Comment from Queenise

Excellent

adewpearl,
This is a lovely piece of magnificence. I love the sentiment and imagery. It has lovely flow. The message is clear and easy to understand. Enjoyment. Would recommend. I will try my hand at a ricameter. Is it difficult? Thanks. Queenise

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2009

Thank you, Queenise - all the syllable counting poems are difficult to me, but I really enjoy the challenge, and once they turn out, you feel really good that you succeeded :-) Brooke

reply by Queenise on 17-Sep-2009

You're welcome friend. Queenise

Comment from filmoreodragon

Excellent

Congratulations and what a well deserved prize. You are a classic and prove it over and over again. you are so versatile in both subject matter and form.

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2009

Thank you, Amy, for a wonderful review - this is most kind :-) Brooke

Comment from Mariea

Excellent

Hello Brooke. You've met the requirements of the prompt very well. I enjoyed this piece.

Flow - fluid movement
Structure - well put together
Rhyme - consistent throughout
Rhythm - nice easy flow

Enjoy your day
Hugs Mia

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2009

Mia, thank you - I appreciate your positive review. Brooke

Comment from honeytree

Excellent

Wonderful title, brilliant words and the art work superb.
The words were so creative within every word written. Describing each drop of rain that drips to drench the soil was so precious to read.

Honeytree.

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2009

Annie, thank you. I'm so glad you like this rictameter :-) Brooke

reply by honeytree on 13-Sep-2009

I did and your words are wonderful all the time. Honeytree

Comment from Rvaltaysesd

Excellent

I like very much this poem has a beautiful structure, it is very beautiful, poetic imagery is beautiful, very good poem, greetings Rvaltaysesd

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2009

Thank you, Rvaltaysesd - I hope you have a lovely day :-) Brooke

Comment from Stergios Palaras Jr

Excellent

What a perfect poem. I think the majority of poets miss the point when it comes to w writing prompt such as this. They mechanically fill the poem with words that rhyme and obey the rule, but it has no soul. Yours, of course, sets the bar high, as always.

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2009

Thank you, Stergios - yeah, filling in the blanks is not my idea of how to write :-) Brooke

Comment from Lyrical_CD

Excellent

Good write...I like the idea of something like a plant or a leaf needing to take some hits in order to grow stronger. I think it kind gave me a new perspective on live a bit.
Cory

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2009

Thank you, Cory. I appreciate your telling me about how this has caused you to think :-) Brooke

Comment from Jarlsbane

Excellent

Congratulations on the contest win!! And with your first ever attempt.. I am impressed... what a great poem!! Such a simple but beautiful poem that imparts a quiet wisdom. You state a simple fact with eloquence! Nice! -michael

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2009

Thank you, Michael :-) I have beginner's luck - I've won a couple of other form contests with my first evers too :-) Brooke

Comment from Phil Kitom

Excellent

This is a diamond of delight about
one of the most wondrous and lovely
things that many moan about but which
we owe our life support to.

Where would we be without the bliss
of tears from the almighty to quench
our thirst and make things of beauty
grow. You have captured it so well
within this powerful poem. Well done
Brooke...

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2009

Thanks so much, Dave - I so appreciate such a positive response. Brooke

Comment from Amfunny

Excellent

Great poem, even without your usual educational author notes. Very nicely done and very observant you are. At first I thought from the title that you were writing about Tony and me...lol. Good job.

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2009

Thanks, Norma Jean - and you two are grand friends at that!! Brooke :-)