Love Songs For Every Heart
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38 total reviews
Comment from Curly Girly
Sad and troubled times. Lonely too. With God's help, life can get on the right track again. Unity and commitment is best. But some of us, don't have a choice - others just force their decisions on us. CG
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Sad and troubled times. Lonely too. With God's help, life can get on the right track again. Unity and commitment is best. But some of us, don't have a choice - others just force their decisions on us. CG
Comment Written 18-Dec-2012
Comment from Mai Mai
This is an interesting piece. It's interesting how a piece like this can tug at your heart unexpectedly (as yours did). Good work and good luck.
Mai Mai
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2012
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This is an interesting piece. It's interesting how a piece like this can tug at your heart unexpectedly (as yours did). Good work and good luck.
Mai Mai
Comment Written 18-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2012
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I am so glad you mentioned the heart tugging, Mai Mai. That, to me, is what poetry is about. You couldn't have told me anything that would have pleased me more, so thank you very much!
Comment from essence56
Again another awesome piece. I find yhour writing to be so touching and meaningful. I heart feels you and I start to invision your poetry's true meaning. This was so true and fulfilling. Thank you so much.
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2012
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Again another awesome piece. I find yhour writing to be so touching and meaningful. I heart feels you and I start to invision your poetry's true meaning. This was so true and fulfilling. Thank you so much.
Comment Written 18-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2012
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Thank you so much for your supportive and always encouraging comments. I'm glad you found the poem meaningful.
Comment from Joan E.
I admired your exploration of divorce by taking on this persona. Your rhymes add to the intensity of the feelings. The title and artwork you chose echo your theme well. -Joan
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2012
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I admired your exploration of divorce by taking on this persona. Your rhymes add to the intensity of the feelings. The title and artwork you chose echo your theme well. -Joan
Comment Written 18-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2012
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Thank you so much Joan. I'm glad you liked this, even though it wasn't exactly personal. I often put myself in other people's shoes and enjoy "playing a role."
Comment from irishauthorme
The story of divorce is always a sad one, and many couples part when kind word, an understanding, a simple explanation would have saved the union. However, many people marry in haste mistaking passion for love, and some marry too young and then grow up into someone else.
Good work in understanding the pain that goes with separation.
irish
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2012
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The story of divorce is always a sad one, and many couples part when kind word, an understanding, a simple explanation would have saved the union. However, many people marry in haste mistaking passion for love, and some marry too young and then grow up into someone else.
Good work in understanding the pain that goes with separation.
irish
Comment Written 17-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2012
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I think any kind of wrenching separation can be incredibly painful. When someone you thought loved you decides to leave, it is especially difficult, but there is always hope for tomorrow. Thank you for reading this with your understanding heart. Hugs, MM
Comment from adewpearl
good use of aabccb rhyme
Compelling expression of heartfelt emotion
I like the proximate rhyme of heart/dark
good alliteration in gratitude for glorious
a thoughtful and thought-provoking poem filled with honest expression of soulful emotion :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2012
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good use of aabccb rhyme
Compelling expression of heartfelt emotion
I like the proximate rhyme of heart/dark
good alliteration in gratitude for glorious
a thoughtful and thought-provoking poem filled with honest expression of soulful emotion :-) Brooke
Comment Written 17-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2012
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Thanks Brooke. I guess this could apply to many circumstances besides divorce, but losing someone we loved is never easy. Your comments are, as always, most encouraging.
Comment from mshirachot
You've described the pain and sorrow and the peace that follows very well. It is somewhat like being a caged but cherished bird...and then being set free.
This journey can take months and years to make it to that place of glorious liberty...a soul can soar the heavens on the wings of forgiveness of the loss.
Thanks for sharing this!
Blessings to you!
Marsha
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2012
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You've described the pain and sorrow and the peace that follows very well. It is somewhat like being a caged but cherished bird...and then being set free.
This journey can take months and years to make it to that place of glorious liberty...a soul can soar the heavens on the wings of forgiveness of the loss.
Thanks for sharing this!
Blessings to you!
Marsha
Comment Written 17-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2012
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You've said something in your review that I think is of extreme importance, and that is forgiveness. Without that, I doubt an aching heart can truly heal. I believe in clinging to what is good, and letting the bad memories die. Thanks so much for this understanding read. MM
Comment from Trybuck
We promised love and devotion
that would last for eternity
But lost it 'neath an ocean
of heated arguments
Me trying to be me
and you remaining you
Never becoming the us
we were destined to be
Very well done, Buck
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2012
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We promised love and devotion
that would last for eternity
But lost it 'neath an ocean
of heated arguments
Me trying to be me
and you remaining you
Never becoming the us
we were destined to be
Very well done, Buck
Comment Written 16-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2012
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Ah Buck... your reviews are always special to me. You have written a wonderful little philosophical poem here, and I (as usual) truly enjoyed reading it. Thank you for the six-star rating. That is pretty nice too. Hugs, MM
Comment from steevie
It is apparent that you truly don't know what its like to be divorced. Your author note indicated this fact and by what you have written, I dare say that you have some inkling, but are missing some of the components of a divorce. I have been divorced a few times and its perhaps liberating in some respects, but its always a defeat of the worst kind.
Let me explain, being divorced could be likened to your house burning down to the ground. Yes, you don't have the immediate worries of maintaining the house and all of its chores, but in retrospect, the chore were worth everything. Its the glue that held your house together. So liberty from a spouse is far from ideal. Its never liberating being broken from the one whom you loved so dearly at one time.
with that said, your poetry was well written and gave insight for majority.
steve
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2012
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It is apparent that you truly don't know what its like to be divorced. Your author note indicated this fact and by what you have written, I dare say that you have some inkling, but are missing some of the components of a divorce. I have been divorced a few times and its perhaps liberating in some respects, but its always a defeat of the worst kind.
Let me explain, being divorced could be likened to your house burning down to the ground. Yes, you don't have the immediate worries of maintaining the house and all of its chores, but in retrospect, the chore were worth everything. Its the glue that held your house together. So liberty from a spouse is far from ideal. Its never liberating being broken from the one whom you loved so dearly at one time.
with that said, your poetry was well written and gave insight for majority.
steve
Comment Written 16-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2012
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You are absolutely right, Steve. I could not possibly know what it actually feels like to be divorced, or to be jealous, or to be victimized, or lots of other things that I choose to write about and have never experienced. I have had an unusually blessed life, so I can only experience these emotions through my imagination, and if I missed the mark on this one, I apologize. It is not the same for everyone, I'm sure. My daughter would not feel as you do, but thank you so much for your vivid analogy of the house burning to the ground. That was certainly a great way to describe the loss and devastation. I think my lines about liberty would only apply to a few people, but I could imagine myself feeling that way if I'd been "hobbled" by my marriage. Anyway, I can't let lack of experience keep me from attempting to write, any more than an actor could only play roles he'd experienced in life. That's too limiting. I very much appreciate your comments and input. You have opened my eyes even wider. Many thanks... MM
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I wanted to apologize, as I was not very polite in my reply. I thought better of my words when you returned with a most gracious response. You're a kind person ... I can tell.
have a pleasant evening/day
steve
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Thank you for YOUR kindness Steve. You didn't need to apologize at all, but your good heart is showing. I appreciate it.
Comment from TOMORAL
Profoundly beautiful words of a heart broken and having the strength to mend again. Lovely writing and perfect rhyme and rhythm. I cannot find a thing wrong. excellent.
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2012
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Profoundly beautiful words of a heart broken and having the strength to mend again. Lovely writing and perfect rhyme and rhythm. I cannot find a thing wrong. excellent.
Comment Written 16-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2012
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Thank you for this very kind and supportive review Tam. I sincerely appreciate all that you said about the poem.
