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Farewell

The end of depression

37 total reviews 
Comment from A.A.A.EXHILARATING RIDE
Exceptional
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I just love everything about this, and it is a subject that needs such light and hope of those who have and are patheing tracks up this steep mountain of despair and crucifixion of life and creativity. Oh! What lovely metaphors, and set in rondeau form, very novel to my uneducated eyes, they speak to the soul, and whole so rarely touched without poetry. And, everything about your presentation add to a moving whole. Such a gift, six from me! And thanks for being a light on my FanStory Tree. Blessings, Maureen*&*

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2016

reply by the author on 13-Jan-2016
    I am so touched by this gesture. That is one of my all time favorite pieces. You have no idea how you just lifted my spirit today.
reply by A.A.A.EXHILARATING RIDE on 13-Jan-2016
    What better to uplift a spirit when its so well earned; and moreover, I've gained so much from the gift for my own wintering, tilling new ground. Enjoy a spirited year, blessings, Maureen*&*
Comment from Jacq77
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I found myself applauding your positive spirit as I read through your delightful poem. I am not an expert on poetry, but I really enjoyed this well-penned inspirational write. Well done!

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2014

reply by the author on 20-Jan-2014
    OH thank you so much what a great review to find this morning, be blessed.
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
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This is a beautifully written poem - a Rondeau. It is listed as biographical which adds to its appeal. Your words are lovely - farewell to despair, he destructive enemy - good words. An inspirational poem for any one feeling sad. I really enjoyed this and it flowed really well. Regards Dorothy

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2014

reply by the author on 20-Jan-2014
    Thank you so much, really appreciate you taking the time to read and review.
Comment from hobopoet
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I enjoyed this so much that I copied down your AN so I can try my hand at a rondeau this evening.

Love the fact that you metered this when, according to your AN, the requirements were syllabic. You could've gone all wonky free-verser there, but instead you knocked it out of the park with solid iambic rhythm that really carries the reader from line to line.

Good stuff. :)

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2014

reply by the author on 17-Jan-2014
    Actually I could have been much more descriptive in those notes. Let me give you a few more.

    A Rondeau is a French form, 15 lines long, consisting of three stanzas: a quintet, a quatrain, and a sestet with a rhyme scheme as follows: aabba aabR aabbaR. Lines 9 and 15 are short - a refrain (R) consisting of a phrase taken from line one. The other lines are longer (but all of the same metrical length).

    The form is somewhat lyrical so much preferred in meter. Hope you give one a go, they are great fun and they sound so musical when completed.

    Thanks for the great review.
reply by hobopoet on 17-Jan-2014
    Update noted. Thanks for the info. :)
Comment from Righteous Riter
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This piece meets criteria of the Rondeau poem as this piece has the correct number of lines totaling 15. Good description and alliteration. Good end rhyming. Good complimentary photo followed by a clear message.

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2014

reply by the author on 17-Jan-2014
    Thanks so much for taking the time to read and review.
Comment from Winslow
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Dear Dawn,

A very positive write one that shouts to me that despair will never get you down. You seek peace and serenity and if achieved will shoo despair away. I applaud your positive attitude.

Warm regards,

Winslow

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2014

reply by the author on 17-Jan-2014
    Thank you so much for your gracious review, very much appreciated
Comment from Bina1
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This is so lovely! I appreciate your notes describing the poem, that is so helpful. Thank you for sharing, very well done.

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2014

reply by the author on 17-Jan-2014
    Thank you for taking the time to read and review.
Comment from Invisible Poet
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Yes this is well written you have expressed your thoughts with so much emotion and feeling through this poem well done

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2014

reply by the author on 17-Jan-2014
    Thank you so very much, I really appreciate your time to read and review.
Comment from Tatarka2
Exceptional
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I think this poem will give so much hope and inspiration to others who may be suffering as you have suffered. Thanks so much for putting your experience into such a lyrical expression and for doing so in a manner that offers hope to others.

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2014

reply by the author on 17-Jan-2014
    OH thank you so much for your generous review. I do hope others can find encouragement to fight such a powerful foe.
Comment from Maureen's Pen
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Dear Dawn, Depression is such a hard ht for many. I liked how you addressed it personally, sent it off in your own special way. Well penned and great message at the end.
Thanks for sharing it.
Maureen

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2014

reply by the author on 17-Jan-2014
    Thank you so much again dear one. It is a great foe, never really goes away one has to keep it at bay.