Mostly
Time changes life.63 total reviews
Comment from Mrs. KT
Hello Mystery Writer,
OH! How your poetic offering resonates with me! I, too, have deep-seated, treasured memories of my childhood home that "has no life" since my parents have died. I cannot even bring myself to drive by it. Your poem is keenly moving.
Best Wishes,
diane
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
Hello Mystery Writer,
OH! How your poetic offering resonates with me! I, too, have deep-seated, treasured memories of my childhood home that "has no life" since my parents have died. I cannot even bring myself to drive by it. Your poem is keenly moving.
Best Wishes,
diane
Comment Written 23-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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This is such a warm and gracious review, and I could not appreciate it more, Mrs. KT. Thank you.
Comment from Sugarray77
This is a wonderful poem of sentiment, longing and grief. You have done a great job in formatting and conveying true emotional angst. Well done and good luck.
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
This is a wonderful poem of sentiment, longing and grief. You have done a great job in formatting and conveying true emotional angst. Well done and good luck.
Comment Written 23-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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I love this review, Melissa. Thank you for the encouragement and terrific feedback.
Comment from Mastery
Wow, author! Very well done indeed. I see winner written all over this piece of poetry for sure. It builds and builds with so much that has happened in the house and then comes to a crescendo with "Quiet"
Bravo! Bob
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
Wow, author! Very well done indeed. I see winner written all over this piece of poetry for sure. It builds and builds with so much that has happened in the house and then comes to a crescendo with "Quiet"
Bravo! Bob
Comment Written 23-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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Oh my! I LOVE the way you presented this. Thank you for such an awesome review. And thank you for your vote of confidence with the contest.
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I liked it. Good luck, my friend. Bob
Comment from damommy
A very original take on this contest challenge. I like the way you repeated 'mostly life.' Then, in the end, how it was so quiet without the person lost. Good luck in the contest. You have my vote!
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
A very original take on this contest challenge. I like the way you repeated 'mostly life.' Then, in the end, how it was so quiet without the person lost. Good luck in the contest. You have my vote!
Comment Written 23-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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This review touches me, damommy. Thanks for this encouraging review and your well-wishes for the contest. Both are very much appreciated.
Comment from mrsmajor
Hello Anonymous Writer.
I love these old homes, especially when they have the open porches...I really enjoyed this, the rhymes added so much to the piece...but mostly life, but mostly glorious life...I like the last line the most
Good descriptive wording for all the activities that went on there.
Sadly there comes a time, when these old houses, are left standing alone, as those within grow old or leave for other places..and then these well lived in homes, becomes just an quiet old relic...I wrote something like this a long time ago...your poem really speaks to the history of these old homes...Good luck in the contest...Thanks for sharing..
Warmly,
Victoria
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
Hello Anonymous Writer.
I love these old homes, especially when they have the open porches...I really enjoyed this, the rhymes added so much to the piece...but mostly life, but mostly glorious life...I like the last line the most
Good descriptive wording for all the activities that went on there.
Sadly there comes a time, when these old houses, are left standing alone, as those within grow old or leave for other places..and then these well lived in homes, becomes just an quiet old relic...I wrote something like this a long time ago...your poem really speaks to the history of these old homes...Good luck in the contest...Thanks for sharing..
Warmly,
Victoria
Comment Written 23-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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What a lovely review this is, Victoria. It's so nice to write something and have someone 'get it' the way you have with this. Thank you for this validating review and for your well-wishes with the contest. Both are very much appreciated.
You're quite welcome, it was my pleasure!
Comment from karenina
Very moving read. I felt your longing for those simpler days when life was something taken for granted and every soul in that home seemed immortal. There is a reverberating echo of memories that bounce from verse to verse until, in the final verse, you share the pain of this quiet...
Good Luck in the contest!--Karenina
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
Very moving read. I felt your longing for those simpler days when life was something taken for granted and every soul in that home seemed immortal. There is a reverberating echo of memories that bounce from verse to verse until, in the final verse, you share the pain of this quiet...
Good Luck in the contest!--Karenina
Comment Written 23-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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Thank you for this perfect summary that captured everything I hoped a reader would discover here. You've made my day so much better with this review.
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Whatever poet you may be...I hope you win! This was spectacular.
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Oh, you sweet-talkin' reviewer, you!!
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A repeat post....??????.....sorry!
Comment from Gail Denham
Good entry to the contest. Not sure what form, but that's ok - I like the repetitions at the end of several stanzas. Yes, a house grows awful quiet when one of the main players has left. It's also so quiet just after the grandkids leave -- or when the last son marries and moves away.
Not sure I'll ever get past that kind of quiet.
Good job.
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
Good entry to the contest. Not sure what form, but that's ok - I like the repetitions at the end of several stanzas. Yes, a house grows awful quiet when one of the main players has left. It's also so quiet just after the grandkids leave -- or when the last son marries and moves away.
Not sure I'll ever get past that kind of quiet.
Good job.
Comment Written 23-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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Yep, I hear you. It really is deafening.
Thanks for this encouraging and validating review this morning.
Comment from victor 66
This story poem is heartwarming, sincere and speaks of real life. It also has good rhyme, good rhythm and flows very well while reading. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
This story poem is heartwarming, sincere and speaks of real life. It also has good rhyme, good rhythm and flows very well while reading. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 23-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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Thank you, Victor, for all these encouraging words. I appreciate this review very much.
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You are most welcome, Mystery Author.
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
A childhood house you will never forget. I grew up in one house and hold a lot of memories. You did a great job and I think many can relate to this. I wouldn't change a thing
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
A childhood house you will never forget. I grew up in one house and hold a lot of memories. You did a great job and I think many can relate to this. I wouldn't change a thing
Comment Written 23-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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What a terrific and validating review this is. Thank you very much, ExperiencingLiphe. I appreciate it.
Comment from Sanku
i loved this .it is a sure winner I think >i liked the imagery of perfection and imperfection linked together .That is life.Strife goes with life.
but life went out with her..
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
i loved this .it is a sure winner I think >i liked the imagery of perfection and imperfection linked together .That is life.Strife goes with life.
but life went out with her..
Comment Written 23-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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Ohhhh yes!! They are joined forever! Thanks for this wonderful review.