The Power of the Written Word
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Comment from Janet Foor
A thought provoking and most interesting 5/7/5 poem on fire.
The Power of the Written Word is an excellent title for this piece.
Well done and good luck in the contest.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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A thought provoking and most interesting 5/7/5 poem on fire.
The Power of the Written Word is an excellent title for this piece.
Well done and good luck in the contest.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 28-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Thank you, Jan. I love this review and really appreciate your words.
Comment from Hayley Zemontas
I love this!! This could just be about me and I think that makes a wonderful poem when someone can connect to it so deeply and can see it as meaning something to them, as though it has almost been written FOR you. Like most people on here, I am addicted to books and could not breathe without them. So your words felt powerful and electric and I can completely empathise with that feeling. I get a thrill from getting new books, not only reading them but also just holding them in my hands, the smell of the paper. A wonderful 5-7-5 and well done for being able to draw us in so completely in just these few short lines. A six for you friend x
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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I love this!! This could just be about me and I think that makes a wonderful poem when someone can connect to it so deeply and can see it as meaning something to them, as though it has almost been written FOR you. Like most people on here, I am addicted to books and could not breathe without them. So your words felt powerful and electric and I can completely empathise with that feeling. I get a thrill from getting new books, not only reading them but also just holding them in my hands, the smell of the paper. A wonderful 5-7-5 and well done for being able to draw us in so completely in just these few short lines. A six for you friend x
Comment Written 28-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Hayley, you wonderful, effervescent reviewer, you. Thank you for making me feel SO very special with these words you bestowed. They mean the world to me.
Comment from Joe Grace II
Love the imagery of a bonfire! As a Texas Aggie, I KNOW about bonfires! The imagery is powerful how in so few words a writer has the opportunity to touch another soul through words put down on paper. This poem speaks of such fiery passion as well, which is such a beautiful thing!
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Love the imagery of a bonfire! As a Texas Aggie, I KNOW about bonfires! The imagery is powerful how in so few words a writer has the opportunity to touch another soul through words put down on paper. This poem speaks of such fiery passion as well, which is such a beautiful thing!
Comment Written 28-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Yes, passion, bonfires, and fiery writing prompts are, indeed wonderful things! Thank you for this very fun review, Joe Grace II.
Comment from robyn corum
Dear Mystery Writer,
Another writer in this contest has written a poem on the same topic, though I think you may have handled yours a bit better. (sshhhhh...) I liked it! Thanks and good luck!
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Dear Mystery Writer,
Another writer in this contest has written a poem on the same topic, though I think you may have handled yours a bit better. (sshhhhh...) I liked it! Thanks and good luck!
Comment Written 28-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Yes, I saw the other poem. What is it they say about imitation being the highest form of flattery? That's how I took it! Thank you for quietly saying you-know-what. Very much appreciated.
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
This is a very descriptive and thought provoking way to describe the written word. The words smoldering and fire in my veins is brilliant and well thought out. I applaud you on this very well written work. Well done!
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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This is a very descriptive and thought provoking way to describe the written word. The words smoldering and fire in my veins is brilliant and well thought out. I applaud you on this very well written work. Well done!
Comment Written 28-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Thank you! I certainly appreciate this, um, WARM review!! It's always a pleasure to read what you write, Jeffrey.
Comment from Kerry Foley Robinson
Hello there, my friend. I love this 5-7-5 fire entry you've penned. The angle you took with fire in your veins is superb. Nicely done. Good luck! ~Kerry
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Hello there, my friend. I love this 5-7-5 fire entry you've penned. The angle you took with fire in your veins is superb. Nicely done. Good luck! ~Kerry
Comment Written 28-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Thank you, Kerry!! What a really nice review this is. I love it.
Comment from CathyM
I love this poem. The description of the written word is spoken just as the description of it. Nice job with picking out your image to go with and the words used. I loved bonfire in my veins.
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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I love this poem. The description of the written word is spoken just as the description of it. Nice job with picking out your image to go with and the words used. I loved bonfire in my veins.
Comment Written 28-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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What a really nice review this is. Thank you, CathyM. I ended up with 'bonfire' thanks to a review who suggested it when she advised that just plain 'fire,' my original word choice was actually just one syllable, not two. So three cheers to her! (That's what I love most about FanStory; everyone is really HELPFUL. They really want the other writers to get better at this craft.)
Comment from RodG
I would love to receive this 5-7-5 as a review of my posted work ANYTIME. I like how the words of the writer are able to set the Speaker afire. A graphic metaphor used here. Rod
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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I would love to receive this 5-7-5 as a review of my posted work ANYTIME. I like how the words of the writer are able to set the Speaker afire. A graphic metaphor used here. Rod
Comment Written 28-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Graphic and fire just seem like a perfect couple, Rod, so thank you for this stirring review! I hope YOUR dream review comes true soon.
Comment from Brigitte Elko
This is an excellent contest entry. You made a statement with just a few syllables, well done. Good luck in the contest. Truer words have never been written,; one writer to another.
Blessings,
Brigitte
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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This is an excellent contest entry. You made a statement with just a few syllables, well done. Good luck in the contest. Truer words have never been written,; one writer to another.
Blessings,
Brigitte
Comment Written 28-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Those are exactly the words EVERY writer wants to hear, so thank you, Brigitte, from the bottom of my fountain pen. I love this review.
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My pleasure.
Brigitte
Comment from Ross E Silke
This is a very interesting twist on the subject. I'm not sure that bombfires works though inside of veins, but I get the idea. Very clever and shows the depth of the writer in his writing to want to show the sincerity of the subject at hand. Enjoyable to read and picture. Best,
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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This is a very interesting twist on the subject. I'm not sure that bombfires works though inside of veins, but I get the idea. Very clever and shows the depth of the writer in his writing to want to show the sincerity of the subject at hand. Enjoyable to read and picture. Best,
Comment Written 28-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Thanks, Ross. Originally, I'd written just "fire," with the mistaken thought that it was two syllables. Then when several reviewers advised that it's a single syllable, I had to adapt the wording, and when a reviewer suggested, bonfires, I actually liked it even better. So bonfires it is. Thank you for your feedback; it is always welcomed.
