Comment from Oz Harte

Excellent

An exquisite and beautifully colored writing - words and image. The thoughts behind the words are so apt, especially as society becomes more fragmented and self interested.

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014

Thank you so much. I do feel blessed! 8-)

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

The ties that bind, the threads that weave a life divine, carefully conceived.

Such a wonderfully composed and well presented free verse on your family tree and history, boxergirl. The different colored backgrounds lent to this a scrapbook feel, which was so fitting to accommodate your poetic narrative.

Well done!

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014

Thanks so much, Dean. I was inspired by my cousins' reunion that we had this summer. A colorful bunch for sure! 8-)

reply by Dean Kuch on 03-Aug-2014

Ha ha, you're very welcome, BG.

Comment from w.j.debi

Excellent

What creative formatting to enhance the meaning of your poem. It also makes it visually Easton follow and read. The quilt or tapestry has such a colorful and varied pattern to give it life.

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014

Thank you very much for your review! 8-)

Comment from livelylinda

Excellent

boxergirl: Oh, how I enjoyed this! It was all delightful and original. Very colorful and artistic, bright and cheery. Very nice work. livelylinda

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014

Thank you, Linda. I went to my cousins' reunion this summer and we were a colorful bunch1 8-)

Comment from Trybuck

Excellent

Each one of us are uniquely different and I believe that's what makes each one so special. We all have our little things that need fixing but overall most of us are ok people..
Well done, Buck

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014

Thank you, Buck. Yes. I went to my cousins' reunion this summer and we were a mixture but bound by a kindred spirit. 8-)

Comment from seaglass

Excellent

We have completed our family tree from many different directions. A tapestry is a good metaphor for it. Each tree has some gallant souls and most have a few skeletons, but all play a part of the whole.

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014

Thanks so much for your review and comments. 8-)

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

The theme, writing and presentation should earn you a six, but I am out for the week. Just know how good I thought this was. Nice imagery of the fabric and the threads that hold the family 'quilt' together. Great job on this.

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014

Thanks so much.I'm always thrilled with a virtual six and to know that you enjoyed the poem. 8-)

Comment from Rosalyne

Excellent

Hi, Karen.
This is a great poem, a tapestry of colour to reflect your family. People who are so important to one's life, adding the spice and zest we all long for. Family offers a place of belonging, a place of acceptance and love without judgement. Great poem. Best of luck in the contest.
Bye
Rosalyne :)

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014

Thank you, Rosalyne. I went to my cousins' reunion this summer and we were a colorful bunch. 8-)

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

i'm contemplating on taking a tattoo that is the kanji for family. i would never have lived without our extensive family.
coming back to your poem, i like the way you structure the poem as strands. very clever!
thank you for sharing!
good luck in the contest!
rebekka x

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014

Thank you, Rebekka, for your review and comments. The tattoo sounds interesting and would be special. I have one of winnie the pooh.lol

Comment from Kausar_Javeria

Excellent

Hello there~!
This is such a lovely poem! Very well-written! It made me smile throughout!
And, is that your tapestry in the picture? It's beautiful!
Good Luck!

JazakAllah Khair~!
(God Bless~!)

(^_^)-<~~KAUSAR~~>-(^_^)

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014

Thank you so much for your review. No, the tapestry is not mine. It is beautiful though. 8-)