Bittersweet Valentine
An acrostic Valentine poem with a twist9 total reviews
Comment from Blue Danube
Hello Melody Ringo:
Thanks for giving us this lovely and original Valentine's acrostic.
Congratulations on placing a winner in this contest.
A pleasure to read and comment on this well written poem expressing both sides of the coin pertaining to the celebration of friendship and love--both present and absent at time.
Blue
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Hello Melody Ringo:
Thanks for giving us this lovely and original Valentine's acrostic.
Congratulations on placing a winner in this contest.
A pleasure to read and comment on this well written poem expressing both sides of the coin pertaining to the celebration of friendship and love--both present and absent at time.
Blue
Comment Written 25-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Thank you, Blue Danube for both the kind words and the excellent rating. I'm glad you enjoyed the read. I certainly enjoyed writing it!
Melody
Comment from Mary's angel
I like this and the fact that you presented both sides. Yes, Valentines day is a day for lovers and we shall all someday meet ours. Congrats on your anniversary. The acrostic is good and the words say a lot. I enjoyed reading this.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2010
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I like this and the fact that you presented both sides. Yes, Valentines day is a day for lovers and we shall all someday meet ours. Congrats on your anniversary. The acrostic is good and the words say a lot. I enjoyed reading this.
Comment Written 14-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2010
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Thank you, Mary's angel. We had a fabulouse anniversary celebration and are continuing to celebrate for the duration of this month. Glad you enjoyed this piece.
Melody
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You are welcome Ms. Melody! Celebrate on!
Comment from Walter L. Jones
It is the form, but more it is the need, we write for many, who can not write for themselves, this was a raw view of days for both the young and old, better than well done.. perfect... Walt
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2010
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It is the form, but more it is the need, we write for many, who can not write for themselves, this was a raw view of days for both the young and old, better than well done.. perfect... Walt
Comment Written 28-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2010
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Better than well done? Wow. Thank you Walter. I am truly honored by your review and the exceptional rating!
Many thanks,
Melody
Comment from patmedium
Melody... this is beautifully done. Many thanks for sharing it with us. The emotions transfer easily from page to reader. This also performs well aloud, its words gliding over my tongue. Pat.
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2010
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Melody... this is beautifully done. Many thanks for sharing it with us. The emotions transfer easily from page to reader. This also performs well aloud, its words gliding over my tongue. Pat.
Comment Written 28-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2010
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Thanks for reading, patmedium. I appreciate you going the extra mile to read it outloud. I am honored by the great rating.
Melody
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I always read aloud... even some of the prose essays and stories get read aloud, to see what I can add to them by inflection, etc. I always read 'cold' (I don't scan first... just launch straight in there) Pat.
Comment from Crystalradel
it is refreshing to have another view on the valentines day thing as it tends to get pretty one sided with the mushy stuff, if you know what i mean."May we all aspire to love and be loved". well said.
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2010
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it is refreshing to have another view on the valentines day thing as it tends to get pretty one sided with the mushy stuff, if you know what i mean."May we all aspire to love and be loved". well said.
Comment Written 28-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2010
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Yeah, I know what you mean about the mushy stuff. I can write that too, but it gets boring after a while. Thought I'd mix it up a bit with this piece. Glad you enjoyed it!
Melody
Comment from m_plum
This is a brilliant piece of writing, well done. I love that you have presented both sides, catering for one and all! You have expressed yourself really well, making it an enjoyable read. And your message is fantastic!
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2010
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This is a brilliant piece of writing, well done. I love that you have presented both sides, catering for one and all! You have expressed yourself really well, making it an enjoyable read. And your message is fantastic!
Comment Written 28-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2010
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Thank you m_plum. This one was fun to write and just flowed from sweet to sad all by itself.
Thanks for reading!
Melody
Comment from Peeping_Soul
the acrostic is good but what i like here is the picture and the words that you have used here which conveys the thoughts perfectly.great write
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2010
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the acrostic is good but what i like here is the picture and the words that you have used here which conveys the thoughts perfectly.great write
Comment Written 28-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2010
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Thanks for reading and glad you liked the words and picture. Thanks too for the great rating, Peeping_Soul!
Melody
Comment from Janine Ellis-Fynn
Beautiful poem Melody and so refreshing! I generally am not a huge fan of Valentine's Day as I feel it is over commercialised and a money making racket that rips into the bleeding hearts of those you have lost love or never known love. How those people must despise the day and all the rejection and hurt that goes with it all being rubbed in their faces. It's not often that the darker side of Valentine's Day is written about. Your words and powerful and thought provoking.
Well written my friend,
Janine
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2010
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Beautiful poem Melody and so refreshing! I generally am not a huge fan of Valentine's Day as I feel it is over commercialised and a money making racket that rips into the bleeding hearts of those you have lost love or never known love. How those people must despise the day and all the rejection and hurt that goes with it all being rubbed in their faces. It's not often that the darker side of Valentine's Day is written about. Your words and powerful and thought provoking.
Well written my friend,
Janine
Comment Written 28-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2010
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Thanks, Janine. I share your feeling about the commercialization of Valentines Day, (among other holidays) that virtually ruins the holiday's true meaning. Although I've found my twin soul, I feel for those who have no one to love. I started out to make it all about the positive side, but the poem took a turn of its own halfway through! I love it when that happens, don't you?
Melody
Comment from Thomas Raine
I remember Valentine's Day being not so great, and I use to write very adolescent sad poems about how terrible it was...but they changed a few years ago, and now I kind of look forward to it. Your piece encapsulates all those qualities, very well.
Thanks for sharing, and good luck in the contest,
- TR
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2010
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I remember Valentine's Day being not so great, and I use to write very adolescent sad poems about how terrible it was...but they changed a few years ago, and now I kind of look forward to it. Your piece encapsulates all those qualities, very well.
Thanks for sharing, and good luck in the contest,
- TR
Comment Written 28-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2010
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Interesting, Thomas. Now you have me curious...(if you don't mind me asking) what was it that changed your mind about this holiday?
Thanks for your comments and the great rating!
Melody
