Comment from Realist101

Excellent

CONGRATULATIONS Brooke! I love this. I really love the line "I feel my sorrows taking flight", to me, this is the essense of the poem. I love being up at night when the moon is out. It is gorgeous. I cannot wait for warm nights again, and the sound of a whipporwill ... Susan

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2010

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reply by the author on 16-Feb-2010

Thank you, Susan. I'm so glad you enjoyed this poem :-) Brooke

Comment from Irrelevant

Exceptional

That was fantastic. You hit the magic of the moon right on the head of the nail...lol. This takes me time traveling to many nights just a you described. This poem danced very well. Nothing to critique, just a well crafted piece. Congrats on your win, well deserved :)

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 09-Dec-2009

Thank you, my friend, for this most generous rating and thoughtful comments - I so appreciate your kindness. Brooke

Comment from mstad55

Excellent

How can a watery ball of cheese have such an effect on mankind? And yet it does. The moon in the sky like a big pizza pie, that's amore. Even in poetic forms the moon casts a calm that brings the lovers together with tomato paste and pepperoni. And in a full moon it brings out neck biters and werewolfs. Who'd a thunk a night light could do all that? Great job sis, all these awards for just a shiny moon. Mike

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2009

I love that "Amore" song - the moon sure is one helluva thing - all I do is write about it :-) Thanks, little brother :-) Brooke

reply by mstad55 on 07-Dec-2009

I'll bet you even like the Jerry Lewis version. "Hey LAday"

Comment from Jordan Rose

Excellent

This was wonderful. Congratulations on winning the contest. I loved the imagery- the peacefulness of the night lit by the moon. I'm a big fan of the quatern (which I've only learned about in the past month!). It's such an interesting form. Thanks for sharing. Jordan

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2009

Thank you, Jordan. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this quatern, which is a wonderful form!! :-) Brooke

Comment from jason456

Excellent

Hi Brooke,
I've been off line for a few days and have alot of catching up to do. Congratulations on winning this contest. The poem is really beautiful.
Your friend,
Patti :)

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2009

Thank you so much, Patti, for your thoughtful response to this poem :-) Brooke

reply by jason456 on 11-Dec-2009

My pleasure, Brooke.
Patti :)

Comment from EllieKaye

Excellent

I am certainly not surprised to see you won, Brooke. This is you at your best. :) Loved the comforting message. the images and the word choices.

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2009

Thank you so much, Ellie Kaye :-) Brooke

Comment from mountainwriter49

Exceptional

This one is extra special. I love the moon at night and your poem captures what I hold dear with the moon. I loved the first verse because it is so right and just sets the tone for the rest of the poem. Thanks for crafting this beautiful poem. -ray

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2009

Ray, how generous of you :-) I'm so pleased you like this poem so much and greatly appreciate your most kind review :-) Brooke

Comment from Dawn of Tomorrow

Excellent

Very nice, Brooke. A shame you have to explain your rhyme, true or not it works but I do love the use of slant rhymes and hate those who question, LOL Congrats on winning the contest. Beautiful job.

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2009

Thanks, Jo Lynn, unfortunately on this site it is easiest to explain once before having to explain to four or six or eight reviews that question something!! Brooke :-)

Comment from Debbie0

Excellent

There really is something quite magical about the moonlight, just the other evening I thought that I had left an outside light on but I had not and it was indeed the light of the full moon.

Very well written you have captured the essence of the night

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2009

Thank you, Debbie. I love it when the moon is that bright :-) Brooke

Comment from Annmuma

Excellent

Beautiful in colors, in words, in thought, in structure -- an all-around lovely poem. The peace and calmness that radiates from this work are appropriate to the title. Great job. ann

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2009

Ann, thank you. As always, I appreciate your thoughtfulness :-) Brooke