Comment from DR DIP

Exceptional

what CAN'T you do Master splinter? Do you know there is a real art ion doing these acrostic poems. everyone seems to concentrate on the theme word and forget the body of the poem in linking it all in. this my friend is perfect!

well done as always!! Deano

as always dip

 Comment Written 26-May-2014

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reply by the author on 26-May-2014

Thanks so much, dipster, I'm really happy to know that you thought so, at least. (LOL). I am always very grateful for your support, my friend. That goes without saying.

reply by DR DIP on 26-May-2014

AND I OF YOURS!!

as always dip

reply by the author on 26-May-2014

8>D

Comment from billscott

Exceptional

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Yep, the poem was terrific...lol

 Comment Written 26-May-2014

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reply by the author on 26-May-2014

Wow, Bill! You're review was simply... well, AWESOME! my friend, LOL!

Seriously, Bill, I'm really glad that you liked the poem.

Comment from sweetwoodjax

Excellent

this is very well written, dean, you did an excellent job writing this acrostic poem about the strength it takes to stay on the path of righteousness. I enjoyed reading it. good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 26-May-2014

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reply by the author on 26-May-2014

Thanks, sweetwoodjax. I'm very glad you liked it.

Comment from Linda Engel

Excellent

I need to tape this to my mirror and read every morning. very well written and motivating. true to form . I'm going to read it again,

 Comment Written 25-May-2014

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reply by the author on 26-May-2014

Thanks, Linda, I appreciate that! And you know, that's not a bad idea as I think quite often about just hanging it up at trying to become an author. But something down deep inside me won't allow me to quit, and I think it is PERSEVERANCE.

I really appreciate your very kind review.

reply by Linda Engel on 26-May-2014

you are welcomed

Comment from CALLAHANMR

Excellent

Hi Dean:)
What a wonderful set of directions for keeping a person's life on course to achieve the most important things in one's life.

Your word selection is perfect as your acrostic poem achieves its purpose and every line is relevant.

Great contest entry. Good luck!

Roger

 Comment Written 25-May-2014

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reply by the author on 26-May-2014

Thanks a bunch, Roger. I'm truly happy that you liked this one!

Comment from evilynne

Exceptional

I loved the poem itself, the way it spells out the title, and the white writing on the black background. It is an understandable poem which delivers its message very well. Good Luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 25-May-2014

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reply by the author on 26-May-2014

Thanks a million, evilynne. I really appreciate your encouraging review and more than generous rating, my friend.

Comment from Donya Quijote

Excellent

Acrostics are generally not my favorite poetry type, yet I found this one engaging and even slightly on the profound side. I think you did well with this and wish you much luck in the contest....

 Comment Written 25-May-2014

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reply by the author on 26-May-2014

Thanks, Donya Quijote, and I'll be honest with you, they are not my favorite format for poetry either. That's precisely why I tried to write one with substance and meaning that many could relate to. I hope I did that.

Thanks so much again for your kind comments and review.

Comment from Alan K Pease

Exceptional

It takes a lot of reflection to expand a word or thought of a term like perseverance into a literate analysis of its requirements. You have done very well with this acrostic.

 Comment Written 25-May-2014

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reply by the author on 26-May-2014

Thanks so much, Alan. I am very glad you liked it, and I truly appreciate the generous rating of six stars, my friend.

Comment from JB Lynn

Exceptional

What stood out for me the most is that I could take any one of the lines to this poem, single them out, and they worked as stand alone testaments to what "perseverance" could mean. I also appreciated that you pushed your creativity to avoid using the actual word "perseverance" in your poem. The acrostic is clearly a form of poetry you have mastered. Thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 25-May-2014

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reply by the author on 26-May-2014

Thank you so much for a wonderfully complimentary review, J.B. Lynn. I am very grateful.

Comment from nancyjam

Excellent

I like the message of your
Acrostic.
Concise and meaningful lines.
Good use of rhyme giving it a
nice flow.
Good luck in the contest. Nancy

 Comment Written 25-May-2014

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reply by the author on 26-May-2014

Thanks so much, nancyjam. I really appreciate the encouraging review.