Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I am gratified that my typical sign-offs of "hugs" and "smiles" are in your illustration, and I appreciate your reminder to give thanks first thing each day. I admire your rhymed quatrains and compelling final line. Cheers and best wishes in the contest- Joan

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2017

Thanks Joan for a most encouraging review, I appreciate your reviewing it after the member cents were all gone. Mary

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

This is an excellent uplifting poem in rhyming and content. I particularly like the last stanza which encourages the reader to find joy in the simple things. Sometimes we overlook those small things right under our nose. Marilyn

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2017

Thank you for your encouraging review much appreciated.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written uplifting poem. When we enjoy what we do it becines a pleasure to get up in the morning and do what we need to do and then do what we love to do.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2017

Thanks Sandra for the encouraging review.

Comment from rspoet

Excellent

This is a fine entry for the contest
nicely rhymed in the aabb pattern
with the form of a sonnet though syllables vary
But the message is strong and clear
Helping others and doing one's part is the key
Nicely done
Good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2017

Thanks for the review and good luck wishes in the contest.

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

This is definitely an uplifting poem filled with sage advise to make good choices in our lives everyday. Very nicely done and good luck in the contest.

Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2017

Thanks for the review and the good luck wishes for the contest.

Comment from Kerry Foley Robinson

Excellent

Wonderfully done poem. It had great flow to it as well.
It sure was uplifting. I love the picture. uplifting also.
Great contest entry. good luck.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2017

Thanks Kerry for your encouraging review.

Comment from chcbeck

Excellent

This poem is a great contest entry full of uplifting sentiments. The image chosen is like a poem on its own. It reads and flows well.Good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2017

Thank you so much for the most encouraging review. I really appreciate it.

Comment from MaggieF

Excellent

I loved this positive poem, it might sound corny but spending less time thinking about ourselves and more time trying to help others is great, its own reward. Good rhyming scheme, the tone is upbeat, a pleasure to read. MaggieF

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 13-Mar-2017

Thanks Maggie for your encouraging review.