and sang at a Gospel concert. It took a few songs to settle down, but then I found confidence and joy in what I was doing. Since then, I went on to give many concerts with just another woman. The two of us carried entire evening services, performing about 14 or 15 songs. Fear does hold you back. Regret will follow. But if you charge ahead, joy awaits. This poem is not just for kids!
Good Luck in the contest!
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Hi Wendy,
Yes, it's not easy to let go, to charge ahead. And it isn't easy to let our children or grandchildren go either. But there is reward for being brave... "happy glow, joy to see".
I've always been rather shy to get up in front of people, even today at 72. But I threw caution to the wind when I was around 33. I got up the stage with a band I formed, The Potter's Clay", and sang at a Gospel concert. It took a few songs to settle down, but then I found confidence and joy in what I was doing. Since then, I went on to give many concerts with just another woman. The two of us carried entire evening services, performing about 14 or 15 songs. Fear does hold you back. Regret will follow. But if you charge ahead, joy awaits. This poem is not just for kids!
Good Luck in the contest!
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 08-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Thank you very much for reviewing. You have understood very well the various applications of this poem. You must have a beautiful singing voice. What a wonderful ministry. There will have been many people greatly blessed because you let go of your fears. Thank you again.
Wendy
Comment from Annmuma
Thanks so much for posting this! Something about that smiling child, ready to take a chance resonated with me. The words are perfect on so many levels. Good luck in the contest. ann
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022
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Thanks so much for posting this! Something about that smiling child, ready to take a chance resonated with me. The words are perfect on so many levels. Good luck in the contest. ann
Comment Written 05-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022
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Thank you very much Ann. Greatly appreciate your lovely review.
Wendy
Comment from karenina
Love this! When my son was four I signed him up for swimming lessons...
We went twice a week for six weeks, so twelve lessons.
He sat on the edge of the pool for the first eleven...
The instructor was brilliant!
She'd come sit by him as his little feet dangled in the water and quietly explain each step...
Never once chastised him.
The last lesson?
He jumped into the water...into her arms and laughed and laughed!
Tears in my eyes.
He let go and swam to me!
I learned a lot about courage from him that day!
Karenina
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022
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Love this! When my son was four I signed him up for swimming lessons...
We went twice a week for six weeks, so twelve lessons.
He sat on the edge of the pool for the first eleven...
The instructor was brilliant!
She'd come sit by him as his little feet dangled in the water and quietly explain each step...
Never once chastised him.
The last lesson?
He jumped into the water...into her arms and laughed and laughed!
Tears in my eyes.
He let go and swam to me!
I learned a lot about courage from him that day!
Karenina
Comment Written 05-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022
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Yes, we can all learn from children about such things as courage. That is so wonderful, and very moving! How hard it is for all of us to really let go of whatever is holding us back, but what freedom when we do. (This is Charlotte, aged six, my number four grandchild.)
Wendy
Thank you for your understanding review
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Charlotte is a beauty!
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Good life lessons In your two line poem Wendy and in your notes. It is those little things welearn, we teach, that help to make us independent adults who know how to make decisions, life choices. Good luck in the contest. Cheers
Valda
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2022
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Good life lessons In your two line poem Wendy and in your notes. It is those little things welearn, we teach, that help to make us independent adults who know how to make decisions, life choices. Good luck in the contest. Cheers
Valda
Comment Written 04-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2022
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Thank you very much Valsda. A most encouraging and insightful review.
Wendy
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Thank you also Valda, for the Exceptional rating. I greatly appreciate it.
Wendy