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Life, Love, and Other Disasters

Viewing comments for Chapter 8 "An angel flew from heaven"
A collection of poems on these themes

64 total reviews 
Comment from jgirlie152
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

This is a most beautiful poem, reading every word with wonder
and satisfaction. It seems like a combination of two stories, one from
Heaven and one from Earth.
Joan

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2016


reply by the author on 31-Jan-2016
    Thank you for the wonderful review and the six lovely stars!

    Steve
Comment from DALLAS01
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What a creative approach. Your poem offers the reader a bit of whimsical fantasy in an interesting format. The rhyme and rhythm is enhanced by a touch of humor. Loved the following line. I'm sure it gave the God Squad quite a fright. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2016


reply by the author on 31-Jan-2016
    Thank you! Glad you enjoyed this.

    This format always seems to turn out humorous for some reason.

    Steve
Comment from Ulla
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What a great love poem this is and so well written. I particularly like the imagery that it evoked. I think this is a great contender. Good luck in the contest. All the best. Ulla

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2016


reply by the author on 31-Jan-2016
    Ulla, thanks for your very kind words.

    Steve
Comment from Liberty Justice
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Tears welled up in my eyes as I read this. So tender and loving about an angel missing from Heaven. This poem is so creative and spiritual. It is a pleasure to read how someone will take care of this precious angel. liberty justice

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2016


reply by the author on 31-Jan-2016
    Thanks, LJ

    It is the best of compliments to be told your poem has emotionally moved someone.

    Steve
Comment from Eric1
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Hi Mystery author, this is a really good entry for this particular competition, a well written rondeau redouble that works really well, great rhyming rhythm and flow will see this do very well, I wish you the very best of luck in the contest my friend.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2016


reply by the author on 31-Jan-2016
    No mystery here - it's me!

    Thanks for the great comments.

    Steve
reply by Eric1 on 02-Feb-2016
    Tried to put it right after Steve, but it wouldn't have it lol!
Comment from MelB
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This love poem is beautifully written with great imagery and flow. I like the phrase God Squad. Great artwork to compliment. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2016


reply by the author on 31-Jan-2016
    Thanks, mel. Glad you enjoyed.

    Steve
Comment from JanPerry
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You are the real artist and poet. We are just the scum left over.
You are sticking to the angel story throughout, nice consistency.
I don't know where you get all your ideas from. I wish I could do that.
very well rhymed too.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2016


reply by the author on 31-Jan-2016
    Thanks, Jan.

    The ideas just fly down and into my head, much like the angel. Once I get the first words on paper, imagination takes over.

    Stve
Comment from giraffmang
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Hi Steve,

I don't review much of your work as I don't really have anything to add, not being a poet, but I do read most of them. this was superb though. I struggle with the various forms although this one was very appealing.

Great sentiments expressed throughout and the hint of humour was great too.

Nice work
G

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2016


reply by the author on 31-Jan-2016
    Thanks, G-Man.

    For some reason this form invites humour. I have written a few of these now and all have a kind of wry or sarcastic tone.

    Steve
Comment from William Ross
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This is really great and very well written, lots of great rhyming a wonderful flow when read. thanks for sharing this. have a wonderful day.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2016


reply by the author on 31-Jan-2016
    William, thank you for your most kind review.

    Steve
Comment from Robert Louis Fox
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Excellent use of thematic patterning. The repeating of lines from the first stanza fit unforced into the succeeding stanzas. Your poem is rich with images and metaphors and an extended metaphor. Keep up the good work! Best regards, BobFox

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2016


reply by the author on 31-Jan-2016
    Bob, thank you for your kind words. Those repeating lines as well as the sheer number of similar rhymes required are what makes this form tricky. I am glad you felt they fitted in so well.

    Steve