Simplicity
Finding happiness54 total reviews
Comment from Contests
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2018
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 A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry. |
Comment Written 10-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2018
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Thank you so much. I am honored by your recognition.
Comment from LaRosa
Oh, how impressive. The structure, the naturally progressing order of thought and emotional decision, is so beautiful.
I confess to being a lot like the half empty glass person and yet coming to FS introduces, encourages me to feel more of the half to 3/4 full side of things.
Your belief about life is always uplifting!
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2018
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Oh, how impressive. The structure, the naturally progressing order of thought and emotional decision, is so beautiful.
I confess to being a lot like the half empty glass person and yet coming to FS introduces, encourages me to feel more of the half to 3/4 full side of things.
Your belief about life is always uplifting!
Comment Written 08-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2018
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I'm glad you think so. Thank you for this wonderful review.
Comment from Mitchell Brontė
What a wonderful read this was, the basic foundations of happiness are written here with such splendid simplicity.
A delightful poem that gave me a smile.
Mitchell
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2018
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What a wonderful read this was, the basic foundations of happiness are written here with such splendid simplicity.
A delightful poem that gave me a smile.
Mitchell
Comment Written 06-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2018
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I'm so glad it made you smile. What a compliment. Thank you so much.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
A beautiful picture and a beautiful 'I can't' poem. Your first verse concerning all the misery that, if we let it, can send us gloomy but then you concentrate on looking for the simple, little things in our day that makes it worthwhile. Lovely read,
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2018
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A beautiful picture and a beautiful 'I can't' poem. Your first verse concerning all the misery that, if we let it, can send us gloomy but then you concentrate on looking for the simple, little things in our day that makes it worthwhile. Lovely read,
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 06-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2018
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Thank you, Pearl. I'm glad you like it.
Comment from Hayley Zemontas
This is a lovely poem filled with positivity and a reminder that we should be grateful and appreciative of every day and that happiness is actually very simple to achieve. This is something I have come to see as well. I used to be so hard on myself and was always striving for more to achieve a state of happiness and acceptance within myself but now I have learned through having therapy and dealing with my mental health issues that happiness is inside of me. Your poem spreads this message too and I think it's a beautiful piece. Simplicity is golden x
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2018
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This is a lovely poem filled with positivity and a reminder that we should be grateful and appreciative of every day and that happiness is actually very simple to achieve. This is something I have come to see as well. I used to be so hard on myself and was always striving for more to achieve a state of happiness and acceptance within myself but now I have learned through having therapy and dealing with my mental health issues that happiness is inside of me. Your poem spreads this message too and I think it's a beautiful piece. Simplicity is golden x
Comment Written 05-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2018
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Thank you so much, Hayley. I'm glad it works for you as well. Nothing or no one can make us happy. We have to find it within ourselves, just as you said.
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Absolutely xx
Comment from June Sargent
What a lovely and inspiring poem reminding us to appreciate the simple joys of life, even when we're surrounded by much sadness. It comes down to focus and point of view. The artwork is stunning and the words flowed smoothly. Thank you for sharing your words of wisdom.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2018
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What a lovely and inspiring poem reminding us to appreciate the simple joys of life, even when we're surrounded by much sadness. It comes down to focus and point of view. The artwork is stunning and the words flowed smoothly. Thank you for sharing your words of wisdom.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2018
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Thank YOU for reviewing. I'm so happy you like it. I think attitude is everything. 8-)
Comment from Loredana
Very beautiful poem. I always say that we need to stop and look at where we are and how far we have gone, no matter how physically far or just far as growth. Your poem is beautifully written and doesn't need any changes.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2018
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Very beautiful poem. I always say that we need to stop and look at where we are and how far we have gone, no matter how physically far or just far as growth. Your poem is beautifully written and doesn't need any changes.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2018
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I couldn't agree more. It seems you have a good attitude. Thanks for reviewing.
Comment from CD Richards
Absolutely love the last two lines. What a great way to finish.
I don't think it is responsible to bury our heads in the sand and ignore all the bad stuff that is going on around us. We owe it to our children and grandchildren to speak up about the very real threats in the world today. On the other hand, being miserable all the time is a real drag. We have a right and a responsibility to ourselves to be happy. I think balance is the key.
You are so right, true happiness can't be bought, it comes from the simple things.
Fine job with this, excellent rhyme and meter as well.
Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2018
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Absolutely love the last two lines. What a great way to finish.
I don't think it is responsible to bury our heads in the sand and ignore all the bad stuff that is going on around us. We owe it to our children and grandchildren to speak up about the very real threats in the world today. On the other hand, being miserable all the time is a real drag. We have a right and a responsibility to ourselves to be happy. I think balance is the key.
You are so right, true happiness can't be bought, it comes from the simple things.
Fine job with this, excellent rhyme and meter as well.
Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2018
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I agree with you with that we have to warn our children of dangers, and how to cope in life. But they also need to see the beauty in life. Thank you for this great review.
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Terrific, upbeat poem about misery vs. happiness. We all have some of each in our lives, but as you suggest, many folks concentrate too much on their misery and not enough on those things and people that would make them happy. If you look for something, you will find it, so look for the positive in life. :)
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2018
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Terrific, upbeat poem about misery vs. happiness. We all have some of each in our lives, but as you suggest, many folks concentrate too much on their misery and not enough on those things and people that would make them happy. If you look for something, you will find it, so look for the positive in life. :)
Comment Written 05-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2018
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Absolutely! I know you have a great attitude. Thank you so much, Phyllis.
Comment from Mastery
What a beautiful presentation this is , Yavonne. Everything just flows so well from start to finish. So full of heart.
I felt you might be better off by breaking the lines up abit though,like into three or four line stanzas.
Bravo, good job, my friend.
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2018
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What a beautiful presentation this is , Yavonne. Everything just flows so well from start to finish. So full of heart.
I felt you might be better off by breaking the lines up abit though,like into three or four line stanzas.
Bravo, good job, my friend.
Comment Written 04-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2018
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Thank you, Bob. I'm so happy your like it this much!