Comment from Lannell912

Excellent

Withhold dreams when waking up and we can still hope it is but a feeling of good faith positive and knowing things will be okay your poem tapped into that emotional part of our DNA in a beautiful way we are built to hold down some just choose not to your words Illustrated to do or don't great job keep writing my friend

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

Thank you so much. When I was a child I would walk down the street singing songs pretending all the doors would open and everyone would come out singing my musical and know all the dance steps. That is why that picture touched me so.

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Hi and congratulations - you 'penned hope' as well as it could be done - no wonder you won. A very inspiring poem and Your final stanza is great -

If evil comes and takes the sun
with all the death it brings
I hope that I will be the one
who stands up tall and sings

They don't much better than this - well done - warm regards Dorothy x

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

Thank you so much. When I was a child I would walk down the street singing songs pretending all the doors would open and everyone would come out singing my musical and know all the dance steps. That is why that picture touched me so.

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

HI Judy, if any poem deserves to win...and all these rewards...it is this one...like you I hope I would be able to stand that strong...you poem is amazing in detail...and the picture...priceless...very well written...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016

Thank you , I remember those feelings when I was very young, Now I would never want to be with someone who didn't want to be with me.

reply by l.raven on 24-Apr-2016

sigh...you are so very welcome...xxoo Linda

Comment from judiverse

Exceptional

A lovely poem, jusylee, and congratulations in winning the Hope contest. That's an amazing story of the girl singing in the concentration camp. She did bring hope when there appeared to be none. Others must have been inspired by her courageous action. What a great thought, to aspire to be the one to stand up and sing in time of disaster. Excellent rhyme and flow, and very inspirational. judi

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016

Thank you so much. I was a child singer and I sure hope she lived.

reply by judiverse on 25-Apr-2016

You're very welcome. That's such a touching story. judi

Comment from Janet Foor

Exceptional

I can see why this one won. Congratulations and you are so right, the picture says it all. This is a powerful poem with a profound message.
The last two lines bring tears to my eyes. Very moving. Well done.

Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016

Thank you so much. I sang as a child and I so hope this child lived.

Comment from kiwisteveh

Excellent

Very strong last verse which no doubt helped you achoeve your win - congratulations!

There are a couple of small spags which need attention. I am surprised it got through voting without someone bringing them to your attention...
On line 2 'think's' needs an apostrophe - it means 'think is...'
In the penultimate stanza 'who's' should be 'whose'

Strong rhyme and meter and a powerful message.

Steve

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016

I just went and changed both of the spags. You were so right. That's why I need people like you . Thank you so much.

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Exceptional

Wow! What an unforgettable poem about hope. You have the best possible chance to win the contest. It's well written and appropriate for the contest rules and aim. Bravo!

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016

Thank you so much for reading it. I truly hope that others believe it too.

Comment from winnona

Excellent

The photo and background color you chose gives a completeness to your entry. The words are well chosen and powerful. I think you completed the challenge of the contest very well. Good luck.

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016

Thank you so much. I have learned more in three months on this site than i ever did in school.

Comment from heyjude

Excellent

Judy, another one of your marvelous poems. I think
relying on God would have been how anyone could
have survived such horrible conditions.

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016

what a beautiful message to me. You said, Another one of your marvelous poems. I had no idea i had a following. I am so touched by the fact that you understand and want to know more about me. I am not sure what to say. Thank you, I feel understood.

Comment from nancyrabbrose

Exceptional

Your poem is amazing, one of the best I have read since I have been on Fanstory (one year). Wow. I want to memorize your poem. It speaks to my heart. When I opened my computer this morning (early) your hope gave me more hope. The picture alone speaks millions of words, but your artistry gives new meaning to "hope". Well done.
Two minor corrections:
think's
change who's to whose
Again, thank you for your poem.

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016

The respect you have just shone me will be cherished forever, this is no idle statement i mean every word of it . I will immediately edit my poem. Thank you so much.