Comment from Jumbo J

Exceptional

Hi Jaq,

what a wonderful presentation... the format is outstanding and fits the words like a proverbial glove.

This screams to another step up in your spiritual evolution... when things get to a point where change has to occur... this is where we gain our mental power over adversity... and your desire to overcome is the standout message I take from this beautifully written poem... I love the fighter in you... you inspire through your willingness to release your inner turmoil... that in itself is mental strength... and I know you have bucket loads... your a fighter.

I am truly, so happy I went to your profile page, as I never received this poem in my inbox... I would have hated to have missed such a gem... but I see I have a few to catch up on... so I'll be back!

With our thoughts we create,
mental strength,
James xx

 Comment Written 11-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Jun-2014

Hey James I have left my reply in the wrong place for this :). Once again I thank you so much for you unwaivering support and wonderful reviews. Much light and love, Jaq xxx

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

HI Jaq, you are so very right...when it comes to love ....there are truly two sides to midnight...only hoping and praying to wake up to a better day...Love your poem and the picture...so very well written...Luff Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Jun-2014

Awww thanks Linda. Yes, when it comes to love we don't always end up with the right side. Well I don't anyway. Sorry to hear you are feeling the same girlie. Love n hugs coming your way, Jaq xxx

reply by l.raven on 11-Jun-2014

Thanks Jaq...you are so welcome...hugs back...xxoo

Comment from Petriesan

Excellent

I seldom have that issue, sleep never seems to elude me, sometimes it overtakes me too soon, especially when I Want my mind to wander. I like how you captured two phases here

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Jun-2014

Petriesan I wish I was more like you then, a fair few nights are spent tossing and turning. Glad you enjoyed the poem and many thanks for reviewing :) xx

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

What a wonderfully hopeful way you conclude this well-metered and rhymed poem. You express what everyone experiences at some time or another in life, I think - when sleep eludes us, those frustrations and disappointments can haunt us, yet "caressed by hope's delight" will take us from the dark place every time, if we can only let it.

 Comment Written 19-May-2014

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reply by the author on 21-May-2014

Dawn, many thanks for your fine and insightful review. Jaq xx

Comment from Ekim777

Excellent

The other side of midnight might me mean the confrontation of the other side of life and the unanswerable question. In our Faustian culture we sell our souls to the devil in exchange for all the experience we can take until that fateful stroke of midnight when the devil comes to make his claim. But our poet is more positive. At the other side of midnight comes the dawn with hope and promise. But these things might be our carefully spun illusions. Rebuilding dreams is always dicey and rarely satisfactory. But what is the poet fighting for? -Ekim777

 Comment Written 18-May-2014

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reply by the author on 18-May-2014

Ekim777 many thanks for your insightful review. :) Jaq x

Comment from emrpoems

Excellent

love the repeated lines
Awesome presentation
Solid abcb rhymes
Funny what kind of thoughts control your mind when sleep evades you.
Good twist in the last verse. Glad that hope takes over

 Comment Written 18-May-2014

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reply by the author on 18-May-2014

emrpoems, thanks for your lovely review :) Jaq xx

Comment from MM lives on :)

Exceptional

wow my friend are you living my dream or lucid thoughts...this is how I feel at night, my mind racing at both sides of cerebral self actualization...sleep eludes this dark poet..and yes never lose hope as the dawn of the new day you have me as a lifelong friend :)

LOVED THIS GEM, 7 STARS AND HUGS...XXXOOO

 Comment Written 18-May-2014

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reply by the author on 18-May-2014

Awww Christopher my friend it is so good to hear from you. The nights are long and confused lately. Thanks so much for a wonderful review and rating your thoughts are always appreciated. Thanks also for your friendship and support. Much love to you and the family, Jaq xxx

Comment from Nosha17

Excellent

The positive thoughts in the second part of the other side of midnight are the ones to go with. We all suffer sorrows and trials and tribulations but it only serves to make us feel grateful for what we have. Good use of rhyming and words to convey your message. Enjoyable read. Faye

 Comment Written 18-May-2014

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reply by the author on 18-May-2014

Thanks Faye, I will indeed hold onto the positives, sometimes you just need to see it on paper to make sense of it. :) Jaq xx

Comment from DR DIP

Exceptional

JAQ this is sublime! I love the repetition of the theme line of "the other side of midnight" very effective you really could put a tune to this as well.
YOUR ABCB rhyme works perfectly I canot fault this beautiful piece

well done and I look forward to more of your writing. fanstory continues to amaze me just how many beautiful wordsmiths there are and you are one thankyou for sharing

dip

 Comment Written 18-May-2014

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reply by the author on 18-May-2014

Thank you so much DR DIP your words and generous rating amase me also. :)

It's always good to have your reviews. Jaq xx

Comment from Raoul D'Harmental

Exceptional

Hi JC,

This has been a most exceptional poem to read upon your return (where have you been ?). The rhyme and meter are near-perfect and the message is spot on. Thanks for sharing! R

 Comment Written 18-May-2014

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reply by the author on 18-May-2014

Thank you so much Raoul for your glittering review and wonderful six. I have had a broken arm and to be honest I lost the love of writing for a while. Hopefully this is me now easing my way back in. Once again many thanks. Jaq xx