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Fifty Shades of Jealousy

So much more than merely green

61 total reviews 
Comment from kahpot
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A brilliant description of jealousy, your words and great artwork have brought this wonderful poem together, very well presented and best wishes for your contest****kahpot

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
    Wow!! I'm feeling all KINDS of delighted reading this review. Thank you, Kahpot, for all your wonderful comments. I couldn't appreciate them more.
Comment from shaffer40
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This is an interesting use of colors to describe jealousy and its various consequences. I especially like the line: "stoked by mind games,
then scalded by ever-fervent claims and blames." Intriguing creativity.

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
    Thanks very, very much for this terrific review, Shaffer. I couldn't appreciate it more.
Comment from William Ross
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Nery nice, jealousy the green eyed monster I've heard it referred as. I like the rhyming pattern and the flow of this, and you nailed the word as well feelings and meaning. good luck and have a great day

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
    Thank you, William!! What a really nice review this is! So encouraging. I appreciate it.
Comment from Mia Twysted
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This is very nice. It walks you through the feelings and emotions that are often associated with jealousy. I could feel a change happening as I walked through the words.

I wish you good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
    Thank you, Mia, for picking up on the increased intensity and furor. Thanks, too, for your well-wishes in the contest. I appreciate it.
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
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You have expertly blended color with your poem about jealousy. How very clever. You started by reminded us of the classic color of jealousy, which is green, and then used symbolism to take the idea to relationships and other color associations, like blue being sadness.

Great job, and good luck in the contest,
Rhonda

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
    I like this review a lot, Rhonda; you totally got every bit of symbolism I put into this poem.

    Thanks for your well-wishes in the contest. I do appreciate that.
reply by davisr (Rhonda) on 05-Jun-2019
    Great!
Comment from Joy Graham
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Dear Mystery Poet,

I never thought about colors for jealousy before. I think you are onto something and I agree with you. There are many shades of jealousy. I hav not heard of miasmic blue before. It sounds exotic. I will look it up.

Best wishes in this contest. You have a fine entry here.

Sincerely Joy xx

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
    Thank you very much, Joy. I appreciate this review.
Comment from robyn corum
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Dear Mystery Poet,

Wow. It sure sounds like you know this subject rather well. Yikes! Unfortunately, some of us have seen the devastating effects of jealousy up close and personal. I hope you weren't the one hurt by it. Thanks and good luck!

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
    I have been, but I'm smarter as a result. So, I consider that a triumph. Thank you for the kind and caring review.
Comment from tfawcus
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Miasmic blue - sounds like a painful contusion. Jealousy has a way of morphing into violence. I found this an original and thought provoking poem. Well written.

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
    I appreciate your feedback very much, tfawcus. Thank you.
Comment from Patty Palmer
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Poem well written. Rhyme and rhythm very good as well,
You described jealousy very well. I believe jealousy can take on many colors and all at the same time!

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
    You know I agree!! Thanks for the helpful review, Patricia.
Comment from Gloria ....
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I have always thought it quite unfair to use my favourite colour green for jealousy, but alas and alack that is how it has been portrayed. This is a wonderful entry into this contest and you have well delineated some of the bluer aspects of that green hue.

Best of luck to you in the voting booth with this gem. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
    Thank you for this wise and very colorful review, Gloria.