Comment from Bollie

Excellent

This is such a beautiful and very profound poem. The rhyming that you did implement is very good and appropriate. This is a really clever poem that tugs at the heartstrings, very creative. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2016

Thanks so much for an outstanding review, your kind comments and rating are greatly appreciated. Blessings.........Portia

reply by Bollie on 11-Aug-2016

You're very welcome, Portia. Have a wonderful night.

reply by the author on 11-Aug-2016

You have a wonderful night as well. Blessings...........Portia

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written free verse poem. It is a free verse poem where you are set free from meter and rhyme schemes. Occasional rhyme is allowed as long as there is no fixed pattern.

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2016

Thanks so much my friend for such a kind and encouraging review. Blessings........................Portia

Comment from Heather Knight

Excellent

I like your poem very much. The repetition of the word teardrop is very effective. Besides, the word itself is very beautiful.
Good luck in the competition!

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2016

Thanks so much for your review and very kind comments. Blessings........................Portia

Comment from Susan Chetcuti

Excellent

A very emotional poem. Well written From beginning to end.
Im still new to free verse poetry and have yet to write one, but for a first it looks good to me. Well done.

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2016

Thanks so much for your review and very kind comments, they are greatly appreciated. Blessings...............Portia

Comment from rockinm76233

Excellent

Love the picture and love the words you put with it. I also very much love the words you picked to use. 'I will continue to pen as I allow my heart to speak.....'
love that. Enjoyed the read.

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2016

Thanks so much for your review and very kind comments, they are greatly appreciated. Blessings...................Portia

reply by rockinm76233 on 11-Aug-2016

Your welcome

Comment from tbacha58

Excellent

A single teardrop shrieks with pain
Seeing innocent people being killed
By terrorist acts and vicious deeds
Families are broken and in despair

WOW, you pinned an amazing poem about the sadness happening in this world. What a Beautiful poem reminded me of the war I passed through for 16 years. Loved the picture it says it all. Bless u Terry xo

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2016

Thanks so much for an outstanding review, your kind comments are greatly appreciated. Blessings...............Portia

Comment from Irish Rain

Excellent

So very sad and beautiful. So many single teardrops falling these days. End times? I don't know, times throughout history have actually been worse, child labor, slavery, ect....but, nowadays, people seem to have put truth behind them, sad....I love this, blessings....

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2016

Thanks so much for your review and comments they are greatly appreciated. Blessings................................Portia

Comment from LoannaLois

Excellent

I think this poem is just terrific....not only for the great writing, and wonderful illustration, but the content is important and will be meaningful to all of us.

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2016

Thanks so much for your review and very kind comments. Blessings............................Portia

Comment from Mystic Angel 7777

Excellent

This meets the contest requirements splendidly. This is a very moving read as the imagery is poignant and amazingly powerful throughout. I wish you all the best in the voting and thank you very much for sharing it.

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2016

Thanks so much my friend, for your review and very kind comments. It came in second place. (Hooray!!!) Blessings..................Portia

reply by Mystic Angel 7777 on 11-Aug-2016

Congratulations Portia!!!! Big hugs on a well deserved ribbon.

reply by the author on 12-Aug-2016

Thanks so much my friend for your support and hugs. Sending a "Big Hug" back your way. Blessings......Portia

Comment from PoemsOfDD

Excellent

This is a good entry in the Free Verse competition. You have written a poem that is very clear on the subject it is trying to convey - the message of sadness and heavy hearts from the fear, death and destruction that goes on around us, all over the world, every day. Yes, all lives matter and we must continue to pray for a peaceful and better way. Well done on this piece and best of luck in the competition. ~DD

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2016

Thanks so much for your review and very kind comments. Blessings..................Portia