Comment from Judy Couch

Excellent

Very clear statement of fact. Some people do allow their past to control who they are now, but that can only happen if it is allowed to do so.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2015

thanks so much, Judy
jan

Comment from suep

Excellent

Wonderful words of wisdom and a positive declaration in your 1-10-1. Great choice of artwork, for it portrays the feeling of tranquility that comes when one decides to follow this advice. Nice work ... Best wishes in the contest! :)

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2015

thanks so much, suep
jan

Comment from DALLAS01

Excellent

Moving on. This is strong philosophical statement that packs a lot of power in so few words. Meets the criteria. I think mabe I would have searched a little longer for a more appropriate piece of ar work. It is pleasing to the eye but doe nothing to enhance the message.

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2015

thanks, Dallas01
jan

Comment from kellyolsen

Excellent

Definitely one of my favorite entries. I love your topic, your choice of graphic to accompany the poem, and the font you used. It is poetic and flows nicely off the tongue when read out loud. It's a personal anthem. Great job!

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2015

thanks, kelly
jan

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

If you keep your thoughts to yourself and never let your left hand know what your right hands does, maybe you could live by this. I read the rules, seeing no call for rhythm or rhyme. Excellent, then.

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2015

thanks, LIJRed
janthanks, Fez

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

Your poem is in excellent 1/10/1 syllable count
excellent use of enjambment to make this one continuous statement, and it is a most insightful observation :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2015

thanks, Brooke - and it was clarified that it does not have to rhyme - love, jan

Comment from zanya

Excellent

Yes an interesting philosophical expression of thought summed up in this succinct 1-10-1 format - would that we could abide by such thought in our everyday world of activity

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2015

thank you, again, zanya
jan

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

This is a perfect 1/10/1 piece with a good message. If God forgives, as we are led to believe - then as you say we should not be judged by past mistakes. Well written, almost like a bible quote. Good luck in the contest - warm regards Dorothy x

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2015

thanks so much, Dorothy - this is a rewrite because the first draft was 1 word, 10 words, 1 word - leave it to me to not read the directions carefully - LOL! Thankfully, two reviewers pointed it out to me so I could fix it. Jan

Comment from Glasstruth

Excellent

How true. Holding grudges can be harmful for a healthy mind. Nice alliteration of H words, and like how you use the word hostage. Great job! Good luck with the contest. Les

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2015

Thanks, Les. Jan

Comment from royowen

Excellent

The wonderful thing about yesterday it has no power to determine the future, only if you allow it, you can't change the past, but you can the present! Well done, with your 1/10/1, good entry in the contest, blessings, Roy.

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2015

thanks, Roy. Jan

reply by royowen on 04-Jan-2015

You're welcome