Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill

Excellent

I haven't seen your stuff in my box for a while. I hope you are okay. This is good solid writing. I enjoyed it.
I found several good sites for free pictures Unsplash, Vecteezy, and the motherload, Pinterest. Just nod to them in the author's notes. Karen

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023

Hi Karen,
Thank you for the feedback and signpost to artwork.
Much appreciated :)
Best wishes, Debra

reply by Karen Cherry Threadgill on 19-Nov-2023

You are welcome. Do you know Sandra Stone Mitchell? Her brother Ian died and we are making her a book of poetry and kind thoughts. Pam(respa) began it. Karen

Comment from rama devi

Excellent

Hi dear Debra,

I love this! Especially the closing aha:

I've figured out what gives me wings,
I'll learn to fly again.

Nice slant rhyming, especially brood and stewed and when and again.
Nice alliteration here:

The best of me has gone astray,
absconded over time.

*optional suggestion: consider a dash instead of comma here:

I didn't feel it happening,
the slow but sure decline.

Very fine medley of T-sounds in this stanza in harmony with alliterated B and N and C:

I was so busy nurturing
and tending to my brood,
I turned a blind-eye to my needs
and calm complacence stewed.

Warm Smiles,
rd

 Comment Written 31-May-2023

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reply by the author on 31-May-2023

Hello rd :)
Lovely to hear from you and hope that you are well.
Thank you so much for your kind and constructive feedback. I appreciate it.
Take care, best wishes as always, Debra :) x

reply by rama devi on 31-May-2023

Blessings!

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Well, I'm certainly looking forward to this. I've been thinking of doing the same. You first. I have s novella to finish. I love your unique style, Debra.

Sending you my best today as always and best for the new day ahead.
Sal XOs

 Comment Written 27-May-2023

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reply by the author on 28-May-2023

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, Sal :)
Best wishes as always, Debra x

Comment from harmony13

Excellent

The author's words are thought provoking, descriptive and creative. Thank you for the author's notes - it sound like it will be a great book! I found myself many times getting lost on our journey and how this author defines it so well. The artwork is perfect and compliments the theme and words of this poem. Hi Debra, have a great weekend!...Maria

 Comment Written 27-May-2023

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reply by the author on 28-May-2023

Thanks for your lovely feedback, Maria, I'm glad you enjoyed reading my poem :)
Best wishes, Debra

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

I wish you the very best with your book. I do hope that when it is published that you will enjoy what you have put together. I have done two books myself. I have many more poems and stories that I could put another Books as well but because of my vision problems, I will not be publishing another book. Patricia.

 Comment Written 26-May-2023

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reply by the author on 28-May-2023

Thanks for your lovely feedback, Patricia :)
Best wishes as always, Debra

Comment from Jim Wile

Excellent

This is a wonderful start to your book, Debra. It's a heartfelt, beautifully written poem with perfect rhyme and meter. Such a pleasure to hear a well-written poem such as this one. I look forward to more chapters in your journey of rediscovery. Jim

 Comment Written 26-May-2023

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reply by the author on 28-May-2023

Hello Jim :)
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback.
I'm happy you enjoyed reading my poem :)
Best wishes, Debra

Comment from Ginda Simpson

Excellent

This is a wonderful prologue to your book. I am sure as you take this journey of rediscovery, you will find a rich source within to draw from. I am also sure that your writing will resonate with so many of us women who have put our needs aside while we nurtured others. Wishing you every success and blessing along the way.

 Comment Written 26-May-2023

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reply by the author on 26-May-2023

Hello Ginda :)
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback and encouragement.
I really appreciate it.
Best wishes, Debra

Comment from Pam Lonsdale

Excellent

It sounds as though you are beginning a journey to find yourself again - I think that's wonderful. And I'm so glad you've chosen to share that with us.

This poem is well written and rhymed - I'll plan to follow you so that I might take this journey along with you.

Good luck:-)

Pam

 Comment Written 26-May-2023

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reply by the author on 26-May-2023

Hello Pam,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, I appreciate it :)
Best wishes, Debra

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

I love your opening line Debra,
The best of me has gone astray, -me too. Through our writing I dind it really is a good way to find ourselves. I found it was after my husband died. I wish you well in this project, this was a good start. Cheers
Valda

 Comment Written 26-May-2023

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reply by the author on 26-May-2023

Hello Valda,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. I appreciate it :)
Best wishes, Debra

Comment from Gloria ....

Exceptional

I think this is a wonderful start to your book. I also like the idea of prose, diary entries and poetry written in whatever inspires you to record your thoughts and observations.

Wishing you all the best with the project. I know it will be a good one. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 26-May-2023

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reply by the author on 26-May-2023

Hello Gloria,
Thank you so much for your kind feedback and encouragement. I appreciate both, along with your generous star rating :)
Best wishes, Debra x