Comment from shy1250

Excellent

So sorry--I already used up my 6's, and this is deserving. Perfect form, can easily see a troubadour keening this below his mistress' window. No suggestions or corrections. Fave line: 'and all those times I still believed.' later and God bless, shy ps sorry for the brevity; not feeling well tonight

 Comment Written 31-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 31-Dec-2009

Thanks, Shy - I appreciate your kind visits and comments :-)

Comment from debskatz

Excellent

hey brooke,

and what a nice kyrielle it is! i find it to be perfect iambic tetrameter & perfect rhymes! good job!! i believe 2010 will be a great year!!

thanks for singing your kyrielle to us!

smiles,

deb

 Comment Written 30-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 31-Dec-2009

Thank you, Deb - I appreciate your lovely response to this kyrielle :-) Brooke

Comment from Queenise

Excellent

I think this is a good celebration writing ushering one year out and a new one in. Good flow,pace and the imagery is great. Like the art work also. Blessings. Queenise

 Comment Written 30-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Dec-2009

Thank you, Queenise. I'm pleased you like this :-) Brooke

reply by Queenise on 30-Dec-2009

You're welcome,Brooke. Queenise

Comment from Annmuma

Excellent

Kyrielle -- completely new to me, but pleasant to the ears and eyes. I enjoyed the work. Sort of feels a bit like Auld Lang Syne -- which is the point! Good job. ann

 Comment Written 30-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Dec-2009

thank you, Ann. I love the kyrielle form :-) Brooke

Comment from elainec4

Exceptional

adewpearl,
Excellent kyrielle to prompt thoughts of the past year and the upcoming one. My favorite stanza was the second, and my favorite line is from that stanza:

"for shattered dreams and dreams restored"

Thanks for sharing these thoughts and provoking thoughts in your reader. Happy New Year to you. You have provided much inspiration for me during this past year. elaine

 Comment Written 29-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Dec-2009

Thanks so much, Elaine. I truly appreciate your generous, gracious, encouraging review!!!! Brooke :-)

Comment from WRITER1

Excellent

Let's hope that 2010 is a rebirth of our country and the end of a long hard fought war. Here is to a happy life without fear. May the next 10 years be glorious!

 Comment Written 29-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Dec-2009

Thank you, Donna. I join you in that hope! Brooke :-)

Comment from dportwood

Excellent

Brooke,

Too many writers, in my opinion, have no regard for structure in terms of rhythm and rhyme. I always know your poetry will adhere to the style in which you are writing and will be consistently pleasing. Thank you.

Duane

 Comment Written 29-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Dec-2009

Thank you, Duane - that means a lot to me as I also believe we need to honor the beauty of rhythm and rhyme. To me, if a poem does not have flow, then it is prose. Brooke :-)

Comment from Sally Carter

Excellent

A lovely poem Brooke. I specially like the reassuring way it reminded me that everything that happens helps us grow, and whatever feels bad will soon pass. Great flow, and gentle warmth combine to make another winner.
Kind regards. Sally

 Comment Written 29-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Dec-2009

Thank you, Sally. As always, I appreciate your kindness :-) Brooke

Comment from nancyjam

Excellent

Great poem. Love this form and enjoyed
your summing up of the year. Let us
hope 2010 will bring more peace to the world.

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 29-Dec-2009

Thank you, Nancy. Peace to the world, that is a wish worth having! Brooke :-)

Comment from stormwolf2

Excellent

Hi Brooke, How time flies and it makes you realize just how short our lifespan is. It's hard to believe that 2010 is upon us.
Very educational author notes which were very helpful.

A well written smooth flowing poem that had good rhythm and rhyme.

All the best for the New Year.

Best wishes,
Malcolm

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 29-Dec-2009

Thanks, Malcolm, and good morning :-) Yep, the new year just creeps up!! Brooke :-)