Don't Look Away...
'Cuz you are, aren't you?10 total reviews
Comment from Ms. Snyder
Hi Ms. Y.M. Roger,
I just saw this poem "Don't Look Away" because I just found the voting booth - LOL! It only took me three plus weeks! I thought it was in the same area as your tabs for the types of writing - I know I'm bad. And to think I worked in tech for a while - crazy - LOL. I love your poem! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT! - I, of course, have given my sixes for the week. Can I come back and give it six more when they re-stock? I wonder, please let me know. You were someone who read my poetry early on. I am just getting around to reading every person who reviewed my work. I will do so now on a regular basis; and I'm thankful that most have some extraordinary writing like this. So thank you again for your beautiful poem and I look forward to reading much more very soon! Fonda
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2018
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Hi Ms. Y.M. Roger,
I just saw this poem "Don't Look Away" because I just found the voting booth - LOL! It only took me three plus weeks! I thought it was in the same area as your tabs for the types of writing - I know I'm bad. And to think I worked in tech for a while - crazy - LOL. I love your poem! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT! - I, of course, have given my sixes for the week. Can I come back and give it six more when they re-stock? I wonder, please let me know. You were someone who read my poetry early on. I am just getting around to reading every person who reviewed my work. I will do so now on a regular basis; and I'm thankful that most have some extraordinary writing like this. So thank you again for your beautiful poem and I look forward to reading much more very soon! Fonda
Comment Written 30-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2018
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Welcome back, Fonda! :) So good to hear from you again -- glad you're finding your way around the site...be sure to check out the 'fan' option if there is anyone you would like to be notified about their work...then you're not just crossing your fingers until you cross paths again! :) I'm not really sure I'm really up to speed on all the options on the site, but I can do the minimums. :) ;) ;) With respect to the poem, ma'am - I am so very glad you enjoyed it...it was one of those that I really had fun writing: no limits or constraints so I could let my mind do its wandering!! :) Of course, I like to have some structure too, so that came out in there! :) ;) Thanx for stopping by today -- you're welcome to stop by my place any time! :) ;) Have a wonderful weekend being happy with YOU! ;) ;) ;) Yvette
Comment from A. Willow Bends
I would give you a six, but am out of them. I want you to know I voted for you in the contest as I LOVE your poem. In voting for your poem, we tied for 1st place, so I want you to know if I'd have voted for someone else, I'd have won! WHAT????
I am so very proud to share first place with this poem. It is GREAT! It jumped out from all the others and I also was a teacher in the public school system, but certainly NOT in math. (Reading/Language Arts)
Congrats on OUR 1st place! Glad to share this contest place with you! Wendy
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2018
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I would give you a six, but am out of them. I want you to know I voted for you in the contest as I LOVE your poem. In voting for your poem, we tied for 1st place, so I want you to know if I'd have voted for someone else, I'd have won! WHAT????
I am so very proud to share first place with this poem. It is GREAT! It jumped out from all the others and I also was a teacher in the public school system, but certainly NOT in math. (Reading/Language Arts)
Congrats on OUR 1st place! Glad to share this contest place with you! Wendy
Comment Written 29-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2018
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Hi Wendy -- Wow! Thanx so much for your vote and I apologize that it cost you your complete first place 'purse'. I do so very much appreciate that you liked my poem -- I am not a 'free verse' or 'free style' poet of any kind...you'll note that, even though it is classified as a 'free' write, there is still quite a bit of structure.....that would be the complete math nerd in me, I suppose. :) ;) ;) I guess that would make me much more surprised to even be in the top position with your very talented write regarding an MC fighting the 'addiction affliction', but I am quite honored to be there. :) ;) So, CONGRATS to you, co-winner....SO VERY THRILLED to be up there with you!! ;) ;) :) Have a wonderful weekend, ma'am! :) Yvette
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Great weekend to you also, co-winner!
Keep writing! :)
Wendy
Comment from C. Gale Burnett
I really enjoyed this poem, perhaps because I could relate. You said it all so eloquently, with added humor. I could actually almost picture who you were, both inside and out. I think the way you set up your stanzas was awesome. Great writing! Best of luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2018
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I really enjoyed this poem, perhaps because I could relate. You said it all so eloquently, with added humor. I could actually almost picture who you were, both inside and out. I think the way you set up your stanzas was awesome. Great writing! Best of luck in the contest!
Comment Written 28-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2018
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Thanx so much for the read and review, Gale -- much appreciated. :) Have a wonderful evening! :)
Comment from Kiera Haley
This is really neat! I like how you've got a more serious tone at first, but then it becomes more positive and encouraging. The repetition works really well and the way that it all ties together to say "no one look away" is very clever! Overall, a unique poem that is fun to read!
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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This is really neat! I like how you've got a more serious tone at first, but then it becomes more positive and encouraging. The repetition works really well and the way that it all ties together to say "no one look away" is very clever! Overall, a unique poem that is fun to read!
Comment Written 28-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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Thank you for your read and review, Kiera and I am so very glad that you enjoyed! :) I'm not usually a free-verse writer so, this was an 'experiment' ... thank you for your honest reaction and comments! :) :) ;) Thanx for stopping by and you're welcome to stop by any time, contest or not! :) ;) Have a great week! :)
Comment from Debbie Pope
You did a fine job with this prompt. I like how you address yourself by the different names. And, it is tremendously clever how you do the "no one look away." That shows writing skill to have such command of your words.
I have my suspicion as to who you are, mystery writer, but I intend to find out for sure. I will not be looking away from your future posts. I want to see what else you can do.
Thank you for this polished poem.
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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You did a fine job with this prompt. I like how you address yourself by the different names. And, it is tremendously clever how you do the "no one look away." That shows writing skill to have such command of your words.
I have my suspicion as to who you are, mystery writer, but I intend to find out for sure. I will not be looking away from your future posts. I want to see what else you can do.
Thank you for this polished poem.
Comment Written 28-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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Thanx for the read and review, Debbie -- always so good to hear from you! :) ;) Glad you enjoyed...not a 'free verse' person so, I had to add structure somehow...lol!! :) ;) :) Sooooooo, you got it figured out yet...? :) :) Take care! :) :)
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I knew that it was you, Yvette. You have a poetic voice (I suppose) that I can spot.
Comment from Marc Grimaldi
I thought you did a fine job of encouraging you to be you. We all age, but don't be afraid to live where you are. This is lesson always needed for someone like me, middle aged and raising eight kids. Good job!
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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I thought you did a fine job of encouraging you to be you. We all age, but don't be afraid to live where you are. This is lesson always needed for someone like me, middle aged and raising eight kids. Good job!
Comment Written 28-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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Oh, Marc, you just made my week, sir!! I am not a 'free verse' person so this was a 'reach' for me...I am so very glad you enjoyed it! :) ;) Thanx for stopping by and for those wonderful stars!! :) :) You're welcome to stop by any time (once the contest is over - LOL!) :) Have a great evening! :)
Comment from Kelly Hanna
You've done a great job in following the contest rules! The words "you are" in the start of each stanza plays out naturally here. It does not feel forced. I liked the repeated words that are highlighted. It gives an extra bit of creativity to the poem. A great write! Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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You've done a great job in following the contest rules! The words "you are" in the start of each stanza plays out naturally here. It does not feel forced. I liked the repeated words that are highlighted. It gives an extra bit of creativity to the poem. A great write! Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 28-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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Thanx for stopping by, Kelly, so glad you enjoyed!! :) :) You're welcome to stop by any time (once the contest is over - LOL!) :) Have a great evening! :)
Comment from Zue65
The author was able to comply with all the requirements of the writing prompt. The lines were enhanced with the repetition of selected words which also helped progressed the thoughts infused in the poem. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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The author was able to comply with all the requirements of the writing prompt. The lines were enhanced with the repetition of selected words which also helped progressed the thoughts infused in the poem. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 28-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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Thanx for stopping by, nassus, so glad you enjoyed!! :) :) You're welcome to stop by any time (once the contest is over - LOL!) :) Have a great evening! :)
Comment from Anntonette
This was well put together and well written. I love the bolded letters and how they come together at the end. The theme and message you were sending is strong. Thanks for sharing!
- Anntonette J
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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This was well put together and well written. I love the bolded letters and how they come together at the end. The theme and message you were sending is strong. Thanks for sharing!
- Anntonette J
Comment Written 28-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
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Thanx for stopping by, Anntonette, so glad you enjoyed!! :) :) You're welcome to stop by any time (once the contest is over - LOL!) :) Have a great evening! :)
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
This speaks now you are still you, you have grown, you are no more like the first day you came, now you are in colour, you have begun fresh again; well said, well done. Keep Writing -- DR ALCREATOR
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2018
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This speaks now you are still you, you have grown, you are no more like the first day you came, now you are in colour, you have begun fresh again; well said, well done. Keep Writing -- DR ALCREATOR
Comment Written 27-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2018
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Thanx for the read and review, DR ALCREATOR -- appreciate your dropping by! :) Have a great evening! :)
