Comment from LynnetteOK

Excellent

I think everyone needs that helping hand at times. I really like the picture you chose for this. It's a great expression of your words.
Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2018

Thank you.

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

In a word, "Yes," I believe we all do every now and then.
Heaven knows I have needed a helping hand a time or two as well as having offered my own helping hand to others on several occasions.
I'm a firm believer in karma and what goes around comes around.
Well penned 3-5-3.
Best wishes to you in the contest.
~Dean

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2018

Thank you, Dean. We are NOT islands unto ourselves and its good to have a strong hand nearby. Appreciate the good review.

reply by Dean Kuch on 22-Jul-2018

You're very welcome.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written 3-5-3 poem. Even when we think we have all under control something can easily change and we may need a helping hand to guide us through.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2018

Thank you, Sandra.

Comment from humpwhistle

Excellent

This is a strong moral platform, but I have to wonder if it's really poetry.
The three lines don't truly separate.
Written linearly, it appears to be a question written in simple prose.
Just something to consider.

Peace, Lee

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2018

Well.... I thought about that. Then I remembered Shakespeare?s leading line in his sonnet.... shall I compare thee to a summer?s day? And said, why not? This prompt is constrained to the 3-5-3 with no other guidelines. So, I?m open to suggestions.

Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear

Excellent

This speaks you have a question in mind and you on analysis of quest the need of having helping hand in course of living, at times, really we need helping hand in any form; well said, well done. Keep Writing -- DR ALCREATOR

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2018

Thank you.

Comment from Sandra Elizabeth Williams

Excellent

Oh yes I do. You have the right syllable and lines as required. If the hand in your selected artwork is anything to go by, then I see I'll get a really strong hand.

Best of luck in the competition.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2018

Thanks so much.

Comment from Thomas Bowling

Excellent

More than you could imagine. I like your poem. It should do very well in the contest. The accompanying picture illustrates your poem well and completes the post.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2018

Thank you Thomas.

Comment from Y. M. Roger

Excellent

Wonderful prose to fit the required and sometimes difficult 353...your words paired with your image are the complete package! :) :) Great Job!

Thank you for sharing that awesome message today and good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2018

Thanks so much!

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-Good choice of artwork.
-Syllable count is good.
-The use of one continuous
thought is effective.
-I like your topic choice,
and what you wrote about it.
-The use of a question is
also effective, and emphasizes
your point of someone needing help.
-Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2018

Thank you.

reply by Pam (respa) on 21-Jul-2018

You are welcome.