Comment from Mark D. R.

Excellent

Let's all do for your contest entry. I favor this style for my own postings.

Your selected illustration is very interesting, Picasso-like! The last line is a terrific ending to your syllable restricted poem.

From my point of view, the extra space between each line is unnecessary for these short verses, but then again you are the poet-writer and its your final choice.

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019

Many thanks Mark.

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

What an adorable and all inclusive 5-7-5, Jen. I feel like singing along. This is a very good entry for this contest and the fact that you draw the reader in is priceless and a lot of fun. Well done.

Melissa

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2019

Thanks Melissa. So glad you loike it. Jen.

Comment from Gail Denham

Excellent

And a great idea. To sing instead of complain all the time. Or wishing things were different. I need to remember this - watch the birds at our feeders, enjoy the feel of the sun (finally)
Good poem reminder.

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2019

Thank you so much. Jen

Comment from Janice Canerdy

Excellent

You have made effective use of all your syllables in this uplifting 5-7-5.
To me it is also thought-provoking because of the last line, because it
emphasizes the importance of celebrating life with OTHERS. Private joy
is great; group joy can be even greater.

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2019

Thanks for the great review. Jen

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

A very cute pick me up piece for the 5-7-5 contest entry. No sad songs but ones that cheer us up as it sends us on our way. Neat picture to go with this upbeat piece

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2019

Thank you so much Barb. So glad you like it. Jen

Comment from June Sargent

Excellent

We really should stop and count our blessings. Too much time is spent on complaining these days. We might be surprised at how many things we have to sing about. Thanks for the reminder.

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2019

Thanks a lot. Jen

Comment from Alex Rosel

Excellent

I love this. The last line evokes so many memories for me, the refrain has so many facets, and I expect many other people will likewise be moved. A very inspirational 5-7-5 poem. Thank you for posting it. Good luck with the competition :)

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2019

Thank you so much Alex for your great review. Jen.

Comment from kahpot

Exceptional

Yes, lets all do that, it would be wonderful if we could come together and create one tune (voice), instead of this mixed sounds everyone seems to have, an excellent 5-7-5 poem and message, best wishes for your contest****kahpot

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2019

Thank you so much Kahpot. So glad you like it. I am thrilled with the six stars. Jen.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I enjoyed the parallel, Picasso-like artwork you selected. I have taken to saying, "It takes a village to live a good life" and I think your 5-7-5 communicates a similar theme. Best wishes in the contest- Joan

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2019

Thanks Joan. So glad you like it. Jen

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

I'm game, Jeni.
If you hum a few bars maybe I can jump in and sing right along with you.
There is no shortage of pleasures in life we could sing about.
For one, we're still breathing.
We have a roof over our heads (well, most of us do anyhow), clothes on our back and food in our belly.
So, let's sing out loud, at the top of our lungs.

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2019

Thanks Dean for the great review. Jen.

reply by Dean Kuch on 03-Jun-2019

You're very welcome. ... :-)))