Bend
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Comment from Sarah Tummey
I like this poem. You're talking about trees that bend under pressure, and also reminding the reader that being adaptable will help you weather life's storms. That's the message that came across to me, anyway.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023
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I like this poem. You're talking about trees that bend under pressure, and also reminding the reader that being adaptable will help you weather life's storms. That's the message that came across to me, anyway.
Comment Written 25-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023
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You are right, I was hoping that came through. Thanks for the review.
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
This a good 5-7-5 poem entry. The text needs to be one or two sizes larger because the text is dwarfed by the visual. I would also make the font color green. This would make the poem and visual connected and more colorful. The message is clearly stated. There is a great use of personification in line number one. However, the poem box needs to be expanded for better spacing. Drop the first line down one space. Go to the last line and hit enter one or two times. This will make better spacing around your poem. The visual fits perfectly. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023
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This a good 5-7-5 poem entry. The text needs to be one or two sizes larger because the text is dwarfed by the visual. I would also make the font color green. This would make the poem and visual connected and more colorful. The message is clearly stated. There is a great use of personification in line number one. However, the poem box needs to be expanded for better spacing. Drop the first line down one space. Go to the last line and hit enter one or two times. This will make better spacing around your poem. The visual fits perfectly. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 25-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023
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I appreciate all your suggestions, I thank you for your in-depth review.
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You are welcome
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You are welcome
Comment from harmony13
The first two lines of this poem flow and connect well. The last line
says it all! I like the word above the title the author used. I thought
about these words and it always amazes me that during a bad storm
many branches don't break! The artwork is awesome and compliments this poem. Have a great day!....Maria
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
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The first two lines of this poem flow and connect well. The last line
says it all! I like the word above the title the author used. I thought
about these words and it always amazes me that during a bad storm
many branches don't break! The artwork is awesome and compliments this poem. Have a great day!....Maria
Comment Written 24-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
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I appreciate your kind words.
Comment from Sherry SG
I love the message in your 5-7-5. It's so well captured in this short poem.
This is so very true and I can relate to it perfectly because my mother would always cite exactly this example when I was a child.
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
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I love the message in your 5-7-5. It's so well captured in this short poem.
This is so very true and I can relate to it perfectly because my mother would always cite exactly this example when I was a child.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
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I appreciate your comments.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent entry for the 5-7-5 Nature writing prompt contest. Good syllables count but connection between lines can be improved.
I love the imagery and presentation.
Good luck in the contest.
Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
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Excellent entry for the 5-7-5 Nature writing prompt contest. Good syllables count but connection between lines can be improved.
I love the imagery and presentation.
Good luck in the contest.
Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus
Comment Written 24-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
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Thank you, I admit reading it today I must agree.
Comment from Mary Shifman
This is a beautiful poem and you've chosen a perfect image. I really like the message that it carries, too. I've had to learn to bend a lot over the sometimes stormy years. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
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This is a beautiful poem and you've chosen a perfect image. I really like the message that it carries, too. I've had to learn to bend a lot over the sometimes stormy years. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
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Your words and stars made my day.
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You are welcome.
Comment from Ida T. Johnson
I like the contrast: HOWLING winds and your QUIET assurance that if trees will just bend but not resist to pressure, things will be OK. Sage advice for both trees & people. Excellent job!
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
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I like the contrast: HOWLING winds and your QUIET assurance that if trees will just bend but not resist to pressure, things will be OK. Sage advice for both trees & people. Excellent job!
Comment Written 23-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
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Thanks you made my day.
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my pleasure
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Nice image and presentation.
-The syllable count is good, along with the topic.
-Effective nature imagery with the winds, trees, and storm.
-The first line is excellent and vivid with "howl in rage."
-A good message about trees bending and surviving the storm.
-It can also relate to people, as well.
-A very good entry; good luck.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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-Nice image and presentation.
-The syllable count is good, along with the topic.
-Effective nature imagery with the winds, trees, and storm.
-The first line is excellent and vivid with "howl in rage."
-A good message about trees bending and surviving the storm.
-It can also relate to people, as well.
-A very good entry; good luck.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Thanks so very much.
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You are very welcome.
Comment from Wendy G
A positive message is intrinsic to your nature 5-7-5, which you have constructed well. The image is well chosen to accompany your words. best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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A positive message is intrinsic to your nature 5-7-5, which you have constructed well. The image is well chosen to accompany your words. best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 22-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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I am grateful for your kind words.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
It amazes me how strong trees are in storms and they may lose a few branches, but they always seem to survive, I enjoyed your blustery write, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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It amazes me how strong trees are in storms and they may lose a few branches, but they always seem to survive, I enjoyed your blustery write, love Dolly x
Comment Written 22-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Thanks so much.
