Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

Hi Melissa
These 20 syllables reminds us of the power of forgiveness and not living in the past, You find your true self.
Congrats on placing third in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a great day.
Joan

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2024

Comment from Paul McFarland

Exceptional

I very seldom give out six stars to a shortie, but you have come up with a good one here, Melissa. I think you should do very well in the contest.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2024

Thank you so much Paul for the lovely gift of stars. Your review is so encouraging. I'm glad you liked it. :)

Melissa

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

This is a 20 syllable poem for the contest and I wish you the very best in the contest. May you have a wonderful week and may God bless you. I'm sorry I'm a bit late on this, but I've had a very bad cold and I need to be able to talk to, my review and when I talk, it causes me to cough. Patric.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2024

Thank you so much Patricia. I hope you fell better soon!

Melissa

Comment from jessizero

Excellent

You did a great job expressing yourself with just twenty syllables. I enjoyed the story told in verse. Thank you for sharing this poem here, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2024

Hello Jess. Thanks for your wonderful review and I'm glad you 'got it'. I so appreciate your comments!! :)

Melissa

Comment from Begin Again

Excellent

Forgiveness is a blessing...to those who recieve and to us as well. Letting loose of the painful past and letting our hearts blossom again can bring so much more happiness.
Smiles, Carol

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2024

Hi there Carol. Thanks for your wonderful review and I'm glad you 'got it'. I so appreciate your comments!! :)

Melissa

Comment from Jesse James Doty

Excellent

You did an excellent job of writing a complete idea and thoughtful commentary all in 20 syllables. Hooray for you!
I love the idea of unearthing a tender heart after forgiving old wounds. It shows us how it can be done with forgiveness there is always hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Thanks for showing us how it is done.
Jesse

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2024

Thank you Jesse. I really appreciate your words and understanding. Hugs!

Melissa

reply by Jesse James Doty on 30-Aug-2024

Thanks for the hugs, Melissa.
Jesse

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Twenty meaningfull syllables in your poem Melissa. I love the arwork and your words and I wish you good luck in the contest. Loved it,
Cheers
Valda

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2024

Hi Valda. Thank you. I really appreciate your words and understanding. Hugs!

Melissa

Comment from nancyjam

Excellent

I enjoyed reading your entry for the contest. Forgiveness is a blessing to
all concerned as it lead to a peaceful heart.
Good luck in the contest.
Nancy

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2024

Hi Nancy. Thanks so much!

Melissa

Comment from judiverse

Excellent

Lovely presentation and great artwork choice. Your words are carefully chosen. It's hard to forgive, sometimes, but as you so wonderfully put it, it does clear the debris from the soul. Best of luck in the contest. judi

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2024

Hello Judi. Thank you. I really appreciate your words and understanding. Hugs!

Melissa

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Forgiving is freeing. You don't have to accept an abusive person treatment, the act of forgiveness still heals the heart and mind. Well done.

Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wouds inflicted by reason" -- Novali

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2024

Thanks Gypsy... I am so glad you understand and I think my verse pairs wonderfully with your verse that you use in your signature.

Melissa