Reviews from

I Am a Rock

Contest entry

81 total reviews 
Comment from jlsavell
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Hello sweet friend. I do not know how I missed this. First of all, live the pic. You are very handsome.
Secondly but not least, you have done an exceptional job rewriting lyrics. Impressive to say the least. Loved it. Please keep writing.

Jimi

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2016


reply by the author on 31-Mar-2016
    Oh, thank you, Jimi, for your generous, six star review and encouragement. I will keep writing.
Comment from CivilChick
Excellent
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After seeing your review and loving your name "SIS CAT", I had to stop by and see some of your work. I think you improved the song with your subtle changes. I think it is more accurate with your changes...we can all be lonely islands, but claims of being a rock, is a defense that doesn't ring true.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2016


reply by the author on 20-Mar-2016
    Yes, CivilChick, "claims of being a rock is a defense that doesn't ring true." I am glad you enjoyed my subtle changes in the song. Here is my audition video of the song. https://youtu.be/q_GsNHjVKwY Enjoy and thank you for your review.
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Excellent
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Hi, Cat

= You did a fantastic job with this prompt.
= I certainly remember this song by Simon/Garfunkel.
= My all-time fave ... 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'.
= Enjoyed the read of your super entry.
= Good luck in the contest.

* Cheers & Blessings *
Keep Smilin'... Jackie <> Jax (*<*)

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2016


reply by the author on 09-Mar-2016
    Thank you, Jackie, for your enthusiastic review and wishing me good luck in the contest. I appreciate it.
Comment from Liberty Justice
Excellent
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Lovely rewrite of old song. Theme is so intense. Original poem professes singer is a rock meaning he is real strong. An island never cries means he doesn't weep. liberty justice

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2016


reply by the author on 09-Mar-2016
    Thank you, Liberty Justice, for your enthusiastic review. I deeply appreciate it.
Comment from harmony13
Excellent
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Excellent Song Lyrics Poem. The author's words are deep, heartfelt and creative.
The reader pondered on the words of this poem. The poem flows and connects well.
The last two lines are thought provoking and end the poem well.

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2016


reply by the author on 09-Mar-2016
    Yes, harmony13, a lot of reviewers have commented on those last two lines. I have to thank Paul Simon for inspiring me, but I also thank you for your generous review.
Comment from K. Lorraine
Excellent
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I'm not sure what would be considered legal in this contest... I thought your version was pretty darn close to the original version of the song, and the changes seemed minor. All-in-all, I would consider this a good effort and might I say, good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2016


reply by the author on 09-Mar-2016
    So far, K Lorraine, my lyrics rewrite has not been declared illegal in this contest. The changes I made were subtle to show vulnerability instead of rock-like strength. I thank you for your review and wishing me good luck in the contest.
reply by K. Lorraine on 09-Mar-2016
    your welcome
Comment from Cheryl9359
Excellent
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I really like your poem. I did not even see a contest of this kind! It is very interesting to me seems verrrry hard to do! You did a great job, good luck in the contest!!!

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2016


reply by the author on 08-Mar-2016
    Thank you, Cheryl9359, for your review and wishing me good luck in the contest. I appreciate it.
Comment from rjuselius
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This is an interesting take on simons and Garfunkels song dear cat! I agree with your lyrics as we all cry and none of us are rocks.
Thank you for sharing!
Good !
Blessings!
Rebekka x

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2016


reply by the author on 08-Mar-2016
    Thank you, Rebekka, for your review. I am glad I shared these lyrics with you and that you relate to them.
Comment from jmdg1954
Excellent
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Overall, nicely done. When I first started to read it and sang along with it, I felt as though the words didn't change. But as I got further along I was able to see the subtle changes and it made total sense.

Nicely done. John

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2016


reply by the author on 08-Mar-2016
    Yes, John, I made subtle changes in these lyrics to personalize them to how I was feeling at the time. I am glad it made total sense to you. Thank you for your review.
Comment from TPAC
Excellent
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Writer bang their intentions out clearly, sounding loud their conveyances of not being a hard rock: but an island. I found these thoughts interesting in written views, touching to me in its appeal.

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2016


reply by the author on 08-Mar-2016
    Thank you, TPAC, for your review. I am glad you found my thought touching it its appeal.