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I Wonder

Rondel

12 total reviews 
Comment from ESOSTINE
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The poem presented the age-long question that has continue to defy answers. Man can never know everything on earth no matter how he strives. It was a interesting read. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
    Hi Esostine,
    I apologize for the delay in responding. Summer has been so very busy.
    Thank you for going back in my file to read and review this poem. I appreciate the comments and the encouragement.
    Debi
Comment from May 1
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That is such a deep, wonderfully written poem. I love the way you presented it visually and the image you chose to go with it. All in all, I really enjoyed reading it.

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2020


reply by the author on 15-Feb-2020
    Hi May 1,
    Wow, you have been busy reviewing this week. Thank you for taking the time to go back and look at some of these older works. I appreciate the kind comments about this one: the writing, and the image and how you enjoyed it.
    Thank you,
    Debi
Comment from Phoenix Rising
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An excellent introspective flow of verses pondering the age old question of "why". We truly are curious creatures, forever trying to make sense of it all.
My pleasure to read and review.

Phoenix Rising

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2020


reply by the author on 02-Jan-2020
    Thank you for sharing your insights and such a thoughtful review.
    Debi
Comment from Sloane.T
Exceptional
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This is beautifully written. Congratulations on the prize! Its focus is the ever present question of "Why?" Our time is short while on this planet. We must leave quickly without all the questions being answered and mysteries being solved. The only representation that is left of our brisk experience is a dash between numbers.

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 22-Jun-2018
    Thank you for six stars and the wisdom in your insightful remarks. You brightened my day with both.
    Debi
Comment from jppoet
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This is an excellent thought-provoking poem, in the Rondel requirement of this contest. I loved also your quote by Albert Einstein. good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2018


reply by the author on 24-Mar-2018
    Hi jppoet,

    Thank you so much for the kind comments. I haven't posted anything since last July so it was a delightful surprise. Thank you for the comments about the Einstein quote, too. I do love fairy tales.
    Debi
Comment from pome lover
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very good. we try to stay informed, but still...
I used to think a year was actually 12 months - each with it's particular occurrences.
Now, the months whiz by so fast I barely get one month's bills paid before they're upon me again. And birthdays! well, better to forget them. I am trying very hard to stretch out the days-- skip over the bad stuff - and enjoy life to the fullest. (extent that I can)
Katharine - pome lover
PS
you're right. there's lots of mirth.

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2018


reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
    Hi Katherine,
    Thank you so much for taking the time to review this poem. I haven't posted anything in a while so it was a delightful surprise. So true that time just accelerates as time goes by. It is s precious commodity. Great philosophy to enjoy life to the fullest. Why not?
    Debi
Comment from Gert sherwood
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Hello and smiles to you w.j.debi
I really like how you repeated the word (why) in each of your stanza , I say that was clever.
Gert

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2018


reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
    How sweet of you to review something I posted last July, Gert. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review.. Thank you for the encouragement
Comment from PoemsOfDD
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W.j.debi, I was just taking a stroll and thought I would pop in to have a browse. I'm so glad I did. I really enjoyed reading this Rondel poem. It is questioning and reflective at the same time. I like the repeat line - sometimes I sit and wonder why - and think the way you have punctuated it differently in the end line really adds emphasis to this well written piece. Excellent job! ~DD

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2017


reply by the author on 26-Aug-2017
    Hi DD,
    How delightful to come to the site and find an unexpected review. And you say such nice encouraging things too. I appreciate the close read and detailed comments. I am sorry for the tardy response. Life has been a bit crazy the last few weeks. Thank you so much for brightening my evening.
    Debi
reply by PoemsOfDD on 26-Aug-2017
    It was my pleasure Debi. Enjoy your weekend. ~DD
Comment from BeasPeas
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This is a wonderful Rondel, composed beautifully and I like the topic and the illustration. We ponder these things, especially when we are dropping off to sleep. I think we must enjoy each day we have. These are the most meaningful lines for me--so well done--:
"Sometimes I sit and wonder why
our life's so short on Mother Earth.

Yet, I accept I must comply,
and try to gain my share of mirth
for all those truth's I can unearth."
Marilyn

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2017


reply by the author on 05-Aug-2017
    Hi Marilyn,
    Thank you for the great review of this Rondel.
    Debi
Comment from Bill Schott
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This rondel, I Wonder, contains the required set up for this format and ponders the shortness of our corporeal existence. If it weren't for historical records, our lives would seem even shorter. We are to use our time as wisely as we can, and seek, always, the best in everything.

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2017


reply by the author on 05-Aug-2017
    Thank you, Bill. I appreciate the insights you share on the subject. Our lives are so short.