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A Thousand Words

A thousand words,

One picture.

What is the meaning of life?

One word, one purpose.

A different path,

A goal.

Which road will you take?

A thousand words,

One meaning.

Possibility?

Uncertain.

Stand back and take a look,

What do you see?

A thousand words,

Nonsense.

A picture,

A solution.

Which is more rewarding?

Take a careful look,

The choice is yours.

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AudreyAce
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This so deep. You hit so many great points in here. I love how you started with the "A thousand words, one picture." This made me smile. It kind of made me stand back and read it a few times over just to understand it, but that's good because it is making the reader want to think more about it. You are definitely able to understand things more than most people can. I enjoyed it greatly and well this is amazing!
Keep writing :)
-Audrey

Thank you so much! :D

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AudreyAce
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This so deep. You hit so many great points in here. I love how you started with the "A thousand words, one picture." This made me smile. It kind of made me stand back and read it a few times over just to understand it, but that's good because it is making the reader want to think more about it. You are definitely able to understand things more than most people can. I enjoyed it greatly and well this is amazing!
Keep writing :)
-Audrey

Hello I'm Ash (or Jelly. Either name is fine), and I am here to review! I hope all is well. Okay I'm going to start now!

Wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow. Okay just wow. This poem was incredibly deep. It made me think of my choices and reevaluate my life.Thank you, I really needed this right now. (Yeah I randomly stumbled upon it and yeah). This is so simple but so complicated. Just like life itself. So thank you for writing this. Now I am going to try to be a more productive member of society and help the community more. Just so that others can live a good life, just like me.This inspired me, thank you. I really liked this poem.

Have a lovely day!

It is incredible to know that I can impact the world. This means so much to me. *Cries.* ;(

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Charlotte2
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Hey!

Came to tell you what a great poem this is. I like how it's pretty short, but is packed with so much meaning. That is an art of poetry . . . speaking very few lines as if you're speaking a thousand. It's so interesting to hear you talk about the meaning of life . . . it's a question I wish I had the answer to every day, and I feel a bit alone when I ask it, because so many people refuse to believe that there's any point to life. I love your perspective on it, in the way you talk about choosing paths. When I think about the meaning of life, I think about a path that is already laid down for you, you just have to find it. This is such a great piece of poetry, and has made me see things differently. The depth is amazing; it's like swimming into a really deep body of water, reading this. You clearly have understanding, and your expression is amazing.

Keep up the good work!

Wow. That meant a lot to me. <3

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Mahvash
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Mahvash wrote a review · Wed Jun 08, 2016 4:30 pm

Hey it's Mahvash here. Hope you are doing fine. Let's talk about this poem. This is a really deep one. It really makes you think. Really life has got a meaning, a purpose and a goal and we are probably unable to understand it. Your poem describes the situation very beautifully. I am really impressed by the way you have described the theme.. Good job. Nicely done. Keep it up :)

Wow! Thank you so much! o3o

My Pleasure and yeah it was all your effort that made the poem beautiful :)

This poem, although brief, carries a deep message. It really encompasses the essence of life. You also address a prominent theme of choice. My mantra towards art has always been "Art is subjective, but successful art tells a story, makes you feel, or makes you think." You have done all of the above. I have to say that this piece is thoughtfully pieced in word choice, punctuation, and structure. The entire concept fits perfectly to the structure you wrote it in. I hope to read more from you! Thank you for sharing your elegant poem!

I really appreciate the review! That was very kind. Keep in touch for upcoming poems! :D

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Remington38
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Remington38 here for a review!
Welcome to YWS!
I honestly have nothing to say that I would like to see more of or fix. This was really good and written really well. The idea behind this is really interesting and it makes you think which is also really important. The repetition is also a very effective tool in a poem like this. Written really well and I am excited to see more.

Thank you so much! I will definitely be posting more soon. :)

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RadiantShadow
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Hi :) I am here to give you a review!

Ok so I really liked this poem it made me think and question myself.
I like the contrast that you made between a thousand words and one word, it really did a great impact and brought the message clear.

I also like how you did used punctuation. The use of enjambment really made gave it a continuous effect which was almost harmonious and the final end stop line helped show the movement of time while thinking. ( as in question, think, stop)

I do suggest you sort them out into stanzas as it would help sort out the ideas.
I also have a question when you asked what is the meaning of life, you replied as one word. Are you sure its one word?! haha that is just a personal side not but it really boggled me when I read it. Was there a reason behind it if so can you please tell me I am so very interested.

I also liked the way its written in a narrative style it made it enjoyable to read and personally challenging especially with an ending like that :)

Keep writing!
~RS

Thank you! I see you want the reason behind this poem. I can surely give it to you. In my opinion, yes. Life is one word. There is always a big picture. Sometimes you just have to stand back and take a closer look. You might find something. :)

Your right thank you for explaining it for me :)

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stevebayor
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nice work, it's quite inspiring..

Aw , thank you so much friend! :)



Never express yourself more clearly than you are able to think.
— Niels Bohr