Comment from Hayley Solomon

Excellent

Lovely,perfect picture for it!
Yes, there are always these little ones coming up. wish there were more longer contests!
Syllables all correct, (not that this matters, now!) I forgot to enter it too.
Well done on a lovely vignette with excellent meaning.
Truly succinct and substantive

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

Thanks, Hayley.

I'm sponsoring some more meaty contests over the next few weeks, while we suffer through this drought...

Steve

Comment from rama devi

Excellent

Excellent three line poem. Beautiful deep theme and expressive sentiment. Superb phonetics with the medley of S sounds and fine alliteration of H and O. Well voiced. Finely presented. Superb flow. No nits. Good luck!

Warmly, rd

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

Thanks, rd.

Conscious choice to forget about rhyme and alliteration etc to focus on meaning. Who knows what the committee will find appealing.

Steve

reply by rama devi on 28-Aug-2016

:-))) Good luck!

Comment from poetbear

Excellent

A gem it most certainly is.
Shines brightly and leaves an impact.
It is thought provoking.
Always a pleasure to read and review your work!

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

Thank you for the very kind words.

Steve

Comment from Irish Rain

Excellent

Awesome 3 line poem, would also have been great for the 5-7-5...a jeweler examining the heart.....pure genius...I think it's bound to be a winner!!!! Blessings...

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

There, now you've jinxed it.

I've had twenty or so 'bound to be a winner's' this year and guess what?

Thanks for the very kind words.

Steve

reply by Irish Rain on 28-Aug-2016

Oh my....I will change it....SURE to be a winner!!! There....I know that'll work!!!!!

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Hello Steve;
-I really like your established metaphorical imagery which is very descriptive and definitively expressive, quite vividly. Am I right by saying that the stone that you refer to is actually one's soul or a person? And myself thinking of this, to me, makes it easier stand at the concept your writing. And that is your the only one that envision the love and beauty in your lovers heart?
- The picture works really well as being supportive and relative to your concept and also to your them and writing and writing.
-Good luck in the contest and take care.
Alex

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

Thanks, Alex. Yes, you are spot on with your interpretation.

Steve

reply by krys123 on 28-Aug-2016

You are very welcome Stephen take care.
Alex

Comment from RoostyNester

Excellent

Very nice 5-7-5 poem, relating the diamond to a human heart, that has the ability to outshine all the others. Very well done in verse and style.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

Thanks for the kind words.

Steve

Comment from Father Flaps

Excellent

Hi Steve
I could relate to your poem. We take our two year old granddaughter over to Saint's Rest Beach near the Irving Nature Park. She loves to pick out rocks that stand out among the rest. We've learned that rocks are much prettier in water than when they are dry. Some really do outshine all others in their neighborhood. And, I guess it's the same with people. Some just outshine anyone else in the crowd. It's so true. Of course, as you suggest, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You may not be attracted to the same rock that I am. Your little poem says a lot. Well written, my friend!
Good Luck in the contest!
cheers
Kimbob

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

Thanks, Kimbob. Hey, I haven't seen you around in ages. Hope all is well.

Yes, you've nailed the underlying meaning. Many a flower blooms unseen and all that.

Steve

reply by Father Flaps on 28-Aug-2016

Hi Steve
My wife has been having health issues lately, yet minding our 2 year old granddaughter. We also moved into the city a year ago, and I haven't felt comfortable writing much. I've done a couple of poems for the local historian, David Goss, who offers Walks & Talks in the area...ghosts and such. Also, I'm still working part-time at the drug store...24-32 hours/week. I've worked almost 6 years since retiring from Moosehead Breweries back in June of 2010. I had 39 years there.
Right now, I'm really trying to get back into reviewing, but who knows when I'll write another poem. Nice to be missed though... thanks for that!
cheers
Kimbob

Comment from Cindy Warren

Excellent

It must be a special stone. I'd bet it's for a special person. Too bad this didn't make it into the contest. I think it would have had a good chance.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

Thanks, Cindy.

Actually, in this case, the stone IS the special person...

Steve

Comment from DR DIP

Excellent

i really like the words and can see it could have different interpretations

Only I can see

that this humble stone's pure heart

outshines all others

Only 3 lines and an interesting picture what is the guy actually doing is he carving stone?

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

Thanks, Dip.

I think (hope) that he's a jeweller inspecting a diamond...

Steve

Comment from June Sargent

Excellent

Very good analogy of how human flaws can fade into the background once someone comes along who has the ability to see the heart of gold within. Well done.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

Thanks, June

Many a flower blooms unseen, and all that.

Steve