Opening my Ballot
opportunity knocks79 total reviews
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Well said, point taken, I see this is a repromotion--it did very well and doubtless will this go-round--the quandary such as you so eloquently express is apt for the times!
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2021
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Well said, point taken, I see this is a repromotion--it did very well and doubtless will this go-round--the quandary such as you so eloquently express is apt for the times!
Comment Written 24-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2021
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Thanks, Liz, yes, this is a repromotion and yet, I still have points that I need to make!
This quandary, as you put it, still will express the deep conviction that I feel!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving feast,
you deserve it just like me.
Take good care of yourself!
Jesse
Comment from LateBloomer
Hello Jesse, I'm back and happy to see that you are still on FS. I enjoyed reading your poem. Your poem speaks volumes. Of special note:
This is both a privilege and a duty,
depending on how I choose to view it,
(Amen, truer words were never spoken)
A timely poem. J, you give us all something to think about. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2021
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Hello Jesse, I'm back and happy to see that you are still on FS. I enjoyed reading your poem. Your poem speaks volumes. Of special note:
This is both a privilege and a duty,
depending on how I choose to view it,
(Amen, truer words were never spoken)
A timely poem. J, you give us all something to think about. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer
Comment Written 07-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2021
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Welcome back, my friend! I am happy you like the ending, it is my favorite too!
Thank you for the kind words and encouragement! I am glad you see the significance of the timeliness of this post!
Have a wonderful day!
Jesse
Comment from Senyai
Hi Jesse,
Good for you! Voting is a privilege one must not take lightly. We are a nation of free people (I pray we stay that way) who need to practice their civic duty and vote.
You should be proud that you participated in our country's rights granted by the Constitution. I hope it still means something and there is no fraud at the ballot box these days, but the past election gives one pause.
All the best to you,
Senyai
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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Hi Jesse,
Good for you! Voting is a privilege one must not take lightly. We are a nation of free people (I pray we stay that way) who need to practice their civic duty and vote.
You should be proud that you participated in our country's rights granted by the Constitution. I hope it still means something and there is no fraud at the ballot box these days, but the past election gives one pause.
All the best to you,
Senyai
Comment Written 28-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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Thanks, Senyai, for this interesting and compelling review! I am proud of my voting privilege and civic duty to vote! I do not pause at the last election for I don't believe in conspiracy theories!
Best wishes,
Jesse
Comment from AnnaLinda
Hey, great poem.
I don't agree at all with your summation.
Obviously our votes do not matter and most likely never have.
Your quote:
"Is it really left up to me and other voters?"
No! It's left up to the powers that be.
Carry on.
AnnaLinda
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2021
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Hey, great poem.
I don't agree at all with your summation.
Obviously our votes do not matter and most likely never have.
Your quote:
"Is it really left up to me and other voters?"
No! It's left up to the powers that be.
Carry on.
AnnaLinda
Comment Written 27-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2021
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Hi Anna Linda, thank you for your review I know you don't agree with me yet that is okay! You offer a quote from weeks ago I have moved on sorry to say! I will carry on as you say in this review!
Jesse
Comment from royowen
I've long lost confidence in human beings fulfilling my expectations, I don't have a party preference because that involves bias, although I once did, I tend to vote for independents, they keep the incumbents in check. Beautifully written Jesse, well done, good writing, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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I've long lost confidence in human beings fulfilling my expectations, I don't have a party preference because that involves bias, although I once did, I tend to vote for independents, they keep the incumbents in check. Beautifully written Jesse, well done, good writing, blessings Roy
Comment Written 27-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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Thank you, Roy, for taking the time and effort to review this poem. I appreciate your kind words and interesting comments!
Blessings to you,
Jesse
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Well done
Comment from Terry Broxson
An excellent commentary of voting and it responsibilities. I really liked the line about deciding what's best for folks like me, and for those unlike me. That is a very powerful image. I would make a suggestion or challenge, in the next to last stanza, maybe try to work the word freedom in some way. That seems to be the place, but you are the poet, so it's your call, good job.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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An excellent commentary of voting and it responsibilities. I really liked the line about deciding what's best for folks like me, and for those unlike me. That is a very powerful image. I would make a suggestion or challenge, in the next to last stanza, maybe try to work the word freedom in some way. That seems to be the place, but you are the poet, so it's your call, good job.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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Thanks, Terry for the great review with commentary and a suggestion on how to improve this previous write! I might add freedom to the next to the last stanza you place freedom as important and so do I!
I will consider your suggestion and add it if it seems to need an additional edit.
Thanks for your kind words!
Take care,
Jesse
Comment from amahra
Voting is important and it's supposed to demonstrate a citizen's freedom of choice. I sincerely hope you get the candidate of your choice. Thank you for posting this.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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Voting is important and it's supposed to demonstrate a citizen's freedom of choice. I sincerely hope you get the candidate of your choice. Thank you for posting this.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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Yes, I usually do, and when I don't I know that I did all I could! Voting is important and a duty I don't take lightly! I demonstrate my civic pride and choose the candidate that I feel is the most qualified!
Take care,
Jesse
Comment from lauralumummu
I agree voting is a privilege and a duty. Many people have suffered and died for freedom and democracy. In Canada, we had a recent election and hoped for change even though not much has changed I am glad I voted. Well done, All the best, Laura
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2021
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I agree voting is a privilege and a duty. Many people have suffered and died for freedom and democracy. In Canada, we had a recent election and hoped for change even though not much has changed I am glad I voted. Well done, All the best, Laura
Comment Written 26-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2021
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Thanks, Laura, I supposed that things are not very much different in Canada as in the United States. I am proud to vote and it sounds as though you take your civic duty seriously as do I! A privilege and an honor is a great way to put the right to vote!
Have a good day,
Jesse
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Opening my Ballot
by Jesse James Doty
Hello, Jesse,
Beautiful inspirational poem about the empirical right to vote. Our democracy is in danger and we must pass the freedom to vote act.
Well done!
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2021
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Opening my Ballot
by Jesse James Doty
Hello, Jesse,
Beautiful inspirational poem about the empirical right to vote. Our democracy is in danger and we must pass the freedom to vote act.
Well done!
Comment Written 26-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2021
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Yay!!! Gypsy, I agree that we need to pass the freedom to vote act and much much more!! I am for equal rights as well! Thank you for this honest feedback and sorry that I didn't get back to you sooner.
Have a wonderful day,
Jesse
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You are welcome, Jesse,
extra gypsy hugs
Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan
We all hear that voting is important, but it can be easy to feel discouraged too. Voting is essential because it pushes a country's democracy to function in a fair and equal way. The whole point of a democracy is to ensure that everyone has their chance to elect a candidate and vote for policies that represent and benefit their communities. You have wonderfully expressed your thoughts about the importance of ballots. I enjoyed your poem Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2021
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We all hear that voting is important, but it can be easy to feel discouraged too. Voting is essential because it pushes a country's democracy to function in a fair and equal way. The whole point of a democracy is to ensure that everyone has their chance to elect a candidate and vote for policies that represent and benefit their communities. You have wonderfully expressed your thoughts about the importance of ballots. I enjoyed your poem Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 26-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2021
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Wow, you have said a mouthful! This detailed review is so important as you say it is the whole point of democracy, to ensure that each of us has a chance to vote!
In the United States, we, or at least I take this seriously that is why I wrote this essay way back in 2020! I am glad you agree, my friend!
Thanks for the sixer and exceptional rating and review, you are a peach of a person don't you know?
Have a wonderful weekend, my dear friend!
Jesse
