Turn Your Mistakes into Wisdom
short 3-5-37 total reviews
Comment from SimianSavant
An unconventional picture happens to perfectly complement your piece. I love the title, and the message. That makes it truly memorable, and deserving of an extra star.
Formatting:
Is the R in torturous supposed to be capitalized? That looks like an error. Otherwise this is an outstanding entry. You might also consider a colon or double dash (--) at the end of the first line to separate it from the other two lines, for added clarity.
Thanks for a great read Tempeste,
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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2024
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An unconventional picture happens to perfectly complement your piece. I love the title, and the message. That makes it truly memorable, and deserving of an extra star.
Formatting:
Is the R in torturous supposed to be capitalized? That looks like an error. Otherwise this is an outstanding entry. You might also consider a colon or double dash (--) at the end of the first line to separate it from the other two lines, for added clarity.
Thanks for a great read Tempeste,
🦍
Comment Written 15-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2024
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No the R I purposely enlarged.
without the R, the meaning changes.
tortuous without the R... bending, which refers to my opening line
torturous with the R...painful, agonising which refers to my second line.
Life is full of bends, twists, curves and bumps
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life is also painful, agonising etc
Okay, I will add the double dash.
Thanks for the six-star vote , I appreciate the support !
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You got me. I didn't know "tortuous" was a word, or at least had forgotten it was. Even with your capitalized R, I did not notice it until you pointed it out just now. Thanks for that.
Comment from rhonnie69
Ciao amica, tempeste. It pleases me that we've found something upon which we can agree. Here I paraphrase your wee witty ditty. Thus: "My people, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. See: JAMES chapter #1 and at verse #2 through verse #4. I thank you for sharing, tempeste. ( four leaf shamrock.)
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Ciao amica, tempeste. It pleases me that we've found something upon which we can agree. Here I paraphrase your wee witty ditty. Thus: "My people, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. See: JAMES chapter #1 and at verse #2 through verse #4. I thank you for sharing, tempeste. ( four leaf shamrock.)
Comment Written 12-Dec-2024
Comment from Cecilia A Heiskary
This is a wonderful 3-5-3 poem. Yes life's a big bumpy road. We all have ups and downs and on the tortuous roads that where we learn the hard knocks of life and the wisdom that comes with it.
Well done and good luck in the contest
Cecilia
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2024
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This is a wonderful 3-5-3 poem. Yes life's a big bumpy road. We all have ups and downs and on the tortuous roads that where we learn the hard knocks of life and the wisdom that comes with it.
Well done and good luck in the contest
Cecilia
Comment Written 10-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2024
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Yes, life is full of ups and downs ..sadly not all learn from their mistakes though.
Some give up after a failure, others keep on repeating the same errors.
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True story. Some people never learn.
Cecilia
Comment from zanya
Oh yes - it's amazing the wisdom and truth that can be contained in these short format poems as is the case here where the reader is invited to take a moment to reflect.
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2024
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Oh yes - it's amazing the wisdom and truth that can be contained in these short format poems as is the case here where the reader is invited to take a moment to reflect.
Comment Written 10-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2024
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Sadly, not everyone learns from their mistakes, though.
Comment from Mary Vigasin
I read each entry and the competition is tough, however, I felt yours had a stronger life message in too few words. Well done and good luck in the contest.
Best wishes
Mary
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2024
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I read each entry and the competition is tough, however, I felt yours had a stronger life message in too few words. Well done and good luck in the contest.
Best wishes
Mary
Comment Written 10-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2024
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Thank you, I appreciate the kind comment.
Making mistakes is part of life..learning from them is not always the outcome though.
Comment from Avery Daniel
This is a very powerful short poem. I'm incredible pleased with all that it implies, for there truly is many "twists, curves, bumps" along this plain we all accept as reality. A great poem indeed!
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2024
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This is a very powerful short poem. I'm incredible pleased with all that it implies, for there truly is many "twists, curves, bumps" along this plain we all accept as reality. A great poem indeed!
Comment Written 10-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2024
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My wee poem bombed in the booth so your words of praise were even more appreciated!
Thank you and stay safe!
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Oh, that is most certainly true... wisdom is definitely a hard-won battle of pushing forward - well said. Thanx for sharing and best of luck in the contest! ;)
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2024
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Oh, that is most certainly true... wisdom is definitely a hard-won battle of pushing forward - well said. Thanx for sharing and best of luck in the contest! ;)
Comment Written 10-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2024
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That is the goal, sadly though many don't learn from their mistakes.