'Black Dog'
ABAB Poem35 total reviews
Comment from Lucian Carter
For many, this "Black Dog" you describe is full blown mental illness. I suffer from a few conditions that make me share many of these feelings. You've captured them extremely well and I'm glad you feel compassion for the suffering of others. Good luck in the contest, based on the entries I've read it's going to be one heck of a competitive battle.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2017
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For many, this "Black Dog" you describe is full blown mental illness. I suffer from a few conditions that make me share many of these feelings. You've captured them extremely well and I'm glad you feel compassion for the suffering of others. Good luck in the contest, based on the entries I've read it's going to be one heck of a competitive battle.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2017
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Hi Lucian Thanks so much for your understanding review and I think writing is sometimes a great way to get rid of those pent up feeiings we are all prone to have . yes I am lucky that my black dog only comes around occasionally and after a lovely Bali holiday He has gone Yes I think this will be a great contest win lose or draw it is fun to enter them and I have had a great response for this one and to me that is my win All the best Cheers Christine
Comment from rjuselius
this is a sorrowful piece of poetry dear chrissy! i can definitely relate as i was diagnosed with schizophrenia 8 years ago and still have good days and bad ones, and if they are bad, they are truly bad.
thank you for sharing!
blessings and a big squeeze!
rebekka x
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2017
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this is a sorrowful piece of poetry dear chrissy! i can definitely relate as i was diagnosed with schizophrenia 8 years ago and still have good days and bad ones, and if they are bad, they are truly bad.
thank you for sharing!
blessings and a big squeeze!
rebekka x
Comment Written 05-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2017
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Hi Rebekka, thanks for reading my black dog and yes it is sorrowful but I am so much better now after 2 weeks in the Bali Sun with a good friend and allowed the black dog to go I think we all have good and bad days hopefully more good than bad A big heartfelt Bali hug to you Cheers Christinexx
Comment from Brett Matthew West
The first verse seems to indicate a sinister allure tends to pop into your mind from time to time. This is illustrated by your words "dark thoughts."
The second verse depicts a rage festers deep inside you and "Plains of anger" start to rise. This consumes your life. When you get like this you need someone to "rescue you".
Like a frightened child you cower under the burden of these fears.
However, by holding on to who you really are you believe you can overcome these beasts that battle you.
Poem meets the requirement of this contest in that it is written ABAB with strong rhyming words.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2017
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The first verse seems to indicate a sinister allure tends to pop into your mind from time to time. This is illustrated by your words "dark thoughts."
The second verse depicts a rage festers deep inside you and "Plains of anger" start to rise. This consumes your life. When you get like this you need someone to "rescue you".
Like a frightened child you cower under the burden of these fears.
However, by holding on to who you really are you believe you can overcome these beasts that battle you.
Poem meets the requirement of this contest in that it is written ABAB with strong rhyming words.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2017
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Hi Brett Lovelybto have your review Thanks so much and you have summed this up nicely and black dog gone feeling a lot better Holiday in Bali is great. I thought this may fit the contest and enjoyed writing it abet the context Cheers Christine
Comment from DonandVicki
It is a given that when we don't feel well our moods can plummet. Your poem speaks to me of a darkness that we all go through in our short lives. Don and Vicki
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It is a given that when we don't feel well our moods can plummet. Your poem speaks to me of a darkness that we all go through in our short lives. Don and Vicki
Comment Written 04-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2017
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Hi DonandVicki. Thanks for reading my poem and thankfully the black dog has gone and I am much better, but yes the dark places are there it just not letting them get you but I thought I would write this and enter it into the contest as well. Cheers my friend from Bali Christine
Comment from pipersfancy
An excellent entry in the ABAB Poetry Contest.
I find "black dog" to be a perfect descriptor of the deep melancholy that can affect any one of us... too many of us.
Glad to hear you have refreshed your spirit through a holiday - we all need to take care of ourselves!
Best of luck in the contest,
pf
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2017
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An excellent entry in the ABAB Poetry Contest.
I find "black dog" to be a perfect descriptor of the deep melancholy that can affect any one of us... too many of us.
Glad to hear you have refreshed your spirit through a holiday - we all need to take care of ourselves!
Best of luck in the contest,
pf
Comment Written 04-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2017
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Hi pf Thanks ver much for your encouraging review and best of luck Yes my Bali holiday has been wonderful and I feel very refreshed and ready to write again Cheers Christine
Comment from evesayshi
In my opinion, a dramatically expressive work that tugged at my heartstrings - well constructed in its earnest cries and tortured message, as hope and calm returns, soothing the fear and calamitous turmoil within, to regain one's strength and composure - an emotional write...
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2017
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In my opinion, a dramatically expressive work that tugged at my heartstrings - well constructed in its earnest cries and tortured message, as hope and calm returns, soothing the fear and calamitous turmoil within, to regain one's strength and composure - an emotional write...
Comment Written 04-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2017
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Hi eve, Thanks for reading my poem and yes it was emotional to write but I think poetry is a great medium for release and black dog has dissapeared and my Bali holiday has been lovely for my soul Sending a Bali hug Cheers Christine
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You are so welcome, Christine and happy to hear all is well with you - your holiday in Bali sounds like a dream come true - I understand it's a gorgeous place - a warm hug back, from sunny California...Eve
Comment from Brigitte Elko
This is wonderfully penned. I could relate easily to the content, the Black Dog has visited me often. I have empathy for you , the author, and am delighted you are out of the dumps and back to the "pen". I liked reading this very much. Keep writing...
Regards,
Brigitte
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2017
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This is wonderfully penned. I could relate easily to the content, the Black Dog has visited me often. I have empathy for you , the author, and am delighted you are out of the dumps and back to the "pen". I liked reading this very much. Keep writing...
Regards,
Brigitte
Comment Written 04-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2017
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Hi Brigitte. Many thanks for reading and reviewing my poem and I will try not let the black dog return So glad you enjoyed this and yes I will keep writing Nice to meet you Cheers Christine
Comment from Abby Wilson-hand
I ABSOLUTLY LOVE THIS POEM FOR THESE THING GROW INSIDE MY HEAD AS WELL THIS WAS WELL THOUGHT OF AND WELL PRSENTED MY FRIEND. THIS IS YOUR BEST WRITE YET I LOVED IT
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I ABSOLUTLY LOVE THIS POEM FOR THESE THING GROW INSIDE MY HEAD AS WELL THIS WAS WELL THOUGHT OF AND WELL PRSENTED MY FRIEND. THIS IS YOUR BEST WRITE YET I LOVED IT
Comment Written 04-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2017
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Hi Abby, Thank you so very much for your fabulous review and thinking it deserving of a six star rating. This came from my troubled mind but am so much better now I am pleased With your feedback and appreciate your comments A big Bali hug and Cheers to you Christine
Comment from honeytree
The art work was chosen well
for these words written
When we have a lot on ones mind
we can think of things that have
happened that hurt us.
Life can be tough and also
happy and sad.
Honey tree
I have no six left.
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2017
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The art work was chosen well
for these words written
When we have a lot on ones mind
we can think of things that have
happened that hurt us.
Life can be tough and also
happy and sad.
Honey tree
I have no six left.
Comment Written 04-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2017
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Hi Honey tree, To have your review is so noce and yes at times our lives don't always go as we would like to and This came from a dark place which is now so much brighter and I do so appreciate your comments Thank you so much A big Bali Cheers to you Christine
Comment from marybell1
I enjoyed reading your ABAB Poem "Black Dog". It was a sad poem which you told and rhymed well according to the contest rules.
All the best.
Marybell1.
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2017
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I enjoyed reading your ABAB Poem "Black Dog". It was a sad poem which you told and rhymed well according to the contest rules.
All the best.
Marybell1.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2017
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Thanks Marybell it is sad but feeling so much better and often writing helps to get it out of ones system Cheers for your best wishes xx Christine
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You are most welcome.
Marybell1.