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Words to pass on to my children

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Comment from LoannaLois
Exceptional
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Mary, you are a great and special lady. Your artistic gift is an absolute blessing to you, and those of us who see them. Difficult at best to rhyme, you did an awesome job. The pure truth, your sharing your pain...both brought tears.

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016
    Hi Loanna, I am so thrilled with your exceptional review, and wonderful comments. I have put most of my suffering behind me so no tears and can manage my pain well. I have since had another fusion in the neck and a hip replacement.
Comment from rjuselius
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this is a fine entry for this particular contest dear jackarrie! you have vividly expressed your pain which in my book is an honest account in poetry.
thank you for sharing!
good luck!
blessings!
rebekka x

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 03-Nov-2016
    thank you rebekka I appreciate your excellent review and great comments. Mary
Comment from MelB
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A very nice watercolor and poem to go along with it. I can't imagine how painful that would be and glad you could paint to take your mind off the pain and recovery process.

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 03-Nov-2016
    Thanks melB, I have since had a neck fusion and a hip replacement, so I had to learn to manage pain. I am not complaining, I am known as the bionic woman. Mary
reply by MelB on 03-Nov-2016
    Wow - it sounds like it!
Comment from patcelaw
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Mary, this is a very good story in a poem. Each one of us find a way to deal with pain, be it physical or mental. Foe me when I am depressed, I find focusing on the lives of other I fare better. Patricia

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 03-Nov-2016
    Thanks Patricia, I agree with you, we must find time for both ourselves and others. Mary
Comment from Susanjohn
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what a great story in a poem....great message of dealing with and coping with chronic pain!! I'm sure your paintings are as wonderful as your poetry!!

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 02-Nov-2016
    thanks for your excellent review and great comments, Mary
Comment from crybry67
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The scene you painted is beautiful.
I know the pain can be debilitating, I'm so glad you had art and poetry to help you endure all you went through. The message I take from this is that great beauty can be born of even the worst pain. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 02-Nov-2016
    Thanks for the excellent review, I did not write poetry then, I am afraid it has taken over from my Art, but I am planning to do some painting soon Mary
Comment from krys123
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Good day to you Mary;
-you should be very proud of that painting as I commend you for such a great piece of artistry. Looks like a combination of watercolor and With a touch of acrylics or just a dash of acrylics. I sometimes use this combination. But I like the peaceful and innocent feel to this painting that you derive from using the proper colors and the movement of your perspective.
-You have a very uplifting and a hopeful piece of poetry that I enjoyed reading very much because of the positivity in your hopeful dreams of becoming better through action and not just lying around and moping. That is one of the best things to do to chase the devil off your back because he just loves to hone in on those who are moping and sad and twist their minds with evil thoughts and depression.
-Excellent writing skills and good rhythm helps your enjambment the flow fluidly throughout your writing without a syntactical break or even a hiccup. Smooth reading throughout.
-Thanks for sharing Mary and take care and have a good one, my friend. And I am looking forward to most of your artwork in the future And don't leave me too much and suspense. Chuckle!
Alex

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 02-Nov-2016
    Hi Alex I love your review you are so good at writing them I have already nominated you so I cannot do it again. My painting is a complete watercolor, although I do use acrylics in other paintings it depends on how the painting is developing. I am glad you like the poem. Mary
reply by krys123 on 10-Nov-2016
    You are very welcome Mary.
    Alex
Comment from Irish Rain
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So perhaps the pain was a blessing in disguise, leading you to a purpose? I know your watercolors are gorgeous. I believe I saw one before. This is a lovely entry, blessings...

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 02-Nov-2016
    Thank you for the lovely compliments on my paintings and the excellent review on my poem. Much appreciated Mary
Comment from RGstar
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What a beautiful painting, Mary. I always said I would like to write something to one of your paintings. This is absolutely lovely.
How now the reason for its existence. You found a way to combat the mind...and good the fact, for it is more formidable than most that we have to deal with...and key to going forward.

A lovely write, my friend. Always with you in thought.
Keep doing what you do.
My best wishes.
RG

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 02-Nov-2016
    Hi Rg, thanks for the lovely compliment on my painting, and the great review on the poem. You know since I returned after 6 months I have no fans hardly I counted 10 of my fans who are not around. I like the challenge of the contests so I don't need fans for those.
    Mary, If you send me your email I wll send some of my paintings
reply by RGstar on 02-Nov-2016
    Yes, Mary...it has changed much, some of the good authors are gone, and some with other things in life.
    A coule of them will return.
    Motivation a little low now but trying to hang in there as long as possible.

    Good you are back.

    I willl inbox you my email.
    Best wishes
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2016
    Ok RG xx
Comment from joannakruk
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Wonderful poem expressing not only the power of art but rather our own mental fortitude. You were met with troubling circumstances and rather than conceding defeat, you embraced the creative self to manage your physical struggles. Superb rhyming and a necessary poem to give hope for those stuck in a personal dilemma

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 01-Nov-2016
    Thank you so much for your wonderful comments and a great review, I appreciate it Mary