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Words to pass on to my children

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Comment from Janet Foor
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I enjoyed reading your poem "Donegal Mountains". We took my mother (she was Irish) in 1996 and had a wonderful time. The scenery is beautiful and the people were wonderful to us. I wrote a poem about my mother and the Ireland trip titled "My Mother Ordered Guinness" and another about my daughter titled "Herself". In two years, my husband and I have a few milestones we are celebrated and our gift to each other is a trip back to Ireland.
Lovely poem. Makes me anxious for the trip.
Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 15-Aug-2013
    Thank you for the lovely review, I would love to read the poem you wrote. I am glad you like my one of The Donegal Mountains.
    and your Mother enjoyed herself too. Mary
Comment from SueZen
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This poem carries me back to the 4 years I lived in Ireland. Still feel homesick at times, although not Irish.
Poem describes so sensitively the landscape, the magic, feelings, ALL in fact in beautiful language ! Congratulations on recognition, well DESERVED ! Really enjoyed reading (with a lump in my throat), God Bless, Sue

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 15-Aug-2013
    Thank you for that beautiful review and the six stars to go with it, You have made my day. Mary
reply by SueZen on 15-Aug-2013
    My pleasure, joy too Mary, Love Sue x
Comment from onkughosh19
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A refreshing write on the beauty of a mountain....beautiful descriptions with vivid imagery.The lines "he jagged granite rocks........and white sky up above"are wonderful.
The rhyme schene has been well maintained.An immensely good read.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2013
    Thank you for the wonderful review, I am so pleased you enjoyed it. Mary
Comment from Rmocruz
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Well rhymed couplets present a colorful description of wondrous natural beauty. It makes one want to visit Ireland.
A well written enjoyable poem.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2013
    Thank you for the lovely review, I appreciate it. Mary
reply by Rmocruz on 14-Aug-2013
    You're welcome Mary, my pleasure.
    Rich.
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
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Yes this is well written my friend this is full of beautiful imagery you bring it to life so well everybody will want a visit well done regards Jill

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2013
    Thank you for the lovely review and the rating for my poem. Mary
Comment from ravenblack
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You capture the stunning beauty of the range with crisp clarity. I feel the same about my favorite place- The Grand Tetons in Wyoming and the Beartooth range in Montana. What are the other six?

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 29-Jul-2013
    The other six mountains are Muckish, crocknalaragagh, Aghla Beg, Arloughnabrackbaddy, Aghla More, Mackoght, and Errigal it is well known for the pinkish glow of in the quartzite top in the setting sun. (a white or grey rock composed of quartz)

    Thanks for the wonderful review I appreciate it Mary
Comment from Tomes Johnston
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I absolutely love this poem. It brought the feelings from my childhood years back to me, and it brought a tear to my eye. You managed to capture the wild landscape of Donegal, from the mountains to the back-roads and rugged coast. Well done, and thank you.

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 29-Jul-2013
    Thank you tom for the glowing review in word and stars, I am thrilled It brought a tear to your eye because it gave you a lovely memory of your native County Donegal. Mary
reply by Tomes Johnston on 29-Jul-2013
    Yes, we Irish have to stick together.

    Tom.
Comment from tbacha58
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A beautiful description of that that mountain, the picture is amazing, loved each word written in thatoem. So peaceful your spirit must have been to write this beautiful poem. Terry

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 28-Jul-2013
    Thank you so much for the comments and the generous stars I do appreciate it. Mary
Comment from MM lives on :)
Exceptional
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Ever happy i stopped by your page
After replying to your review on my poem
Wow... Mary fantasic writing you have here
And the picture you painted in my mind about
This place will surely last all day.. thank you for
Sharing...

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 28-Jul-2013
    I am thrilled that you really appear to have enjoyed my poem of Donegal, It is so good to know you were lifted by it all day.

    Mary Thanks again
Comment from Kiki12
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'when morning sun floods the mountains after dawn'- that sound lovely. I've always wanted to visit Ireland, and your poem paints a beautiful picture of this land. great imagery with colors and sounds, as if we are walking this trail to see the magnificent views. Nicely done-
xx
Kiki
*last line 'a truly piece of heaven'-maybe 'a true piece of heaven'

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 28-Jul-2013
    Thanks Kiki for the great review, and I agree with you about the correction which I will change now. I appreciate it Mary