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The Purifying Flame

Viewing comments for Chapter 3 "Confessions"
Poems about the experience of healing.

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Comment from Rick Gardner
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Thoughts many will have in any relationship. A desire of companionship, then on love, giving and receiving intimate encounters makes many subservient to the others wishes. Time will dictate what will happen.

 Comment Written 31-Dec-2024

Comment from Justin Lee1
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The poem is so romantic that it reminds of my crush before. The poem suggests some feelings that a lover might have on his/her crush. Lastly, love poems might sound too juvenile, but the expressions and literary devices that you utilized in the poem makes the love in the poem look sophisticated.

 Comment Written 31-Dec-2024

Comment from bob cullen
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Two words is all I need for this review. TELL HIM.
Really, this is a gorgeous write, straight from the heart. But he needs to know how you feel. And the only way that can happen is, TELL HIM. Be brave. Be honest. And who knows what comes next.

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 25-Nov-2024
    Thank you very much for reading. I apologize for not responding sooner. I could post, but not reply to reviews while I was in the hospital. Turns out there are downsides to only having a phone.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
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Such a lovely free verse exploring that bridge from unloved to loved and loving... powerfully stated with the admission that you'd rather stay even in the pain rather than go back to 'nothing'... well done. Thanx for sharing! :-)

words mute become --> words become mute

 Comment Written 26-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 25-Nov-2024
    Thank you very much for reading. I apologize for not responding sooner. I could post, but not reply to reviews while I was in the hospital. Turns out there are downsides to only having a phone.
Comment from royowen
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A great work, in fact from my perspective love sees things clearly, if one calls cynicism or a negative thought toward others, it gains nothing by thinking badly of others, it only adds to the process, beautifully written, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 26-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 25-Nov-2024
    Thank you very much for reading. I apologize for not responding sooner. I could post, but not reply to reviews while I was in the hospital. Turns out there are downsides to only having a phone.
reply by royowen on 25-Nov-2024
    Well done.
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
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Wow, your poem is truly beautiful! I love how you capture the struggle of expressing deep emotions. The word choics such as "blue-sky eyes" and "shadows of both my and your abyss" are perfect. This flows so perfectly. Keep up the fantastic work!

 Comment Written 26-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 25-Nov-2024
    Thank you very much for reading. I apologize for not responding sooner. I could post, but not reply to reviews while I was in the hospital. Turns out there are downsides to only having a phone.
Comment from Lindsey Russell
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This poem is beautiful in its honesty. A well deserved six star rating. Good luck with this and thanks for sharing. I'm going to fan you if I haven't already. Happy writing!

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 25-Nov-2024
    Thank you very much for reading. I apologize for not responding sooner. I could post, but not reply to reviews while I was in the hospital. Turns out there are downsides to only having a phone.
reply by Lindsey Russell on 25-Nov-2024
    Hope u are ok! No worries at all!
Comment from patcelaw
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This is a beautifully written of love and affection for another. I enjoyed listening to it very much and it flows very well. When it is read aloud may you have a wonderful day and may God bless you. Patricia.

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
    Thank you very much for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it so much and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.