Comment from tbacha58

Excellent

Oh Amanda your poem made me cry so loud, as i am and was in this exact situation. Of course you deserve the cup, its amazing the picture and each word you wrote came from your heart. Bless u Love Terry xoxo
So sorry you do deserve a six, but i do not have one.

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2018

Comment from MissMerri

Exceptional

I think this deserves six stars because it is so expressive, so real, so smoothly flowing and so full of emotion. I could find nothing about it I'd want to be different. It seems perfect to me. I'm glad to meet you Amanda. My name is Adonna. ;p

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018

Thank you Adonna! I'm glad you liked it!! :)

Comment from Hugh McDowell

Excellent

Excellent poem with a good message. Often those we go to for help don't understand or are incapable. Even after publishing, they still miss the point. Great example of being surrounded by others doesn't preclude loneliness. Hugh

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018

Exactly Hugh! Thank you so much! :)

Comment from Knighteagle

Exceptional

Well done with this poem about an often forgotten truth. I have often asked the question your title is in many ways including the one in the poem. Many fail to understand that just because people are near by, loneliness doesn't go away.

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018

Thank you so much Knighteagle! You have a great understanding of my poem. :)

reply by Knighteagle on 23-Sep-2018

You are most welcome.

Comment from harmony13

Excellent

Excellent Poem! The author's words are strong, clear, creative and
thought provoking. The reader pondered on the theme of this poem.
The artwork is perfect and compliments both the theme and words
of this poem.

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018

Thank you! I appreciate your understanding to the details I put into this entire piece. :)

Comment from penniless pen

Excellent

I really like this poem. You state so well what so many people feel. It is sad how often this takes place. Congratulations on the win it is well deserved.

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018

Thank you so much! :)

Comment from Neonewman

Excellent

Excellent! Masterfully crafted piece you have delivered in this free verse form. This one should do very well in the contest. Thank you for sharing.
God bless
Steve

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018

Thank you so much! :)

reply by Neonewman on 23-Sep-2018

My pleasure

Comment from Lady Jane

Excellent

Your poems speaks truth and with veracity. Until others deem it important, those well often go to for comfort and strength often turn the other cheek. The bold, yet simplistic verbiage chosen add to the strength of the piece. It's relatable and definitely weaves a tale of loneliness and realism. Well penned, Amanda. I am glad you won the contest. It was an excellent entry. Congratulations.
Janelle

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018

Thank you so much JaCherie! I really appreciate that. :)

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Hi Amanda, a good free verse and I can see why you won the contest. Well written and I particularly like your final stanza 'I post my needs publicly; my family is mad.
Hey! they replied, you should have told us. I tried.' Sad when loneliness is ignored and you made some good points in this piece. CONGRATULATIONS! Warm regards Dorothy

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018

Thank you so much! :)

Comment from persevere

Excellent

I am fortunate that I have never personally experienced loneliness but I have known people who have. You have so poignantly described this condition as I understand it.

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018

Thank you :)