Comment from Mitchell Brontė

Excellent

This is a great poem of inhibitions, told in a solemn voice,
with a sturdy rhyme scheme and great images.
I thought that it was really original and hit the theme right on the head.
It's so hard to have the confidence to get back in dating game after rejection which came across in the hesitations of the language, the reaching without getting anywhere, the starting, the stopping,
I think that it has a good use of form; creating these sentences that start out towards something that eats at the soul.
Hope is held back by fear, the habitual becomes a cage of our life. Interesting piece that tells it in a unique, sincere way.
Loved it, Teresa
Mitchell

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2017

Thank you Mitchell:)

Comment from robina1978

Excellent

Teresa, I am glad it is not about you but a friend. I can see how someone backs off from relationships. You found her someone on the net who hooked off before they even met. Interesting subject. Very good for the free verse contest.

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2017

Thank you Ine:)

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written heartfelt sad poem. It is a cruel world today on the dating stage. Everyone is looking for a perfect lover to overcome their own insecurities. The slightest imperfection makes them feel they can do better.

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2017

Thank you Sandra:)

Comment from honeytree

Excellent

Loved the title and the words written.
We can have our up and down times in life
Love can be hurtful and sad for all of us on earth
Love can come back though for many
Life can be like a jig saw puzzle.

Honey tree

I have no six left

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2017

Thank you Annie:)

reply by honeytree on 15-Jul-2017

That's fine

Honeytree

Comment from IndianaIrish

Excellent

You convey the deep sadness and despair in your poem, Teresa. The reader can feel the emotional pain in your words, and I surely hope she doesn't give up on love. Best wishes to you in the contest.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2017

Thank you so much Karyn:)

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Everyone goes through those trying times in love and life. Self esteem is an important element in love to find the right person. Your poem is written on an ever timely topic of taking a chance on love and losing out--for now. Well done. Marilyn

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2017

Thanks Marilyn:)

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

Oh my dear this is an excellent free verse dedicated to your friend. I know, after three failed marriages and my love commiting suicide, I feel the same that I am not worth anything except to my cats. Very well written and very emtional

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2017

Oh Barb, you are worthy! but, yes, this is how my friend, Kim, feels as well.

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

thank you for sharing your entry in the Free Verse Poetry contest. It seems that your friend went through a great deal to then only have her heart broken again. Its enough to make a girl give up.

Your poem is well structured and has a nice rhythm.

~patty~

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2017

Thank you Patty:)

Comment from lalajovanoski

Excellent

Hello my dear friend, I very much enjoyed reading this beautifully written free verse poem. I think that the content is great and there's a nice analogy. The alliteration is outstanding throughout. The structure is very soft and smooth falling. Thank you very much for sharing this. You are a wonderful writer. With love, Lala

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2017

Thank you Lala:)

Comment from country ranch writer

Excellent

never get set to be the bait for anothers line/ One must play coey and string him along the snatch that hook baby and get him hook line and sinker.

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2017

thanks so much:)