Comment from daniela.albu

Exceptional

This is a magnificent Puente about the fairy tale within the fairy tale of our lives. It has a joyous lively tempo that remains constant for the whole poem. It starts nicely depicting the contest illustration:
"Hello again, my favorite gnome;
it's nice to see you made it home.
While you were gone, I traced our roots"

Afer introducing the reader to the special atmoshpere the poem flows in old tales style and the chosen puente (i.e. the bridge,is very inspired).
"Our ancient roots entwine through time "
The puente line itself is used to build bridges:
To build a bridge where children climb
so they can play and sing in rhyme.
This bridge that spans to lands unknown
is also meant for children grown."

Therefore this is an exquisite technique that also
supports the value of this poem.

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2010

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2010

Thanks again for the wonderful review and special rating. Appreciate it much ... ;0)

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

Good luck in the contest. This should do well. It is true that adults need fairytales or fantasy to get through stressful times. Every life is a story that can teach us something.

This is well written and flowing. I see no errors.

Keep writing

dragonpoet

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2010

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2010

Thanks for the wonderful review, dragonpoet. Glad you enjoyed this Puente poem. I had some fun creating it.

Appreciate all your comments. Cheers ... ;0) starkat

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Hello starkat
I like the idea of how it's necessay to have strong roots.
To me it's sayin once you leave your roots from where you were born the roots has a magical way of pulling you back

Great rhyme

Gert

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2010

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2010

Glad you liked my Puente poem, Gert. Appreciate your comments.
Hey, ... Congratulations on winning the contest!!
Your tree with a wooden heart really resonated with the voters.
Well done ... ;0) starkat

reply by Gert sherwood on 28-Mar-2010

Good day starkat,
You are welcome
I was very surprised and thank you so much
Take care.
Gert

Comment from fionageorge

Excellent

You have captured the essence of the Puente Poem well, meeting all the criteria, and at the same time sending a wonderful message about our roots, and the wonders of life. Your 'bridge' is well worded, and does bind the first and third stanza.
Good luck in the contest, and warmest regards,
Marijke

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2010

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2010

Glad you enjoyed this Puente poem, Marijke. The Puente form is a fun challenge. I had some fun coming up with the concept for this poem. Appreciate all your comments ... ;0) Art

Comment from AnnaLinda

Excellent

starkat,

I love this! I see why it is rated
exceptional!!! Just brilliant. You
have captured that artwork extremely
well and your rhymes are 'divine'
and you have kept with the theme
of the artwork so well.

It was a pleasure to read and it surely
is a winner to me.

Linda

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2010

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2010

Thanks for the lovely review, SweetLinda. Glad you enjoyed my 'Bridge to Fantasy'. I had some fun with this Puente form. Appreciate all your comments ... ;0) starkat

reply by AnnaLinda on 21-Mar-2010

You are welcome! It is truly outstanding!

Comment from Patrick G Cox

Excellent

Hi Starkat

Interesting verses that put me instantly in mind of John Donne's famous meditation - For whom the bell tolls - again celebrating the interconnectedness of everyone and everything.

Well done

Patrick

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2010

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2010

Thanks Patrick. Appreciate your review. I must revisit 'For Whom the Bell Tolls'... it's been a long time since I read it. I do enjoy trying to see interconnectedness in life.
Cheers ... ;) Art

Comment from Alexandra.Obreja

Excellent

Wow Starkat,

Your poem is so beautiful it reminded me of childhood and the poem stories i read about gnomes and elves.

You did a wonderful job!
Have a great day!
Alex

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2010

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2010

Glad you enjoyed it, Alex. Thanks for the wonderful review. Appreciate it much ... ;0)

Comment from Brad Sterling

Excellent

Lovely story to read as it effortlessly unfolds - from talking freely with gnome - thence by lovely link bridge - into the minds of children - of all ages - some beautiful phrases in rhyme - particularly taken by closing couplet which says it all - joy to read - good luck with contest and writing.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2010

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2010

Thanks for the wonderful review, Brad. Glad you enjoyed this poem. Appreciate all your comments ... ;0) Art

Comment from ulster3

Excellent

Hi starkat.
The Puente looks pretty difficult to me. It looks like tou managed it very well. Our ancient roots entwine through time ...I just love that line. This should do well.
Rebecca

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2010

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2010

Thanks, Rebecca.
Glad you liked this Puente poem, and the bridge line. The Puente form was a fun challenge.
Appreciate all your comments ... ;0) Art

Comment from Oatmeal

Excellent

starkat,

The theme was nice. The rhyming well done. The flow was smooth. Your feelings are expressed well. Perfectly arranged & formatted.

I saw no SPAG and no typos. It was very clean.

I look forward to seeing you again.

Love you,

Oatmeal

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2010

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2010

Thanks for the wonderful review, Oatmeal.
It's nice to hear from you again. Glad you enjoyed this poem.
Appreciate all your comments ... ;0) starkat