Comment from Donka Kristeva

Excellent

This write is well expressed and values come forth with conviction: good will, strength, commitment.... In trials we are tested but they develop character. I enjoyed it.

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018

Thanks so much Donka, for your lovely review and stars, so sincerely appreciated INDEED! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance

Comment from writer_13

Excellent

I liked your poem. I found it interesting that you didn't break up the lines to end where the words would rhyme but kept it flowing along instead and it worked really well.

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018

Thanks so much writer 13, for you lovely review and stars, so sincerely appreciated! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

Life certainly is a puzzle sometimes or maybe all the time.
I enjoyed reading your reflections and musings or meanings and intentions.

A thought provoking piece.

Blessings and Merry Christmas
Janet

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018

Thanks so much Janet, for your lovely review and generous stars, so sincerely appreciated! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance

Comment from McMurry903

Excellent

I see a lot of earned wisdom in this piece. This clever pondering of life flows smoothly throughout. Well written and I enjoyed very much. Thank you for sharing!
-Brian

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2018

Thanks so much, McMurry903, for your generous review and stars, so sincerely appreciated! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance

Comment from Possummagic

Excellent

What a brilliant piece of philosophical thought. I love the way you create your work and make it flow so naturally off the tongue. Very enjoyable reading. Just one thought, at the end of the 6th line you write "for lack of strength I to rule" is that correct? Or a typo? Great reading. PM

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2018

Thanks so much POSSUMMAGIC for your lovely review and stars and thanks for catching the typo, much appreciated! HIS GRAYNESS: Vance

reply by Possummagic on 15-Dec-2018

You are very welcome. PM

Comment from tbacha58

Excellent

Hi Vance, my God what a riddle. You wrote what every human being will have to pass through if newly born, teenager, older and older and older. Maybe yes maybe no. We can never be 100 percent sure, any day any time could be our time. Life is beautiful, yet sometimes its very sad very early. Much love to you Vance.

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2018

Thanks for the wonderful love and stars tbacha58, so much, so sincerely appreciated! please stay close always! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance

Comment from meeshu

Excellent

This is a pleasure to read. Your writing is smooth and the language is colorful. Very well penned, Vance. this is so good, it is said that---every eleven seconds we make a decision that will change our lives forever..............meeshu

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2018

Thanks so much meeshu, for your lovely review and generous stars, so sincerely appreciated! please always stay close! Vance

Comment from Irish Rain

Excellent

I don't think we're too soon or too late at our lives.
I think they unfold perfectly, according to our energy and beliefs.
Changing the way we think, changes what the dice lands on...positive or worrisome.
Very interesting and original!
Blessings...

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2018

Thanks so much Irish Rain, for your truly appreciated delightful and uplifting, generous review and stars! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance

Comment from judiverse

Excellent

We never can be sure of where we stand in the game of life. As you describe it, a roll of the dice. Are we going to win or lose? It's hard to tell what's in store. This is so beautifully expressed and the wording is elegant. I wish you would take Rama Devi's advice and really show it off as a poem. In its present form it looks crowded and there's no line break. It will be worth it to structure this like a poem, with your rhyming words at the end of the line. You've written some great words. Now show them off! This is well meant. I can just see what it would look like if written as a poem. judi
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 Comment Written 14-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2018

Thanks so much Judi verse for your generous, delightful and much appreciated review!! Blessings always! Vance

reply by judiverse on 15-Dec-2018

You're very welcome. I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas. judi

reply by the author on 15-Dec-2018

Thanks Judi, so sincerely for your very kind and thoughtful suggestions, so very much appreciated! Vance

reply by judiverse on 15-Dec-2018

You're very welcome. Have a great weekend. judi

reply by the author on 15-Dec-2018

Thank you sincerely for your very kind review and yes, I do intend to take Rama's very wise advice! Vance

reply by the author on 15-Dec-2018

Thanks judi, and yes, I shall take Rama
s very wise and kind advice! Vance

reply by the author on 15-Dec-2018

Thanks to you and Rama, and I do intend to follow her advice! Vance

reply by judiverse on 15-Dec-2018

I'm sure you'll be pleased with the results. Your poem won't look so crowded on the page, and the rhyme will stand out more. Great rhyme, so show it off! I'll be interested to see what you've done. judi

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Reflections of a puzzle here Vance and your write may have more impact if it was laid out differently, it's. Just a suggestion and I enjoyed the sentiments, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2018

Thanks Dolly for your generous stars and meaningful review, so very much, sincerely appreciated! Vance