Comment from michaelcahill

Excellent

Love this. Very reflective and takes me out of the frantic behind and trying to catch up rut I'm in! Wish I had a six for this. They should give those of us that review more a larger supply! Enjoyed this a lot. mikey

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014

Mikey, thank you so much, my friend :-) Brooke

Comment from pbroussard209

Excellent

What a great poem, I love the message of believing even when you can't see it. Faith is blind, and you have to just believe. It is not easy and I know I often struggle with it.

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014

pbroussard, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from jaded831

Exceptional

I really enjoyed this poem, it made the reader think of faith and also had a bit of education. It's easy to forget the moon controls the tides, but it may be hidden, it is always there.

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014

Jaded, thank you so much for your generous and gracious review :-) Brooke

Comment from Jeanie Mercer

Exceptional

Brooke, I love the way this lovely poem emphasizes that the moon and sun are still there, doing their job, even if we can't see them for awhile. (This reminds me of a favorite scripture in Isaiah that says God calls each of the stars by name and "not one of them is missing.") Love, Jeanie

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014

Jeanie, thank you so much for your generous and gracious review :-) Brooke

Comment from lynglyng

Excellent

Great poem that is very well written. the flow and imagery are great. I liked the ease of how you told the story. Good job and thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014

lynglyng, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from TamzinWhite

Excellent

I love the message, sentiment, of looking beyond the gloom and being aware that nature is there, perhaps you mean to help us find ways to uplift ourselves.

I think you could change a few lines to get rid of the 'but' x 2. It sticks in the rhythm for me.

Saying that so impressed and uplifted by the positivity and creativity.

Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback, Tamzin Brooke

Comment from linsbm

Excellent

Everyone knows the famous saying- "Seeing is believing." But it is not always the case in the case where heart and mind dictate, then truth is undeniably.

I felt the company while reading this poem. This poem is full of descriptive natural imagery. I loved the picture it painted in every stanza. I really enjoyed reading your poem, Brooke and as always beyond compare. Thanks for sharing.} Lin

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014

lin, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I enjoyed the mood and scenes you captured in these rhythmic, rhymed quatrains. Your final stanza is serenely reassuring. Smiles- Joan

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014

Thank you so much, Joan :-) Brooke

Comment from maggieadams

Excellent

Your usual work with rhyme and rhythm...your word choice and imagery all work together to bring forth the faith in nature....the sun will come up and the moon will control the tides.

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014

Maggie, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from dennis4242

Exceptional

This was very well written. I can see why you rank so high.
I love this kind of poem abut moons and clouds and weather.
Good job!

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014

Thank you, Dennis, for your thoughtful and generous comments :-) Brooke