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Love Shone In

Love, like light, brightens someone's life.

22 total reviews 
Comment from Sally Law
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A great poem I happened to see while searching for your whereabouts. How are you, Tina? I miss you and just wanted you to know that. Hopefully, you see this. Great poem as always,
Sally xoxo

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2019


reply by the author on 31-Dec-2019
    Hi, Sally! I am ok...just was deluged by a few trials that took me away from the mainstream for awhile. I have been taking care of my health and can almost...just almost see the light at the end of the tunnel. My husband also had a very rough few months. Like another world for awhile!Thanks for asking about me. I have missed everyone! Funny how life dips and curves! Never once did I doubt God though! How are you doing? I will have to go your page and read! Ive set aside some time tomorrow to just read and read what I've been missing! Much love,
    Tina
Comment from Bill Schott
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This 5-7-5, Light Came In, has the right set up and seems to thank that person who woke and inspired another. There are those who can bring us back around.

 Comment Written 22-May-2019


reply by the author on 22-May-2019
    Thank you, Bill:)
Comment from Pam (respa)
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_Nice image and
presentation, Tina.
-Notes are appreciated.
-The syllable count is good.
-Effective use of one
continuous thought.
-The imagery of the
darkness is good.
-The message is also
a good one, as the love
shined in her life.
-Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 21-May-2019


reply by the author on 21-May-2019
    Thank you, Pam! I appreciate the review so much:)
    I am glad you got it, the way love shines into a life. There's nothing better you can do for someone.
    Have a great Tuesday!
    Tina
    Tina
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
    Thank you, Pam! I appreciate the review so much:)
    I am glad you got it, the way love shines into a life. There's nothing better you can do for someone.
    Have a great Tuesday!
    Tina
    Tina
reply by Pam (respa) on 21-May-2019
    You are very welcome, Tina. I appreciate your reply, and agree with your premise. You have a good Tuesday, and rest of the week!
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
    Will do!:)
reply by Pam (respa) on 21-May-2019
    🙂
Comment from Donka Kristeva
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

So much spiritual substance expressed clearly and insightfully. We can never know the power of love until it touches us. Great contest entry.

 Comment Written 21-May-2019


reply by the author on 21-May-2019
    Thank you for the exceptional review! You have woken me up this morning, to a nice surprise! I like the way you summarized the poem's theme. Yes, love is powerful and touches lives to make a big difference. I appreciate your taking the time to review my poem:)
    Blessings,
    Tina
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
    Thank you for the exceptional review! You have woken me up this morning, to a nice surprise! I like the way you summarized the poem's theme. Yes, love is powerful and touches lives to make a big difference. I appreciate your taking the time to review my poem:)
    Blessings,
    Tina
Comment from Patty Palmer
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I enjoyed your poem. It's really true that being shown love can make you feel better. You know the saying "If you see someone without a smile, Give them one of yours!"

 Comment Written 21-May-2019


reply by the author on 21-May-2019
    Thank you for the review! It was tough to write this, as love does so many wonderful things. I love that saying about smiles. Have a great day! I will remember to smile on someone today!
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
    Thank you for the review! It was tough to write this, as love does so many wonderful things. I love that saying about smiles. Have a great day! I will remember to smile on someone today!
reply by Patty Palmer on 21-May-2019
    Good! You'll make someone's day a little brighter!
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
    I'm going to spend several hours with my aunt today, as she is lonely after my uncle died a few months ago. At times I think I can't afford that time, but then the impact on her, being so grateful, makes me know that is what I was meant to do :-) I can't live myself just for me. It's not fulfilling. Thank you for the reminder about the smiles and have a good day!
reply by Patty Palmer on 21-May-2019
    Have a great time with your aunt, The best gift you can give is of yourself
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
    True, wise one:) Have a good day too!
Comment from A. Willow Bends
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

I rarely, if ever, have given 6's on a 5-7-5. This one is so deserving. The whole overall bit, your words with the chosen photo are superior. Very well done and just a phemonenal piece of work! Keep it up!
Wendy

 Comment Written 19-May-2019


reply by the author on 19-May-2019
    Wow, thank you so much! I especially appreciate this because you don't get very many sixes on the little poems. Come to think of it, I don't either unless it's very powerful. You have honored my poem and I thank you so much.
    It's like you always think your own poetry says something deep, but you aren't sure if other people get it? It really touches me that you get it and that you like it :-) I appreciate you!
    Blessings, Tina
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
    Wow, thank you so much! I especially appreciate this because you don't get very many sixes on the little poems. Come to think of it, I don't either unless it's very powerful. You have honored my poem and I thank you so much.
    It's like you always think your own poetry says something deep, but you aren't sure if other people get it? It really touches me that you get it and that you like it :-) I appreciate you!
    Blessings, Tina
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
    Wow, thank you so much! I especially appreciate this because you don't get very many sixes on the little poems. Come to think of it, I don't either unless it's very powerful. You have honored my poem and I thank you so much.
    It's like you always think your own poetry says something deep, but you aren't sure if other people get it? It really touches me that you get it and that you like it :-) I appreciate you!
    Blessings, Tina
reply by A. Willow Bends on 19-May-2019
    I so get it and I so like it. You are such a writer. NEVER stop.
    Wendy
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
    Wow...thank you for the support!
    So many talented ones on here!
    Like you...
Comment from Dean Kuch
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Those of us who have been burned by a relationship in the past tend to put up barriers to keep others away and prevent it from happening again.
We're afraid of letting our guard down.
However, there comes a time for most of us when we meet that special someone who's just the right fit for us and those barriers come quickly tumbling down.
Light will always conquer darkness.
Love will always outlast hatred.
Good 5-7-5.
Best wishes to you in the contest.
~Dean

 Comment Written 19-May-2019


reply by the author on 19-May-2019
    Thank you for that personal back story. I think it's always a gift to know how individuals personally relate to something that you've written. I made this poem a tad bit vague because it does apply to various reasons that someone with shield themselves or box themselves off.
    Thank you so much for the review, and especially the personal comments. I appreciate you!
    Blessings,
    Tina
reply by Dean Kuch on 19-May-2019
    You're more than welcome, Tina.
    Keep up the good work!
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
    Thank you, Dean...I will keep
    at it!
Comment from Heather Knight
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I totally agree with what you say in this poem and the artwork is a perfect match.
You've done very well, even though these little poems are tough.
Thanks so much for sharing and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 19-May-2019


reply by the author on 19-May-2019
    Thank you Maria! It is always nice to hear that what you feel in your heart and write down is understood by the reader. Thank you for taking the time to review this. I appreciate you!
    Blessings,
    Tina
Comment from Y. M. Roger
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Ooooooo.... I like it, ma'am!! :) So telling and so true... amazing how a true connection can shine a light into a life that may have otherwise been 'locked away in dark loneliness'! :) Thanx for sharing and best of luck in the contest! :) Yvette

 Comment Written 19-May-2019


reply by the author on 19-May-2019
    Thank you so much! I really appreciate the review and comments :-) hope your weekend is good!
Comment from LisaMay
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I see that you have called your poem "Love Shone In". I would suggest that the last line of your verse could be the same... 'love' and 'shone' fit together better, I feel. As it is I get to finish with a 'din' sound.
Having said that, I really like your poem for its sentiments of how a loving touch or presence can make all the difference to the stark feelings of unloved reality, often lonely, of someone's day.

 Comment Written 19-May-2019


reply by the author on 19-May-2019
    Thank you for the review! I actually had it that way to begin with and changed it because I wasn't sure that Shone was a proper verb. But it is, and I'll go back and change it. Thank you so much for your help!