Tears to Cheers
(1-9-1) Turning troubles to triumphs...16 total reviews
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I have faced so many fears since my husband died and living alone has had many challenges, especially in a country where I have few friends, but I am not alone as I realise so many people are like me and I am never downhearted. Facing hospital operations alone has been the worst challenge so far! I have gained my bravery wings, an uplifting and poignant write and I reckon this will be a WINNER! Love Dolly x
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2020
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I have faced so many fears since my husband died and living alone has had many challenges, especially in a country where I have few friends, but I am not alone as I realise so many people are like me and I am never downhearted. Facing hospital operations alone has been the worst challenge so far! I have gained my bravery wings, an uplifting and poignant write and I reckon this will be a WINNER! Love Dolly x
Comment Written 07-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2020
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You have certainly been in situations requiring fortitude and courage. I admire your bravery wings - wear them with pride, they've been hard-earned.
Comment from Roxanna Andrews
Fear is our greatest enemy, conquering it is difficult but necessary to grow.
Well done. You did well in meeting the criteria for the poem and I wish you great success in the contest.
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2020
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Fear is our greatest enemy, conquering it is difficult but necessary to grow.
Well done. You did well in meeting the criteria for the poem and I wish you great success in the contest.
Comment Written 07-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2020
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Thank you so much for this super review. I try to live bravely, having realised that it is pointless to be anxious about the unknown and held back by that.
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Good use of title/desc. space to flesh-out theme--kudos for the triple rhyme--not required! (period not necessary, esp. in such a short poem.) Good luck!
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2020
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Good use of title/desc. space to flesh-out theme--kudos for the triple rhyme--not required! (period not necessary, esp. in such a short poem.) Good luck!
Comment Written 07-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2020
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Thanks for your comments. i tend to stick to conventional punctuation when it is a statement... especially when the other lines were punctuated.
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I notice that many poets on this site do punctuate like prose--esp. in longer works--modern convention perhaps?I'm not a "real" poet--I elect to omit punctuation unless needed for clarity.
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Diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks - neither being right or wrong.
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I like the way you think!
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I think the way I like!
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Ditto!
Comment from George Santhosh
How I pictured the interpretation was a boy who got humiliated in doing something he was not good at, ending with his tears. But he stepped up, conquered it, and in the end, he smiles proudly.
Thanks for sharing a poem on courage :)
George
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2020
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How I pictured the interpretation was a boy who got humiliated in doing something he was not good at, ending with his tears. But he stepped up, conquered it, and in the end, he smiles proudly.
Thanks for sharing a poem on courage :)
George
Comment Written 07-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2020
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Boy or girl... yes, your interpretation is accurate. Could be tears of embarrassment or frustration. It's a wonderful feeling when something is achieved after we stepped up and overcame the fear holding us back.
Comment from Goodadvicechan
Good choices of words. People do have fears. Some fear failure; others animals, heights, driving etc. People should face their fears and try to conquer them. If they try, they will success. Cheers ! Go and fight them.
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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2020
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Good choices of words. People do have fears. Some fear failure; others animals, heights, driving etc. People should face their fears and try to conquer them. If they try, they will success. Cheers ! Go and fight them.
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Comment Written 07-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2020
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Thanks for reviewing. Yes, it is the first step that is the hardest, but that is also usually half the battle.
Comment from LeftHandedScribe
Aw! This is lovely and beautiful to look at as well. You met this challenge and went above and beyond with a truly inspiring piece. I also wrote a poem on overcoming fear. It is something we can never encourage enough in ourselves and others.
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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2020
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Aw! This is lovely and beautiful to look at as well. You met this challenge and went above and beyond with a truly inspiring piece. I also wrote a poem on overcoming fear. It is something we can never encourage enough in ourselves and others.
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Comment Written 07-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2020
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Was that your Leap Year poem? i have been in many fear-inducing situations and now I know it is fear of fear itself that holds me back as the situation is usually easily overcome. it is the first step that is the hardest.
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Yes, it was! I couldn?t agree more with your philosophy. It is what I overcome every day as an actor. We must face the hard stuff to get to the good stuff!
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Being an actor is a supreme act of bravery! Good on you.
