Comment from Sharon Haiste

Excellent

Well said.
I often marvel at the power of words. And in the right order they can tell a strong story, cause a tear, or laughter.
This is an amazing site. I love reading all these fantastic words.
Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 27-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 28-Oct-2017

Thank you for your kind words and generous .

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Comment from R56Ma3

Excellent

What words couldn't describe when we all go through a loss. Very nicely written and encouraging. I hope you do well in the contest. Well done. R56ma3

 Comment Written 26-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2017

Thank you for the review, the good luck wishes and the high rating.

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Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)

Excellent

A wonderful free verse poem, absolutely smashing. I enjoyed this so much I really hope it does well in the contest as it deserves to. Great rhyming where is occurs. Brilliant kindest regards Meia xx

 Comment Written 26-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2017

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I am glad you liked it so much, Meia.

Joan

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Strength of character and standing your ground is worth more than any rough diamond or gold coin, that inner strength will carry your through life and pen those words with pride, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 26-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2017

Thank you for such kind words and for all the stars, Dolly.

Joan

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi there;
Thank you for sharing your entry in the Free Verse Poetry contest. I think there are many of us on the site who have writing to thank for a better life than being a juvenile delinquent or a hopeless drunk.

Well done and good luck in the contest,

~patty~

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Oct-2017

Thanks for the review. Yes writing can help us through many problems. Death of loved ones and bullying can be added to the ones you mentioned.

Joan

Comment from kahpot

Excellent

Excellent I found this to be a great interpretation of what writing (poetry) can have us remember and how it can help us understand, very well done and good luck in your competition****kahpot

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2017

Thanks for the kind words and generous rating.

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Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear

Excellent

This speaks the glory, gravity and grandeur of words in appreciation of thoughts and poetic words that human sense and sentiment would have been gold instead of diamond; I liked.

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2017

Glad you liked it . Thank you.


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Comment from mermaids

Excellent

Excellent free verse poem that captures the soul of the poet. Love your last verse that describes words as strong as diamonds and worth more than gold. So true. Excellent use of words.

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2017

Thanks for taking the time to read and review.

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Comment from Lucian Carter

Excellent

A great poem, well worth entering into a free verse contest. A lot of writers on this site write about writing, which is to be expected. This is better than most at making me appreciate the power of words to change lives and worlds. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 02-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Oct-2017

Thanks for reading and review. I appreciate the encouragement and the good luck
wishes.

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Comment from kiwisteveh

Excellent

Hi, Joan.

I liked both the theme of your poem and the way it was presented. Of course most of us here appreciate poetry, although we may not all see eye to eye on its worth.

I liked the pun on minor/miner and 'miner of words' is a lovely metaphor. I also like the occasional random rhyme in your free verse tarnish/varnish, old/gold...

Good luck in the contest.

Steve

 Comment Written 02-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Oct-2017

I am glad you like the poem and noticed the use of rhyme. Thanks for the review and good luck wishes.


Joan