In Retrospect
Reliving the past in order to see the way forward.27 total reviews
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, In Retrospect, presented with eight, ABCB-rhymed quatrains, vows to look long and hard at how life decisions have brought the present to this spot. KNowing what worked and did not will inform the rest of the journey.
Question: Is the second word in the final stanza 'want' or 'won't'?
Happy day.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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This poem, In Retrospect, presented with eight, ABCB-rhymed quatrains, vows to look long and hard at how life decisions have brought the present to this spot. KNowing what worked and did not will inform the rest of the journey.
Question: Is the second word in the final stanza 'want' or 'won't'?
Happy day.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you, Bill. Like everyone, not everything we do when we are young is using the best judgement and we learn from our mistakes but there are a lot of good things in our past as well and I enjoy holding on to the memories. I appreciate the review and comments and the correction is now fixed.
Beth
Comment from damommy
I spend a lot of time going over my past and the things I wish I had/hadn't done. I feel I've learned a lot about myself. I agree with you. I think time mellows us. You've written a beautiful poem. Good luck in the contest.
-I {won't] regret
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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I spend a lot of time going over my past and the things I wish I had/hadn't done. I feel I've learned a lot about myself. I agree with you. I think time mellows us. You've written a beautiful poem. Good luck in the contest.
-I {won't] regret
Comment Written 21-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you for the review. I guess most of mellow as we get older. I think I a little wiser than I once was. As certainly hope so.
Beth
Comment from pome lover
excellent! bravo!
I have also thought those things, but never expressed them as well. Your poem, to me, is a peaceful poem; also a poem of strong determination with goals and not making the same mistakes twice. A positive poem. And it sounds like your objectives have been obtained. success. Wonderful.
I loved it.
Katharine
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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excellent! bravo!
I have also thought those things, but never expressed them as well. Your poem, to me, is a peaceful poem; also a poem of strong determination with goals and not making the same mistakes twice. A positive poem. And it sounds like your objectives have been obtained. success. Wonderful.
I loved it.
Katharine
Comment Written 21-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much Katharine. I love the great review and comments. I'm so glad you like my poem and I truly appreciate the six stars.
Beth
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you are most welcome.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Well, I wish you luck in this rhyming contest and in your forgiving yourself for the past exploits, though in retrospect how can we learn better than from making mistakes?
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Well, I wish you luck in this rhyming contest and in your forgiving yourself for the past exploits, though in retrospect how can we learn better than from making mistakes?
Comment Written 21-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you Tom. Yes we all make mistakes and if we are wise we try not to make them again. They are good learning tools.
Beth
Comment from lyenochka
Loved this poem, Beth. It shows a peaceful wisdom that comes with acceptance of what God has done in our lives over the years. I hope we keep being "mellowed" and may we keep learning from the past as you said ,"allow the lesson learned
to guide me on my way."
Best wishes in the contest!
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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Loved this poem, Beth. It shows a peaceful wisdom that comes with acceptance of what God has done in our lives over the years. I hope we keep being "mellowed" and may we keep learning from the past as you said ,"allow the lesson learned
to guide me on my way."
Best wishes in the contest!
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Comment Written 21-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you Helen. I so glad you liked my poem. I enjoyed you insightful comments.
Beth
Comment from Jasmine Girl
In the title, do you mean "forward", not "forwaard."?
What a upbeat and optimistic poem about your future. Yes. You do have a lot left at your young age. You can keep going to 90's and 100's.
Keep writing.
I enjoy reading your poems. You are quite good.
Well done.
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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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In the title, do you mean "forward", not "forwaard."?
What a upbeat and optimistic poem about your future. Yes. You do have a lot left at your young age. You can keep going to 90's and 100's.
Keep writing.
I enjoy reading your poems. You are quite good.
Well done.
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Comment Written 21-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you for the nice review and for noticing the extra letter the word. I'm glad you liked my poem.
Beth
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Beth, this poem is just so meaningful. How wonderfully written. It is written with compassion and understanding for your own self. If we make mistakes, may we always pray to God above for His guidance.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Beth, this poem is just so meaningful. How wonderfully written. It is written with compassion and understanding for your own self. If we make mistakes, may we always pray to God above for His guidance.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much Rosemary, I appreciate the review and your meaningful comments. I'm thrilled with the six stars.
Beth
