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I so desire to write well

Quinzaine contest entry

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Comment from Mastery
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You do write well, Carolyn. As for me? I write as best as I am able and hope for the best. Time and practice make forx really successful writers in my opinion. That and if a person wants to be successful as a writer....they MUST read. One cannot be achieved without the other im my opinion.


Good job. thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 18-Jun-2016


reply by the author on 18-Jun-2016
    I think you are right. Someone recently asked me if I have published.
    I replied , you first must write it. LOL Perseverance and a desire to do
    well, with the acceptance of others comments, have helped me a lot.
    I always appreciate your words of encouragement and look forward
    to reading your fine work as usual.
    :-) Carolyn
reply by Mastery on 18-Jun-2016
    Thanks, my friend. Chapter is up now, paying 1.18. LOL
Comment from patcelaw
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Carolyn, this is an excellent entry in the contest and meets all rules of form. May your weekend be filled with wonder and joy.. Patricia

 Comment Written 18-Jun-2016


reply by the author on 18-Jun-2016
    Thank you Patricia,
    I'm glad you affirmed the form, it was my first. You have a great weekend too.
    It's a beautiful Saturday here in Missouri.
    :-) Carolyn
Comment from heyjude
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Carolyn, a good entry for the contest as we all are writers and can relate. Something we ask ourselves over and over. Good job with this quinzaine

 Comment Written 18-Jun-2016


reply by the author on 18-Jun-2016
    Thanks Judy, Glad you liked it. It was kind of fun.
    Have a happy weekend and the best to your husband on fathers day.
    :-) Carolyn
Comment from cumulus365
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Your poem meets the format of 15 sylls count. The poetic form has line 1 as a statement, line 2 and line 3 ask question relate to line 1. Line 2 might be a question to ask why you want to write to question to line 1. I question on the need of an illustration for this type of question. Other than that, your short poem is nice to read. Best.


 Comment Written 18-Jun-2016


reply by the author on 18-Jun-2016
    Thanks for affirming the form and for stopping by.
    Have a great weekend,
    :-) Carolyn
reply by cumulus365 on 18-Jun-2016
    You are welcome. Happy Father's day to you. Best.
Comment from royowen
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Well done Carolyne, we now have written one between us, of course you write well, but I won't answer the other one, modesty forbids that I say I can, great entry my dear friend, good luck, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 18-Jun-2016


reply by the author on 18-Jun-2016
    Hi, Roy
    It was a strange little form to be sure. I figured might as well try. So I did half and
    now you have to do yours. LOL ..
    Have a great weekend... it is beautiful here this morning in Missouri, USA.
    God is so good.
    :-) Carolyn
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written Quinzaine poem. You really do write well without a doubt. Yes, I write and not very well at times but I am always learning and willing to improve.

 Comment Written 18-Jun-2016


reply by the author on 18-Jun-2016
    I've heard it said, 'the biggest room in the world is the room for improvement.' LOL
    That is why I keep trying these strange little forms. One day I hope to be good.
    I love your work too Sandra, and always look forward to reading.
    :-) Carolyn
Comment from joannakruk
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I think you have hit the sentiment all of us on this site advocate bang on the head. We all want to inspire with our pieces. One thing however that I have learnt is not to take negative responses to heart. There is a heroic quality in sharing work that comes from our souls. We're never going to please everyone so self content is key. Yes, you do write well ;-)

 Comment Written 18-Jun-2016


reply by the author on 18-Jun-2016
    Thank you, joannakruk
    When I get a negative comment, I turn it into a positive reply
    for the reader. The comments are sometimes so long that
    I know it took a long time for that person to put down a poem
    that might be a 3-5-3 or a 5-7-5... LOL
    Also, have you found that some feel they have to understand
    every word, and every punctuation to get 'this deep-deep meaning' out
    of a very lightly written piece. It amuses me at times.
    You are always appreciated. .
    :-) Carolyn
Comment from misscookie
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Is this a photo of you. If it is you are a lovely lady.
I like the words to your poem and the answer to your question.
I think I'm improving little by little.
Have a safe week-end.
Cookie

 Comment Written 18-Jun-2016


reply by the author on 18-Jun-2016
    Hi Cookie,
    Yes it is me... Silly thing that I am. My daughters are always wanting
    me to do selfies.. I send them lots just for fun.... Though I would share
    this one... thank you so much for liking this silly little form....
    :-) Carolyn
reply by misscookie on 18-Jun-2016
    Your very welcome.
    No problem this world could use some laughter .
    Have a safe week- end.
    Cookie
Comment from Walu Feral
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G'day Carolyn. Again I have no sixes left, sorry. Yes my friend, you write very well. In fact you are one of favorite authors of all time and Delia's as well. We both get a smile on our faces when we see your name pop into my inbox.

I don't know this form, but in my opinion, it's a fabulous contest entry and I wish you all the luck in the world in it.

Cheers Fez

 Comment Written 18-Jun-2016


reply by the author on 18-Jun-2016
    Thanks Fez,
    I appreciate you so much. This is a form that the 1st line makes a statement, next 2 ask questions relating to the
    statement. BTW: that is a selfie of me saying Kumusta to you and Delia. My daughters are always wanting pictures
    so I barrage them with selfies just for fun... LOL
    Love you all, and thanks also for the good wishes..
    :-) Carolyn
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
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Hi, Carolyn

= Hey ... is this a "Selfie"?
= I'm trying to decide if it looks like your profile pix. I don't think so, but, we do change ... no ... we get better! (*<*)
= I like your entry. Interesting format.
= Good luck in the contest, my friend.

(*<*) A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside-Down (*>*)
Cheers & Blessings ... Jacqueline ~ Jackie ~ Jax


 Comment Written 18-Jun-2016


reply by the author on 18-Jun-2016
    Hi there, Jackie-Jax
    yes it is me.... My daughters are always wanting selfies so I send them pictures of
    everything just for fun. What I have painted, what I have cooked. Food plated ready to
    eat...LOL, and one thing that has changed. My hair is naturally silver now. No color for 2 years..
    The hardest part was growing it out from the color.
    I am glad you liked this strange little form.
    If you haven't done it, read the example given in the contest description.
    I figured I couldn't do any worse. :-)
    :-) Carolyn