We Grow Into Our Uniqueness
Encouraged to find my own voice13 total reviews
Comment from RodG
Congratulations, Lisa. This is a lovely tribute to your father and is definitely deserving of the first place ribbon. I especially found stanza four poignant because you feel his presence in Nature. My father showed little interest in my writing; on the other hand, my mother encouraged me constantly.
Rod
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Congratulations, Lisa. This is a lovely tribute to your father and is definitely deserving of the first place ribbon. I especially found stanza four poignant because you feel his presence in Nature. My father showed little interest in my writing; on the other hand, my mother encouraged me constantly.
Rod
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Thanks for your comments, Rod. Love of Nature was a key element in my upbringing. I remember carving my name on the trunk of a tree with a new pocketknife my Dad gave me when I was about 10. It was one of the few times he ever got angry with me, then he explained why it was a bad thing to do. That turned me into a committed tree-hugger greenie.
Luckily you had 2 parents... your mother was a wise woman to encourage your creativity. I hope you learned or were supported in other things by your father.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
This is a lovely write about your original muse, your Dad, and he is the one that still inspires you. I loved your use of - I'll write my own fair passage,-
great final verse as you cast off alone. Very nicely done,
cheers
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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This is a lovely write about your original muse, your Dad, and he is the one that still inspires you. I loved your use of - I'll write my own fair passage,-
great final verse as you cast off alone. Very nicely done,
cheers
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Hi Pearl. Thank you very much for your lovely review. My Dad is never far from my thoughts.
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
Exactly! Our first encounter with language, thought, books, etc. nurture the creative seed within. Eventually we fly solo, as you wrote. Well done!
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Exactly! Our first encounter with language, thought, books, etc. nurture the creative seed within. Eventually we fly solo, as you wrote. Well done!
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
Comment from Raul1
You have the correct pronunciation in your poem. I can understand it this way. It is much easier to read. Excellent work! No mistakes found! Good luck in the contest!
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You have the correct pronunciation in your poem. I can understand it this way. It is much easier to read. Excellent work! No mistakes found! Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 27-Apr-2020
Comment from Diana L Crawford
Love this! You wrote about your father one other time too, so I know he is definitely your muse! Your words describing what he means to you speak volumes!
Wonderful piece!! xoxo
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2020
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Love this! You wrote about your father one other time too, so I know he is definitely your muse! Your words describing what he means to you speak volumes!
Wonderful piece!! xoxo
Comment Written 27-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much for rating this poem so highly. I owe a lot to my father - for having the love to adopt me, the wit to know how to inspire me, and a sense of humour for when I mucked up.
Comment from BethShelby
I enjoyed reading this poem. You father inspired you to read good literature and to let life guide into becoming your own unique person with a voice of your own. You were lucky to have a someone like that to guide.
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I enjoyed reading this poem. You father inspired you to read good literature and to let life guide into becoming your own unique person with a voice of your own. You were lucky to have a someone like that to guide.
Comment Written 27-Apr-2020
Comment from Y. M. Roger
BEAUTIFUL!!! ;) Any time we have such a living inspiration that becomes a part of who we are, it is a priceless gift we carry with us always... this is a great focus for the contest! :) Only one suggestion: end it with a exclamation mark because, dammit, it just needs one after that!! ;) :) Such a beautiful tribute to an influential father! ;) Best of luck at the polls! :)
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2020
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BEAUTIFUL!!! ;) Any time we have such a living inspiration that becomes a part of who we are, it is a priceless gift we carry with us always... this is a great focus for the contest! :) Only one suggestion: end it with a exclamation mark because, dammit, it just needs one after that!! ;) :) Such a beautiful tribute to an influential father! ;) Best of luck at the polls! :)
Comment Written 27-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2020
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Thanks for pushing me to spend more time with this poem to smooth it out. I have revisited it and it is now in a scheme of 8 syllables to a line, which cuts out the choppiness. Possibly it is still a bit clunky in a couple of places. If you have time could you have a quick look and comment? I know you are a busy woman, so thanks anyway for a terrific review. (It pleases me when I get less than 5 from someone who I respect because it makes me work harder.)
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I have updated my review! ;) ;) Have a wonderful week and good luck with that great poem!! ;)
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Thank you so much! I wasn't expecting an upgrade. x
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It needed one!! :) ;) ;)
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Because you earned it!! ;)
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Ta very much!
Comment from victor 66
My grandmother was much like the character you described in your poem, who you feel is your muse. My grandmother was someone to be watched, and admired and emulated. I tried to be like her as much as I possibly could and I believe it has served me well. I don't know how my life would've turned out without her. What writing I do, her image is always in my mind and she does give me direction. Best wishes.
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My grandmother was much like the character you described in your poem, who you feel is your muse. My grandmother was someone to be watched, and admired and emulated. I tried to be like her as much as I possibly could and I believe it has served me well. I don't know how my life would've turned out without her. What writing I do, her image is always in my mind and she does give me direction. Best wishes.
Comment Written 27-Apr-2020
Comment from Victoria Grace
I love this piece!! Very uplifting, and your bright energy and soul shine through. I love the message of growing into yourself. It's so funny how as we grow older there is so much full circle to when we were children, and the lessons we learned. Thank you for sharing, and good luck love!
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I love this piece!! Very uplifting, and your bright energy and soul shine through. I love the message of growing into yourself. It's so funny how as we grow older there is so much full circle to when we were children, and the lessons we learned. Thank you for sharing, and good luck love!
Comment Written 27-Apr-2020
Comment from susand3022
Hello Author, I suppose I'm just a late bloomer... I've always been that way. I didn't find any real vocation in life until it was pretty much too late... I only got to do what I liked for a short time. Now, this... My Muse is still confused. Ah well... I suppose I'll figure it out at some point. It's good that you found yours though! :)
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Hello Author, I suppose I'm just a late bloomer... I've always been that way. I didn't find any real vocation in life until it was pretty much too late... I only got to do what I liked for a short time. Now, this... My Muse is still confused. Ah well... I suppose I'll figure it out at some point. It's good that you found yours though! :)
Comment Written 27-Apr-2020
