Comment from moosegal

Excellent

I can see why this one got such accolades. I'm just learning meter and appreciating what goes into something like this. But perfect meter without a strong message is useless. You did an excellent job with both. Truly excellent work!

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2009

Thank you, my friend - I'm so glad you liked both the technique and content of this poem. Brooke :-)

Comment from Trybuck

Excellent

Congratulations on a job well done!! Guess I didn't become a fan soon enough, for I missed this one. Beautiful as you already know! Congratulations, Buck

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2009

Thank you, Buck - I appreciate your thoughtful review of my faith poem :-) Brooke

Comment from Blue Danube

Excellent

Hello Brooke:
Congratulations on winning this contest.
"Beyond the Bend" is how the future feels; even if just looking towards the next sunrise.
You've chosen the one and only navigator to be trusted.
Very beautiful read.
Blue

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2009

Thank you, Blue - I'm so glad you enjoyed and found meaning in this faith poem :-) Brooke

Comment from jadedgemini2

Excellent

Knowing what lies beyond the bend is one of life's greatest mysteries. And you said just that very gracefully. The words and phrases seem to speak for themselves; more over, by themselves.

Excellent job!
Jaded:)

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2009

Thank you, Jaded, and good morning - I so appreciate your gracious review :-) Brooke

Comment from Peter@Poole

Excellent

Absolutely stunning, Brooke. Your theme, supported by beautiful rhyme and alliteration, is a great testimony to your Christian faith. Peter

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 23-Oct-2009

thank you, Peter - I don't write enough spiritual poetry, but a compliment from you, the master of spiritual poetry, might encourage me to try more :-) Brooke

reply by Peter@Poole on 23-Oct-2009

Please do, young lady. Actually, I've noticed much spiritual content, implicit in your poems.

Comment from misscookie

Excellent

Like the flow in the picture you choose your words moved the same way. And the picture and your poem fit perfectly
your words had so much meaning. I'm sure there is a message in the poem about life.
Good write.

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 23-Oct-2009

Thanks, my friend. :-) I appreciate your thoughtful response to this faith poem. Brooke

reply by misscookie on 23-Oct-2009

your welcome

miss cookie

Comment from smileycloud

Excellent

hey
such a strong and convincing poem
inspiration shines out from both your talent and your words
this poem has a heart of the earth
have a smiley day

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 23-Oct-2009

Thank you, Smileycloud - your comments are most gracious and I'm most appreciative :-) Brooke

Comment from rmdelta

Excellent

Brooke,

a lovely photo which you have beautifully described in your poem. The poem is also true to life and realistic. Good luck in the contest, my friend.

Reggie

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 23-Oct-2009

Reggie, I have not seen you in a long time - I was just wondering about you! I do hope your health is settling down if you are reviewing today :-) Thanks so much, old friend. Brooke

Comment from Perp Ihebom

Excellent

This is another exceptional poem deserving an exceptional rating, but unfortunately, i don't have any left. It is indeed an expose on life and faith. Good luck in the contest. cheers

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 23-Oct-2009

You're lovely, Perp, for the wish :-) Brooke

Comment from ~Sarina Ali-McBride~

Excellent

Your poem is well written and flows well. I didn't see anything that needs to be changed and it is good just the way it is. Keep up the good work.

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 23-Oct-2009

Thank you, Emily Nicole, for your positive review :-) Brooke