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As I Have Always Said

An ABC poem about an important rule of engagement

16 total reviews 
Comment from Melissa Russell Deur
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Wow! That's so true, Mary. Love the artwork you chose--very "He says, she says." The last line is powerful--much like "I know what you're thinking."
This should be a poster in every home and counselor's office! Funny play on "Always" in the title. Love it!

 Comment Written 04-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
    Lisa. I enjoyed this format far more than I expected to. I?m glad you enjoyed the result.
reply by Melissa Russell Deur on 04-Sep-2020
    I really appreciate these challenges. I'd never heard of a "lune" or "minute" poem before. It does stretch us!
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
Comment from Janice Canerdy
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To this skillfully-written, vividly descriptive, powerful poem--I say "AMEN!"
I have had conversations with my grandkids about using "always" and "never" in their take on things--especially of others. They need to see that these two words turn truths to lies.

 Comment Written 04-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 04-Sep-2020
    Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and for sharing your personal take on the subject.
Comment from Patty Palmer
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I enjoyed your poem. I like your rhyming scheme with a rhyme half way through each sentence. Good job. I wish you luck with the contest! God bless!
Patty

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 03-Sep-2020
    Thank you so much for your review and for your good wishes.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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A poignant write as those repeated words grate on your heart and soul. Arguments are more prevalent now that we spend so much time at home together, your words here are powerful and well rhymed too, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 03-Sep-2020
    Thank you for your kind review.
Comment from LisaMay
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Your poem contains wise counsel. "You always..." is very confrontational, blaming and shaming as you point out. Your use of rhyming carries the poem along well.

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 03-Sep-2020
    Thank for your kind review.
Comment from lyenochka
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I totally agree! Words like "always" and "never" should be excluded in arguments where people want to resolve their issues and build their relationship up. Best wishes in the contest!

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 02-Sep-2020
    Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and good wishes.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
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Hello, anonymous,

Great entry for the ABC writing prompt contest. You used a, b, c, d, and e into the poem well. I love the theme of the rules of engagement. Nice presentation. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 02-Sep-2020
    Thank you so much for your thoughtful review.
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
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This is a wonderful poem entry for the ABC writing prompt. I enjoyed reading it, and I do hope it does well in the contest. Good luck!

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 02-Sep-2020
    Thank you so much for your kind review and good wishes.
reply by thaities, Rebecca V. on 02-Sep-2020
    You're quite welcome.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
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So true, and yet it is a difficult phrase away from which to steer oneself in a position of pain... Good formatting and unique offering for the contest here - thanx for sharing and best of luck at the polls this evening... ;) :)

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 02-Sep-2020
    Thank you for your thoughtful review.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written ABC poem about arguments that mostly ends with either or both ending in tears of regret and pain about words that was said or accusations made.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 02-Sep-2020
    Thank you so much for your thoughtful review.