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Shadows Dance

ABC Poetry

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Comment from Joan E.
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Small victories and so transient! I think most of us can relate to your reflection in your ABC Poem. I admired the parallel picture as well. Best wishes in the competition- Joan

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2019


reply by the author on 24-Jan-2019
    Hey Joan... Thanks for your comments... I know that it rings true with me...

    Melissa
Comment from judiverse
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Excellent entry, and best of luck. Questions keep popping up, and there are always things that can't be easily resolved. Great imagery with the shadows dancing. It's hard to escape those truths, even if they're concealed under hidden eddies. Great work. judi

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2019


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2019
    Thanks so much, Judi... I appreciate your comment, as always.

    Melissa
reply by judiverse on 23-Jan-2019
    You're very welcome. judi
Comment from Debra White
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Hello :)
This is an excellent entry for the ABC poetry contest.
It is very relatable...
You create a mood that perfectly encapsulates the dark secret theme. The final line is perfect. The truth will out eventually...
Good luck in the contest.
Best wishes, Debra :)

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2019


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2019
    Hi Debra. Thank you so much for the great review. When I wrote it, I was thinking about how everyone has a memory they punch down when it pops up in their mind... I do not believe anyone is exempt from that truth.... I just thought it was a verse we could all relate to and understand. I appreciate your time you took to review.

    Melissa
reply by Debra White on 23-Jan-2019
    You're welcome :)
Comment from Heather Knight
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You have written a very realistic poem, I can relate to it. I think this is something we all do from time to time: pushing uncomfortable truths into the recesses of our mind.
Lovely. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2019


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2019
    Thanks so much, Maria.

    Melissa
Comment from poetwatch
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As I see it, Melissa/ be yourself and/ caress the souls that are/ depressed because life/ found the secret of youth.
Smile, and the world smiles with you./ cry and you bring the rain./ decide the direction and /enjoy life's moments/for you only live once.
I like your ABC poem it is a good entry.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2019


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2019
    Thank you very much. I am glad you saw and understood the content.

    Melissa
Comment from Janice Canerdy
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This is a superb ABC poem. You have effectively used both literal
and figurative language to describe the mindset of a person who doesn't WANT
to remember certain things!

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2019


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2019
    Hi Janice... Yes, I think we all push truths back into the corners sometime. Just an observation

    Melissa
reply by Janice Canerdy on 23-Jan-2019
    Oh, yes, I totally agree. I've gotten pretty
    good at blocking unwanted thoughts,
    because I pray to be able to.
Comment from lyenochka
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That's a thought-provoking poem, Melissa! I guess we all have truths that we don't want to face and deal with. The picture is lovely and fits your second line well:
"Shadows dance in the fog and mists."

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2019


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2019
    Thank,, Helen.

    Melissa
Comment from Irish Rain
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Oh, I like this!
I like especially...'under the swirling eddies to hide them'...very original.
You've even used 'V'...that's a toughie!
Good luck,
Blessings...

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2019


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2019
    I appreciate your thoughts, Judy, and even though V can be tough, this one seemed to write itself on the paper... go figure???

    Melissa
reply by Irish Rain on 23-Jan-2019
    Meant to be!!
Comment from Janet Foor
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"Shadow Dance" is a lovely ABC poem Melissa. I loved your picture choice. It is perfect for your well written piece. I especially liked the last line.

Well done.

Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2019


reply by the author on 22-Jan-2019
    Thank you very much, Janet. I am grateful for your review.

    Melissa
Comment from Mistydawn
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What a beautiful picture. Your message is something I'm sure we all can relate to at one time or other in our lives. Not wanting to face a hard fact so we push it to the back of our mind. Great job.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2019


reply by the author on 22-Jan-2019
    I am grateful for your time, Misty. Thanks for the lovely review.

    Melissa