Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux

Excellent

I like that. You can look back, but don't stay there as you've so eloquently stated. Ahead is where your future is. I like the message conveyed in this and enjoyed reading this inspirational and well written work. Well done!

 Comment Written 19-May-2020

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reply by the author on 19-May-2020

Thank you! I'm pleased my poem resonated with you.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written 5-7-5 poem about looking to the past to collect fond memories or learn from the past mistakes not to make them again, but don't stay too long the future is waiting.

 Comment Written 19-May-2020

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reply by the author on 19-May-2020

Thank you - I'm pleased my poem appealed to you.

Comment from jaded831

Excellent

Great analogy, if we linger too long in the past, future escapes us. Tomorrow may be brighter and hopefully will. The picture compliments your words. We need this poem to help us look forward to brighter tomorrows.

 Comment Written 19-May-2020

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reply by the author on 19-May-2020

Positivity about the future will win the day! Thanks for your review.

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I love the thoughts behind these words as we make our way forwards in life and try not to look back at the past as it sometimes haunts us, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 19-May-2020

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reply by the author on 19-May-2020

Thanks Dolly. Yes, the past can rear up to bite us sometimes.

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Hello my friend

Lovely entry for the 5-7-5 writing prompt contest. Good syllable count and connection between lines. Good flow. I wish you well in the contest.

 Comment Written 18-May-2020

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reply by the author on 19-May-2020

Thanks for your lovely review!

Comment from Y. M. Roger

Excellent

As long as the feet keep moving forward! :) :) This is a great offering for the 5-7-5 contest! ;) Thank you for sharing your originality and best of luck at the polls! ;)

 Comment Written 18-May-2020

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reply by the author on 18-May-2020

I appreciate your complimentary remarks. Thank you!

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

I enjoyed your contest entry, Mystery Author. Your syllable count is correct per line. The image is fitting, too. Your words tell a good little story. Yes, remember, but don't dwell on, the past. It is what makes us who we are. But each one of us must look ahead as life is worth living--not just remembering the past. Thanks for sharing and best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 17-May-2020

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reply by the author on 18-May-2020

Thanks for your comments. Much appreciated.

Comment from Amanda Louise Davis

Exceptional

I really liked this a lot, both the meaning of it and the way the words flow together well. You have done a very good 5-7-5 poem. I will enjoy reading more of them.

 Comment Written 17-May-2020

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reply by the author on 17-May-2020

Thanks for your wonderfully supportive review.

Comment from January L'Angelle

Excellent

I like the message that you are telling here. I read this several times to really get it. Our good memories are just that, memories. We should look to the future because its bright. Well penned. -January L.

 Comment Written 17-May-2020

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reply by the author on 17-May-2020

Thank you for reviewing.

Comment from Margaret Bednar

Excellent

Clever use of past and present and I like it is a positive poem - look forward even in these crazy times. You met the criteria for a 5-7-5 poem challenge

 Comment Written 17-May-2020

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reply by the author on 17-May-2020

Thanks for your positive review of my positive poem!