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The unhappy Creator

a perspective on the value of poetry

11 total reviews 
Comment from LisaMay
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Don't judge the person in the photo to be grumpy about being in church... maybe someone behind was chatting too loudly or something and interrupting the sermon.

Your words struck a chord with me. They address an important point: the impact of words on mood for positivity or negativity, how they can uplift or be destructive, and also the important aspect of gratitude to God.

How our creativity as wordsmiths can be utilised for gratitude is important to me, too. Last night I did my bit as a poet by turning my words to love of the Lord and how his Love can turn things around for the better for us when his Light is poured upon us.... if you feel like looking at it it's in my portfolio, called "Pivot Point".

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 10-Aug-2019
    Thanks so much LISA, For your lovely review so very sincerely appreciated in all ways! please stay close! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
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I think I am confused as this is posted as Script, yet reads as prose. So I've decided that you have written a monologue which makes it acceptable all the way around. I thought you raised some valuable points to consider in writing as the written word is quite powerful and, as a result, a double-edged sword with which we can help or hinder. Personally, I try to infuse hope and my faith in God (not too much as some folks get REALLY wound up over that) in most everything I write. There are certain topics though that require the words and imagery to be harsh since the topic itself is not a pretty thing. I hope I walk the line reverently as I never seek to offend, only to uplift. Well done and thank you very much for sharing it.

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 10-Aug-2019
    Thanks so much mystic angel 7777, for your very enlightening review and stars, so sincerely appreciated! Vance
Comment from Brenda Henderson
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Very Interesting narrative. Definitely thought provoking. I believe that we should try as much as possible to create positivity and creativity. I also prayerfully hope, trust and believe for positive outcomes. However in my mind only GOD can Judge and thereby determine the positivity of any given specific outcome.

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 10-Aug-2019
    thank you so much, sincerely, for your lovely review and stars and I sure hope to hear from you again soon! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
reply by Brenda Henderson on 10-Aug-2019
    You're welcome
Comment from robyn corum
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Vance,

I couldn't help but think of the scripture that states:
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
-- Philippians 4:8 (KJV)

It seems like human nature to focus on the negative but we are called to something higher and better, and when we get it right, it truly IS poetry. *smile*

Lovely.

Thank you!

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
    WOW! Robyn, what a magnificent and wonderfully presented review and message and generous stars TOO! thanks so much and pleas know I truly enjoy hearing from you and hope to see you often. BLESSINGS ALWAYS! HIS GRAYNESS Vance
Comment from Harry Smith
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Good picture selection. The reader really enjoyed reading this short story that is filled with lots of imagery. The reader understood the writer.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018
    Thank you sincerely Harry, for this great review and my joy in knowing you enjoyed it~ Many thanks, please stay close! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
Comment from Liz O'Neill
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I taught creative writing so I know as you state, that we are all gifted to ber creators. It was especially through Haiku, I reached the most deigned, unreachable kids. They may have written about their snowmobiles but they wrote and continued to write and it built their self-esteem. Writing is so very healing. I have a Write to Heal facebook page where healing definitely takes place. As a teacher I, as you have expressed, and on here, I so enjoy reading other writers' writing. It is such a treat. This writing of yours has adequately expressed my own sentiments. Thank you. Well written.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018
    Thank you sincerely Liz, for your lovely review, stars, and message! It is always a genuine pleasure to hear from you! Vance
Comment from judiverse
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Excellent thoughts in this. Creativity is a blessing, and you indicate that a time to use it is in giving thanks for the pleasures in life we experience. Poetry is your favored form of creativity, as is brought out in this. You also mention a negative creativity that may come in the form of expressing anger, jealousy or acting upon other emotions If I may suggest--breaking this up into paragraphs would make it more readable. Also, you might provide some specific examples of the creativity you mention. judi

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
    Thank you judi, for another excellent review with meaningful advice and generous stars. I really appreciate your comments and will take them under serious consideration. Blessings always! Vance
reply by judiverse on 17-Apr-2018
    You're welcome. Even though your post was short, there were places where you did have a transition in thought that would be a good place for a new paragraph. judi
Comment from royowen
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I guess at this time we will be receiving and giving all manner of posts dear Vance. Most, from the limited perspective of the writer themselves, we can but write what we have seen, and how the heart and soul perceives it. That's how I write and project that sight. Beautifully written Vance, my friend, well done, thank you for this perceptive post, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
    As always, brother Roy, you have lifted my spirits with another encouraging review. I truly appreciate every word and every message coming from you and certainly always appreciate your generous stars. Please stay close! Vance
reply by royowen on 17-Apr-2018
    Wilł do
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written prose. We are creators and I agree it us much better to create positive things that show the gratitude we have than creating negative things because we have an unhappy childhood etc.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
    Thanks so much Sandra, for your great review and stars! Always a joy to hear from you! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
Comment from pome lover
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well, that is a worthy and an original thought that more than likely blows blissfully over most heads without stopping to give them a creative nudge. (except on Fan story, of course)
Here we exude creativity. Haven't you noticed?
Seems your mission is accomplished.
good job.
pome lover

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 Comment Written 17-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
    Horray for pome lover who clearly is a HAPPY CREATOR we so dearly love and respect! Keep the faith and don't be a stranger...we need you! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance thanks for the great stars and review!
reply by pome lover on 17-Apr-2018
    de nada :)
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
    Gratzi pome lover, tuto bene Vance
reply by pome lover on 17-Apr-2018
    :)
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
    My sincere thanks indeed! Mission complete!! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance