Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem and an excellent interpretation of the picture of the boy unleash the dreams of the reader to be young again and those carefree days we had.

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018

Thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate the continued interest.

Joan

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Joan. This is a nice interpretation of the art for the Picture This post club entry. I think inside each of us there is a child wanting to get out. To experience our child, either when we are one--or later on in life is a blessing. Marilyn

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018

Thanks for taking the time to comment on and rate this poem, Marilyn

Joan

Comment from cailinraine8

Excellent

There is the important inner child in all of us, just as John Bradshaw teaches... he or she speaks to us in dreams and in poetry, reminding us to play and create. You have illustrated this so well. Great job.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2018

Thanks for the review and the high rating. I like the quote you cited.

dragonpoet

Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux

Excellent

I like the message of this. Sometimes it seems that some adults don't know how to be silly and have fun. They've forgotten how to. I like the wording of this. You make the reader see that this person has a part of them fighting to get out. I like this. Well done.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2018

Thanks for reading and reviewing this. I am glad you liked my phrasing.

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Comment from Artasylum

Excellent

Beautiful presentation... The boy is a perfect image. the writing is economical and concise. Good luck on your entry for your "Little Boy Lost." yours, Diana

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2018

Thanks, Diana, for the words of encouragement and all the stars. Both are much appreciated.

Joan

Comment from karenina

Excellent

I wrote "Borderlines" about much the same topic...different style but the same sentiment...our children ought to be fine imaginative artists even if flowers are sky-blue-pink and grass is purple...free of criticism and full of positive affirmations!

Karenina

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2018

Thanks for the review and the agreement on the topic.

Joan

Comment from Mrs. KT

Excellent

Hello!
I am not familiar with the "Pix This Challenge Group," but your verse is well-crafted. It speaks of childhood innocence and the need of adults to think like a child again...to appreciate the world like a child again. A fine rendering. Thank you for sharing!

diane

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2018

Thanks, Diane, for taking the time to read and review.

Joan

Comment from Henry King

Excellent

You wrote an excellent free verse piece. There is enough assonance to say there is some internal rhyme. Even though I am not familiar with the contest, I can see your words manifested in the boy. In the picture he looks like he is thinking, "When will I grow up and be able to ..."

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018

Thank's for the words of encourage and for all the stars. I am glad you liked it. It is not literally a contest but a club. You click on the community tab, and then click on club. and lastly, pix this. Every 2 or three weeks there is a new picture to write about.

dragon

reply by Henry King on 18-Mar-2018

You are welcome.

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This tanka-looking poem, Young Again, seems to be channeling the inner artist to brave the cruel self-criticism and bring out the kid who can express himself. Nice.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018

It is a tanka by syllable count. But, the line lengths don't show that as well because of the words I chose to use. don't give the short long short long long look.

I ma glad you liked it enough to give it 5 stars.

Joan
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reply by Bill Schott on 18-Mar-2018

I?m no tanka prude. Looks good.

reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018

Glad to here it, Bill. Joan

Comment from Zue65

Excellent

I like the way how the author played with words to describe the image in the picture and infused a message woven effectively into the poem. Very well done. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018

Thanks for the kind words and high rating. I appreciate both very much.


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