rainwater
3-5-3 water contest entry46 total reviews
Comment from mvbrooks
What a challenging poem to express a full idea in such a brief format with quick line-breaks. The picture is an ideal pairing and the words work effectively with or without the image. well done--good luck.
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What a challenging poem to express a full idea in such a brief format with quick line-breaks. The picture is an ideal pairing and the words work effectively with or without the image. well done--good luck.
Comment Written 28-Nov-2016
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Thank you mvbrooks, I was luck to find this pic on google after the process. I enjoyed this pic as well. The challenges these little pieces offer stimulate the mind.
God bless!
Comment from Irish Rain
Wonderful entry for this 'water' contest! Of course, they are so jubilant to finally receive rain, a dance of thanksgiving! Blessings...
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Wonderful entry for this 'water' contest! Of course, they are so jubilant to finally receive rain, a dance of thanksgiving! Blessings...
Comment Written 28-Nov-2016
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Thank you Irish, I enjoyed the challenge.
God bless!
Comment from Patricia Crandall
You have followed all the rules for the writing prompt. Water is the essence of your poem. The accompanying picture compliments your theme - rainwater/saturates village/Natives dance. I question if Natives should be capitalized. Good writing. I would recommend it.
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You have followed all the rules for the writing prompt. Water is the essence of your poem. The accompanying picture compliments your theme - rainwater/saturates village/Natives dance. I question if Natives should be capitalized. Good writing. I would recommend it.
Comment Written 28-Nov-2016
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Thank you Patricia for the awesome review. I wondered about this myself lol.
God bless!
Comment from l.raven
if only that would work in parts of the US...so many are in droughts now...very well written...and your picture is perfect....good luck...xxoo
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if only that would work in parts of the US...so many are in droughts now...very well written...and your picture is perfect....good luck...xxoo
Comment Written 28-Nov-2016
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Thank you Linda for the awesome review. It would be nice if we could control the weather a bit lol.
God bless!
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you are so very welcome...and God Bless you as well...xxoo Linda
Comment from nomi338
Living in Southern California and having a lawn that was once lush and green, I long for if not a refreshing rainfall, I would at least like to be able to freely water my grass. Water restrictions prohibit that. On the rare occasions when we get a good dousing of rain water, I feel like dancing like the aforementioned natives. believe me, I can relate.
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Living in Southern California and having a lawn that was once lush and green, I long for if not a refreshing rainfall, I would at least like to be able to freely water my grass. Water restrictions prohibit that. On the rare occasions when we get a good dousing of rain water, I feel like dancing like the aforementioned natives. believe me, I can relate.
Comment Written 28-Nov-2016
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Yes, we have had our share of droughts here in Texas. This year we had two major floods 36 days apart. Then no rain for an extended period of time. We had to water ration as well. Never know around here. I pray you get the proper amount of rainfall in your land.
God bless!
Comment from Bill O'Bier
One of the most important South African celebrations is the Rainmaking Ceremony of the Lovedu Tribe. Rain is the center of the agricultural cycle, giving it immediate importance in the Lovedu society. The Lovedu believe that The Rain Queen is a rain-maker, and the transformer of the clouds. If the rain is not falling in October then the Queen must be approached. To ensure rainfall each and every year, the Lovedu people summon the powers of the Queen annually on October 22. They do this by approaching the Queen with gifts and dancing performers in order to invoke pity. The Rainmaking Ceremony demonstrates the Lovedu Tribe's strong belief in the power of their Queen as their protector from drought, demonstrating her importance in their belief system.
Thanks for your brief words and artwork celebrating this cultural phenomena
Wishing you all the best...
Bill
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One of the most important South African celebrations is the Rainmaking Ceremony of the Lovedu Tribe. Rain is the center of the agricultural cycle, giving it immediate importance in the Lovedu society. The Lovedu believe that The Rain Queen is a rain-maker, and the transformer of the clouds. If the rain is not falling in October then the Queen must be approached. To ensure rainfall each and every year, the Lovedu people summon the powers of the Queen annually on October 22. They do this by approaching the Queen with gifts and dancing performers in order to invoke pity. The Rainmaking Ceremony demonstrates the Lovedu Tribe's strong belief in the power of their Queen as their protector from drought, demonstrating her importance in their belief system.
Thanks for your brief words and artwork celebrating this cultural phenomena
Wishing you all the best...
Bill
Comment Written 28-Nov-2016
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Awesome! I enjoyed this bit of information you have shared Bill. Quite interesting and current. I feel there is much more of these beliefs around the world than we know.
God bless!
Comment from LIJ Red
Are you serious about that apostrophe? The poem is more grammatical without it.
I don't fully understand shortshort poems, or poetic license. looks fine to me otherwise.
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Are you serious about that apostrophe? The poem is more grammatical without it.
I don't fully understand shortshort poems, or poetic license. looks fine to me otherwise.
Comment Written 28-Nov-2016
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Yes, but I removed it lol. I was going for a different meaning, but it doesn't appear to be working. Thank you for the awesome review my friend.
God bless!
Comment from Thomas Bowling
A commentary on how important rain is to survival. It takes tremendous faith to be a farmer and believe year after year that you are going to get enough rain to grow crops.
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A commentary on how important rain is to survival. It takes tremendous faith to be a farmer and believe year after year that you are going to get enough rain to grow crops.
Comment Written 28-Nov-2016
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Yes it does Thomas! Thank you for the awesome review.
God bless!
Comment from Oatmeal
You did a wonderful job with this challenge. At least, it would be a challenge for me. lol The flow was nice and the count was correct. The words you chose worked very well.
There was nothing wrong,
I wish you luck in this contest.
Love you,
Oatmeal
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You did a wonderful job with this challenge. At least, it would be a challenge for me. lol The flow was nice and the count was correct. The words you chose worked very well.
There was nothing wrong,
I wish you luck in this contest.
Love you,
Oatmeal
Comment Written 28-Nov-2016
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Thank you Oatmeal for this awesome review my friend.
God bless!
Comment from Pantygynt
Rain is survival in many parts of the worl and should the rains fail the consequences both to man and beast can be dire. No wonder these villagers dance their gratitude to their gods when the village is saturated.
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Rain is survival in many parts of the worl and should the rains fail the consequences both to man and beast can be dire. No wonder these villagers dance their gratitude to their gods when the village is saturated.
Comment Written 28-Nov-2016
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Thank you Pantygynt for another awesome review my friend.
God bless!
