Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

This is a love sonnet to the broken gate. Many of us had a childhood that had such gates. We had a gate the I loved to step on and swing back and forth just for fun. Patricia

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2016

Thank you, Patricia, for your lovely review. We had one too, and I used to swing on it. We seem to have shared a lot of the same things as children. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

This is absolutely splendid. Oh I love it. It has everything. Beautifully regular heptameters , climate change inferences, a terrible foboding hanging over it and the enduring though useless gate.

I also like the way it starts in the great days of old before the sea claimed the great house.

Splendid stuff.

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2016

Thank you so much, Jim, for this really lovely review of my poem. I am delighted you enjoyed it. :) Sandra. xxx

Comment from Domino 2

Excellent

Hi, Sandra.

Coincidentally, I just read and reviewed Douglas' write on tis picture theme.

To be fair to him, I must say the same about 'redundancy' concerning your couplet, but in no way did it spoil my great enjoyment when reading this very accomplished poem.

Top original meter, and excellent un-forced rhymes convey a definite fascination and mystique surrounding this 'haunting' old gate that has so many memories of when times were better.

Top poem, my friend.

Cheers, Ray xx

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2016

Thank you so much, Ray, what a lovely review. I have just read Douglas' poem as well, I guess we both need to take a step back and have another look. I'm really pleased you enjoyed the rest of it though, thanks my friend. :) Sandra xxx

reply by Domino 2 on 11-Apr-2016

Thanks for the lovely reply, Sandra - yes, I did enjoy it very much, and that can't be said for everything I review, though of course I try to be polite and encouraging.

I just hope no-one takes my humble advice as gospel, as I could be talking rubbish at least half the time. ;-)

Cheers, Ray xx

reply by the author on 11-Apr-2016

I always enjoy your reviews, Ray, you are always helpful. :) xx

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

You have my vote. Excellent take and a great photo to enhance the meaning of your poem. Thanks for sharing. I will look for it in the booth. Well done, Sandy.

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 Comment Written 11-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2016

Thank you so much, my dear friend. I am so pleased you enjoyed it. :) Sandy. xsx

reply by Ben Colder on 11-Apr-2016

You are more than welcome. I wrote a little poem in the state contest about Montana. Check it out and see if you find anything wrong. Thanks, Sandy.

reply by the author on 11-Apr-2016

How strange, I didn't know it was your poem, and I have voted for it. I hope more people do, because it was by far the best one there. Good luck, my friend. xxx

reply by Ben Colder on 11-Apr-2016

Thank you much. I really appreciate it.

Comment from Douglas Paul

Excellent

I do like your take on the picture, Sandra. Your poem brings up strong images from the past. It has a great flow and is pleasant to read. It has an enchanting feel

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 Comment Written 11-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2016

Thank you so much, Douglas. I love these challenges and reading everyone else's takes on them. I enjoyed your one too; xsx Sandra.