Comment from peggysis64

Excellent

Brooke, can not believe you have not written many acrostics as you have such a talent for it. You make it look so easy. Another beautifully penned piece that I found a joy to read. k

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2008

oh, rest assured, it is so NOT easy LOL Thanks ever so much for yet another wonderful review!!! Brooke

Comment from luna

Excellent

I've never heard that Christmas carol. I like acrostics but have not written one in a long time. You did a good job with this one, and I commend you for your message of peace and goodwill.

Yours,

Luna *smile*

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2008

This is only the second acrostic I've written, a few days after my emily dickinson first one - I never liked them much until I read some good ones on this site. Thank you for your gracious review, Brooke

Comment from Jarlsbane

Excellent

Again marvelous!! i love the word choice "inviolate" great word seldom ever heard....you are such a great talent...

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2008

well, I pretty much loved it when I thought of that word. LOLOL Thank you for noticing! Brooke

Comment from Perp Ihebom

Excellent

A nice acrostic piece. It flowed smoothly like a song. The Christmas message is amply present in every line of the poem. The rhyming is well done. i DID NOT SEE ANY FORCRD RHYME OR SPAG TO CORRECT. KUDOS.

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2008

thank you for this encouraging response, Brooke

Comment from Joyce L.

Excellent

This is S T I L L a wonderful poem to enjoy and it brings such light to this time of year. You have picked out a beautiful picture to enhance the poem.

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2008

Joyce, thank you ever so much for a warm response, Brooke

Comment from mstad55

Excellent

Still. When the silence of the lamb can not be heard because of the hurried crowds rushing for this and for that, the meaning of Christmas is lost. We all need that moment when we can hear the still of the night and have a moment of lying quiet to search our souls and find the peace that passes understanding. That's what it's all about. I can't wait for the joyous noisey ones yet to come. Excellent. mstad55

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2008

Your comment reads like a beautiful essay - thank you so much, Brooke

Comment from Nightwind1

Excellent

This was absolutely lovely. It is no wonder that it made All Time Best. I was away for a few days and I missed reading the words of such talented people as yourself.

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2008

Well, welcome back and thank you! Brooke

Comment from Rar22

Excellent

This is a truly beautiful acrostic. It's quite impressive that you were able to come up with three, distinct and meaningful stanzas with the same beginning letters in each one. Plus you keep a great rhyme scheme! Your words and phrases are well chosen, full of imagery and sensory details. Great job :)

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2008

thank you so much - I chose this carol because of the challenge it posed as well as for the sound of the title, which entranced me - Brooke

Comment from boberto

Excellent

Being rowdy, I'm looking forward to jazzed-up ones you
promise. This is verse is in the true vein of Christmas--
Religious. As always, good job with rhyme.

Rob

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2008

I'll make sure the final one is positively raucous, just for you!! LOL Thanks, Rob Brooke

Comment from AbigailDavid

Excellent

Hello Brooke, another lovely work that is so appropriate for this time of year. The work flows well and I din't notice any errors.

A very descriptive work I would recommend to other readers for review, cheers, Abby

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2008

Abby, thanks ever so much, Brooke