Comment from Margaret Snowdon

Excellent

This is a great piece of
verse, with a smooth flow
to the words throughout..
complemented wih an equally
great picture.

Good luck with the contest,
Margaret.

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2009

Thanks for the encouraging and positive review.

Comment from P1

Excellent

ah this is really great
i have to admit i tried my hand
at this one but gave up. kudos
to you for sticking with it
good luck hugs lynda.

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2009

Thanks for the encouraging and positive review.

Comment from Brian S. Pratt

Excellent

I grab a pen and craft a line
that will make the tale seem true.
You shall see what it is like
to sail the ocean blue
--I love sailor stories. your poem was great and could be the basis for a salty tale. pic was incredible.

well done.

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2009

Thanks for the encouraging and positive review.

Comment from sherrygreywolf

Excellent

Skye - This is EXCELLENT! Your poem flows well and is quite readable, despite having to fit in the 10 words from the list. I saw one thing that I might change - "I grab a pen and craft a line - that will make the tale true." The rhythm seems a bit off on these two lines, IMO. Maybe add "seem" or "read" between the words tale and true. Don't know, but you might take another look. Other than that, I enjoyed this a lot.

Great entry - sherry

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2009

Thank you so much for the wonderful review and such great comments. I will change that, it works for me.

Comment from Fleedleflump

Excellent

I make that three entries with a nautical theme, and yours is certainly the best. Extra respect for managing to avoid crass humour (unlike my own effort!). This was a very enjoyable voyage :-)

Mike

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2009

Thank you so much for the wonderful review and such great comments. My feeling, and all my grandchildren... is that if they can't read it, I am not going to write it. LOL

Comment from wierdgrace

Excellent

this is the most greatest one tonight, it has all the words, and is perfect for the contest, no errors and no revisions, and I love it, and the last sentence, To the one who takes my breath away.

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2009

Thank you so much for the wonderful review and such great comments.

reply by wierdgrace on 20-Jan-2009

your welcome

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

You created a whimsical short story around the required words. (I think "regardless" is the accepted usage.) I liked the unusual and descriptive "kangaroo patches". The picture you chose is very appropriate as well.

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2009

Thank you so much for the wonderful review and such great comments. I had to use irregardless... contest requirement. LOL

reply by Joan E. on 20-Jan-2009

Thanks for the clarification. Well done!

Comment from becky7777

Excellent

Interesting poem. but you did as I did and didnt see the part about rhyme. it was a challanging word list for sure.
best wishes
Becky

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2009

Thank you for the kind and supportive review. I appreciate it a lot.

Comment from joan marie

Excellent

A tale of the sea. This was good I would have read more and on and on if the poem had continued. I was on the bow with the wind in my hair as the captain shouted his orders. Great read. joan marie

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2009

Thank you for the kind and supportive review. I appreciate it a lot. Sail away.... it is such fun.

reply by joan marie on 20-Jan-2009

Your welcome, jm

Comment from Helvi2

Excellent

Hi skye,
You really worked on this poem to make it special. It was a nice change of pace from all the risque poems.It was a pleasure to read this. I loved the ways you used the words and created this fun poetic story. My vote in the contest went to you.

Good Luck in the Contest,
Helvi :o)

Good Luck in the Contest

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2009

Thank you for the kind and supportive review. I appreciate it a lot. Thanks for your vote of confidence, too.