This Shall Pass
I love him!4 total reviews
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Your 8 line free verse represents a little stream of consciousness as the author resolves not to hang on to a negative grudge that can only fester. By letting it pass, it allows for light to come in and love to be sustained. This is an excellent entry for the contest! Good luck! Debbie
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2023
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Your 8 line free verse represents a little stream of consciousness as the author resolves not to hang on to a negative grudge that can only fester. By letting it pass, it allows for light to come in and love to be sustained. This is an excellent entry for the contest! Good luck! Debbie
Comment Written 04-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2023
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Thank you very much!
Kristen
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written Forgiveness poem you have penned for the contest. You used great descriptive and loving words that rhymed really well. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023
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This is a very well written Forgiveness poem you have penned for the contest. You used great descriptive and loving words that rhymed really well. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
Comment Written 03-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023
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Thank you very much Teri!
Kristen
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You are so welcome.!!
Comment from Frank Malley
While forgiveness is a complicated thing, this poem is a little confusing. Not that great poems can't be; life often reduces to a series of enigmas. More to the point: the poem uses language that might suggest a love relationship, but it's more likely a relationship between child and adult. However, adults don't have a bond as transparent as glass with children; it's remarkable when this can be achieved with an adult. The address,"little man," very much suggests something spoken to a child, as does loving someone "more than anyone can," an impossible feat. I think this poem evolved moment to moment, and it reveals an intensity of feeling that doesn't find the impressive means necessary to express this quantity of feeling. I know we tell our children impossible things in the interest of keeping them happy within the challenges of life, but this poem really says little about the genuine act of forgiveness.
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2023
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While forgiveness is a complicated thing, this poem is a little confusing. Not that great poems can't be; life often reduces to a series of enigmas. More to the point: the poem uses language that might suggest a love relationship, but it's more likely a relationship between child and adult. However, adults don't have a bond as transparent as glass with children; it's remarkable when this can be achieved with an adult. The address,"little man," very much suggests something spoken to a child, as does loving someone "more than anyone can," an impossible feat. I think this poem evolved moment to moment, and it reveals an intensity of feeling that doesn't find the impressive means necessary to express this quantity of feeling. I know we tell our children impossible things in the interest of keeping them happy within the challenges of life, but this poem really says little about the genuine act of forgiveness.
Comment Written 02-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2023
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To clarify your confusion, this poem is about a love relationship. I called him a little man because he is rather petite. I thought it illustrated that forgiveness makes you a better person. However, I respect your right to your opinion. Thank you for your review.
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Your poem was a clear expression of love and fondness. There's no rule against ambiguity in poetry. I regret that my review disappointed you. Frank
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Different interpretations of virtually everything shouldn't be called confusion. I was not confused by your poem. Be well.
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In your review you said, ?This poem is a little confusing.? You can go back and see for yourself.
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Thank you.
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Fair enough.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A fine loving poem about letting an indiscretion pass and forgiving the one we love. Bearing a grudge only hurts the one who has the grudge, I wish you luck with the contest, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2023
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A fine loving poem about letting an indiscretion pass and forgiving the one we love. Bearing a grudge only hurts the one who has the grudge, I wish you luck with the contest, love Dolly x
Comment Written 02-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2023
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Thank you very much for understanding!
Love,
Kristen x