Comment from Patrick G Cox

Excellent

Hi Rdfrdmom2,

A good poetic expression of the problem of depression and the means by which it can be turned. Nicely done, "know thy enemy" enables us to defeat it.

Hope you have a fabulous year.

Patrick

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2013

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Comment from October21

Excellent

Hi Jan!

In the last stanza, cojoined should be conjoined:)

Also, you used the word convicting and I was wondering if you meant convincing?

You're right that we need a spark for change to occur. I hope you find this spark in the new year and wish you all the best:)

Shenel

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2013

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Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Hi jan,
what a good thought to ponder on when you said-
we need a spark to get us out of our comfort zone.
I thinking if we stay in our comfort one we will never see our world change for the better
( it will stay the same or get worst)

Gert

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014

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reply by Gert sherwood on 23-Jan-2014

You are welcome Jan
Gert

Comment from Sally Carter

Excellent

Ah Jan, I'm sure your words touch most of us. There is always an excuse for sitting back, as you say in our comfort zone.
(Though for myself, it's as much a case of life organisation - I long to experience still in the midst of chaos!)
Although it's a familiar word, I'm not sure what ionized means, so I'll take your word on that one.
I like very much the analogy between a spark revealing an enemy in the blackness and a voice invigorating others.
I'm not sure about "convicting", though I'm always aware of different usages between the US and UK. Here it means convicting someone of a crime, and "convincing" would be the appropriate verb. But ignore if it's different in your world.
In the last verse, "coNjoined"?
Very valid thoughts, effectively expressed. I wish you well in your resolution.
Best wishes for 2013
Sally

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2013

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Comment from Curtis Hatch

Excellent

Jan,

Thanks for sharing this excellent poem; it is a subject many of us need to consider. I live my life outside my comfort zone; I wish I could say it gets easier each day, but in reality, it doesn't. Our world is in the mess it is because too many stay comfortably confined within the boundaries of their comfort zone. Many will complain to each other, which accomplishes little.

Happy New Year!

Curtis

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2013

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Comment from yonashalom

Excellent

This is very good advice. I like the idea of speaking forth more in 2013. Wouldn't it be grand if the positive sparks united and changed the world in a positive way. Awesome idea. :) ~Yona

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2013

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Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

One small voice can move mountains because it gives others the courage to stand up for what's right. I enjoyed reading your poem. It speaks the truth.

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2013

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Comment from Maureen's Pen

Excellent

A thought provoking piece Jan. I thought you penned this creatively so that all your readers would also stop and pause in their lives.
Excellent job, thanks for sharing it.
Maureen

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2013

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Comment from hopeflys

Excellent

I really like reading your poem. The words flowed beautifully together and I really enjoyed reading your work. Hopeflys 0:D

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2013

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Comment from mumsyone

Excellent

Hi Jan,

You're absolutely right. Many of us are too willing to speak out at the wrong time, and yet we're not willing to speak up when we should.

I hope you have a blessed and happy new year.

Hugs,
Lois

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2013

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