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Living

Cinquain - 2,4,6,8,2 (3rd place)

27 total reviews 
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
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This is a good entry into the cinquain poetry contest. The text is a great size. The message is presented with clarity and is easy to understand. The poem depicts determined and uplifting perspective about life. It's a good one to have because life will beat you up. The visual fits well enough. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 17-Mar-2023
    Sandra, thank you for your supportive review on my cinquain poem. Your comments are always appreciated. ~DD
reply by Sandra Nelms-Ludwig on 17-Mar-2023
    You are welcome.
Comment from AP Apgar
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I like your Cinquain poem- interesting presentation- good word count and flow- a humorous statement- standing up in defiance of life's tendency to destroy itself in the process of living - kind of like using Amazon every day? Committing suicide to break the addiction - very clever! Lol Good Job DD
AP

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 20-Mar-2023
    Thank you AP for taking the time to review my cinquain poem. Always appreciated. I thought this poem a simple little statement about life but it seems to take on a different meaning to others who hail from a different part of the world from where I sit. Such is life :-) ~DD
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
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Now, there's a philosophy that I can get behind!

I think the words and thought is terrific, but where is the image? For a contest on this site, make sure your prescription is there.

Good luck!

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 14-Mar-2023
    The title is image - Living. Too hard to put a collage of the many good things in life :-) for a pic. Thanks Pam. Your reviews are always welcome and appreciated. ~DD
Comment from Thesis
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Your poem shows the right attitude for life. Put everything into it so you can get all the benefits of your labors. It's an inspiring piece for many, and so relevant, especially for seniors.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 20-Mar-2023
    Thank you, Thesis. I appreciate your comments on my cinquain. You seem to be one of the few that gets this simple piece fully for what it is meant to say. A couple of reviewers didn't quite get it all, strangely. But I put it down to where they are from. Different strokes for different folks :-) ~DD
Comment from Faith Williams
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Is that your take on Thoreau's 'living deeply and sucking out all the marrow of life?' I like it. Very go get 'em. Thanks for sharing, and best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 20-Mar-2023
    Thank you, Faith for your review on my cinquain poem. I like your comments - very uplifting :-) so thanks again. ~DDxo
Comment from royowen
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That's the girl, and really probably the best thing to do in life, is enjoy wgphat life has to offer, without letting it get to you, it's the only way to go. Beautifully written my friend, good cinquain, good luck, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
    Thank you, Roy :-) I appreciate your supportive review on my cinquain poem. Hope you're having a good week. ~DD
reply by royowen on 21-Mar-2023
    You too
Comment from lyenochka
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This is a powerful statement and it rearranges a feeling of defeat to a feeling of empowerment. We can easily be overwhelmed by the difficult seasons of life but we can absorb, glean, and treasure the best parts of living to celebrate each day. Best wishes in the contest!

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
    Thank you as always, Helen, for your supportive review. And as always, I am way behind on responding to and writing reviews. The rat race never ends. Hope you're having a good week :-) ~DDxox
Comment from harmony13
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The author's words are inspiring and makes one stop and think! Thank
you for author's notes - they support the theme of this poem well. The
poem flows and connects well. I liked the title of this poem and also how
the title is enlarged in this poem! Great Poem!

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
    Harmony13, I'm a tad behind in responding but thank you for your supportive review on my cinquain poem. Your comments are much appreciated, as always. ~DDxo
Comment from Kaiku
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here, here. That`s grabbing the bull by the horns. I am not familiar with the style. It is always a lesson for me to read the many different formats that poetry offers. Thanks for the lesson. Nice.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
    Thank you, Kaiku. I appreciate your supportive review on my cinquain poem. Sorry my response is a tad late. ~DD
reply by Kaiku on 21-Mar-2023
    👍
Comment from jenintorre
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Yeah. You go gal! I really like this cinquain poem. It is so positive and a great entry for the competition. I wish you lots of luck and best wishes. Jen.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
    Thank you, Jen. I'm late with my response but I do appreciate your supportive review on my cinquain poem. ~DDxo