Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Exceptional

Oh Sandra, this is so worth a 6. Beautifully written in good heptameter throughout. Perfect aabb, etc, and the words are really very lovely. I also love the picture. A very, very good piece of work. Faultless!! Warm regards Dorothy xx

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2017

Thank you so very much, Dorothy, for the lovely 6 stars. What a lovely review you have given me , I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Very nice, Sandra.
The poem you've composed here concerning one brave and noble woman's life as a missionary was very well rhymed and read smooth as silk when read aloud.
It's almost sonnet-like in nature although the lines of each stanza are much longer.
It's a beautifully conveyed poetic tale told in only the way that Sandra Mitchell (that'd be YOU!) can.
Nice work.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2017

Aww, bless your heart, Dean. I'm so pleased you liked this memory of mine. She made such an impact on my young mind, I don't think I've met anyone a saintly as her since. I think they are all special people and do so much good in the world, and also they put themselves in a lot of danger at times. Thanks again, my friend. xxx

reply by Dean Kuch on 10-Jan-2017

It's always a pleasure, Sandra.
Warmest wishes~
~Dean

Comment from Treischel

Exceptional

What a lovely and heartwarming English Sonnet about a missionary woman who touched your life when you were young, and certainly made an impression that you so eloquently expressed here.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2017

Hi Tom! Lovely to see you again, I hope you and your wife are both well? Thank you so much for the 6 stars, and the lovely review. Yes, she did make a huge impact on my life, I could have sat all day listening to her. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem. :) Sandra xx

Comment from amada

Excellent

This is a very beautiful portrait and at the same time a tender homage to this missionary lady. She is walking in God's embrace...Beautiful!

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2017

Thank you so much, Amada. I'm so pleased you liked this memory of mine. These people are so special. :) Sandra xx

Comment from MelB

Excellent

A fantastic poem about missionaries. Tells the story of all the places she went and the work she did there. Very nice aabb rhyme and flow.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2017

Thank you so much, my friend. Her stories stayed with me throughout my life. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem about her. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from Jim Lorson Sr

Excellent

Sandra this is an excellent story of a missionary who gave her life to God's mission. Living in His words while trying to spread of His words for the salvation of the souls of people who may not know the Lord. Very well written my special friend. Love to you Sandra,,,,,,,Jim

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2017

Thank you so very much for your lovely review, my friend. I remember always sitting in the front row to listen to her when we were told she was coming to our church. They are such special people. Bless you, my dear friend. Much love always. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from janalma

Excellent

Beautifully done poetry. The way I think it should be done, tho I'm not a qualified critic. I liked the rhyming and the message. Very nice. (I don't know who the lady in the pic is, but she is beautiful also.)

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2017

Thank you so much, Janalma, for this lovely review. I'm so pleased you liked my poem. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I was glad to see your post listed on the home page, since it gives me an opportunity to wish you a harmonious and productive new year.

Thank you for sharing your memory of missionary's stories and the evocative picture. I enjoyed your rhymed couplets and descriptions. Smiles- Joan

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2017

And a wonderful new year to you too, Joan, I hope it's a healthy one too. :) Thank you for this lovely review, my friend. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem. :) Sandra xx

Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)

Excellent

A delightful poem, my friend. Missionaries do a tremendous amout of service around the world. Strong rhymes except for the slant rhyme of been/seen. A lovely tribute to those who do so much~Debbie

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2017

Thank you, Debbie. I agree with you, they are vital for bringing people to God. They certainly made a huge influence on me as a child. :) Sandra xxx

I remember someone else mentioning the Seen/Been rhyme, and so I spoke to one of my American friends on Skype and you do say the words differently to us in the UK. They are pronounced identically here, only the b and s changes. It's like 'be/bee and sea/see, or b and c. xxx

Comment from DionysusDeVille

Excellent

Further proof that we should always respect our elders because they are literally a treasure trove of memories and knowledge. Your tale presents this is a powerful and yet, calming fashion. Job well done

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2017

Thank you so much for your lovely review, my friend. :) I'm so pleased you liked it. xx Sandra.