The Rest of Me
a contest entry35 total reviews
Comment from AP Apgar
What an excellent poem with an amazing picture supporting- your poem is so well written - exhibiting the depth of of your imagination- a poem I will keep in my file to remind me of what excellence looks like- thank you- Bless- Alan
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2024
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What an excellent poem with an amazing picture supporting- your poem is so well written - exhibiting the depth of of your imagination- a poem I will keep in my file to remind me of what excellence looks like- thank you- Bless- Alan
Comment Written 19-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2024
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Thank you, Alan, for your wonderful review. I truly appreciate the encouragement. Xo
Jess
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
Congratulations on your Lonely poem contest win! You did a great job putting words to that sculpture. Your poem leaves the reader feeling empty just like that piece of art. Good job bringing out the emotion.
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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Congratulations on your Lonely poem contest win! You did a great job putting words to that sculpture. Your poem leaves the reader feeling empty just like that piece of art. Good job bringing out the emotion.
Comment Written 07-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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Thank you so much, Marilyn!
Xo
Jess
Comment from Rachelle Allen
I saw this image on Facebook a couple months ago and was transfixed. What a SCULPTURE!!! But you took it the extra mile and created a poem for it that is absolutely perfect...and I am not the only one, obviously, who thought so, since it came in first in the Lonely Poem contest. No surprised there! Congrats. xoxo
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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I saw this image on Facebook a couple months ago and was transfixed. What a SCULPTURE!!! But you took it the extra mile and created a poem for it that is absolutely perfect...and I am not the only one, obviously, who thought so, since it came in first in the Lonely Poem contest. No surprised there! Congrats. xoxo
Comment Written 07-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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Thank you for your always encouraging words! They mean the world.
Xoxoxo
Jess
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My pleasure! xoxox
Comment from QC Poet
A very good lonliness poem with very touching insightful lines on what being left alone would feel like the incredible photo reflects what it would feel like to have such a hole in oneself A winner for sure
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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A very good lonliness poem with very touching insightful lines on what being left alone would feel like the incredible photo reflects what it would feel like to have such a hole in oneself A winner for sure
Comment Written 07-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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Thank you so much!
Xo
Jess
Comment from ElPoetry001
Failure is the reward, or the punishment, for trying to clear the high jump, or go under the limbo bar of others.
Self image is the clear path. You can always be successful if your path is positive.
Accept reality; you are "Somebody." Do not search for the ephemeral acceptance of others.
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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Failure is the reward, or the punishment, for trying to clear the high jump, or go under the limbo bar of others.
Self image is the clear path. You can always be successful if your path is positive.
Accept reality; you are "Somebody." Do not search for the ephemeral acceptance of others.
Comment Written 07-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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Thank you for your kind words. Xoxo
Jess
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Stay well.
Comment from Shanbreen
Jessica, this poem is beautifully written. There are some wonderful lines:
...leave me lonely, wrapped in wounds? Wow ---"wrapped in wounds".
Then again, the last line when his leaving turns you to stone (hardens you). The imagery, too, is fantastic. It works so well with your poem. Congratulations on winning the Lonely Poem contest.
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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Jessica, this poem is beautifully written. There are some wonderful lines:
...leave me lonely, wrapped in wounds? Wow ---"wrapped in wounds".
Then again, the last line when his leaving turns you to stone (hardens you). The imagery, too, is fantastic. It works so well with your poem. Congratulations on winning the Lonely Poem contest.
Comment Written 07-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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Thank you SO much for your kind and encouraging words! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the poem.
Xoxo
Jess
Comment from Rene Tyo
Wow, this is what great poetry should do; convey hard hitting emotions. I can feel the anguish of the subject. This is well constructed, the line spacing brings about the perfect pauses for the reader. Art inspiring art, great job.
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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Wow, this is what great poetry should do; convey hard hitting emotions. I can feel the anguish of the subject. This is well constructed, the line spacing brings about the perfect pauses for the reader. Art inspiring art, great job.
Comment Written 07-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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Rene, that means the world. Thank you for your kind and encouraging words!
Xoxo
Jess
Comment from rspoet
Hello Jessica,
Marvelous. Simply marvelous poetry. You encased in words the topic of loneliness as few can, and chosen the perfect art work to accompany the verse.
I like to reference to the hole and the smooth transition to the hardening to stone. The repeated lines of anguish are superbly effective.
I suspect, based upon having read many of your poems, this comes from the depths of personal loss.
Best wishes to you.
Robert
Congratulation on the contest ribbon.
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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Hello Jessica,
Marvelous. Simply marvelous poetry. You encased in words the topic of loneliness as few can, and chosen the perfect art work to accompany the verse.
I like to reference to the hole and the smooth transition to the hardening to stone. The repeated lines of anguish are superbly effective.
I suspect, based upon having read many of your poems, this comes from the depths of personal loss.
Best wishes to you.
Robert
Congratulation on the contest ribbon.
Comment Written 07-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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Robert, your perceptive reviews mean so much to me! Thank you for the smile today!
Xoxo
Jess
Comment from Jacob1395
I could really imagine what this person must've done to your narrator in my mind as I was reading. There are a lot of emotions in this piece that I thought you did a brilliant job of conveying, it is quite a heart breaking piece as well. Congratulations on winning the contest.
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I could really imagine what this person must've done to your narrator in my mind as I was reading. There are a lot of emotions in this piece that I thought you did a brilliant job of conveying, it is quite a heart breaking piece as well. Congratulations on winning the contest.
Comment Written 07-Aug-2024
Comment from Colorado Owl
I love your poem and the picture is perfect. Such loneliness and emptiness! Your last line is chilling. I hope that your words were inspired by the sculpture, and not by personal experience. Excellent!
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2024
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I love your poem and the picture is perfect. Such loneliness and emptiness! Your last line is chilling. I hope that your words were inspired by the sculpture, and not by personal experience. Excellent!
Comment Written 07-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2024
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Thank you, that means so much to me! Xo