Comment from Green Lake Girl

Excellent

Congratulations on your win, Dean. A little out of your comfort zone, eh? You did a great job dabbling in romance. There's much to be said about growing up and growing old with one special person. I never take my husband for granted!

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Thanks, Green Lake Girl, but I wasn't really out of my comfort zone. I love my wife very much, and she inspired this one. So, it came pretty naturally, to tell you the truth. Thanks for the congrats, as well as the review. I do appreciate it. :} ~ Dean

reply by Green Lake Girl on 23-Nov-2014

Just a romantic at heart!

reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Yes, I really am. :) <3

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Many kudos for winning the romance acrostic contest. Your acrostic is so seamless, I might have missed the form without the contrasting first letters. I enjoyed your rhymes and use of alliteration as well. Cheers and happy Sunday- Joan

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Thanks a bunch, Joan E. You have yourself a wonderful week as well. :}

Comment from mfowler

Excellent

Hate acrostics; like this
Very moving, very romantic, very Barry White with wrinkles
Lovely verse and rhyming to give the old acrostic format a real claim on poetic craft
Some beautiful imagery on show: Even if the fire's not as strong. Yearnings fade, dying embers, blue
Deft use of alliteration to aid flow:words of loving linger, she sets sail.
Congratulations on another contest win. Man, you need a trophy room.

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Hah-ha, well, I don't know about the trophy room thing, Mark, but I do know I try very hard to give anyone who cares enough to read what I've written my very best. After all, I feel it's the least I can do.

Thanks for yet another glowing review, my friend. I'm very grateful. :}

Comment from ~Dovey

Excellent

Excellent work, Dean. Congrats on your contest win. Acrostics are my favorite and you did this one so well. It is far from your usual macabre fare, yet equally as well written. Thanks for sharing such beauty.

Kim

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Thanks, Dovey, and not all of my writing is quite so dark. I realize I have to be somewhat versatile. Besides, my wife inspires me more than anything horrific ever could.

(I had to write that. She might read this later. S-h-h-h-h-h-h... LOL)

reply by ~Dovey on 24-Nov-2014

lol your secret is safe, however, her inspiration is as it should be ;)

great piece!

Comment from ProjectBluebook

Excellent

The music was peaceful. Resplendently. That's a word not heard everyday. Your word vocabulary is rich. A variety of words contorsoned into a romantic acrostic. Shades of grey. Picture blends with the backdrop color. Looks like a winner to me. Count your doubloon. No stars, yet? wackydo

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Thanks, Spook-A-Doo, I appreciate that, especially coming from you. I realize this is a lot different than most of the other stuff I write, but I can't be "SPOOKY" all of the time, right, LOL?

Don't worry, though. I'm coming back with my usual fare today with a vengeance, heh...heh.

Thanks again! ~SPOOKY

reply by ProjectBluebook on 23-Nov-2014

I'm confused about the music thing. Do I reduce the frame size to zero on You Tube, below it? Do I add autoplay in the You tube embed?

reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Yes, you add the auto play to your YouTube embed code, and reduce the frame sizes to zero. Wherever it is your posting and embedding the code, that's where you want to do it.

reply by ProjectBluebook on 23-Nov-2014

I reduced to o inside the code. I added ?autoplay=1 at the end. I wrapped the code in blue before I copied. I'm showing ?autoplay=1 in my author notes. i see no video.

reply by ProjectBluebook on 23-Nov-2014

How do I know if it will automatically play?

reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

If you're putting it into your author's notes, which is where the code needs to be placed in order for it to work, simply save your post with the embedded code in your notes, under "PREVIEW MODE", and read it after it is saved. It will play, Spook-a-doo, if you've done it properly.

reply by ProjectBluebook on 23-Nov-2014

Yep, they are in the author notes. Will notes below the autoplay effect it. I already had notes in there, but I put the code above it. It reads ?autoplay=1 and no video.

reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Send me the embed code in my PM box, the way you have it now, and let me have a crack at it...

reply by ProjectBluebook on 23-Nov-2014

?autoplay=1

reply by ProjectBluebook on 23-Nov-2014

Got it in my author notes, below my other notes I added. I ain't releashed this yet. In preview mode, I reckon. I'm in advanced editor. Does that matter?

Comment from Carole Rosa

Excellent

To the author of "Through the Years". This is a beautiful acrostic love poem. Your presentation is so lovely. The red letters makes the poem appear attractive and outstanding. So very nice. Carole

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Thanks, Carole, that is very kind of you to say. I am glad you enjoyed it, and I appreciate your thoughtful review.

~Dean :}

Comment from nancyjam

Excellent

This is a lovely Acrostic that speaks of
a long and beautiful love.
I love the imagery and the gentleness of
each line as it flows smoothly down the page.
Good luck in the contest. Nancy

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Thanks you, Nancy. I'm very pleased that you enjoyed it. I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to R&R it for me, and your comments are certainly appreciated. :}

~Dean

Comment from JPilcher

Excellent

I so wish I'd of saved a 6 star review for this one!! This is beyond beautiful from start to finish. The way you used the background & font, it more than just complimented the picture/illustration. Then, when you go to read it - pure beautiful. Fantastic job!!! You've even inspired me to do my 1st ever acrostic piece (as an adult at least!)!!! WELL DONE!!!!! <3 Jill P.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Thanks, Jill, that's great to hear. nothing does my tired old heart more good than to read that something I've written has inspired someone in some way. That's the best kind of compliment there is, I feel.

Thanks so much again! ~Dean

Comment from Acquired Taste

Excellent

Very sweet and filled with genuine emotion - the cadence seemed a bit off, but I always blame that on myself and not being able to get inside the author's head. That said, it is beautiful and hopefully is being put into a card or frame for the love about which they write. AT=/

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Thanks, Jean, I appreciate you taking a look at this one.

It's that dang formatting that an acrostic requires that throws it off a bit, I think.

Oh ell, it is what it is.

Thanks again! :}

reply by Acquired Taste on 23-Nov-2014

Thus, I stay with that which I tend to believe I know - and it isn't poetry. And please! that is not a smack on your poetic ability - just my confession why I linger on the sidelines. Love ya big guy!

reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Hey, no worries. I'm very grateful for your opinions.

Comment from Charlene0513

Excellent

The passing of years makes those of us stronger to weather any storm and still realize that it was our love for one another that held us together.

Very nice metaphor- Hope, delicate as a lady's finger,
Starlings serenade our love in song-very nice mixture of alliteration and metaphor
Charlene

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Thanks, Charlene. I'm glad you liked this little "change of pace" from me. As always, your review is most appreciated. :}~Dean