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Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "A Tiny Tear"poems from Picture This Challenge
53 total reviews
Comment from bob cullen
Another 'love gone wrong' interpretation. This appears to be a common theme.
Your poem flows well. I sense it is far easier for us reviewers to read than for the writer to relive, especially if it is biographical.
You have done well
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2016
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Another 'love gone wrong' interpretation. This appears to be a common theme.
Your poem flows well. I sense it is far easier for us reviewers to read than for the writer to relive, especially if it is biographical.
You have done well
Comment Written 01-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2016
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Thank you, Bob, for your lovely review. I wish it had been a love gone wrong, we would have righted it. No, my husband was 'taken' far too young by cancer. This picture just brought all those long ago feelings and memories back. Not that they ever go away, but Brian died 30 years ago so my life has moved on and my sons are now men. Thanks again, my friend. xsx Sandra
Comment from Ben Colder
No doubt those who have entered the contest will give a great account in poetry. Sounds as if your is a good contender. You list many good poets. Hope things work out for you.
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2016
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No doubt those who have entered the contest will give a great account in poetry. Sounds as if your is a good contender. You list many good poets. Hope things work out for you.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2016
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Thank you, Ben, it's not a contest, just a group writing their own interpretations on different pictures. It's really good reading what others takes are on them. I'm glad you liked this one, thanks my friend. xsx Sandy xx
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
Hi Sandra, I just read Margaret Snowden's poem using the same picture. I thought all the pictures would be different. This one is a true lover's lament, beautifully penned in easy reading rhyme, Giddy
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2016
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Hi Sandra, I just read Margaret Snowden's poem using the same picture. I thought all the pictures would be different. This one is a true lover's lament, beautifully penned in easy reading rhyme, Giddy
Comment Written 01-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2016
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Thank you so much for reading mine, Giddy. I read Margarets just now, it was lovely. I'm glad you enjoyed this one! :) Sandra xx
Comment from evilynne
What a lovely heartfelt poem, enjoyable reading. It is a touching tale of true love lost. It is a great interpretation of the picture. Evi
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2016
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What a lovely heartfelt poem, enjoyable reading. It is a touching tale of true love lost. It is a great interpretation of the picture. Evi
Comment Written 01-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2016
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Thank you, Evi, so much. I'm glad you enjoyed my take on this picture! :) Sandra xx
Comment from Ginnygray
A lovely description of love's beauty like the rose being all that remains of a relationship now dissolved. You express how you will always hold your love even so. The rose was once in your wedding spray and you ask how could something so good end in ruin. As you watch the sun set on the horizon, remembering your words as we broke up, both in tears, you throw the rose into the sunset.
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2016
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A lovely description of love's beauty like the rose being all that remains of a relationship now dissolved. You express how you will always hold your love even so. The rose was once in your wedding spray and you ask how could something so good end in ruin. As you watch the sun set on the horizon, remembering your words as we broke up, both in tears, you throw the rose into the sunset.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2016
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Thank you so much for your lovely review, my friend! :) Sandra xx
Comment from Douglas Paul
I think you captured a viable essence off the prompt pic - this is tough pic. Your verse tells a good story and it flows so well that it makes this a very good read. Well done
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2016
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I think you captured a viable essence off the prompt pic - this is tough pic. Your verse tells a good story and it flows so well that it makes this a very good read. Well done
Comment Written 01-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2016
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Thank you, Douglas, for reading my take on this picture. Have you written yours yet? I'll have a look. I'm glad you like mine. :) Sandra xx
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Have not done one yet - I might skip this one
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Why? I am sure you can write a good one!
Comment from a.w.brooks
A great poem I really enjoyed reading. A great poem for the prompt. Thanks for the read and Happy writing
A.W.Brooks
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2016
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A great poem I really enjoyed reading. A great poem for the prompt. Thanks for the read and Happy writing
A.W.Brooks
Comment Written 01-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2016
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Thank you, my friend, for you lovely review! :) Sandra xx
Comment from LIJ Red
Everything is subject to interpretation. This sounds like he came home early, passing by his doctor's, with bad news. ( not better than the tavern, where the new barmaid made him an offer he couldn't refuse. Life equals hope.) Excellent poem for a hazy picture.
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2016
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Everything is subject to interpretation. This sounds like he came home early, passing by his doctor's, with bad news. ( not better than the tavern, where the new barmaid made him an offer he couldn't refuse. Life equals hope.) Excellent poem for a hazy picture.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2016
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LOL! Actually, I have had a few interpretations of this poem, in this case, it was the bad news, but it happened 30 years ago. Thanks, Red, I'm glad you liked it. :) Sandra xx
Comment from nomi338
This sense of loss in this piece is very palpable. Anyone who has suffered this kind of loss should be easily able to identify with it. There are two kinds of loss, both can be devastating. There is the loss that comes as a total surprise, then there is the loss that is not immediate, but you have already been told that it is coming. I think of the two of them this one is the worse because you mourn before during and after, whereas with the other you only suffer after the fact.
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2016
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This sense of loss in this piece is very palpable. Anyone who has suffered this kind of loss should be easily able to identify with it. There are two kinds of loss, both can be devastating. There is the loss that comes as a total surprise, then there is the loss that is not immediate, but you have already been told that it is coming. I think of the two of them this one is the worse because you mourn before during and after, whereas with the other you only suffer after the fact.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2016
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Thank you, Nomi. Do you know, you are the only one who has understood that. I don't mean on here. But, this happened to me a long time ago, and what you said about mourning before and after, is so true. I really don't know which was worse, the knowing it was to come, or after my husband died. I do know, it was even harder for my two sons. Thank you, my friend, for your lovely review. :) Sandra xx
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I too have suffered from having to live with the knowledge that my father was near death and that there was nothing I could do to forestall it. The death of my oldest daughter was sudden and knocked me for a complete loop.
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To lose your child, I could not even begin to imagine the pain you are going through, I don't think I would ever recover from that. I am so, so sorry for your dreadful loss.
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Thank you. It has been a little easier as my wife and I have raised her two children. Her daughter acts just like her and her son is her male look alike almost as if they were twins and not son and daughter. Through these two she is very much still here with us.
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Grandchildren are the best things that happen to Grandparents. My sons remind me so much of their father, as you say, our loved ones do live on. I am glad you still have her close through the grandchildren you so obviously love. xx
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Again, I thank you.
Comment from lightink
Beautiful love poem! The part when he come home early and they went outside was so striking! Usually partner going home early is a happy occasion - it was so hard to read what came out of it... Well crafted poem, my dear!
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2016
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Beautiful love poem! The part when he come home early and they went outside was so striking! Usually partner going home early is a happy occasion - it was so hard to read what came out of it... Well crafted poem, my dear!
Comment Written 01-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2016
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Thank you so much, my friend. You read my poem so well. xsx Sandra
