Christine's Poems
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Comment from zanya
A-H-H so natural and companionable - love has just so many wonderful guises and shapes - but what a dynamic love is pervading all aspects of our human life on the planet - lovely pic
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2016
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A-H-H so natural and companionable - love has just so many wonderful guises and shapes - but what a dynamic love is pervading all aspects of our human life on the planet - lovely pic
Comment Written 26-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2016
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Hi zanya, Thanks for stopping by for a peek at my 6 words and yes I love this pic too and waited for an opportunity to use it and this seemed perfect. Glad you liked it and appreciate your review Cheers Christine😃
Comment from WalkerMan
In six words, this is a touchingly concise expression of innocent childhood love, perfectly illustrated by a beautifully sweet "watching the sunset" image. The daisies the young girl holds probably were given to her by him. Nicely done.
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2016
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In six words, this is a touchingly concise expression of innocent childhood love, perfectly illustrated by a beautifully sweet "watching the sunset" image. The daisies the young girl holds probably were given to her by him. Nicely done.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2016
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Hi WalkerMan, Thank you for stopping by to read my 6 words. and your words in review made it worthwhile to write. Cheers Christine
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You're welcome, Christine. I really enjoyed it, as it reminded me of my sister and me from when we were young. When I was four, I asked my parents for a sister. She arrived a few days after my fifth birthday, and my whole life since I have considered her my present, my best friend, and my most trusted critic (always constructive). Once, long ago, I found the perfect birthday card for her. It said, "Happiness is having a sister." Many decades later, I still think that's true. Where did you find that lovely picture? I may want to purchase the rights to use it without royalty if the cost is reasonable. -- Mike
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Hi Mike, What a lovely bloke you are to say such nice things about your sister I have Two brothers and we all have a very close and loving relationship so I hope they would think of me like you do as I do of them. Yes this image is gorgeous and I am not sure how you could get a copy I saw in in a facebook post I think and just copied it to my photo file in the hope I could use it in a poem. I dont even know what it is called or the artist so sorry cant be much help. Hope you always have happy birthdays Cheers Christine
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Thank you for that lovely compliment, and I'm glad you and your brothers have a similar relationship.
Unfortunately, I have some bad news that is important. An image-tracing site that I use (TinEye.com) shows the origin of the image is a site that has wallpaper images for computer desktops. These images are restricted in use, according to their legal Terms of Service. ALL of the other sites (and there are many) that are showing that image could be sued for copyright infringement unless they bought the rights to display that image (which is unlikely). You must be very careful about using any image you find on the Internet unless you obtain it from its true source under that source's Terms of Service. Pictures from social sites like FB or from blogs are highly suspect, as the ones who posted them may not be (and likely are not) entitled to display them. Accordingly, to protect yourself from legal troubles (and the cost could be enormous), you must replace that image (no matter how much you like it) with something from a known source that allows the use, and then you must show proper attribution in your author notes. I have about forty image sources that I use -- some free, some not -- and will take the time to see if the best free ones have anything like the one you cannot use. If so, I'll give you the link to it. -- Mike
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Hi Mike Thank you for the heads up I did wonder about copy right for this image but as there were no warnings or anything to suggest it could not be used if it was on FB And 'free' to be able to be copied I assumed I could use it. i always try to acknowledge any image I use if I know the source so my mistake this time and I do appreciate your help and concern. I will change it as soon as I can with something I know I can use. Many Thanks Cheers Christine
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Glad to help, Christine. Sorry, I've been away from FS for about three days on personal business, and haven't had time to research an alternate photo yet. As for FB and other social sites, I don't trust any of them and never even visit them. I don't have the time, anyway. I'll get back to you if I find a comparable picture that is royalty free, or tell you if I cannot find one. It may take a while, as I have a lot of sources to check. -- Mike
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Thank you Mike Cheers Christine
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Good news, Christine -- I found an image every bit as good. However, after scouring over two dozen free image sites, I had to conclude that such an image just can't be found on free sites. Accordingly, I went to the primary paid image site that I have been using for the past year and found one very much like the one you have. It shows a young boy and girl hugging as they sit on a wooden dock watching the sunset, and is available in multiple sizes at the cost of "one download" (regardless of size) on their subscription plan (whichever plan you choose). Right now, their monthly plan, normally $39.00 USD for five (different image) downloads, is discounted to $25.00, meaning $5.00 per image. Note: By their Terms of Service, you must download all five images within the month if you intend to cancel before automatic renewal for the next month, else you lose the chance to download any not downloaded by then. My subscription renews monthly, and unused downloads do roll over as long as I remain currently paid, but that cost adds up over time. Yet, $25 is a very good price for five images if you download them all within the month and then cancel. Once you buy an image this way, you may use it any way you want -- resize it, combine it with another image from any source, crop it, etc. If you have software for quality resizing, then I recommend downloading the largest size you might ever need and resizing it yourself for each use. If not, I think you can later download again any size of the same image up to (but not larger than) the one you first chose to download. (Please note that similar images from other paid sites could cost as much as $40.00 USD for just one image -- I checked.) Here is the URL to go look at the image I found:
https://www.dreamstime.com/stock-image-two-children-watching-summer-sunset-little-boy-girl-hugging-sky-sitting-wood-family-love-image40435711
If you want it, then click the link for their plans, sign up, then go back to the above page to download the image. After that, you can search the site any time within the next 29 days (the cycle is 30 days -- NOT a month) to download four other images you like. Questions? Ask me. -- Mike
Comment from Bobbi22
Such a sweet expression of love! I remember being their with my first "love" as a kid. Nice rhyme and good artwork too! Very well written six-word poem. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2016
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Such a sweet expression of love! I remember being their with my first "love" as a kid. Nice rhyme and good artwork too! Very well written six-word poem. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 25-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2016
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Hi RightPics . I am pleased this brought back a good memory for you. I love this artwork and have waitedfor a chance to use it and Thanks for your review and good luck wishes Cheers to you
Comment from Pantygynt
A delightful thought. The "forever" bit might be pushing your luck at that age. I was about that age when I announced to my mother that I was going to marry Rose and we would have seven sons. I married Rose's friend and had three daughters. Rose married someon else and they are without issue. The best laid plans of six year olds have a habit of failing to come to fruition. It is a nice thought though.
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2016
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A delightful thought. The "forever" bit might be pushing your luck at that age. I was about that age when I announced to my mother that I was going to marry Rose and we would have seven sons. I married Rose's friend and had three daughters. Rose married someon else and they are without issue. The best laid plans of six year olds have a habit of failing to come to fruition. It is a nice thought though.
Comment Written 25-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2016
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Hi Panygynt, Thanks for reading my poem and yes even young love can go astray, but the image was too nice to let go by without this thought. A Rose by any name hey! I am sure Roses friend is lucky Cheers my friend
Comment from Bollie
This is an adorable and absolutely perfect poem, you couldn't of said more with a hundred words. The picture really gives life to and is a perfect representation of the poem. This is an exceptional poem. Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2016
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This is an adorable and absolutely perfect poem, you couldn't of said more with a hundred words. The picture really gives life to and is a perfect representation of the poem. This is an exceptional poem. Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 25-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2016
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Hi Bollie, Wow I am thrilled with your review and lovely comments. I have had this image for a while and have waited for the right poem to compliment it and your words confirmed my reason for using it in this way so thanks so much I am so pleased you thought it exceptional. Many Cheers also for your good luck wishes, win lose or draw your words have made my day
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Hi Bollie, Wow I am thrilled with your review and lovely comments. I have had this image for a while and have waited for the right poem to compliment it and your words confirmed my reason for using it in this way so thanks so much I am so pleased you thought it exceptional. Many Cheers also for your good luck wishes, win lose or draw your words have made my day
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You're so very welcome, you deserve it. Have a glorious day.
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You're so very welcome, you deserve it. Have a glorious day.
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You're so very welcome, you deserve it. Have a glorious day.
Comment from suep
This is beautiful! Good use of your six words to create a memorable scene of a childhood moment in time. The rhyming fits well without feeling forced. Excellent artwork choice to paint the picture of your words. Nice work ... Best wishes in the contest! :)
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2016
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This is beautiful! Good use of your six words to create a memorable scene of a childhood moment in time. The rhyming fits well without feeling forced. Excellent artwork choice to paint the picture of your words. Nice work ... Best wishes in the contest! :)
Comment Written 25-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2016
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Hi suep. I am so pleased you thought this beautiful I am pleased my 6 words worked I love this image and thought this contest a perfect way to show it off. The words just flowed so Thanks you so much for your support and best wishes Cheers
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Hi suep. I am so pleased you thought this beautiful I am pleased my 6 words worked I love this image and thought this contest a perfect way to show it off. The words just flowed so Thanks you so much for your support and best wishes Cheers
Comment from Dean Kuch
A-w-w-w-wwww...
How sweet is first young love, I ask you?
In my humble opinion, one had best enjoy love while they are young, happy, and carefree.
It's all downhill after that.
Good luck in the contest.
~Dean
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2016
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A-w-w-w-wwww...
How sweet is first young love, I ask you?
In my humble opinion, one had best enjoy love while they are young, happy, and carefree.
It's all downhill after that.
Good luck in the contest.
~Dean
Comment Written 25-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2016
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Hi Dean, Thanks for your review and good luck wishes. Not all down hill all the time maybe this time Cheers
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You're welcome.
Cheerio. :)
Comment from MelB
What a cute picture and how well it goes with this poem. A well written poem and I get the feeling it will be a life-long friendship for these two kids.
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2016
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What a cute picture and how well it goes with this poem. A well written poem and I get the feeling it will be a life-long friendship for these two kids.
Comment Written 25-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2016
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Thanks MelB Thanks for reading and reviewing my 6 words . I love this image and was waiting for the right poem to come along I felt the words with this so one can only hope a lifetime frienship Cheers
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You're welcome. It is a precious image.
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You're welcome. It is a precious image.
Comment from kathleenspalding
Awww. What a sweet and heart tugging poem with only six well chosen words. Excellent choice of artwork. Thank you for writing and sharing and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2016
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Awww. What a sweet and heart tugging poem with only six well chosen words. Excellent choice of artwork. Thank you for writing and sharing and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 24-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2016
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Hi Kathleen. Thank you so much for reading my little 6 worder. I have been waiting for the right poem for that image glad you like it and Cheers for your good luck message
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You're welcome. It's adorable.
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Thanks
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You're welcome.
Comment from lancellot
It is a very nice and simple message of love between the young. I would only recommend using a picture of perhaps an older couple. Other than that, a solid entry.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2016
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It is a very nice and simple message of love between the young. I would only recommend using a picture of perhaps an older couple. Other than that, a solid entry.
Comment Written 24-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2016
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Hi lancellot. Thanks for reading and reviewing my poem I loved the innocence of that image and hence my little poem but thanks for your suggestion Many Cheers