Comment from KelinaJ

Excellent

Nice image selection. Nice, pleasing color scheme. Still a-z in phrasing, another nice addition to the collection. Nice declaration of the traditional Christian meaning of the holiday season.

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2008

Kelina, I very much appreciate your always thoughtful reviews! Brooke

Comment from TheDon

Excellent

Yes I can accept this poem in the spirit of the author's intent - is there any other way to judge a piece of writing. You created a good poem that evokes the season.

I hope this helps and good luck.

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2008

There are folks on site who are very quick to pounce on anything perceived to be straying from the rules of a form - that statement was in self defense from them! LOL Thank you ever so much, Brooke

Comment from fayesh

Excellent

A beautifully done tribute to the real meaning of Christmas. I thought your words summarized the spiritual event and touched upon those elements of the Divine birth. Now, if only the Magi were included.

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2008

Thanks so very much for your lovely review - The Magi come later, on Epiphany, in my religion's tradition. I do hope to write something about them closer to then, which is January 6. Brooke :-)

Comment from Roisin

Excellent

Another beautiful and clever poem. 'Proclaim', 'Rejoice', 'Sing', 'Behold', 'Welcome'. Your use of so many happy words makes for a very heart-warming read. I really enjoyed it.

Roisin

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2008

I am so very happy you like this one! Thank you, Brooke

Comment from raimie

Excellent

Great job Brooke, you are the Queen of A to Z. If you have a formula for making this look so dang easy please share, lol. Another perfect and ploished piece from pearl.

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2008

Oh, if I had a formula I could write them ten times faster and be ever so happy! LOL Thanks so much, Brooke

Comment from Gramma Kathy

Excellent

This is wonderful! I loved reading your version of the Nativity story. It seemed to flow effortlessly (does poetry just ooze out of your fingers?) with a lovely rhythm.

I love this: "Yahweh's Yes" What a fabulous description of our Savior.

Once again, well done. :)

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2008

Oh, I wish it just oozed - I coax it a lot!! :-D Thanks, Brooke I just posted a new one about the Christmas fairy - hope you check it out as I am most pleased!!! LOL Brooke

Comment from Juleeann

Excellent

Great job--this seems like such a hard task and you've done it quite well here. AND it tells the story. Thanks for sharing.
Juleeann

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2008

Juleeann, I so appreciate your gracious reception of my Christmas poem. Thank you, Brooke

Comment from JoAnna Lee

Excellent

Nicely done. I don't know all the rules of A to Z poetry, but liked this one very much. Merry Christmas!!!

Thanks for sharing,
Donna

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2008

as far as I'm concerned, the only rules one should ever used are self-imposed, but there are legalistic people on site, hence my small request about this one! LOL Thanks so very much, Brooke

Comment from skye

Excellent

Another fabulous poem using these letters of the alphabet to tell the sacred story once again, in the beautiful and succinct way you are so good at.
Very enjoyable and is perfect for this season.

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2008

Skye, I thank you so much for finding this poem meaningful, Brooke

Comment from bluefly

Excellent

Hi Brooke,

Another great A to Z poem, this time full of wonderful Yuletide symbolism and messages. Great job and Merry Christmas! Scott

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2008

Scott, thanks ever so much, Brooke