Choices
For the most part - the choice is mine69 total reviews
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Yes, Life is about choices. We had a storm here last night as well. It was a deluge! Rain came down in sheets and it poured for a good ten minutes. I worried about a flash flood here at the foot of a mountain. It is the first time in years it rained that hard. Remember a rain clears the air and it's smooth sailing after that, choose wisely. LOL Nancy
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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Yes, Life is about choices. We had a storm here last night as well. It was a deluge! Rain came down in sheets and it poured for a good ten minutes. I worried about a flash flood here at the foot of a mountain. It is the first time in years it rained that hard. Remember a rain clears the air and it's smooth sailing after that, choose wisely. LOL Nancy
Comment Written 21-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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Thank you Nancy for the encouraging review. Where I live is called "Dry Ridge" as we don't get a lot of rain but this summer has been different. Lots of storms and above normal rainfall. The plants and grass love it.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Kerry Foley Robinson
This is such a wonderful poem, my friend. I love a good storm. I especially love your descriptions in the third stanza, my favorite.
"Great bolts of lightning quickly dash
like jagged swords they break the veil --
they stab the ground with each new flash,
as wicked winds begin to wail."
Terrific job! ~Kerry
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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This is such a wonderful poem, my friend. I love a good storm. I especially love your descriptions in the third stanza, my favorite.
"Great bolts of lightning quickly dash
like jagged swords they break the veil --
they stab the ground with each new flash,
as wicked winds begin to wail."
Terrific job! ~Kerry
Comment Written 21-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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Thank you Kerry for the encouraging review. I'm please that you shared your favorite stanza.
Blessings
Janet
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Your very welcome, I loved them all. that was just my favorite:))
Comment from jaded831
A poem that not only describes a storm outside, but also describes one within. We can't control what happens, but we can control our own actions. If we allow outer storms to paralyze us we can never win. A glimmer of hope is all we need to overcome.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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A poem that not only describes a storm outside, but also describes one within. We can't control what happens, but we can control our own actions. If we allow outer storms to paralyze us we can never win. A glimmer of hope is all we need to overcome.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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Thank you for the encouraging review and thoughtful comments.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Boogienights
What a lovely poem. The beautifully descriptive language you use, paints a picture in the mind, that is quite thrilling. Thank you for sharing this,and I look forward to reading more of your work.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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What a lovely poem. The beautifully descriptive language you use, paints a picture in the mind, that is quite thrilling. Thank you for sharing this,and I look forward to reading more of your work.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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Thank you for the encouraging review and those special six stars. .
Blessings
Janet
Comment from c_lucas
Life is what you make it
Give in and Fear will shake it
Grab it by the horns
And your strength will shape it
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These are words to live by, "One makes their own Heaven, or Hell. Live life to the fullest."
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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Life is what you make it
Give in and Fear will shake it
Grab it by the horns
And your strength will shape it
***
These are words to live by, "One makes their own Heaven, or Hell. Live life to the fullest."
Comment Written 21-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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Thank you Charlie for the encouraging review.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Eternal Muse
A beautiful, metaphorically rich verse with superb visuals. Excellent rhyming, flow, cadence, good poetic imagery.
I enjoyed these:
Beyond the blue, a sunset glows.
It shimmers there before my eyes,
like silky apricot and rose --
a scene to surely hypnotize.
Always a pleasure to read your work.
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2017
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A beautiful, metaphorically rich verse with superb visuals. Excellent rhyming, flow, cadence, good poetic imagery.
I enjoyed these:
Beyond the blue, a sunset glows.
It shimmers there before my eyes,
like silky apricot and rose --
a scene to surely hypnotize.
Always a pleasure to read your work.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2017
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Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging review and for sharing your favorite stanza. .
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written thought provoking poem. Everything in life has two sides the bad and the good. The choice is ours to either pick the dark side in fear or embrace the beauty of the lighter side.
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2017
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A very well-written thought provoking poem. Everything in life has two sides the bad and the good. The choice is ours to either pick the dark side in fear or embrace the beauty of the lighter side.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2017
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Thank you Sandra for your thoughtful and encouraging review. I appreciate you comments.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)
Sunset and sunrise are my favorite times. I adore them. I just posted a poem about 'Turner skies' he was a painter famous for capturing the wonders of the skies. I wish we could see more, but wonders never last, we are lucky to have that moment where the sky is like a patchwork quilt of varying colours each more beautiful than the next. Well done on a smashing poem. Kindest regards Meia x
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2017
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Sunset and sunrise are my favorite times. I adore them. I just posted a poem about 'Turner skies' he was a painter famous for capturing the wonders of the skies. I wish we could see more, but wonders never last, we are lucky to have that moment where the sky is like a patchwork quilt of varying colours each more beautiful than the next. Well done on a smashing poem. Kindest regards Meia x
Comment Written 21-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2017
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Thank you Meia for your thoughtful and encouraging review. I just read your "Turner Skies" and loved it. A beautiful piece as well and seeing the artwork.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Heather Knight
I do agree with what you say in this poem.
I guess this stanza summarizes it all:
I'm swept away with each new sound
as rolling thunder passes by --
but to the west -- blue skies abound
with beauty causing me to sigh.
BTW, you have used my favorite word ever: gossamer.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2017
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I do agree with what you say in this poem.
I guess this stanza summarizes it all:
I'm swept away with each new sound
as rolling thunder passes by --
but to the west -- blue skies abound
with beauty causing me to sigh.
BTW, you have used my favorite word ever: gossamer.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2017
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Thank you Maria for your thoughtful and encouraging review. I too love the word gossamer. I've been looking for a place to use it for a long time. It just seemed to fit here.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Early night skies can be such a delight and hypnotise us into verse, your poem is beautifully rhymed as always and a joy to read, a memory now immortised in words, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2017
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Early night skies can be such a delight and hypnotise us into verse, your poem is beautifully rhymed as always and a joy to read, a memory now immortised in words, love Dolly x
Comment Written 20-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2017
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Thank you Dolly for your thoughtful and encouraging review.
Blessings
Janet
