Comment from closetpoetjester

Excellent

And WHAT a little gem it is indeed Stevo...What a pity you had already entered. Lets hope it was as good as this.
I agree, only the jeweller can really see and perhaps appreciate just how wonderful a gemstone is in it's raw state before it transcends into a beautiful jewell.
It's like anything though, unless you're right there in the thick of it, you have NO real knowledge of what goes into a process. I'm a graphic designer...so I know about a raw concept that is eventually developed into a finished logo or sign...wow, I'm a jeweller in a parallel universe haha
Well done anyways, tough sh*t you've been highly organised enough to enter months ago, you ninny LMAO
Cheers P

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2016

Thanks, Phillippa. That contest's already come and gone. I haven't won a thing all year, so no surprises there... This one is actually entered in a different contest a month away. Let's hope I don't make the same mistake.

Interesting perspective as a designer. My wife is nurturing a recently discovered flair in digital design, using scrapbooking techniques to create gorgeous images. Like me with my poetry, she is struggling to work out how to turn raw talent into a buck or two. Take a look at her gallery at Goldenmeade.com of you have a spare moment.

Thanks again.

Steve

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

Re: notes - been there, done that. LOL. This little poem hits the sweet spot for me, since lapidary was a much-loved hobby of mine a long time ago (and the rock-hounding and collecting that went with it).

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016

Thanks, dawn. Always happy when anything I write strikes a direct chord with the reader!

Steve

Comment from cterp

Exceptional

This is a gorgeous three-line poem. I immediately thought of a sculptor who can look at a block of marble and "see" the statue she is going to carve. There are a a couple of ways to interpret this. Being able to find beauty in every humble thing is a gift. Being able to find beauty in a particular humble thing is a gift. Now I'm babbling.

chris

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2016

Chris, thank you for the great review and the six lovely stars.

It's funny that I only ever thought that the 'stone' here was a precious stone e.g. a diamond (uncut, perhaps) Your response, and those of several other reviewers have surprised me a little with an alternative view, especially since I thought the artwork and title were sufficient hints.

In any case, I like your interpretation of the sculptor...

Steve

reply by cterp on 30-Aug-2016

No, I understood it to be a diamond.

Comment from Loren (7)

Excellent

Talk about calling it close. But it looks like you do have a gem here. The poem fits the category and what I like as well is that it can have several different "facets" to entertain its meaning. Best of luck with the contest. Loren

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2016

Thanks, Loren.

Should I polish it up, do you think, or give it a new setting? :O)

Steve

Comment from tbacha58

Exceptional

Only I can see
that this humble stone's pure heart
outshines all others.


Love love it, a very strong powerful 3 lines verse for a contest to win it all.
Bravo, good luck. Loved the picture to. Terry xoxo

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

Terry, thanks for the fabulous review and the six shiny stars. I appreciate it.

Steve

Comment from Cumbrianlass

Excellent

Hey, Steve.

A nicely faceted poem, flawlessly executed, that just sparkles with your engaging skill. I propose this will stand out as a solitaire- y jewel among the other contests entries.

Av

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

And thank you for the gem of a review.

Steve

Comment from humpwhistle

Excellent

If only I knew what stone you refer to.
Forgive me, but I suspect your stone
has nothing to do with the man with the loupe--
or the man behind the curtain.

Which humble stone outshines all others?
Which stone can you alone see?

Quite a puzzle.

I know you are a romantic.

Could it be the humble diamond that melted your lady's heart?

If I'm wrong, Steve, don't tell me. I like my story.

Peace,
Lee

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

Ha! I'll tell you anyway...

My own thought was that the lady herself was the unappreciated stone, but a couple of reviews have enlightened me that it could equally have been me...

Thanks for the kind words.

Steve

reply by humpwhistle on 28-Aug-2016

Comparing a lady to stone? Don't tell her that! L

reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

Well, a precious stone!

reply by humpwhistle on 28-Aug-2016

Come on, man, can't you soften it up a little? You're married to a freakin' saint.

reply by the author on 29-Aug-2016

I'd have to be!

Comment from Thomas Bowling

Excellent

Some people have the gift to see what others miss. Hey, that's almost a poem. You can use this if you want to. Just say, "Some of my stuff is by Tom."

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

... and some is by Will and John and Percy and Samuel...

Thanks for the fun review.

Steve

Comment from Jackarrie

Excellent

Very nice 5-7-5 poem, seeing a heart in the diamond that has the ability to outshine all the others. I like it, pity it was not in the contest, but there are many more, good luck and thanks for sharing. Mary

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

Thanks, Mary.

I did manage to get it into a later contest.

Steve

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Only I can see - a great opening line for this little 5-7-5 gem of a poem, too bad about the contest but I love the extra, emotional meaning behind this.
cheers, steve,
valda.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

Thanks, Valda. I did manage to get it into a later contest.

Steve