Melissa

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  Jewoo525

  Your narrative-based poems and ability to execute them have gotten even better since last month! As someone who also enjoys writing longer-form poems that have a story to them, I really appreciated how tight and well-structured this piece was. If such a thing as "good pacing" exists in poetry, this is a shining example of it. Recently I have tried to shy away from sharing my longer-form works, but I am inspired by this poem to try.
  
  Excellent narrative poem with a clean pay off at the end! I enjoyed it very much Francelle. Keep writing. more »

  LikeReply 28 months ago
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    FLi

    Hi Je Woo, your monthly list of favorites became one of my positive reinforcers to keep on improving my writing. I sort of have this goal of wanting to be part of that list every month. :) Rest assured that I sincerely value your insights and comments about my works. In fact, it's something I look forward to.
    
    P.S.
    I can't wait to read more of your poems and dare to take the risk, go and submit that longer-form works of yours. I'm pretty sure it would be worth reading. :) more »

    LikeReply 28 months ago
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    Jewoo525

    I’m very glad my humble list brings you such positivity! Thank you for your kind words as always.

    LikeReply 18 months ago
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  Vixility

  I try and write notes to all the poems I read for these contests, and all I wrote in the margins for this one was: Stand by Me. Two reasons for that brief note.
  
  In the movie Stand by Me (which is an incredible movie, and a classic) one of the main characters, Chris Gorde, is fatally stabbed trying to break up a fight in a restaurant. Your poem, Melissa, just brought that movie to mind.
  
  The second and more important reason for such a brief note is that I didn't need a note to remember your poem. I read it and it teared me up. I was left juggling two emotions: exulted pride in Melissa's courage to protect the weak and crushing sadness at the loss of Reed's life for doing the same. I'll remember this poem for the rest of my life. For that, thank you ... more »

  LikeReply 28 months ago
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    Vixility

    To Dupere's point below, I also cannot stand bullies and will not stand by if a situation calls me to intervene. Excellent topic.

    LikeReply 28 months ago
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    FLi

    Hi John, as strange as it may sound, I cried after I finished writing this poem. The inspiration came out of nowhere and just like that I was able to quickly form a story in my head. The name Melissa just popped out of the blue as well. But I guess we all share one thing in common with Melissa - we are all against bullying and because of that, we'll be brave enough to step in if someone needs a helping hand. :) more »

    LikeReply8 months ago
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  Symmetry60

  I was also good in martial arts. I also deplore bullies. If you ever need some muscle, I got ya back. great poem here, Francelle. :-)

  LikeReply 38 months ago
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    FLi

    Hi Steve, thanks a lot for those well appreciated kind words of assurance. :) Looks like this community of poets is populated by people with such good hearts.

    LikeReply 18 months ago
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  lovingempath

  Your morality and expression always resonate with my heart Francelle!

  LikeReply 28 months ago
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    FLi

    Hi Robin, first of all, congratulations!!! "Robin got a double win" vibe it is. :) Keep up the good work. Sooo proud of you.
    
    And oh, thanks a lot for making time to drop a nice comment about my poems. Really appreciate that. :) more »

    LikeReply 18 months ago
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  ncgranby

  Although there are some rather forced rhymes, the rhythm, moral and story of this poem have a certain resonance for me, a poignancy hard to put into words.

  LikeReply 28 months ago
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    FLi

    Hi, Good Day! Thank you for your kind appreciation about my work and for seeing it worthy of your vote. :)

    LikeReply8 months ago
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    ncgranby

    You are most welcome. Good luck!

    LikeReply 18 months ago