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Somebody

This is a heart's longing

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Comment from Bill Schott
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This free verse, Somebody, presents a pretty important list of requirements for a new beau. Maybe if you take them even or odd the chances would be greater to find that one guy. Just kidding, but, sorry, I'm taken.

 Comment Written 14-May-2020


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Comment from Mary Furlong
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The appeal in this poem lies in its universality. One is almost tempted to respond with, "Join the club." That's not a negative. In fact, it makes the poem more accessible. I would suggest that you make a decision as to whether to use 'somebody' or 'someone.' I think what you're trying to say is that you want someone who thinks you're a somebody.

 Comment Written 14-May-2020


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Comment from Drew Delaney
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You have written about the somebody whom we would all like to be associated with, however, not very one is so fortunate. It is a longing type of write and well written!
Drew xx

 Comment Written 14-May-2020


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Comment from Bill Pinder
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Very well written poem about wanting someone to love and to be loved by in a healthy way. However, be very careful about online dating. There have been some real horror stories, including marrying a closet narcissist. Bill

 Comment Written 14-May-2020


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Comment from smileycloud
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a very positive and forthright longing which is well written
the thoughts of the special desires are so preciously valued by all who seek real love and not just the romance of the moment
the capitisation of the two characters is especially strong as in them being equal in their to the devoton of the relationship
have a smiley day

 Comment Written 13-May-2020


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Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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I enjoyed your free verse contest entry. Your lines flow smoothly. You spell out exactly what your 'somebody' is for readers. Good job and I wish you well. Your words are descriptive with great imagery.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 13-May-2020


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Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
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This is a very touching poem, very honest about your desires concerning the man you are hoping, dreaming and looking for, to spend the rest of your life with. I hope you find him.

Suggested revisions:

Who can't wait for me
-->
Who can't wait for Me
[For consistency -- even though I think the poem would still work very well without the capitalization of all the pronouns]

Someone who let's Me know
-->
Someone who lets Me know

This type of love does exist; perhaps not in every single specification you have mentioned, but very close to it. I have something very close to what you're describing, in my marriage to my husband. We had been friends for a long time in church, and he loved me long before I loved him, but I eventually came around. By that time we had built up so much closeness, such great communication, trust, and respect... the love and romance just fell into place. God was at the center of our relationship. There has always been kindness. Now I love him more than I could ever imagine loving anyone.

 Comment Written 12-May-2020


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reply by Mary Kay Bonfante on 13-May-2020
    You're very welcome, Brenda. - Mary Kay
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
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Somebody
by Brenda Henderson

Hello, Brenda,

Lovely entry for the
Free Verse Poetry Contest. I think most people yearn for someone to love... it's natural. I like how accentuated all the pronouns with capital letters.

 Comment Written 11-May-2020


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Comment from susand3022
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It's Queen all over again... "Can Anybody Find Me... Somebody Tooooo Loooooooooooove... " I know that one... and not just the song. I wish I had that. Sometimes I think I do, sometimes I think the time has just passed me by. :

 Comment Written 11-May-2020


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Comment from Mistydawn
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Your mystery man sounds divine a dream come true. I'm sure you will find that special someone someday. Your poem is very well-written. Your great word choice, description paints a vivid picture in the reader's mind. Your artwork is beautiful, perfect for the poem. I'd love to give you a six, but I'm all out. I went overboard with the sixes yesterday. Good luck with your contest.

 Comment Written 11-May-2020


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