tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post117468251724333575..comments2023-10-25T03:20:20.953-07:00Comments on Sally's Scribbles: WEP - A CHANGE OF HEART AUGUST 2018Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14090018804016223955noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-51136537063637233272018-09-05T14:10:19.763-07:002018-09-05T14:10:19.763-07:00That was heartfelt and I felt I was in the room wi...That was heartfelt and I felt I was in the room with the ladies. Well done! netablogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03701837355683136230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-31638957585588922062018-09-02T14:20:13.262-07:002018-09-02T14:20:13.262-07:00Awesome stuff. Impressive!Awesome stuff. Impressive!Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-64053168655588764872018-08-25T20:27:43.785-07:002018-08-25T20:27:43.785-07:00This was delightful! I loved the imagery.This was delightful! I loved the imagery.DirectLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03949266920783685824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-82958760227460276182018-08-20T23:05:27.005-07:002018-08-20T23:05:27.005-07:00It’s a touching story, and yet you got in some of ...It’s a touching story, and yet you got in some of that humor that always crops up in life—I loved the bit about the mean-spirited printer!Rebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-82455545901696908702018-08-20T11:33:11.039-07:002018-08-20T11:33:11.039-07:00That's very impressive. Great stuff.That's very impressive. Great stuff.Jemima Petthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110647375899927233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-89040997614485660572018-08-20T01:30:52.660-07:002018-08-20T01:30:52.660-07:00What a wonderful pairing of the poem and the story...What a wonderful pairing of the poem and the story, both of which really grabbed onto the heart and held on for dear life!Operation Awesomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885316062405137882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-63689269255899091012018-08-18T19:56:13.202-07:002018-08-18T19:56:13.202-07:00Two emotional pieces, both heartfelt. Two emotional pieces, both heartfelt. Roland Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302133565980901397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-48339756314979953902018-08-18T19:02:40.199-07:002018-08-18T19:02:40.199-07:00What a wonderful use of the prompt. Very deep. Gre...What a wonderful use of the prompt. Very deep. Great stuff!J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-89025939807409280022018-08-18T02:38:08.290-07:002018-08-18T02:38:08.290-07:00An optimistic tale, showing a way forward. The poe...An optimistic tale, showing a way forward. The poem was beautifully written too.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-40179551624890754392018-08-17T09:23:29.216-07:002018-08-17T09:23:29.216-07:00I love the poetry-prose combination which makes fo...I love the poetry-prose combination which makes for a unique and refreshing perspective.<br />As Deniz mentioned above, it's the blend that lends impact to your entry!<br />Well done.Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-34424199190832014452018-08-17T09:20:25.842-07:002018-08-17T09:20:25.842-07:00I like how you used both poetry and prose here, an...I like how you used both poetry and prose here, and your piece was filled with so much emotion. Thank you for sharing it with us.L.G. Keltnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07624902347418621283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-62518827057637375342018-08-17T05:16:14.115-07:002018-08-17T05:16:14.115-07:00I like the way you used both poetry and prose to s...I like the way you used both poetry and prose to set the scene. I don't think each would have had the same impact without the other!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-18852023441441750412018-08-16T20:52:59.577-07:002018-08-16T20:52:59.577-07:00Sally, I always love your deeply emotional writing...Sally, I always love your deeply emotional writing and I love how you've combined a poem and prose to tell this story which I see is met with wonderful comments. <br /><br />Thank you for posting for WEP. I was admiring your badges which go right back to RFW days. Makes me all nostalgic...<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-76877277792789219972018-08-16T20:45:20.528-07:002018-08-16T20:45:20.528-07:00That's a beautiful poem and a wonderful story ...That's a beautiful poem and a wonderful story of friendship. It is hard to share deeply personal writings with friends, but it makes it better when they show kindness and understanding.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165210377903518274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-47570779989130661662018-08-16T19:11:09.115-07:002018-08-16T19:11:09.115-07:00What a combo! First the stage is set with the poem...What a combo! First the stage is set with the poem, then the finale with her leap of faith by writing about the emotional experience, and the result which will help her on her way. When others show they care, it softens the sadness.D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-61511217883220251152018-08-16T15:21:01.031-07:002018-08-16T15:21:01.031-07:00I really like the words at the end about finally f...I really like the words at the end about finally feeling good being loved and not judged and letting it go. Deborah Druckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649396302648104610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-28803319211065049272018-08-16T09:25:40.599-07:002018-08-16T09:25:40.599-07:00I was impressed by how the poem and the story mana...I was impressed by how the poem and the story manage to interweave without being overtaken by one another. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02149946316421950169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-57342394774079313142018-08-16T06:27:28.145-07:002018-08-16T06:27:28.145-07:00There is so much about this I like. The poem and t...There is so much about this I like. The poem and the story, the way they are connected, it's a delicate balance. It's wonderful how you show so much emotion without the friends saying a word. Plus, it's nice to see such love and support. Not everyone has that. A beautiful story. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-78837486869921378312018-08-16T05:52:39.072-07:002018-08-16T05:52:39.072-07:00I always find it courageous to write real life sto...I always find it courageous to write real life stories. I’d be terrified to show my friends a piece written base on true life events, especially one that leaves you vulnerable. I definitely felt her fear and bravery. Great job. Tanya Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993489244795453045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-61439476550561214672018-08-16T03:34:18.573-07:002018-08-16T03:34:18.573-07:00The anxiety about writing is common among writers,...The anxiety about writing is common among writers, especially when it's autobiographical. It's rare to see a poem as part of the entry - that was lovely. Both the poem and the story can stand alone. Great job.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-48767337269482520402018-08-15T15:52:42.268-07:002018-08-15T15:52:42.268-07:00Hi Sally - loved the poem giving us some backgroun...Hi Sally - loved the poem giving us some background ... to her life and recent struggles; then the explanation for her friends to read; while she worried about how they would feel ... and whether they would understand and be empathetic; and especially if the story could change their hearts ... clever and well done - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-1476261083451436892018-08-15T14:12:56.394-07:002018-08-15T14:12:56.394-07:00Sure can sense the rising emotion with each word. ...Sure can sense the rising emotion with each word. Having or not having that support can make all the difference. Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-78790028708379269892018-08-15T14:07:22.244-07:002018-08-15T14:07:22.244-07:00A lovely poem and story of renewal from loss. Port...A lovely poem and story of renewal from loss. Portrayed well. It touches the heart.Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-39510677787108659522018-08-15T12:29:46.610-07:002018-08-15T12:29:46.610-07:00Sweet and emotional. Support can be an artist'...Sweet and emotional. Support can be an artist's best friend.<br /><br />I had to change my link on the sign up since it wasn't working. Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-90715296750016351682018-08-15T12:12:12.158-07:002018-08-15T12:12:12.158-07:00Very emotional, both the poem and the story. I und...Very emotional, both the poem and the story. I understand why her friends are crying. She is fortunate to have such understanding friends. Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.com