Just My Mind (Playing Tricks on me.)
A survivor missing a deceased friend46 total reviews
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, Just My Mind Playing Tricks On Me, is a terrific send up for a good friend who has run her race and headed out before us. Friends are folded in deep and rough to part with.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2018
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This poem, Just My Mind Playing Tricks On Me, is a terrific send up for a good friend who has run her race and headed out before us. Friends are folded in deep and rough to part with.
Comment Written 24-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2018
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Thanks a lot Bill, the reception for this poem has given me much needed vindication. I submitted it very early on and I was crucified. It only got two reviews as I did not promote it. It was called corny, sentimental drivel, etc. I removed it and did not submit it until now. So much for what those two losers know about poetry.
Comment from l.raven
Hi Nolan, I am so sorry for the loss of your friend...your poem broke my heart....sometimes it's hard to believe they are gone...but we will see them again my sweet friend...your poem is soooo very well written...and your picture is stunning...you do have a talent for writing...love Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Hi Nolan, I am so sorry for the loss of your friend...your poem broke my heart....sometimes it's hard to believe they are gone...but we will see them again my sweet friend...your poem is soooo very well written...and your picture is stunning...you do have a talent for writing...love Linda xxoo
Comment Written 23-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Thank you so much my dear friend. Some of us try our hand at writing and are surprised to find that people like what we wrote. We write something else and people like, we then start to think of ourselves as writers. We get a tweed jacket with leather patches at the elbow, start wearing a beret, smoking a pipe, do all the external things we associate with writers, but how many of us start working on developing our skills? Studying the greats, emulating those whose style we admire. Writing good material is more than just being inspired to write, if you do not employ hard work your work will always be good but never great. I have learned this from awesome writers like you, Dean K. Brooke Baldwin, and many, many others here on FanStory.
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you are so very right Nolan...and there truly are some wonderful writers on this site...I am honored to say they read my writings...and that would be you as well...you are always soooo welcome my sweet friend...God Bless...love xxoo
Comment from Swampfox1
Very good work. I love this poem and it does the trick."I think I hear you call my name
and as my heart starts to fill with pain
I wonder if I am going insane
Because as I turn around to see
Again it's my mind playing tricks on me " Our minds always seem to play tricks on us, don't they. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Very good work. I love this poem and it does the trick."I think I hear you call my name
and as my heart starts to fill with pain
I wonder if I am going insane
Because as I turn around to see
Again it's my mind playing tricks on me " Our minds always seem to play tricks on us, don't they. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Thank you very much. One thing I am very clear on in my mind is that I am very grateful for the dear friends and their kindness here at FanStory.
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Thanks, and you're welcome
Comment from Janet Foor
This is a beautiful tribute your your friends. How fortunate to become friends and then so sad to loose a friend.
Excellent artwork and lovely rhyme and near rhyme in this heartfelt piece.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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This is a beautiful tribute your your friends. How fortunate to become friends and then so sad to loose a friend.
Excellent artwork and lovely rhyme and near rhyme in this heartfelt piece.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 22-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Thank you Janet, I appreciate your generous and kind remarks.Thank you very much. I appreciate your fine comments.
Comment from jppoet
tHIS IS A SWEET AND SENSITIVE LOVE POEM WHICH, WITH YOUR POETIC ARTISTRY, IS SCULPTED IN RICH RHYMES AND HARMONIOUS METRICAL CADENCES.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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tHIS IS A SWEET AND SENSITIVE LOVE POEM WHICH, WITH YOUR POETIC ARTISTRY, IS SCULPTED IN RICH RHYMES AND HARMONIOUS METRICAL CADENCES.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Thank you very much. I appreciate your fine comments.
Comment from Joan E.
Thank you for sharing the tribute to two women with whom you became friends. I admired your rhymes and "two peas" simile plus "halls/room" metaphor. The darkness of the picture you selected reflects your pain. Sighs- Joan
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Thank you for sharing the tribute to two women with whom you became friends. I admired your rhymes and "two peas" simile plus "halls/room" metaphor. The darkness of the picture you selected reflects your pain. Sighs- Joan
Comment Written 22-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Thank you Joan, I did search for some time then vacillated over the one I chose and some other fine material. I really felt the my choice was the one that best suited the poem.
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Your time was well spent in finding an appropriate and parallel picture. Take good care of yourself- Joan
Comment from For better for verse
This is a very well put together piece of writing which I am pleased to see as all time best.
The sadness comes through very strongly , and its a fitting tribute to a special lady and good friend.
Well done.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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This is a very well put together piece of writing which I am pleased to see as all time best.
The sadness comes through very strongly , and its a fitting tribute to a special lady and good friend.
Well done.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Thank you, I do not mind going on record saying, your verse is always better. (Smile, please) I appreciste your kindness and your generosity in the positive comments that you made on my poem.
Comment from cailinraine8
Gorgeous picture that enhances the poetry which is nicely written and is a wonderful tribute to your friend passed on. Sometimes grief can cause our minds to play "tricks"... belief that we meet again can help lessen the grief perhaps a little. Well done.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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Gorgeous picture that enhances the poetry which is nicely written and is a wonderful tribute to your friend passed on. Sometimes grief can cause our minds to play "tricks"... belief that we meet again can help lessen the grief perhaps a little. Well done.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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Thank you so much. When I first joined FanStory, I submitted this poem, but did not promote it. One of the two person that reviewed criticized it so severely that I removed it and seriously considered leaving the site. You se I really believed in this poem as it was personal to me. I recently rediscovered it, cleaned it up a bit and resubmitted it. I am so glad that I did.
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
"Just My Mind (Playing Tricks on Me", is a deftly descriptive piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. I look forward to seeing your next post. This is a six, but I only have fives left. Tragedy happens all to often.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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"Just My Mind (Playing Tricks on Me", is a deftly descriptive piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. I look forward to seeing your next post. This is a six, but I only have fives left. Tragedy happens all to often.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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Thank you Duchess, fortunately along with the sadness caused by the tragedy, is the happiness one receives from kindhearted friends and even strangers who reach out to console the broken hearted.
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nomi338, tragedy is sent to test us. With strength we'll overcome.
Best wishes, take care and bless you,
the Duchess
Comment from Cindy McIntyre
Grief is the number one reason why I write. It's therapy! I can feel your pain with the words, "my mind is playing tricks on me." I long to hear the voices of those I miss too. Your poem is a lovely tribute to your friends. I wrote a book, "Eulogies Unspoken: Stories of Worth" as a way to honor my parents. I'd be honored if you'd take a look. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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Grief is the number one reason why I write. It's therapy! I can feel your pain with the words, "my mind is playing tricks on me." I long to hear the voices of those I miss too. Your poem is a lovely tribute to your friends. I wrote a book, "Eulogies Unspoken: Stories of Worth" as a way to honor my parents. I'd be honored if you'd take a look. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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Cindy, I promise that I will do that. Thank you for your fine comments, They are appreciated.
