Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I must have missed this post while traveling--the colors and artwork you selected certainly caught my eye as I rummaged through your portfolio today. I admired your reflections about choices and your rhymed quatrains, along with your wise advice. Smiles- Joan

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2016

Hi Joan, thank you for reviewing this poem... and for rummaging through my portfolio. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Nicely done. I do believe your words. The choices we make as we travel through life determine our future. These lines are excellent:
"The choices that you make today,
cannot be changed, they're here to stay.
They'll follow you throughout your life.
May cause your loved ones pain and strife."
Marilyn

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2016

Thanks, Marilyn, for your kind and generous review.Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from Galactia

Excellent

Hivwery well written, poem and certainly true, the choices we make are the crosses we bare, and with each choice their are consequences. Great job

Regards
Tia

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2016

Thank you, Tia, for your kind review. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from jaybird1

Excellent

Great adages to live ones life by.I loved the unusual rhymning style.It seemed to flow
so well. I found this to be very uplifting and even inspiratioal

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2016

Thanks, Jay, for those kind comments and observations, and generous review. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from robina1978

Excellent

Excellent artwork that complements your poem perfectly. It is about choices you make in life, that can't be changed. It rhymes all the way and flows very well. I liked the colours.

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2016

Thanks, Ine, for those kind comments and observations, and generous review. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

A nicely written and well rhymed poem Fionageorge about the choices we make through life and the far-reaching consequences.
The flame of love lives in your soul - an uplifting line for the finishing couplet. Nicely done
cheers

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2016

Thank you, Pearl, for your kind review. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from misscookie

Excellent

I love the artwork that you choose to go with your poem
It is a perfect match.
Because ones life was full
of confusing not know which way to go.
Thank you for sharing.
Cookie

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2016

Hi Cookie, thank you so much for your review, Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from Douglas Paul

Excellent

This is a powerful poem with a great message, Marijke. The rhyme feels natural and the flow is excellent. Mostly, though, I really liked your message.

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jun-2016

Thank you Douglas, for your kind and generous comments and review. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from Aussie

Excellent

Will cause (or may cause your loved ones pain and strife. Only because nothing is set in concrete and life choices can change rapidly. Good warning within your words. Beautiful illustration to compliment your poem. Blessings, K.

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jun-2016

Hi Kay, you are right of course... I was sort of writing this to someone specific in mind, and the pain he has caused his loved ones. But, may is appropriate in this, and I have changed. Thanks for the pick up and the warm and kind review. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

reply by Aussie on 19-Jun-2016

I bet you have the fire going and winter woollies on? We had three inches of rain over the weekend. Love, Kay.

reply by the author on 19-Jun-2016

Heater, no fire place - could be a bit dangerous! We had 3 years if draught... then the floods ... and I think you're sending the left over rains down here. It is looking a bit ominous! 3 inches... you'd think those clouds would be all rained out! LOL! :o) Marijke

reply by Aussie on 19-Jun-2016

And for Queensland, it has actually turned cold! We never use heaters, only blankets. LOL.

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Exceptional

Hi, Marijke

= Choices in life, indeed, can have life-long consequences.
= An excellent write. One that hits home, for sure.
= Beautifully composed and formatted, with gorgeous artwork.

(*<*) A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside-Down (*>*)
Cheers & Blessings ... Jacqueline ~ Jackie ~ Jax

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jun-2016

Wow, Jackie, thank you so much. Funny how some of these poems just happen. I think it was our discussion re sons that brought this to life... Thank you for your generous comments and very generous six stars.
Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

reply by Jacqueline M Franklin on 19-Jun-2016

I was thinking about our sons as well.
You know what they say about GREAT minds? (*<*)

reply by Jacqueline M Franklin on 19-Jun-2016

I was thinking about our sons as well.
You know what they say about GREAT minds? (*<*)