Fresh Ideas
a 20 syllable poem24 total reviews
Comment from Ms. Snyder
Hi Melissa and you are the bravest of all the souls still! I love that you wrote this with this photo/illustration. I am trying to catch up to all the writing I missed as I come across it all - and I want to congratulate you on the win. This is a great combination of a picture with words and vice versa. Cheers, Fonda
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2019
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Hi Melissa and you are the bravest of all the souls still! I love that you wrote this with this photo/illustration. I am trying to catch up to all the writing I missed as I come across it all - and I want to congratulate you on the win. This is a great combination of a picture with words and vice versa. Cheers, Fonda
Comment Written 26-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2019
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Thanks so much, Fonda. I am glad you like it. It does take bravery to write... just look at Meeshu and his Catholic piece!! Much appreciated.
Melissa
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Yes I know I cannot respond to that at the moment because it will bring up too many personal other things for me that I am not ready to divulge in FS so I have to compartmentalize for the time being. I think he is extraordinary and I hope that he is able to weather the storm. He has my support and love and kindness always. Cheers, Fonda
Comment from dragonpoet
Looking out of oneself can be very brave and inspiring. But also looking inside and writing from deep in your heart is as brave. It is a wonderful piece of artwork that melds well with the words.
Congrats of placing third in the contest.
Keep writing
Joan
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2019
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Looking out of oneself can be very brave and inspiring. But also looking inside and writing from deep in your heart is as brave. It is a wonderful piece of artwork that melds well with the words.
Congrats of placing third in the contest.
Keep writing
Joan
Comment Written 25-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2019
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Thank you, Joan. I wrote that at the beginning of the New Year and thought of how we look forward into the future and some of us have to be brave to write about what we see. Thank you so much for the review.
Melissa
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You're welcome, Melissa.
Have a great week.
Joan
Comment from Frank Colabella
Hi, Melissa. This is a beautiful expression of a poetic sentiment, a concise image of the creative process. Good luck in the contest.
Best wishes,
Frank
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2019
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Hi, Melissa. This is a beautiful expression of a poetic sentiment, a concise image of the creative process. Good luck in the contest.
Best wishes,
Frank
Comment Written 02-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2019
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Thank you very much, Frank!
Melissa
Comment from poetwatch
Good words, Melissa. It appears that you write when someone opens themselves up or the ideas come from the soul in their eyes. I have to watch what I write because what I write are feelings stirred in a moment. This is a good entry for the 20 Syllable contest.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2019
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Good words, Melissa. It appears that you write when someone opens themselves up or the ideas come from the soul in their eyes. I have to watch what I write because what I write are feelings stirred in a moment. This is a good entry for the 20 Syllable contest.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2019
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Thank you for the wonderful review. I am encouraged by your words. Much appreciated.
Melissa
Comment from Miss Sherry
Great combination of words and artwork. Good advice too. Open a window in your mind and let inspiration fly in. I so enjoy all your work, and boy, are you busy...I smile when I see a new post from you.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2019
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Great combination of words and artwork. Good advice too. Open a window in your mind and let inspiration fly in. I so enjoy all your work, and boy, are you busy...I smile when I see a new post from you.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2019
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Haha.... thanks OP... I am grateful that you enjoy this creative process we all indulge in here on FS... I hope we all will be flooded with fresh ideas and new perspectives.
Thanks a bunch!!
Melissa
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We will be so poetic!!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
So true and just when we think it has all been done before, someone comes up with a new idea that makes us think differently! I enjoyed the sentiments here Melissa, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2019
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So true and just when we think it has all been done before, someone comes up with a new idea that makes us think differently! I enjoyed the sentiments here Melissa, love Dolly x
Comment Written 02-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2019
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Dolly, I wish for your 2019... open windows that bring in fresh breezes, new ideas and a fresh spirit as you write... Your lovely sonnets are always a delight to read, but with your talent, I look forward to all the forms you choose to write.
Melissa
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Thank you for your encouraging, sweet and warm loving reply Melissa, I hope that all your dreams come true in 2019, love Dolly x
Comment from Mark Valentine
"Observe and write" - a pithy summation of the craft if ever there was one. I like the idea - your illustration adds an extra flavor of positivity to your invitation. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2019
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"Observe and write" - a pithy summation of the craft if ever there was one. I like the idea - your illustration adds an extra flavor of positivity to your invitation. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2019
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Thanks so very much, Mark. I am grateful for your review.
Melissa
Comment from Dean Kuch
I've been sitting outdoors, writing in an old cemetery these last few days, Melissa.
The weather here in Ohio has been so mild lately. It's only about a mile from my home, and it's so peaceful there.
Then, whatever I've written the "old-fashioned way", with pen and paper, I come home, fire up my computer and transfer the words to my word processor.
When I want to get into my "Poe Mode", I turn off all the lights, my television, and the stereo, light one black candle and one white one and begin to write.
You'd be surprised what you can channel when writing in total silence by candlelight alone.
Good luck to you in the 20 Syllable Poetry contest.
~Dean
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2019
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I've been sitting outdoors, writing in an old cemetery these last few days, Melissa.
The weather here in Ohio has been so mild lately. It's only about a mile from my home, and it's so peaceful there.
Then, whatever I've written the "old-fashioned way", with pen and paper, I come home, fire up my computer and transfer the words to my word processor.
When I want to get into my "Poe Mode", I turn off all the lights, my television, and the stereo, light one black candle and one white one and begin to write.
You'd be surprised what you can channel when writing in total silence by candlelight alone.
Good luck to you in the 20 Syllable Poetry contest.
~Dean
Comment Written 01-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2019
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Oh, wow, Dean... you really are putting yourself into a different place when you do all of that... I will be avidly interested to see what comes from your pen. Darkness or light??? Humor or mobidity??? High or Low???? We will see.... I pray you have a blessed day!
Melissa
Comment from Joan E.
Thank you for sharing your inspirational reflections and matching image. I relished the symbolic "open windows" and your focus on bravery. You sparse syllables speak volumes. Best wishes in the contest- Joan
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2019
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Thank you for sharing your inspirational reflections and matching image. I relished the symbolic "open windows" and your focus on bravery. You sparse syllables speak volumes. Best wishes in the contest- Joan
Comment Written 01-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2019
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Thanks so much for the lovely review, Joan. I am glad you liked it.
Melissa
Comment from lyenochka
Great use of all syllables to give us an uplifting message for writers! I like that you call us to look out and seek out those "fresh ideas." Best wishes in the contest, Melissa!
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2019
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Great use of all syllables to give us an uplifting message for writers! I like that you call us to look out and seek out those "fresh ideas." Best wishes in the contest, Melissa!
Comment Written 01-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2019
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Helen, I appreciate your read and review.
All the best,
Melissa