Questions Not Bullets
questions in a letter to a long-gone lover44 total reviews
Comment from yachtworknz
Was thsi poem about an affair?
trustworthy
pardoned
deserving
no longer a slave to your passions
renewed
re-defined one more time
and
happy
are you finally happy?
Love,
Me
Made me wonder.
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2013
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Was thsi poem about an affair?
trustworthy
pardoned
deserving
no longer a slave to your passions
renewed
re-defined one more time
and
happy
are you finally happy?
Love,
Me
Made me wonder.
Comment Written 21-Jun-2013
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2013
Hello Yachtworknz,
This piece practically wrote itself. I only wish that such hopeful , though rhetorical, questions had the power to elicit answers and change minds. Even just one mind...
Maybe it is too soon. The questions are hard hitting and though the message of the letter inside this poem has truly resonated for a great many respectful as well as equally empathetic reviewers, who have seen their own lives in the mirror of "questions not bullets", the one who I really want to consider my questions, never will...
If you would like to read a story in a poem that is celebrates glorious happiness, please check out my portfolio for a favorite of mine called "dancing in the kitchen".
Enjoy!
Peace
Jill
-:)
Comment from The Death
Well placed and rightly paced words.
As i read it along,the fluidity keeps varying due to notions that come in mind.it sure is a bullet for it just storms your brain with all emotions that you have narrated
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2013
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Well placed and rightly paced words.
As i read it along,the fluidity keeps varying due to notions that come in mind.it sure is a bullet for it just storms your brain with all emotions that you have narrated
Comment Written 21-Jun-2013
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2013
Hi Anupam,
I love that you absolutely get the message of my poem "questions not bullets" and your terrific impressions of how the questions created a bullet-storm of a poem!
Thank you
I appreciate that your lovely insightful review addressed specifics such as effective word choices, and the varying fluidity of emotional expression.
This piece practically wrote itself. I only wish that such hopeful questions had the power to elicit answers and change minds. Even just one mind...
Maybe it is too soon. The questions are hard hitting and though the message of the letter inside this poem has truly resonated for a great many respectful as well as equally empathetic reviewers, who have seen their own lives in the mirror of "questions not bullets", the one who I really want to consider my questions, never ever will.
Peace, hugs and smiles
Jill
-:)
Comment from Cookie333
This piece uses a unique form, after reading silently and aloud a few times, I found it grew on me. I am a fan of well- placed words and I believe that is what you have here.
Thank you for sharing
K
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2013
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This piece uses a unique form, after reading silently and aloud a few times, I found it grew on me. I am a fan of well- placed words and I believe that is what you have here.
Thank you for sharing
K
Comment Written 21-Jun-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2013
Hello my friend K,
I love that you absolutely get the message of my poem "questions not bullets"!
I appreciate that your on-target insightful review addressed specifics such as effective word choices, flow of emotional expression, and form. Like you, I always read poems aloud, when crafting and reviewing.
Thank you for embracing this poem and its author so generously.
This piece practically wrote itself. I only wish that such hopeful , though rhetorical, questions had the power to elicit answers and change minds. Even just one mind...
Maybe it is too soon. The questions are hard hitting and though the message of the letter inside this poem has truly resonated for a great many respectful as well as equally empathetic reviewers, who have seen their own lives in the mirror of "questions not bullets", the one who I really want to consider my questions, never will...
If you would like to read a story in a poem that is celebrates glorious happiness, please check out my portfolio for a favorite of mine called "dancing in the kitchen".
Enjoy!
Peace, hugs and lots of smiles
Jill
-:)
p.s. Please forgive my delay in offering humble critique to your awesome array of poems. It is illness that steals my energy. Your color series is wonderful! My favorite, so far, is "red", though my own favorite color remains purple for its ability to equally soothe and empower me.
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Then "Purple Pairing" may interest you. I shall try to hop over and check out your kitchen. Hope you feel better soon and I shall try to read more of your pieces, I am pursuing a masters, gardening, hubby, life, work,...but hope to soon.
k
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Good morning K,
As busy as you are, you surely deserve a bit of luxury in your cup every morning
Heaping tablespoons of coffee
Fresh grated nutmeg and cinnamon
Cocoa powder ( just a pinch will do on top )
While coffee is brewing,
fill mug with about one third half and half ( fat free is fine )
Add brown sugar drizzle over a fine vanilla
Microwave for 35 seconds.
Add coffee
Bon appetit!
The beginning may be a bit tricky until you get your eyeball measurements the way that you like them. If you are going to use the coffee for later as a frappucino style, do everything and chill. If you wait to sweeten and "dress" your coffee when it is already cooled, it will not be nearly as delicious
Have a terrific weekend
Peace, hugs, and lots of smiles,
Jill
:-)
Comment from fishhook
Great use of imagery. This flows very well and each part leads naturally to the next. There is a natural meter that makes it easy to read aloud. Word choice was deliberate and well thought out.
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2013
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Great use of imagery. This flows very well and each part leads naturally to the next. There is a natural meter that makes it easy to read aloud. Word choice was deliberate and well thought out.
Comment Written 21-Jun-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2013
Hello fishhook,
I love that you absolutely get the message of my poem "questions not bullets"!
I appreciate that your on-target insightful review addressed specifics such as effective word choices, flow, emotional expression, meter and imagery. Like you, I always read poems aloud, when crafting and reviewing.
This piece practically wrote itself. I only wish that such hopeful , though rhetorical, questions had the power to elicit answers and change minds. Even just one mind...
Maybe it is too soon. The questions are hard hitting and though the message of the letter inside this poem has truly resonated for a great many respectful as well as equally empathetic reviewers, who have seen their own lives in the mirror of "questions not bullets", the one who I really want to consider my questions, never will...
If you would like to read a story in a poem that is celebrates glorious happiness, please check out my portfolio for a favorite of mine called "dancing in the kitchen".
Enjoy!
Peace
Jill
-:)
Comment from theomagee5
this poem was very good. you seem to b expressing your heart to a more wandering lover and u had a few rhetorical questions for him. (u know there rhetorical because he will never answer them.) good job
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2013
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this poem was very good. you seem to b expressing your heart to a more wandering lover and u had a few rhetorical questions for him. (u know there rhetorical because he will never answer them.) good job
Comment Written 21-Jun-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2013
Hello, theomagee5,
I love that you absolutely get the message of my poem "questions not bullets"!
I appreciate that your on-target insightful review addressed specifics such as effect word choices and emotional expression.
This piece practically wrote itself. I only wish that such hopeful , though rhetorical questions had the power to elicit answers and change minds. Even just one mind...
Maybe it is too soon. The questions are hard hitting and though the message of the letter inside this poem has truly resonated for a great many respectful as well as equally empathetic reviewers, who have seen their own lives in the mirror of "questions not bullets", the one who I really want to consider my questions, never will...
If you would like to read a story in a poem that is celebrates glorious happiness, please check out my portfolio for a favorite of mine called "dancing in the kitchen".
Enjoy!
Peace
Jill
-:)
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ok. i sure will. i will also be uploading some poems of heart and love on my page in a while. have a great day
Comment from Ridley Williams
Such a serious question we must ask ourselves
as mates from time to time. Sometimes I don't
like my answer, still your poem is formatted
effectively and builds to an excellent point,
Well done, Ridley
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2013
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Such a serious question we must ask ourselves
as mates from time to time. Sometimes I don't
like my answer, still your poem is formatted
effectively and builds to an excellent point,
Well done, Ridley
Comment Written 21-Jun-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2013
Hi Ridley,
I love that you absolutely get the message of my poem "questions not bullets"!
I appreciate that your lovely insightful review addressed specifics such as effect word choices, format, and emotional expression.
This piece practically wrote itself. I only wish that such hopeful questions had the power to elicit answers and change minds. Even just one mind...
Maybe it is too soon. The questions are hard hitting and though the message of the letter inside this poem has truly resonated for a great many respectful as well as equally empathetic reviewers, who have seen their own lives in the mirror of "questions not bullets", the one who I really want to consider my questions, never will...
If you would like to read a story in a poem that is celebrates glorious happiness, please check out my portfolio for a favorite of mine called "dancing in the kitchen".
Enjoy!
Peace
Jill
-:)
Comment from 9999pool
How have you been all this while? Did you manage to see beyond the golden horizon to be a better lover and a person?
Have life's experiences open your eyes to see beyond the naked eye.
Try to be someone lovable and caring.
Be noble, forgiving, compassionate and open your heart more for us to peek in.
Tell me now, have you learnt all this yet through the years gone by?
Good questions for a long gone love. But some will never learnt no matter how many times love failed them because they always think the other party is the problem - not them entirely!
Excellent write with a lot of questions but still no answers.
We bet they don't even know how happy we are now for they may not have known happiness at all in their selfish and incoherent minds!
Good write and well penned.
Cheerio, Ritchie.
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2013
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How have you been all this while? Did you manage to see beyond the golden horizon to be a better lover and a person?
Have life's experiences open your eyes to see beyond the naked eye.
Try to be someone lovable and caring.
Be noble, forgiving, compassionate and open your heart more for us to peek in.
Tell me now, have you learnt all this yet through the years gone by?
Good questions for a long gone love. But some will never learnt no matter how many times love failed them because they always think the other party is the problem - not them entirely!
Excellent write with a lot of questions but still no answers.
We bet they don't even know how happy we are now for they may not have known happiness at all in their selfish and incoherent minds!
Good write and well penned.
Cheerio, Ritchie.
Comment Written 20-Jun-2013
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2013
Hello Ritchie,
I love that you absolutely get the message of my poem "questions not bullets"!
I appreciate that your on-target insightful review addressed the flow of emotional expression.
You slipped in my all-time favorite word, "noble". Your offering of sage wisdom, within each one of your reviews, is a gift I have come to anticipate and savor. Thank you for never failing to show me the answers to questions that exist far beyond the perimeters of "questions not bullets" or any single poem.
I have come to consider you more than a gifted storyteller...the blessing of a friend to celebrate long after the page is turned to a new poem.
This piece practically wrote itself. I only wish that such hopeful , though rhetorical, questions had the power to elicit answers and change minds. Even just one mind...
Maybe it is too soon. The questions are hard hitting and though the message of the letter inside this poem has truly resonated for a great many respectful as well as equally empathetic reviewers, who have seen their own lives in the mirror of "questions not bullets", the one who I really want to consider my questions, never will...
If you would like to read a story in a poem that is celebrates glorious happiness, please check out my portfolio for a favorite of mine called "dancing in the kitchen".
Enjoy!
Peace, hugs and lots of smiles
Jill
-:)
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Welcome, cheerio, Ritchie. I try my best to give detailed reviews when I can. I will look up your poem later if time permits. However if you can copy and paste it here, I can review it as well or provide a link to that poem, smiles.
Cheerio, hugs, Ritchie.
Comment from sunnilicious
Talking about love and sex can be sticky. You start with a darling man and end it lovely. It is creative, but not so romantic. Nice work.
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2013
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Talking about love and sex can be sticky. You start with a darling man and end it lovely. It is creative, but not so romantic. Nice work.
Comment Written 20-Jun-2013
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2013
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Hello sunnilicious,
What a lovely surprise to read a review from you. It has been a while. I hope that all is well
I love that you absolutely get the message of my poem "questions not bullets"!
I appreciate that your on-target insightful review addressed specifics such as effective word choices and emotional expression. Thank you for embracing this poem and its author so generously.
"you start with a darling man and end it lovely...."
Feels even better than it sounds!
This piece practically wrote itself. I only wish that such wistful questions had the power to elicit answers and change minds. Even just one mind...
Maybe it is too soon. The questions are hard hitting and though the message of the letter inside this poem has truly resonated for a great many respectful as well as equally devastated reviewers, who have seen their own lives in the mirror of "questions not bullets", the one who I really want to read my questions, never will...
If you would like to read a story in a poem that is gloriously happy, please check out my portfolio for a favorite of mine called "dancing in the kitchen".
Peace, hugs and lots of smiles,
Jill
-:)
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How cool!
Thank you
Comment from Jim Lorson Sr
I think that you hit on every descriptive word to describe your questioning of a man that left your existence. Funny how when we are in love, we don't notice these things that are lacking in that man or woman. I know that I didn't. She's gone, I'm happy. You tied all of these words perfectly in asking a very pertinent question. Well done my friend,,,,,,Jim
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2013
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I think that you hit on every descriptive word to describe your questioning of a man that left your existence. Funny how when we are in love, we don't notice these things that are lacking in that man or woman. I know that I didn't. She's gone, I'm happy. You tied all of these words perfectly in asking a very pertinent question. Well done my friend,,,,,,Jim
Comment Written 20-Jun-2013
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2013
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Hi Jim,
I love that you absolutely get the message of my poem "questions not bullets"!
I appreciate that your candid and on-target insightful review addressed specifics such as effective word choices and emotional expression.
This piece practically wrote itself. I only wish that the questions would elicit answers and change minds. Even just one mind...
Maybe the words tie it all together in as you say," perfectly in asking a very pertinent question", but happy isn't an even-a-close-to-coming-together-emotion, not yet. Maybe it is too soon. The questions are hard hitting and though the message of the letter inside this poem has truly resonated for a great many respectful as well as angry reviewers, who have seen their own lives in the mirror of "questions not bullets", the one who I really want to read my questions, never will....
Thank you for embracing this poem and its author. I know that you are currently more comfortable reviewing than writing. I shall look forward to reading the poems and stories that come from this time of contemplation. It will then be my pleasure to offer equally memorable reviews.
Peace, hugs and lots of smiles
Jill
-:)
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
'Questions Not Bullets' is an extremely well-written and thought-provoking piece. Whether this talented poet get any answers to her questions is a moot point in my opinion. It was a pleasure to review a work of this standard.
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2013
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'Questions Not Bullets' is an extremely well-written and thought-provoking piece. Whether this talented poet get any answers to her questions is a moot point in my opinion. It was a pleasure to review a work of this standard.
Comment Written 20-Jun-2013
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2013
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Hi duchess,
What a pleasure to hear from you after so long. I hope that all is well with you.
I love that you absolutely get the message of my poem "questions not bullets"!
I appreciate that your candid and on-target insightful review addressed specifics such as effective word choices and emotional expression.
This piece practically wrote itself. I only wish that the questions would elicit answers and change minds. Even just one mind...
Maybe it is too soon. The questions are hard hitting and though the message of the letter inside this poem has truly resonated for a great many respectful as well as equally devastated reviewers, who have seen their own lives in the mirror of "questions not bullets", the one who I really want to read my questions, never will...
Peace, hugs and lots of smiles,
Jill
-:)
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Hi Jill, it's a pleasure to be back here and writing again.
Your piece was excellent and deserved the reviews you recieved.
Peace, hugs and smiles back,
the Duchess -:)
