One Blue Rose
Ekphrastic26 total reviews
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
So beautifully dramatic yet poignantly sad, this is a very touching and well written poem. I can only hope that it is based on the writer's imagination, rather than experience.
The illustration, the colors, the rhymes, the meter and the very descriptive words all convey the struggle of a woman overcoming betrayal. Very well written and presented!
I miss you, my friend, and hope you and your family are well -- lifting you in prayer!
reply by the author on 03-May-2021
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So beautifully dramatic yet poignantly sad, this is a very touching and well written poem. I can only hope that it is based on the writer's imagination, rather than experience.
The illustration, the colors, the rhymes, the meter and the very descriptive words all convey the struggle of a woman overcoming betrayal. Very well written and presented!
I miss you, my friend, and hope you and your family are well -- lifting you in prayer!
Comment Written 19-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 03-May-2021
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Hello friend,
I pray you and Jorge are doing well and staying safe. I have really missed you; you and Jorge are always in my prayers.
Sorry for the long delay in my response to your review. Thanks so much for the great review and very kind comments.
I will be on the site off and on; my youngest son is helping me care for my husband. I will have some free time to get back to doing what I enjoy.
Love and Hugs...Portia
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So happy to see you again, dear Portia, my sister. I deeply appreciate your prayers and your kindness. I know from Helen (although not in great detail) that you and your family have been through many difficulties, and I continue to pray for you.
May God always bless you and your family, and give you strength. I'm so happy to know that your youngest son is helping you! Love and hugs to you too! - Mary Kay xoxo
Comment from lightink
I so much appreciated the empowerment that came after all the pain!
I loved how you structured the content:
1,Painful goodbye
2, The real betrayal - 'pursuing a friend' - so wrong!
3,Then, the first steps of emotional recovery: (air out sadness, not hating, and the real turning point:'Broken promises will not seal my fate'.
4,And the final stanza is all about empowerment.
Also, I appreciate the strict 10 syllable lines, and rhymes!
Thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020
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I so much appreciated the empowerment that came after all the pain!
I loved how you structured the content:
1,Painful goodbye
2, The real betrayal - 'pursuing a friend' - so wrong!
3,Then, the first steps of emotional recovery: (air out sadness, not hating, and the real turning point:'Broken promises will not seal my fate'.
4,And the final stanza is all about empowerment.
Also, I appreciate the strict 10 syllable lines, and rhymes!
Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 21-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020
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Thank you kindly for your review and comments they are greatly appreciated. Keep safe and stay well.
Blessings...Portia
Comment from flylikeaneagle
pharp: go girl, be strong in the Lord, and fight that battle.
He's not worth it making you feel blue and dating your friend.
You are beautiful and strong. Great rhymes for the contest.
Extra stars for the pain and your strength. flylikeaneagle *******
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020
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pharp: go girl, be strong in the Lord, and fight that battle.
He's not worth it making you feel blue and dating your friend.
You are beautiful and strong. Great rhymes for the contest.
Extra stars for the pain and your strength. flylikeaneagle *******
Comment Written 21-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020
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Nancy,
Thanks so much for such an outstanding review, six star rating and very kind comments, they are greatly appreciated. Stay well and keep safe.
Blessings...Portia
Comment from Iza Deleanu
I'm so blue and hate it's coming through the thorn of a rose...this is the way I see your poem and I know the theme was not an easy one. Your poem brings up theme such as hate, betrayal, ignorance and pain. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020
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I'm so blue and hate it's coming through the thorn of a rose...this is the way I see your poem and I know the theme was not an easy one. Your poem brings up theme such as hate, betrayal, ignorance and pain. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020
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Thank you kindly for your review and comments they are greatly appreciated. Keep safe and stay well.
Blessings...Portia,
Comment from richie b
Portia,
I enjoyed reading your poem. It has strength
and character. The Blue Rose fits your poems story
well.
Your rhyming is balanced and keeps a gentle flow.
By not wanting revenge or hate towards the guilty
one, you show perseverance and the will to
move on to better days. Joy and Peace!
Your brother in Christ,
Richie b
P.S. If I had a 6 star, I would give it to you.
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020
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Portia,
I enjoyed reading your poem. It has strength
and character. The Blue Rose fits your poems story
well.
Your rhyming is balanced and keeps a gentle flow.
By not wanting revenge or hate towards the guilty
one, you show perseverance and the will to
move on to better days. Joy and Peace!
Your brother in Christ,
Richie b
P.S. If I had a 6 star, I would give it to you.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020
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Hello my Dear Friend,
Thanks so much for such an outstanding review and very kind comments. Have a great week and stay safe.
Your sister
Portia
Comment from Raul1
This poem meets the requirements for the contest. It has a very good chance of winning the contest. It is clear and concise. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Good luck!
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020
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This poem meets the requirements for the contest. It has a very good chance of winning the contest. It is clear and concise. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Good luck!
Comment Written 21-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020
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Raul,
Thank you kindly for your review and comments they are greatly appreciated. Keep safe and stay well.
Blessings...Portia
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Thanks! You too, my friend!
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your presentation is awesome, Portia. The image is beautiful against the black background and the color scheme sets off the words well. Your lines flow smoothly with good rhymes and great imagery. I could see and feel everything as I read this. I like the ending where it is positive and the individual has a new found strength. Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020
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Your presentation is awesome, Portia. The image is beautiful against the black background and the color scheme sets off the words well. Your lines flow smoothly with good rhymes and great imagery. I could see and feel everything as I read this. I like the ending where it is positive and the individual has a new found strength. Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 21-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020
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Jan,
Thank you kindly for your review and comments they are greatly appreciated. Keep safe and stay well.
Blessings...Portia
Comment from June Sargent
You captured the deep feelings of rejection and abandonment with this sensitive piece. The words flowed naturally and the artwork was perfectly highlighted. Well done!
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020
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You captured the deep feelings of rejection and abandonment with this sensitive piece. The words flowed naturally and the artwork was perfectly highlighted. Well done!
Comment Written 21-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020
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June,
Thank you kindly for your review and comments they are greatly appreciated. Keep safe and stay well.
Blessings...Portia
Comment from Suzanna Ray
Dear Portia, This is a beautiful poem, beautifully presented. The Blue text on Black background most effective.
What I most admired about this poem was the stated resolve that you were not going to be a victim of this man's deceit, that made this poem so excellent.
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020
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Dear Portia, This is a beautiful poem, beautifully presented. The Blue text on Black background most effective.
What I most admired about this poem was the stated resolve that you were not going to be a victim of this man's deceit, that made this poem so excellent.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020
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Suzanna,
Thank you kindly for such an outstanding review, your very kind comments are greatly appreciated. Stay well and keep safe.
Blessings...Portia
Comment from Ulla
Hi Portia.. I loved this poem. It's not only beautifully written but it also shows how strong you are after being treated so very badly. A woman right after my head. A wonderful poem and good luck in the contest. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020
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Hi Portia.. I loved this poem. It's not only beautifully written but it also shows how strong you are after being treated so very badly. A woman right after my head. A wonderful poem and good luck in the contest. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 21-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020
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Ulla,
Thank you kindly for your review and comments they are greatly appreciated. Keep safe and stay well.
Blessings...Portia
