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A compilation of poems

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Comment from rspoet
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Hello Lea,
I think you chose the perfect form for your theme.
The connection established in the first two stanzas adds to the impact
of the closing stanza.
Yes, our Earth is in trouble, but sometimes I think it is not so much the Earth, but mankind that is it trouble.
The Earth has gone through many phases in its long history, and it will likely survive this one too, but man is far more fragile and there is no other place to go.
I would have ended the poem "I am the Earth weeping..."
Either way, a marvelous poem.
Best wishes.
Robert

 Comment Written 20-May-2023


reply by the author on 26-May-2023
    You're absolutely right Robert! We can see the effects of our race all over this beautiful planet and see what we do to it. I don't know what we do to ourselves. And what we do to our surroundings with a careless toss. I thank you for your insight as well and I took you're suggestion to heart and changed it appreciate your thoughts! Have a great evening!
Comment from Ricky1024
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I didn't know you were going to end it with the earth I thought you would probably use the Creator heavenly father but the Earth worked for me.
This looks like another contest entry which I never bother with.
Thanks for sharing this and it was very well written.
Good luck with your entry.
Doctor Ricky

 Comment Written 20-May-2023


reply by the author on 26-May-2023
    Hi there thank you so much again for you are always so thoughtful and knowing when you respond! I kept this as the earth as my attempt was too reach those people who are not environmentally conscious. I believe that every living thing has a language even if we don't understand it, it's still there. The Earth is one living entity created by god and it's voice is telling me "stop." I do a series of reels on environmental issues I. Travel? Around taking minute. Clips? Where will I go and why notice to be different in the world today? That was not there yesterday or the day before. A subject close to my heart as are all things spiritual. Your reviews and your kind comment are always important and taken seriously by me. I thank you very much for them hope that your evening is going well!
Comment from Regina Elliott
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Dear Poet, this is brilliantly
penned personification about
our wounded Earth. It's an
empathic and caring poem.
My very best wishes for the
free verse poem contest
This is a very worthy entry.
Blessings ~

 Comment Written 20-May-2023


reply by the author on 23-May-2023
    Thank you so much Regina! I'm very glad and pleased that you like this poem well. I thank you for your time and your kind comment. I'm afraid you're fine rating I appreciate that too I hope your day is grand thanks again!
Comment from Richard Montfort Cary
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Lea,
I so seldom see your poems show up in my message box. I was told a while back that poems that are entered into contests don't get notified... oh well... but your Reviews of my stuff are so always positive and glowing that I diverted from my norm and sought you out. I must seek you out more often!
You are the voice of life itself, a voice filled with poetry and emotion and rich passion.
Your poem Who Am I? is so powerful and right on! I want to hug you.
:>)
Richard

 Comment Written 15-May-2023


reply by the author on 15-May-2023
    Thank you so much again! I want you to know The Earth and all living things in it on it are important to be and they are dear to my heart. You a lot o f documentaries on climate change show them on social media right righey? thank you very much. I'm happy this poem strikes a chord with people and with you. And Issues about this planet is close to my heart. Thx so much!
reply by Richard Montfort Cary on 16-May-2023
    Lea,
    Yes. The Living Earth and all of us creatures are the expression of Love. Why we as a species are consciously destroying both the Garden and the inhabitants is beyond comprehention. Peace not war. Love not hate. Obvious choices! :>)
    Richard
Comment from Anne Johnston
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Very well done on this poem. I like how you describe FanStory as a place where we can share what is on our hearts, and feel accepted by the others on here. Writing helps us to unload in a healthy way.

 Comment Written 13-May-2023


reply by the author on 13-May-2023
    Thank you so much I'm glad you liked it. Yeah. I mean I felt that way i'm everybody was so nice to me continues to be express oneself in a healthy way exactly what you said. I thank you for your review and for your time. I hope you're having a great day in the sun!
reply by Anne Johnston on 13-May-2023
    You are welcome, Lea
Comment from royowen
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I dint think I would count this as a free verse poem, it crosses too many lines, I found very rhythmic with inner rhyme to compliment the flow, it propelled it beautifully, sounding in my mind as a great and lengthy Limerick, beautifully written, my opinion doesn't matter though, good luck, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 13-May-2023


reply by the author on 13-May-2023
    Well no it's not a free verse obviously but it did say that we could write as we choose. But I will double check. Thank you Roy for your review and for your time and your opinion does matter it matters to me because it provides me with great insight and thanks to look at. I appreciate your time too I hope you have a great day!
reply by royowen on 13-May-2023
    Bless you, good poem Lea
Comment from Aaron Milavec
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I am actually totally mesmerized by your pic. Is it a chapel. Or is it an antique book store?

Why were you mesmerized by this pic? Is it a secret message to someone you are looking for? Am I the one you're looking for? Oh, I do hope sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

Please, please tell me more.

Erin

 Comment Written 06-May-2023


reply by the author on 06-May-2023
    Hello this picture is actually an ornate entrance to a very old library. Is possessing old and ancient knowledge which I find fascinating. Ancient history too a big fan!
    Thank you so much for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed the picture and I appreciate your time too and your thoughts. I hope you're having a great evening!
Comment from kahpot
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"invited to stay long" I really like the way you have told/reminded us of how writing can be our release and how we can communicate our moods to others, be helped and appreciated with and for our thoughts and feelings, if I had to ask one thing it would be to make the font a bit larger
you know for us (old folk), very well done****kahpot

 Comment Written 06-May-2023


reply by the author on 06-May-2023
    Thank you so much for your awesome review. I am honored and humble and glad you relaxed this one i'm happy to make the lawns bigger. Your kind words and time mean much to me thank you for that too have a great night!
Comment from karenina
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It feels like you've come to the "write" place, Lea. This poem is free verse and such a feast of words.

At its finest, FanStory lifts up our kindred spirit muses and encourages each of us to tell our story...

Just remember ~ the first reader you must please is always yourself! The rest of us will follow, if you remain true to your path!

Karenina





 Comment Written 08-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 08-Mar-2023
    Very good advice I'm very happy you took so much time to read my stuff. I am honored and privileged and was not expecting that at all. It is very flattering and I'm very happy you liked my work. I will continue to write and explore different ideas. I thank you for that and I will look out for your work as well because you are very talented lady thank you so much!
reply by karenina on 09-Mar-2023
    I see you have eleven fans. I predict you will have many more before long!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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This is a rather magical write about how cathartic writing is and when we produce a story and others can identify with out plight, it feels very uplifting as we feel we have a voice and others have heard it. Your last few lines sum up the reasons why we post work on Fanstory where the community here is receptive to our ideas much enjoyed Lea, love Dolly x

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 Comment Written 04-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 04-Mar-2023
    Thank you Dolly glad you liked it! Yes I wanted to do something different and say thx!! It helps to pour things out his words. I'm sure you notice some of my stuff can be along the dark side. But it's all for the good and it can only help.... Thank you again for your insight as usual. You are a wonderful evening and I'm gonna. Take a look if you got going on!