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Building Trust

Shared happiness can build trust

39 total reviews 
Comment from Poetic Friend
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Wow, James, it is good to read that you are having happy thoughts. Did you have a happy thought the day after writing this poem? I hope so.

Your poems are always with deep, deep meaning. I don't visit the site often, but when I do, I always seek one of your poems.

I hope are staying safe and healthy, James.

Here, to happy tomorrows.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 16-Aug-2020
    It is so good to hear from you again. Yes, I have had many happy thoughts/feelings since I wrote this poem. Channeling my happy experience into a poem has helped me to continue to revel in happiness through growing relationships with others whom I am in contact with on a regular basis. It feels good that when you visit this site, you seek out my portfolio for my recent poetry. You have made my day/night with this special review and super rating. Thank you for returning to my life. I wish for you plenty of happy days, as well.
    Stay well and take care,
    James
Comment from catch22
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Hi Jesse, this is a lovely sentiment in this free verse poem about opening up to new experiences and people. It is definitely a scary but can be a highly rewarding enterprise for certain. I do wish there were concrete images in this write to paint a picture that shows the reader examples rather than abstract generalizations. However, that is likely not the goal of this write to record a positive moment of communion. If you do decide to try and publish this, that would be my recommendation moving this forward. Good on you for making the effort to connect with others!

 Comment Written 09-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 16-Aug-2020
    Hello. Thanks for the kind words and helpful suggestions. This was written to share with friends and to encourage myself to remember this occasion. I thought I'd let you know that I have Asperger's Syndrome so that you can see what a true victory this beginning to trust others is for me. I have great difficulty socializing and trusting people. I always have. Thanks for letting me share. And thanks for the 5 star rating and helpful review.
    Take care,
    Jesse
Comment from Y. M. Roger
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What a lovely free verse, Jesse! Those moments that we can find that tiny thread of trust is such a blessing and you've captured it so well here! ;) Thanx for sharing and good to read you again! ;) Yvette

helped me building trust for one --> helped in my building trust in one OR helped me build trust in one


 Comment Written 09-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 16-Aug-2020
    Hi Yvette! Your kind words are a blessing, and I'm glad you stopped by to read me again. Thanks for the excellent review and rating, and for the helpful suggestions for improving my work.
    Take care and stay well,
    Jesse
Comment from karenina
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What a positive and outward looking poem! You DID win already with one very nice experience! Isn't it a great feeling when you can let your guard down and no one tramples on you? I hope you have many more experiences like this.--Karenina

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 16-Aug-2020
    Hello Karenina.
    Thanks for the kind comments and encouragement. I am having more trusting and happy experiences than before. Thanks for the excellent review and rating.
    Stay well and take care,
    Jesse
Comment from LisaMay
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Those dolphins look happy because they are trusting their companions and sharing happiness - or maybe they are sharing trust and that is creating happiness. The two sentiments do seem to go hand in hand.
Your poem captures an uplifting feeling of joy and positivity. Finding a "common thread of understanding" is the best way to form relationships, then we won't have to "hold people suspiciously at bay". I like the occasional rhymes.

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 16-Aug-2020
    Thanks for the insights and commentary on my piece. Thanks also for noticing and for liking the occasional rhymes. I usually squeeze a few in there somewhere whenever I write. I appreciate the details described in my work. Thanks for a thorough review and excellent rating.
    Take care,
    Jesse
reply by LisaMay on 16-Aug-2020
    You're welcome, Jesse.
Comment from Wrote Lindsey
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I love experiences when you just click with someone and it's authentic, they can be rare. This poem had me recalling moments I have made friends like this, I like that. I hope you share more happy thoughts with us!

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 Comment Written 08-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 16-Aug-2020
    Thank you for the good review and rating. I'm glad my poem resonated with you. Have a nice day.
    Jesse
Comment from Melodie Michelle
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EXCELLENT poem! I love the rhyming format and the way your words flow so nicely;-)

Thank you for sharing and many blessings to you and your family;-)

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 16-Aug-2020
    Thank you for the kind words and for loving the rhymes and the flow.
    Thank you for the excellent review and rating.
    Jesse
reply by Melodie Michelle on 19-Aug-2020
    ;-)
Comment from Janet Foor
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This is an inspiring poem Jesse. We do find and build trust when we share an experience with someone. I hope it is a trend and you do have another great day.

Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 16-Aug-2020
    Wow, Thanks so much, Janet. for your kindness and generosity with this lovely review and exceptional rating. My new friendship is growing every day. I am happy more of the time now. I am glad you found this inspiring.
    Have a wonderful day.
    Jesse
Comment from RShipp
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"Trusting" is a difficult thing to do once a person has been burned a time or two.

I loved the last line in sharing - Finding a new friendship is always a win!

Enjoyed.

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 16-Aug-2020
    Thank you for this precise and kind review. Worthy friendships are hard to come by, and as you say, 'always a win!' I'm glad you enjoyed my piece. Thank you for the excellent rating.
    Take care,
    Jesse
Comment from Bill Schott
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This poem, Building Trust, gives an example of dropping one's guard, now and then, to allow a conversation to open up a relationship. Many people live with perceived opinions, often dashed by actual communication.

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 16-Aug-2020
    Hi Bill. I love your phrase, "actual communication." I know what you mean. I hope more people let down their guard and simply allow what comes natural, either good or bad (depending). Thanks for this insightful review and excellent rating.
    Jesse