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Yes You Can

Advise for someone to start believing

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Comment from Jackarrie
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I love your poem, it speaks my language of positivity. I love the whole poem it is so well written,

dance in your own bright moonlight
don't doubt that you'll achieve
rise up and own your moment
all you need is to believe!

I wish you the very best of luck in the contest Mary


 Comment Written 01-Nov-2015

Comment from CD Richards
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I like this a lot. I know that having the right help is crucial for victims of violence, but I think you do an excellent job of pointing out that the ultimate ability to overcome the effects rests with the victim.

I think this is especially insightful:

don't count on someone else to lead
you can't run in their shoes
your problems will have endings
but the endings you must choose

Good rhyme, good rhythm, good treatment of the subject.

Well done.
Craig

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2015

Comment from lightink
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What a kind and supportive poem! The first stanza reminded me of how people end up merging with someone else's debilitating pain that might make it impossible to offer quality help. Then, the poem turns around after the validation of pain and starts to encourage the other one to find empowerment within oneself!

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2015

Comment from AnnaLinda
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Poet,

So sorry I have no 6th star to award this entry.
This is extremely well written and its message
carries compassion and understanding that
was sent within beautifully composed
quatrains...lovely rhymes with a artful
presentation.

Just perfect!
Linda

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2015

Comment from seaglass
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There are lots of thoughts about "believe" both religious and non-religious. Belief in one's self has to be there for one to achieve dreams and happiness. This is well rhymed.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2015

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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This is a great poem to someone who is or has overcome abuse. You lines flow well and make great sense. The artwork is awesome as is your message.

I would change 1 thing. I would not repeat the word [endings] so close together. Perhaps you could say [your problems will conclude but the endings you must choose.

Good job and best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2015

Comment from OnyxSapphire78
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This is a beautifully inspiring poem that I hope reaches out to those who need to hear it. The flow was excellent making it easy to read. This is tight and strong from the beginning to the end. Thank you for sharing. Good luck and happy writing.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2015

Comment from royowen
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That is a difficult one, overcoming abuse is really hard, the images that remain must be absolutely horrendous, as a father I cannot understand at all the sexual abuse of children, how can you commit someone to a lifetime sentence! Beautifully composed, the imagery is articulately presented, expressive and openly projected, presented in abcb rhyming, and even meter, well done, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2015

Comment from Louise Michelle
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Your poem is inspiring and your words are so important. It always saddens me when I read about children and/or women who are being abused. I was also touched by your notes because there is a real person behind this work. I hope it helps her. Hugs, Lou

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2015

Comment from zanya
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A poetic expression of sheer heart and soul and courage and how to maintain spirit and belief , most especially whatever we may encounter on our unpredictable life's journey

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2015