Comment from Mrs Happy Poet

Excellent

This is beautiful it reads very well it has so much feeling enclosed a very good contest entry with meaning good luck regards Fuller

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2009

Fuller, thank you for your gracious comments :-) Brooke

Comment from koyoga

Excellent

Beautiful. I love the repeated line,
Peace sparkled from a brilliant star.
Just wonderful!
The message of hope comes through in this
piece. The artwork you've chosen works
nicely too. Lovely job!

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2009

Thank you, koyoga. so glad you enjoyed! Brooke :-)

Comment from fionageorge

Excellent

And another great poem from your talented pen. This is a beautiful Christmas poem, and the artwork absolutely stunning.
Good luck in the contest
Warmest regards
Marijke

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2009

Thank you, Marijke. So glad you enjoyed :-) Brooke

Comment from peggysis64

Excellent

Hey Brooke, wish you the best of luck in the holiday poetry contest with this beautifully, well written piece that speaks to me of the true meaning of Christmas. See no issues, an easy read that flows smoothly painting a vivid picture in my mind. k

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2009

Thank you, peggysis - I so appreciate your thoughtful review : -) Brooke

Comment from sugardog

Excellent

Love your Christmas poem about baby Jesus! "Peace sparkled from a brilliant star", I really liked this line. Very nice poem. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2009

thanks so much, sugardog :-) Brooke

Comment from mstad55

Excellent

Where's the history lesson in this aged old Christmas tale. Where are the wise men with gifts of fine gold and assorted necessities and riches that would help raise this child that would one day be King of Kings and rule all nations. Where is this Prince of peace a gift to young and old this coming day the birth of Christ? Nice poem, I just needed some filler so it wouldn't get rejected. Mike

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2009

Thanks, Mike - I hate to get rejected by the reviewing fairy - I know what you mean :-) Brooke

reply by mstad55 on 30-Nov-2009

Yeah, I've been rejected by fairies before too, and it's never pretty. No one wants to see a grown man cry when he has to write his review all over again and still doesn't have anything much to say. It's like pulling brambles off your pants. You have to do it, but you get pricked. Mike

Comment from sara-beth

Excellent

What a lovely poem for Christmas, which I can hardly believe is almost upon us. I really like that line, "peace sparkled from a brilliant star".....that is beautiful. And I love the artwork that you chose, it's perfect.

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2009

Thank you so much, sara-beth. Yes, yesterday was the first Sunday in Advent already! Brooke :-)

Comment from christopherjl

Excellent

Great poem. Thank you for sharing. I have no suggestions for your writing so instead I'll just tell you that I enjoyed your message. Thank you for sharing :)

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2009

Thank you, Christopher - I appreciate your thoughtful review :-) Brooke

Comment from DeboraDyess

Excellent

If we're going to be technical, an angel led the shepherds to the Child, a star led the Magi. If we're going to be technical-techical, 'star' is often used in Biblical writings to mean 'angel', so ...
It is a beautiful poem. I especially like 'warmth a cold night could not mar.' Beautiful image of something we've all felt -- a cold night and something far more important that the temperature. Blessings, Deb

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2009

Yeah, I decided not to worry about the technical. LOL Thanks so much, Deb :-) Brooke

Comment from Loyd C. Taylor, Sr

Exceptional

A beautiful post again Brooke. I enjoyed the clear and repetitive message. The style was interesting and the art selection great! Good luck in the contest. Loyd

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2009

Thank you so much, Loyd - what a wonderfully generous review of my
Christmas triolet :-) Brooke

reply by Loyd C. Taylor, Sr on 30-Nov-2009

You are welcome, Loyd