Comment from Jamie Summers

Exceptional

Such a powerful poem using so few words, it really captures the sensation I had when every child of mine was born. Well done in the competition and thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 14-May-2019

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reply by the author on 14-May-2019

I really appreciate your comments and review, Jamie! It struck a chord with me too... remembering when ours were small.

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

I thought I already reviewed this! Please forgive. I realized I fell asleep with this in my lap last night. Sugar sweet this is and truly the moment when our life changes forever!
Always my very best to you and yours,
Sal xo

 Comment Written 06-May-2019

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reply by the author on 07-May-2019

Thank you so much, Sal. Children do change everything!!

Melissa

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Melissa,

How true is that??!! There are some people I know that I have said to my husband - they need a kid or two. Because they are just so self-absorbed. I know they have good hearts, though. They just need a good reason to change their world views, you know? And kids sure do that. haha

Thanks and good luck!

 Comment Written 06-May-2019

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reply by the author on 07-May-2019

Hi Robyn... thanks a bunch!! Yes, I agree that children change everything. But to be honest, its us, the parents, that change the most. I am delighted you liked it.

Melissa

reply by robyn corum on 07-May-2019

Perfectly stated. Thanks!

Comment from Y. M. Roger

Excellent

Oh, now that is just beautiful and heart-melting, Melissa -- how many times do our lives shift gears throughout the course.... WONDERFUL!! :) ;) Thanx for sharing and best of luck in the contest! :) ;) Yvette

 Comment Written 06-May-2019

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reply by the author on 06-May-2019

Thanks, Yvette. I remember when we had little ones running around and everything changed and we revolved around them. I miss those days.

Melissa

Comment from poetwatch

Excellent

Ah Melissa "when they arrived"? it looks like two for the price of one. Unless you mean the young man. :) Grandchildren? or yours? :) Thank you for sharing. This is a good entry for the Six Word Poetry Contest.

 Comment Written 05-May-2019

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reply by the author on 06-May-2019

Thank you!! No relation to me, just thought the photo was a good one to use. I was intending for the word you to stand as plural... ha

Melissa

Comment from Mark D. R.

Excellent

Coincidental that my second grandson was born on April 30, 2019. The world has not shifted so much for us, but for my grandson's older brother by two years and his parents, their world has shifted dramatically!

So your six words have wonderful meaning for me.

Mark

 Comment Written 05-May-2019

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reply by the author on 06-May-2019

Thanks so much, Mark. Congratulations on the arrival of your new little one.

Melissa

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

This is a beautifully illustrated poem. I'm not sure if "it is not about me anymore" is the dad or the first babe displaced (or sharing place) with the second babe. First babies may feel pushed out of the nest when subsequent kids are born. I'm happy to see that dads are stepping up to parenting now, something not done in my generation. You've said a lot in just six words. Best of luck in the contest. Marilyn

 Comment Written 05-May-2019

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reply by the author on 05-May-2019

Thank you very much, Marilyn. I was intending for the reader to assume it was the dad (I didn?t even think about the older baby feeling that way)... great observation.

Melissa

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

This is a sweet, concise contest entry. Melissa. I enjoyed reading it. Your picture is a great pairing with your well-chosen words. Thanks for sharing and best wishes. Jan

 Comment Written 05-May-2019

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reply by the author on 05-May-2019

Thank you so much, Jan!! Much appreciated.

Melissa

Comment from jenintorre

Excellent

I really like this six word poem. A new baby certainly does make a shift in life but such a wonderful gift. The artwork that you have chosen id delightful. Good luck in the competition. Jen

 Comment Written 05-May-2019

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reply by the author on 05-May-2019

Thank you, Jen... I remember when our little ones came along and everything changed.. I am glad you liked it!!

Melissa

Comment from Janice Canerdy

Excellent

You have made excellent use of all your words to express how powerful and glorious the arrival of a baby is! Everything--and every life involved--
changes.

 Comment Written 05-May-2019

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reply by the author on 05-May-2019

Thank you, Janice. You are so right about things changing when little ones come a long. I am glad you liked it.

Melissa