Hope

Very hope filled poem.
Beautiful.

Thank you very much, nikki. I'm really new to the visual poems...
Kind of a diametrically opposed to my last poem, heh.
I guess I needed a little positivity on my page :P

Beautiful ... soothing ... love it ...

Thanks so much, LilDragonFly. Although, it may seem simple, I spent a lot of time tweaking this one to perfection. I'm still not entirely happy with it, but I must stop eventually :P

Your kind words mean a lot, and I appreciate you stopping by again :)

This poem comes at a perfect time because fear is a world wide feeling right now. I applaud you for being hopeful and spreading that message! I love the picture that goes with it as well.
Keep up the good work! x

Thanks Emily :)

I've been eye-balling this visual poetry competition for awhile... figured I should at least give it a go. Worst case scenario, I learn a little something, eh? LOL

Thanks so much for your kind words. I was fairly selective with the picture, so I'm happy that you thought it fit as well!

Dear NB,

Gorgeous! I’m not quite sure how to phrase this, please bear with me- there is a sweet simplicity that un-complicates things with the lovely photo you’ve chosen to support your poem. It’s almost as though you can feel that ray of sunshine and new hope on your face.

At any rate, it’s a beautiful picture and outstanding poem! Good luck in the comp, and I sure hope my meaning didn’t get muddled. 😁
H🌷

You are perfectly clear, H! :)

You always have such kind words for me... you are sweet <3
This was actually one of many attempts at this. I learned the hard way that simplicity is key after jumbling up the screen with rainbows and sunshine a few times.

Thank you so much for the esteem booster. Being new to the visual poems, I worried it might be a little... subpar. It means a lot, friend!

So gorgeous NB

Thanks so much for that, sweet Jen :)
I can always count on you to come visit me over here.
Am so glad that you like it!

The image and poem fit each other perfectly. Saving this one to come back to when I need it.... excellent work!

Thank you, brokentitanium,

I am new to this (visual poems), so I had difficulty finding the perfect photo that wasn't copyrighted. I'm so glad that you liked it, and that I could lift your spirits :)
I really appreciate you stopping by, and am honored by your RL entry!

-NewB

Nice spill.

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit my page, Kink! I appreciate your readership :)

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for that nice compliment, it_lord. I try, lol.

Beautiful. A reminder that each day is fresh, with no mistakes.

I really enjoyed this visual piece. Nicely done.

Thanks so much, Eerie, for stopping by my page. I'm pleased that you liked it - I appreciate your readership and your kind words :)

Wonderful blend with message of strength.

Why, thank you, Olivia :)
Your kind words mean a lot to me, and I'm flattered by your RL entry add!
You are sweet,

-NewB

Well done NB. A little hope goes a long way.

hugs,
buddhakitty.

That is incredibly true, buddhakitty,
I try to be a light sometimes...
when I am capable :)

Thank you for this one.

And thank you for stopping to to read and comment 😊

Thank you for giving us all hope.  Keep on writing.

Thank you for giving us all hope.  Keep on writing.

Thank you, Francisco. I can always count on you to grace my page with your kind words! I appreciate your continued readership and support, and I'm glad to lend a helping hand :)

Even when it's cloudy the sun is always shining.

_AtomicBane_

Thanks so much for your readership and support! That means a lot, and I'm happy that this resonated with you, and so many others :)
Best wishes,

-NewB

Bloody sycamore shoot I pull them up (what compliment can I give, except its a great contender)

Lol. I got a chuckle out of that comment, slip. Thanks for stopping by! That's a great compliment... we shall see, heh :)

It all goes together well the cursive writing gives it a formal feeling even in the simplicity others have spoke. Is that an olive branch?
 
Thank you. I needed to read this just now.

Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment, elsie. I worked pretty hard on the visual presentation of the poem. Many may not notice the subtleties... the light white glow behind the poem text... the light shadow behind the title... the sun image inserted strategically behind 'its light' to represent the light of the sun.

It was a big experiment on my part, really, as a beginner to the visual aspect of poetry. Learning the perfect text placement, size, font, etc. was a challenge. I actually had a few family members critique it before I posted... and I tweaked it countless times. This was one of about...15 versions, heh.

I really appreciate your kind words elsie. I don't think it's an olive branch, but wouldn't that be fitting! Anyway, I'm so glad that I could lift your spirits :)

Oh my NB!! I had to pack a snack to get to the bottom of your comments, lol.
It's almost 4 am where I live and my day started yesterday, lol. Still, I have to work. I had to stop by and say "THANK YOU for this stunning reminder of the NewBeggings of today.😉
Loves you, from the Oquirrh Mountains
🏔🙏🤗Lagertha

Love the pack a snack.

A snack pack, lol. Yes, this has received a crazy amount of feedback!
With that said, I will definitely have to experiment more with visual poetry in the future! It was a pretty fun little project, and it turned out quite well 😉

Thanks so much for your sweet comment, you beautiful soul, you! Much love to you as well! <3

...the mountains! I looked them up - such a gorgeous area! No mountains here, it's prettttty flat. I am close to the Mississippi delta.

Beautifully composed dear brother

Stoney, I am eternally grateful for your continued readership and support. Thank you, my brother!

You're welcome brother respect

That made me exhale a breath i didn’t realise I had been holding. Lovely!

That was a nice way to put it :)
Your comment made me smile, so thank you!
I really appreciate you stopping by to read and comment, brokenpoet2020!

Beautiful and inspirational NB.  I love the pic as well. They go together perfectly. We need more of this kind in this time of uncertainty. <3

Awww, thank you so much summer. I'm glad that you are pleased with the final result... as I tweaked the heck out of it before I decided it was ready for you guys :)
I really appreciate your continued readership and support - it means a lot to me!
And you are very right... we need more hope in this world <3

Thanks again,

-NewB

only one edit, "and the smoke of sorrow"
smoke is also the plural form.

very nice, otherwise.
doesn't drown the reader in optimism just presents it softly.

I actually did consider this, 13, however, I decided on smokes to convey a sense of multiple sources of smoke, if that makes sense. I completely get what you are saying, however, I'm not quite sure my usage is incorrect. I did some research, and I found this:

"The noun smoke can be countable or uncountable. In more general, commonly used, contexts, the plural form will also be smoke. However, in more specific contexts, the plural form can also be smokes e.g. in reference to various types of smokes or a collection of smokes."

Either way, the poem is submitted, and I'm not changing it at this point, so if it is incorrect, it is forever so, heh. I truly appreciate your kind words and your critique. It means a lot, friend :)

I agree with you. If it ain't broken...

My pleasure! :)

Beautiful poem  really encapsulates “hope”  truly top ink

Top ink! That means a lot, buddy! I appreciate you stopping by to read, and I'm flattered by your reading list entry addition :)
Hope you have a wonderful day!

The picture puts everything in perspective for me. Nice

BlacButtaFly, thank you so much for your positive feedback.... Means a lot to me!

Great poem ,positive message. We all can do with some hope now and again.

Thank you, silvercrest! I'm so glad that you enjoyed it, and I appreciate you stopping by to read my poem :)

And you are very right... we do all need a little bit of hope. Especially considering the current circumstances.

Lovely.  Regards,  Robert.