Comment from angel123

Excellent

Your antonym heartsick and happiness poem is well written with a meaningful message. I enjoyed reading it and your artwork choice goes well with your message. Happy Holidays.

angel 123

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2016

Thank you so much for your kind review for my poem, Angel, and I appreciate your taking the time to read and share your thoughts. I'm glad you enjoyed it, and Merry Christmas to you.

Comment from MissMerri

Exceptional

I love your poem Karyn. It says so sweetly what many of us would like to say... thank you troops, who serve so willingly and the families who pray and wait so patiently. This is a beautiful picture you've painted and a great entry for this contest. Good luck! Merry Christmas to you and your family. MM

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2016

Oh, MM, I'm so grateful for your awesome review and comments for my poem. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, and your gracious rating is appreciated so much. My heart breaks every year thinking of the soldiers away from home and their families during Christmas. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas season of love, laughter, and memories.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

this is a fine piece of poetry dear anonymous! you can sense the joy out of your poem, it is well presented. not sure about the antonyms, but i think it is just my own preference.
thank you for sharing!
good luck!
blessigns!
rebekka x

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2016

Thank you for your review and comments for this poem. I appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts.

Comment from William Ross

Excellent

very good on the antonym, using a father to surprise his daughter on Christmas coming home from overseas. Nicely done, should do well, Have a wonderful day

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2016

Thank you so much, Bill, for this great review for my poem. I sincerely appreciate your taking the time to read nd share your thoughts. Hope you have a wonderful day, too.

Comment from tfawcus

Excellent

I don't think that many civilians really understand the effect that service life can have on families. This is a beautiful poem that shows it well. Sadly there will be many little girls not so lucky.

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2016

Thank you for your review, Tony. I always wish at Chistmas time every soldier would be able to get home for a few days to spend some time with their families and friends. I can't imagine how difficult it must be to be so far away. I appreciate your comments and kind response.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written heartfelt antonym poem. We sometimes take our loved ones for granted when they are always around us. When they are far away we are grateful for the times we can spend together.

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2016

Thank you so much, Sandra, for your kind review and comments for my poem. Wish all those in service would be able to get home at Christmas to spend time with those they love. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you.

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

A-w-w-wwwww...
Now this is the kind of sugary sweet stuff that readers and contest voters seem to connect with the most here.
Heartsick and happiness...both are good "h" sounding bookended antonym words, and both wise choices I would think.
Good, solid message that tugs at the heartstrings.
Best of luck.
~Dean

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2016

I saw a photograph of a soldier in an airport holding his infant daughter before leaving for overseas. It moved me and broke my heart. I sincerely wish every woman and man in the services would be able to get home to be with those they love at Christmas. Thanks for your review nd feedback, Dean.

reply by Dean Kuch on 23-Dec-2016

I was one of those military men once, made to leave my family behind to serve my country.
And while it was extremely difficult to do, I would do it all over again if given half the chance.
I'm sure the majority of brave young men and women in our Armed Forces today feel just the same as I do.
You're very welcome, and Merry Christmas to you!
~Dean

Comment from Patricia Crandall

Excellent

This is the perfect poem for the Antonym contest. Heartsick and happiness. What a joy for a little girl to have her Daddy kiss her on Christmas morning. The content is heartwarming and the poem flowed well. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2016

Thank you for your great review and comments for my poem, Patricia. I'm delighted with your kind response, and thanks for your good luck wish for the contest.

Comment from AnnaLinda

Excellent

Poet,

You surely made the most of the antonym form.
Such a sad and relate-able first section and such
an uplifting ending. Very clever and creative use
of those few lines to compose and convey an impacting
message.

Very strong author notes as well,

Linda

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2016

I appreciate your encouraging review and comments for my poem, Linda. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts.

Comment from Ogden

Excellent

An excellent contest entry! It looks like a good bet to finish in the money;
You've got all those folks who can't resist a cute little kid, in the bag from the git-go, and throw in the sentimental "Aw shucks"-type voters, too! You really know how to pluck those heartstrings. Well-written, to boot!
Good job, good luck, and happy everything!
Don

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2016

Thank you so much for all your kind words for my poem, Don. I truly appreciate your review and feedback. Thanks!