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A Letter

The ending of a serious flaw, forbidden love affair.

17 total reviews 
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
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This is certainly a well-written poem lamenting the end of a love affair. Remember, "parting is such sweet sorrow." It is usually the forbidden things that we crave most and rue on about. In the end, the right way is the best way.

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2020

reply by the author on 22-Feb-2020
    Raffaelina, this is a lovely review. Understanding and kind. Thank you.
Comment from Bill Schott
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This romance poem, A Letter, presented in AABB stanzas, seems to tell the story of a fling that found two hearts ready to join but already given to others. Classic.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2020

reply by the author on 21-Feb-2020
    Bill, Thank you. And...Bingo! That's exactly what this poem was about.
Comment from BethShelby
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This is a beautiful but tragic little poem about a love that is forbidden perhaps by society. Love is a precious thing and when it ends it leaves a gaping hole in the heart.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2020

reply by the author on 21-Feb-2020
    Beth, thank you. Yes, you are right. This happened a long time ago, and I got long over it. Still, sometimes...
Comment from Ricky1024
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"A Letter"
Is a I Am Not Perfect Contest Entry.
Rich in Theme and Imagery.
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It read well and flowed well with no Grammar Issues.
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The Adjective and Objective Contents were both Excellent and Exceptional while Descriptive Measures aligned Perfectly.
Thanks and good luck with I.
Doctor Ricky 1024

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2020

reply by the author on 21-Feb-2020
    I loved your comment. Thanks, Dr. Ricky!
Comment from Mr.write_4u
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I enjoyed reading this poem. The tempo read well, and the rhymes were smooth. You may have forgotten the second quotation marks. Thank you for sharing this. I wish you luck with your poems.
Happy writing,
Larry

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2020

reply by the author on 20-Feb-2020
    Larry, thank you very much. I like your comments. You read the poems with attention, I see.
Comment from Gideon300
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I think of that tragic story of Arthur and Guinevere when I read your poem. A fate not to be taken lightly.
Your poem brings out a lot of emotion and thoughts. Great writing.

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2020

reply by the author on 19-Feb-2020
    Thank you, Gideon. Appreciated.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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There is much sadness here about a love affair that ends with the writing of a letter, it is hard to praise the affair whilst it lasted when the ending is unhappy, I enjoyed the concept of this poem and the end rhymes, although the meter is spasmodic in places, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2020

reply by the author on 19-Feb-2020
    Dolly, thanks again. Yes, I know about the bad rhyming. It is my very weak point. In this contest it was (I thought) of less importance. More the context. So I am glad you liked it.
Comment from Liz O'Neill
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This poem has the tone of one composed around Shakespearean's time. You have used good examples of allusion also. I prefer to read poetry aloud. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this with drama due such an excellent composition. I am voting for this one.

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2020

reply by the author on 19-Feb-2020
    Liz, you are a dear! Thank you so much. If Mr. Shakespeare was still alive, I would be a fan of him. Lol. But you are right too, it is a bit his romantic style.
Comment from Cindy Decker
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I like the wording and imagery. A beautiful celebration of love, and the ending is bittersweet. A nice forbidden love poem. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2020

reply by the author on 19-Feb-2020
    Cindy, thank you! I liked your comment (and the stars!)
Comment from Minglement
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This is such a heart-breaking read. It's a beautifully penned love story that I kept hoping would have a happy ending. You chose unusual but fitting artwork. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2020

reply by the author on 19-Feb-2020
    Minglement, as always: thank you very much!. You understood my letter, which is good.
reply by Minglement on 20-Feb-2020
    You are most welcome :)
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2020
    :)