I apologise if this ends up being a wall of texts because I just blabber a lot as it is, but when I read things like these it gets even worse. So yea I am sorry if this will end up a bit longer than it maybe should.

Okay well you told me how this was for me, but it's actually quite tough to believe because your words are so much better than I'll ever be, but it definately made me feel good about myself. I seriously feel honored and I am more than grateful that you wrote this for me. I am definately surprised.

Now I'll look at this with a critics point of view: It's perfect! :P
I seriously think so though because I like your choice of words and it flows really well too. I also liked the use of the imperative here. Well I liked everything.

Thanks so so so so so so much. :)

A very nice piece. Hope Jenni is happy with this, although the comment above by her says it all. Congrats Jenni, you deserve this. And TJ is simply an awesome guy. Very humble.

What a nice read TJ, it was inspiring, beautiful , and for one of the nicest ppl on the site. You penned her talents with style and grace. You're a wonderful person for encouraging all of us.

Connie

A great tribute to a friend and i love love loved it and i think everything was perfect :) just amazing and wonderful,,,kinda felt life i was imagining and taken to the places thought of in the poem and maybe created some of my own :) fantastic and well great terrific :) :) 5/5 always :0)

my fav parts:
Awake the sleeping artisan
bedding deep within your core..

Allow the world to view
your magical spiraling colors

an empty void, bringing
to life wonders yet untold.

take me to far off places
fill my heart with sadness
and romance. Lead me to
the land of awe.

BUT THE ENTIRE POEM WAS MAGNIFICIENT :) :) :)

Beautiful words of encouragement for a fellow writer. You are a friend that brings out the best in us all and I am honored to call you my friend. You had joked that you had lost your poetic touch but I beg to differ, it is there and better than ever. This was a joy to read.

Wow, very well written, It is full of beautiful imagery and you executed each sentence with the utmost vivid and creative structure I have seen in a long while. Awesome work. Thank you for the comment on mine. 5/5

Being Jennifer's best friend...
I must thank you, TJ.

I am in love with both the poem and with the one who wrote it, you are such a nice person. Oh and yes with Jenni haha though I feel a bit jealous (Grrr) but well, I can forgive, I have a big heart. : P

Seriously this poem was great! Liked it sooo much, omg, if I were Jenni, I'd give you a hug for this, right away, haha.

Good job. ; D

Rise up and create magnificent
things that are now snoozing in
shadows

^^
In essence that is what being an artist is all about: to create things based on an idea or a feeling.

What a nice gesture to write your friend such a lovely tribute, I am sure she appreciates it greatly:)

5/5 Ingrid

This is really Good, simply beautiful actually. You are a fantastic writer T.J. It is a pleasure always to read you.

Words can do magic ... as yours does everytime, a beautiful write and a lovely dedication.

I envy Jenni :)

This was a great tribute to her.. XD

Wow... I absolutely love this poem! I'm in awe! I loved the meaning and the story of this poem... I love how you are talking to yourself, and possibly other people, to bring out the poets in them... So lovely! And your word choice was perfect... It made me inspired and proud to be a poet! And I think so sweet that you wrote this for Jenni, I would be flattered! Amazing poem! =)

You are one of a kind bro... this poem is beautifully written... amazing bro amazing... keep up the great work...:)

Wow I'm sure Jenni loved this.

Allow the world to view
your magical spiraling colors

this is just magical, great poem 5/5

What a beautiful poem
Jenni must be so happy and honored that this poem was written about her, especially a poem which expresses such compliment

Light the lamp of imagination
as your pen glides across
an empty void, bringing
to life wonders yet untold

How amazing are these words flown

I love this poem

x
The first two stanzas are my favorite

Very sweet piece of writing, TJ.

5/5

-Heather