Comment from Day Z Chayn

Excellent

Seems reminiscent of Norma Jean Baker before she became Marilyn Monroe. Not the brightest crayon in the box, no, but then, she hasn't any need to be, Never a need to look pretty, but I'll bet when the chandelier of your heart breaks, she'll do a mean job of holding your feelings together, simply by HOLDING YOUR HAND.

Her name isn't Norma Jean Baker, it's simply Jean. Still a sweetheart. I'd buy her coffee & a slice of pie, unrefined sugar or not.

Blessings,
Shane

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2015

thanks:)

Comment from Jean Lutz

Excellent

She sounds awesome, but maybe I am a bit partial. Just something about the name. She must be delighted with your descriptions.

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015

I'm sure all Jean's are awesome. Thanks so much for the review:)

Comment from Cedar

Excellent

Jean sounds like a very interesting person. I can picture her in my mind, along with several women I know that fits her description perfectly. Interesting piece. Take care. Bill

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2015

Thank you for the great review:)

Comment from Tessa Kay

Excellent

I wonder, did you have someone in particular in mind. Interesting to put her in rough clothes, but then show her to like glass figurines. A nice contrast, showing that people are not always what they seem on the outside.
Enjoyed it.
Thanks
Tessa

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2015

Yes, Jean is someone I know. She comes to my antiques store in her coverall - a bit crass but she loves pretty things and has a wonderful smile:) Thanks so much for the review.

Comment from Deborah Marie

Excellent

Well penned without artwork. Impressive imagery seen throughout due to clever use of descriptive wording. Beginning and ending are wonderful. Just lovely, Deb

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2015

Thank you Deb:)

reply by the author on 27-Feb-2015

Thank you Deb:)

Comment from happykat4

Excellent

The poem is such, that I know this women. She is not pretentious, or high maintenance, but she is happy and content. And I like her.

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2015

Thank you so much:)

reply by the author on 27-Feb-2015

Thank you so much:)

Comment from Debbie Noland

Excellent

Your Jean is a study of contrasts, which give her character interest and depth. She is soft but rough-cut, likes beauty but wears cover-alls. You are able, through your imagery, to present this character in all her uniqueness. It is a poetic portrait.

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2015

Thank you so much:)

reply by the author on 27-Feb-2015

Thank you so much:)

Comment from Charlene0513

Excellent

Addressing oneself as you view yourself.
More from the Hillbilly line that seeks her
pleasure in the little and minuet things in life.
A wonderful trait to have for it makes your
character most humbled.
Charlene

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2015

Thank you Charlene:)

reply by the author on 27-Feb-2015

Thank you Charlene:)

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I've missed reading your work--just over-scheduled. I'm glad I caught this free verse and could easily visualize Jean--"rough cut...not the brightest candle" but "like unrefined sugar". Brava- Joan

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2015

Thank you Joan:)

reply by the author on 27-Feb-2015

Thank you Joan:)

Comment from Drew Delaney

Excellent

This is nice, Tab. My mom's name was Jean. Too soon for me to forget her passing. You wrote she's not the brightest candle in the chandelier. I like that however it is a bit cliche, I suppose. I hate all these things you are supposed to avoid. I like it the way it is. Drew

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2015

Thank you Drew:)

reply by the author on 27-Feb-2015

Thank you Drew:)