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The Christening Dress

My grandmother had this dress made for my dad.

20 total reviews 
Comment from nancyjam
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Sweet story of a Special Christening dress
passed down through generations.
Certainly a "Dress for Success"
Great rhyming couplets.
Strong even meter.
A good entry.
Wishing you the best of luck in the contest.
Nancy

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2016


reply by the author on 28-Jul-2016
    Thank you for your kind words.
Comment from Bollie
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The first thing I want to say is I wish I had a 6 star review to give you. I honestly can't think of anything that you could've done better. This is an exceptional poem. The story is captivating and beautiful, the rhyming is exquisite and the syllable count makes this poem flow effortlessly. This is an absolutely wonderful poem. I think that this is a perfect example of how to write a poetic story that rhymes. Keep up the good work.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2016


reply by the author on 28-Jul-2016
    Thank you for such a positive and detailed review.
reply by Bollie on 28-Jul-2016
    You're so very welcome, Mary. You're an exceptional writer so you earned it and more. I'll check out your profile now. God bless you and your entire family. Have a glorious night.
reply by Anonymous Member on 28-Jul-2016
    You're so very welcome, Mary. You're an exceptional writer so you earned it and more. I'll check out your profile now. God bless you and your entire family. Have a glorious night.
reply by Anonymous Member on 28-Jul-2016
    You're so very welcome, Mary. You're an exceptional writer so you earned it and more. I'll check out your profile now. God bless you and your entire family. Have a glorious night.
Comment from Nika2016
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A special heirloom...
The poem tells a story of
the life of an extended family
and the love shines in rhyme...
We are going on generation five..all alive at the same time.
Nice poem.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2016


reply by the author on 28-Jul-2016
    Thank you for understanding what I am talking about.
Comment from Mastery
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Hi, Mary. This poem is magic. It is so very well constructed from beginning to end. Like these lines for instance:

"An artist named, Dennis, sketched this picture for me
and it shows all who wore this dress in our family."

Well done, Mary. Good Luck with it. Bob

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2016


reply by the author on 27-Jul-2016
    Thank you, I always appreciate your reviews.
Comment from Irish Rain
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Isn't this lovely! Our family never owned a christening dress....would have been nice. That is a valuable heirloom for sure!!!! Blessings...

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2016


reply by the author on 27-Jul-2016
    Thank you for your positive words.
Comment from Lisa Deverick
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What a cool story woven throughout your poem. It is always beautiful when a family has some tradition like this. I offer you one suggestion-
if you were to remove the word 'has' in your last line, I believe it would read smoother :)

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2016


reply by the author on 27-Jul-2016
    Thank you for the good observations.
Comment from sage17611
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Your poem is well written about a family tradition and heir loom. A picture of the christening dress would showcase the poem nicely, just a thought. The flow is good with good rhyming, thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2016


reply by the author on 27-Jul-2016
    Thank you for your encouraging words.
Comment from Cynthia1
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Lovely poem. I could appreciate the beauty of this dress that captured the love and hope of many generations. What a treasure this picture must be! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Cynthia1

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2016


reply by the author on 27-Jul-2016
    Thank you for such a nice, positive review.
reply by Cynthia1 on 27-Jul-2016
    Thank you.
    Cynthia1
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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That is a lovely poem about a Christening dress, I still have the dress my son's both wore and it's still as nice as it was back then. You chose a lovely article of clothing for the contest, well done and good luck. xsx Sandra

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2016


reply by the author on 27-Jul-2016
    It sounds like you know the sentimental value of a christening outfit. Thank you for your positive review.
reply by Sandra Stoner-Mitchell on 27-Jul-2016
    Absolutely, and you had my vote. xx
Comment from Pantygynt
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This is a lovely way of meeting the challenge of this particular contest. One garment, worn by so many, at the time of life when others' wish for a baby's success in life must surely be at its strongest has to be one of the most original reactions to this challenge. The whole thing expressed in rhyming couplets

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2016


reply by the author on 27-Jul-2016
    Thank you for your very positive words.