Comment from bayoupoet

Exceptional

I really enjoyed this rewrite of a popular song. You have a flair for storytelling, it is true. I read this poem because it stopped me when I saw the title. I love rocks and have collected them for years. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016

Thank you, bayoupoet, for your generous, six star review. Yes, this rewrite of a popular song is a showstopper. I am glad you stopped by to review it. Thank you for wishing me good luck in the contest, too.

Comment from RGstar

Excellent

Love the song, love the rendition. The repeating lines add to the flavor. You paint an aura with some beautiful wording at times. Your theme encased in beauty.
Wish you well with the contest.

Have a great day.
RGstar

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016

Thank you. RGstar, for your generous review and wishing me well in the contest.

Comment from Bill O'Bier

Excellent

I very much enjoyed your poem. The descriptive language was well chosen. Good luck in the contest.

Thanks so much for sharing
Bill

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016

Thank you, Bill, for your generous review and for wishing me good luck in the contest.

Comment from Chris Walker

Excellent

I really enjoyed this! I love the the song you chose as inspiration for your poetic re write. Your writing can stand on it's own--I like the change from I am a rock, I am an island to "I'm not a rock, I'm but an island..." Good luck in the contest! ~Chris

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016

Thank you, Chris, for your enthusiastic, generous review. Thank you also got wishing me good luck in the contest.

Comment from nomi338

Excellent

Anyone who isolates himself from other like beings suffers the pain of isolation. At the very beginning of mankind's existence upon the earth God recognized that it was not good for the man to be alone. That fact remain true down to this very day. There is a need within man to have companionship. No matter how much we might become annoyed by what someone says or does, we must find the way to forgive them because that is what God demands. That we show love and compassion and that we continue to do so. For as it has been written and proved, no man is ever an island, he is just isolated and lonely.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016

Thank you, nomi338, for your generous review and spiritual commentary. You are the first reviewer to write a review based upon God's truths and wisdom.

reply by nomi338 on 06-Mar-2016

Thank you, these days that is how I'm living.

Comment from anabellapongasi

Excellent

This is a lovely re- write of the song lyrics. By the way, I love that song.
I like your nice twist in:
"I'm not a rock,
I'm but an island."
Love the great concluding lines:
"And this non-rock does feel pain,
And this island always cries."
Very nice. Best of luck in the contest.

Blessings,
Anabella

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016

Thank you, Annabella, for your review. I love that song, too, but had a lot of fun playing with it. Thank you for wishing me the best of luck in the contest.

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

Well done, I like your version better than the real one, because it related to so many people. And they do feel pain, and they do cry. Excellent. And good luck in the contest. xsx Sandra

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016

Wow, Sandra, that is a great compliment: "I love your version better than the real one." I rewrote these lyrics thirty years ago when I was in the throes of loneliness and depression and sought solace rewriting the lyrics as they pertained to my situation. I am glad my poem resonated with you. Thank you also for wishing me good luck in the contest.

reply by Sandra Stoner-Mitchell on 06-Mar-2016

You are very welcome, my friend, and I hope those days are long past you now and that you are really happy now. :) xxx

Comment from William Ross

Good

I don't think you changed enough of the lyrics to really personalize this as your own work. to much of the original lyrics in use.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016

Yes, William, I have heard your comments before. I personalized the lyrics as they pertained to me at that time I rewrote them thirty years ago. Thank you for your review and comments anyhow.

Comment from duchessofdrumborg

Excellent

"I Am a Rock" is an extremely well-written and heart-wrenching piece. It's only my opinion, but this talented poet isn't an island on her own. It was a pleasure to both read and review a work of this standard.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016

Thank you for your generous review of my heart-wrenching poem. It was a pleasure to read your review. Thank you.

reply by duchessofdrumborg on 08-Mar-2016

You're more than welcome Sis Cat.

Kindest wishes, the Duchess

Comment from Domino 2

Excellent

Thanks for entering my contest, Cat.

This 'Simon and Garfunkle' classic is one of my faves.

I really like the way you retain the personal theme in your lyrics, and I particularly like the repeated lines and the final couplet.

Very moving expression of your sadness, vulnerability (despite perhaps a persona at times) and need for 'friends', 'laughter' and maybe love (though you deny that one).

I predict this will be a strong contender.

Good luck and best wishes, Ray xx

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016

Thank you, Ray, for your generous review. I retained the personal theme of the lyrics by making them personal. Thank you for wishing me good luck in the contest. I already won just by posting my first poem of 2016.