Engaging Growth
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9 total reviews
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, Prologue to Growth, introduces a compilation of poems that are aimed at observing, sharing, and guiding the readers through this brief period of time. Nice.
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2024
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This poem, Prologue to Growth, introduces a compilation of poems that are aimed at observing, sharing, and guiding the readers through this brief period of time. Nice.
Comment Written 06-May-2024
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2024
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Thank you, Bill.
Comment from Wendy G
Very well done! I enjoyed this entry very much, with the poetic aspirations to fulfil your creative. I thought the image was particularly well chosen, and a fine accompaniment to your reflections. Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2024
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Very well done! I enjoyed this entry very much, with the poetic aspirations to fulfil your creative. I thought the image was particularly well chosen, and a fine accompaniment to your reflections. Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 06-May-2024
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2024
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Thanks Wendy!
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Goodness! I didn't even realise it was an acrostic until the end! This is excellently done with some well-considered and imaginative resolutions. I particularly endorse: relish life at Turtle's pace! Excellent! Well done! Good luck! Debbie
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2024
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Goodness! I didn't even realise it was an acrostic until the end! This is excellently done with some well-considered and imaginative resolutions. I particularly endorse: relish life at Turtle's pace! Excellent! Well done! Good luck! Debbie
Comment Written 05-May-2024
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2024
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Thank you, Debbie
Comment from robyn corum
Hi, there, stranger!
So -- tell me. How is my friend Donna doing... now that our one-a-days are over? I don't mind telling you I feel less stressed.
It's weird, because when I'm "on" and writing steadily, putting out a poem a day is no big deal. But when April rolls around, I sign my name and COMMIT to writing one poem a day, no matter what - and suddenly that task becomes the equivalent of constructing something like a new 2-story home, from pouring the foundation to painting and adding the last item of décor. Whew. [But I don't quite understand WHHHYYYY!!!]
Anyway. Back to your piece. *smile* Here's a favorite line:
1.) "Tell tales in poetic form, oscillate the phrasing norm..."
--> As much as I appreciated all the other nice, descriptive wording - this really spoke to me. Donna wants to SHAKE THINGS UP. Doesn't want to say HER stuff the same way Buck, and Tina, and Louise, and Collier say it... (nope. no clue who those folks are.) The point is they are not Donna! And Donna is not them. It makes sense that YOUR writing wouldn't sound like theirs. The fact that you get this is awesome. [Too many people seem to want to write like Stephen King or Hemingway, etc.]
2.) "Give God honor for His grace, relish life at Turtle's pace." Wow. Smart.
3.) I had hoped to get over to see you more during April and see what you were working on. But - like I said -- this silly challenge always turns out to be more of a challenge then I expect. *smile*
Right now, I'm trying to read through all the entries. [And, certainly, a few more than that with those poets whose work I appreciate from years gone by. -wink-- ] But you know, I have discovered that I'm glad... Every single year I find some folks who don't seem to understand the requirements OR maybe even just think they can slip something past us. Who knows? I am trying to be proactive this year, though. Find all the issues before it goes to the committee and let Tom know, if I can. IF THAT'S OKAY WITH YOU.
Last year I got frustrated because they chose me to win part of the prize AND MONEY - but I didn't even finish the book! So irritating.
Well. Fiddle. If you can look past all my nonsense maybe you can see that I enjoyed your submission and hope to see more of your collection. Thanks for hosting the contest and helping all the entrants with questions and so on. I appreciate you!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
reply by the author on 05-May-2024
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Hi, there, stranger!
So -- tell me. How is my friend Donna doing... now that our one-a-days are over? I don't mind telling you I feel less stressed.
It's weird, because when I'm "on" and writing steadily, putting out a poem a day is no big deal. But when April rolls around, I sign my name and COMMIT to writing one poem a day, no matter what - and suddenly that task becomes the equivalent of constructing something like a new 2-story home, from pouring the foundation to painting and adding the last item of décor. Whew. [But I don't quite understand WHHHYYYY!!!]
Anyway. Back to your piece. *smile* Here's a favorite line:
1.) "Tell tales in poetic form, oscillate the phrasing norm..."
--> As much as I appreciated all the other nice, descriptive wording - this really spoke to me. Donna wants to SHAKE THINGS UP. Doesn't want to say HER stuff the same way Buck, and Tina, and Louise, and Collier say it... (nope. no clue who those folks are.) The point is they are not Donna! And Donna is not them. It makes sense that YOUR writing wouldn't sound like theirs. The fact that you get this is awesome. [Too many people seem to want to write like Stephen King or Hemingway, etc.]
2.) "Give God honor for His grace, relish life at Turtle's pace." Wow. Smart.
3.) I had hoped to get over to see you more during April and see what you were working on. But - like I said -- this silly challenge always turns out to be more of a challenge then I expect. *smile*
Right now, I'm trying to read through all the entries. [And, certainly, a few more than that with those poets whose work I appreciate from years gone by. -wink-- ] But you know, I have discovered that I'm glad... Every single year I find some folks who don't seem to understand the requirements OR maybe even just think they can slip something past us. Who knows? I am trying to be proactive this year, though. Find all the issues before it goes to the committee and let Tom know, if I can. IF THAT'S OKAY WITH YOU.
Last year I got frustrated because they chose me to win part of the prize AND MONEY - but I didn't even finish the book! So irritating.
Well. Fiddle. If you can look past all my nonsense maybe you can see that I enjoyed your submission and hope to see more of your collection. Thanks for hosting the contest and helping all the entrants with questions and so on. I appreciate you!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Comment Written 04-May-2024
reply by the author on 05-May-2024
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Hey Robyn!!
Thank you for all of the wonderful comments! I read many more than I actually reviewed and enjoyed so many this last month. I don't mind you notifying Tom.
I love that you participated with your book of love!
Good luck!
Kim
Comment from Mark Jackson
I didn't realise it was an acrostic. It feels like it isn't as many are quite stilted by the form. In addition to that you managed to get it to rhyme, I wasn't phased by the change of rhyme scheme I think the break was the right place to change. Good stuff.
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2024
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I didn't realise it was an acrostic. It feels like it isn't as many are quite stilted by the form. In addition to that you managed to get it to rhyme, I wasn't phased by the change of rhyme scheme I think the break was the right place to change. Good stuff.
Comment Written 04-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much, Mark. The goal is to write a poem a day for NaPoWriMo this month. I appreciate you following along.
Kim
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Your in-depth analysis of nature and faith has elevated your poem up a notch in my opinion and I wish you luck with the contest as you rise to the challenger, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2024
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Your in-depth analysis of nature and faith has elevated your poem up a notch in my opinion and I wish you luck with the contest as you rise to the challenger, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 03-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much, Dolly. I appreciate your kind comments.
Kim
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
This Acrostic poem for the Traditional NaPoWriMo Contest is exceptional. It has wonderful rhymes and a smooth flow. Very good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2024
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This Acrostic poem for the Traditional NaPoWriMo Contest is exceptional. It has wonderful rhymes and a smooth flow. Very good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 03-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much, Marilyn! I am humbled and honored with your six shiny stars and wonderful comments.
Kim
Comment from Sallyo
Another fine post on creativity and its place in a particular life. Being creative is all bound up with loving and celebrating the world while admitting its imperfection. I especially like the couplet in the middle. Oscillate... great word.
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2024
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Another fine post on creativity and its place in a particular life. Being creative is all bound up with loving and celebrating the world while admitting its imperfection. I especially like the couplet in the middle. Oscillate... great word.
Comment Written 03-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2024
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Thank you, Sally! I love that you love my attempt to 'turn that phrase' with oscillate! Thank you.
Kim
Comment from lyenochka
Thanks for coming back and for creating this contest! I'm looking forward to reading your works this month. You always share such fun information about your beautiful Alaska!
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2024
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Thanks for coming back and for creating this contest! I'm looking forward to reading your works this month. You always share such fun information about your beautiful Alaska!
Comment Written 03-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2024
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Hi Helen!
I'll be introducing the newest addition to our family, Evelyn Grace. She is 5 weeks old and is keeping us busy! I look forward to catching up! It isn't too late to join the contest :)
Kim
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I've moved closer to family and our previous city so now I'm so busy with get togethers with grand kids and relatives and old friends from 20 years ago etc. So I don't have much time to post a poem a day. But thank you!
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So, where did you move to? Things are busy here, I hope to focus and make myself do some writing.
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Just to the southern part of WA closer to Portland where my grandchildren are.
