Comment from Dr. Nad

Exceptional

Hey Debi thank you for making that poem all about me! lol. You never cease to amaze me with the unique forms of poetry you are able to create. Your ability is amazing to follow the criteria protocols and at the same time maintain a high quality of writing proficiency and reader engagement. I haven't yet determined what I'm going to fill in the blank.
L. O. L.

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2025

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reply by the author on 03-Apr-2025

Yes, Dan, you deserve a day all to yourself and all about YOU. Hmmmm, how about all the good you have done in the world? How about all the stars I give out? Or all about all the good you've done with your family? Or let's make this about just being one heck of a good guy and making everyone love you? I think that suits you fine.
As for the bottom line, I am thankful for............. how about the other two parts to me being a triplet? Hahaha. Lotsa love, Dear Bro! Debi

Comment from ~Dovey

Excellent

Hi Debi!

You did a fabulous job with the Markette form.

Today I am thankful for my granddaughter's sweet snuggles. She is sleeping on my chest as I write this.

Have a wonderful "make it your own day."

Kim

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2025

Hi Kim, you nailed it with what you are thankful for. My number one thing I miss are my grandbabes when little and jealous of you having one on your lap. Mine are too big for that. Oh how I crave that again. Keep on doing what upi pj
But, I thank you with all my heart for this lovely message about your National Day.
It was fun to see all who named something they are thankful for and what they would name for themselves. The form was difficult but lots of fun.

Thanks again, my dear friend. Love, Debi

Comment from shelley kaye

Excellent

it's review day!

cool day!
this was a great poem for it
you described many possibilities with good imagery
syllable count and rhyme is smooth
and i like how you ended it openly
no spag or typos

thank you for sharing!
shelley :)

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2025

Hi Shelley, thank you so very much for this prompt. It was fun to do.
Thanks again for the kind words for my poem.
Love, Debi

Comment from Mrs Anna Howard

Excellent

So much joy, encouragement, and positivity in this poem, Debi. Thank you for writing this and for being you. Your enthusiasm is infectious and I am thankful for that.

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2025

Hi Anna, I thank you with all my heart for this lovely message about your National Day.
It was fun to see all who named something they are thankful for and what they would name for themselves. The form was difficult but lots of fun.

Thanks again, my dear friend. Love, Debi

Comment from jacquelyn popp

Excellent

I thoroughly enjoyed reading your poem. It was a nice and creative read, offering a refreshing perspective that kept me engaged from start to finish. What really stood out to me was how you gave readers the opportunity to imagine their own special day, inviting them to envision something personal and meaningful. That sense of connection and possibility made the poem feel even more powerful. The flow of your words and the thoughtful structure were also nicely done, making for an enjoyable experience overall. As always, you've crafted something both imaginative and heartfelt. Keep up the great work!
I also appreciated how the poem maintained a perfect balance between simplicity and depth, making it accessible, yet thought provoking. The way you connected each idea smoothly made it easy to follow along, but there was still plenty of room for personal interpretation. Your ability to evoke emotion with such a concise and well crafted peace is something to be admired. It's clear you put a lot of thought and caring to every word, and it truly shows.

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2025

Thank you so much for your lovely words for this one, J. (LOL, is it ok if I call you J?) Some names are harder to type with arthritic fingers.

I appreciate all your comments. As always, a lovely review.
I am not sure if you read the notes and saw that this was a little bit more difficult to keep a meter going with the odd syllables in there.

With that being said, I truly and especially appreciate your sweet comments.. Thanks again, my dear friend. I appreciated you very much. Love, Debi

reply by the author on 29-Mar-2025

Thank you so much for your lovely words for this one, J. (LOL, is it ok if I call you J?) Some names are harder to type with arthritic fingers.

I appreciate all your comments. As always, a lovely review.
I am not sure if you read the notes and saw that this was a little bit more difficult to keep a meter going with the odd syllables in there.

With that being said, I truly and especially appreciate your sweet comments.. Thanks again, my dear friend. I appreciated you very much. Love, Debi

Comment from June Sargent

Excellent

What a unique and creative idea! A Be Whatever You Want Day! For me, it's a Grateful to Be Alive Day. There is always something that we can be grateful for, even on the worst days. Look for the rainbows after the storm.

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2025

Hi June, I agree with you and that is what I am so thankful for too,
I thank you with all my heart for this lovely message about your National Day.
It was fun to see all who named something they are thankful for and what they would name for themselves. The form was difficult but lots of fun.

Thanks again, my dear friend. Love, Debi

Comment from jim vecchio

Excellent

This is a very good presentation of market poetry. Every day is my day, as I feel every day is a gift from the Lord.
(But I wouldn't mind seeing National No calorie, no sugar, great tasting ice cream day).

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2025

Hi Jim, so good to see you again. I thank you with all my heart for this lovely message about your National Day.
It was fun to see all who named something they are thankful for and what they would name for themselves. The form was difficult but lots of fun.

Thanks again, my dear friend. Love, Debi

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This poem, National Make It Your Day, allows that this can and probably must be MY day so that it truly exists. It is everyone's just desert to have a day.

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2025

Hi Bill, I thank you with all my heart for this lovely message about your National Day.
It was fun to see all who named something they are thankful for and what they would name for themselves. The form was difficult but lots of fun.

Thanks again, my dear friend. Love, Debi

Comment from Noreen Bernardo

Excellent

I love writing these rhyming quatrain poems
I see you had lots of fun here and in keeping with the requirements.i didn't know there was such a day. : ))
Best of luck to you and in all your future endeavors!

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2025

Hi Noreen,I thank you with all my heart for this lovely message about your National Day.
It was fun to see all who named something they are thankful for and what they would name for themselves. The form was difficult but lots of fun.

Thanks again, my dear friend. Love, Debi

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

A Markette for a Marquette, and it's a great fit, Debi. I like how you talk about your own 'natonal day' and it had me wondering what mine would be like. This was a fun read, Debit and well done with this form.
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2025

Hi Valda, I thank you with all my heart for this lovely message about your National Day.
It was fun to see all who named something they are thankful for and what they would name for themselves. The form was difficult but lots of fun.

Thanks again, my dear friend. Love, Debi