Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

Sandra, this is a great poem for the challenge picture. I have read several of them, but as yet my mind is not giving me anything to write for the picture. Blessings for a good weekend. Patricia

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2017

It took me a while, Patricia, but it came in the end. I am sure yours will too. Thank you for reading mine and the nice words about it. You have a wonderful weekend too. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from ~Dovey

Excellent

Hi Sandra,

I've read many interpretations of this picture from the Picture This group. Your poem has excellent rhyme and meter and tells a complete story, although, it doesn't have that 'fairy tale' ending, at least not the traditional one.

I think the King gets the last laugh in this one. Great job!

Kim

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2017

Thank you, Kim, for reading and reviewing my take on the picture. The title was a bit tongue in cheek, lol. I'm pleased you enjoyed it. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from Kerry Foley Robinson

Excellent

That was a truly great fairy tale, even without the happy ever after.
You captured the essence of this tale. I love these kind of stories;
I can imagine her sitting by that old tree when the king found her.....

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2017

Thank you so much, Kerry, for your lovely review. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my take on this picture. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from Aussie

Excellent

Your story/poem galloped along like the King and his Queen. poisoned rings were common in those dark days. It just goes to show that nasty people really don't get away with murder! The Haunting would be a just reward. XXK

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2017

Thank you again, my wonderful friend for another great review. I like writing stories poems, it makes it fun too. Bigger hugs, my friend. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from rspoet

Exceptional

Hello Sandra,
You do like those long heptameter lines
It's almost like writing a novel
Anastasia would have made a great wife for Sir John
The two of them were made for each other
You also like your ghosts and revenge
Excellent poem with fine rhymes and meter
Perfect match for the picture.
Well done
RS

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2017

LOL, Robert, you are such fun! I've been working on the editing, so they are still very much on my mind. Sir John and Anastasia, now then, there's a thought. Another ghost story??? Thank you so very much, my friend, for this lovely review and the shiny 6 stars! Big hugs. :) Sandra xxxx

Comment from Pam (respa)

Exceptional

-I really like this story, Sandra.
-So well told, with wonderful imagery to enhance it,
as well as lessons to be learned.
-I like this description of the King: "a kindly man and truly loved by all who passed his way."
-Very good ending that shows who has had the biggest effect on the other;
in this case, the King.
-Thanks for sharing this.

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2017

Hi Pam, thank you so much for this lovely review. I think my mother has been interfering with my poetry, this is a Picture This challenge, and somehow I found a different picture in my messages for it. It was of a puzzle, so I gaily wrote a poem thinking it was the challenge picture, I posted it, and was told it wasn't right! LOL, I can't even find the message now. The only thing I can think of, (ghosts again) my mum sent it to let me know she's still around. LOL. I miss her, she was such fun. Anyway, this was the picture and I had to quickly write another one. I am so glad you liked it! Phew! Thank you so very much for the 6 stars, my dear friend, I must e-mail you and have a chat, I've missed you. Big hugs, my friend. :) Sandra xxx

reply by Pam (respa) on 03-Mar-2017

You are very welcome and deserving of the stars and review, Sandra. I like what you shared about your mom. See, you can't get away from those characters. I think it's Mildred, again, "Oh, Lordy.🙂

Comment from Unspoken94

Excellent

You can come out of your dark room now, Sandra.
This was a wonderful story/poem and one of the
best I've read about this picture. I don't know how
the challenge gets reviewed but all the best with
your second attempt. LOL -Bill

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2017

Thank you so much, Bill. Once a fortnight one of the group choose a picture and we all have to write a poem about it. They vary a lot. The first one I wrote earlier this week, you reviewed it, was about the puzzle. I have no idea where it came from because this was the picture posted for this challenge. I've looked everywhere and can't find the puzzle picture and I'm beginning to think my mum sent it to me to let me know she's keeping an eye on me still, LOL, that would be just like her. I'm so pleased you liked the real Picture This challenge poem I've written, and yes, I'm coming out of the dark room now! LOL. Big hugs my friend. :) ~Sandra xxx

Comment from rwilliam

Excellent

What a creative piece! I really enjoyed it.

MY favorite lines were: her eyes were liquid pools of blue, and starlight bathed her hair.--WOW- did that paint a perfect visual!! I loved it.

Congratulations on the Blue Ribbon. You earned it.

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2017

Aww, Rebecca, thank you, another wonderful review!! What can I say? You are always so kind to me. Biggest ever thank you! :) Sandra xxx

Comment from aryr

Excellent

You did a great job on both of them. It sounds like from your notation that you are suffering in the realm called migraines. Ouch and yuk. This had a wonderful flow to it and a great rhyme, it was so enjoyable to read because it was easy to follow and read. I loved how you tied history to this writing. You did a great job, thanks. Now rest Sandra.

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2017

Thank you, Alie, the head and eyes do give me a good pounding now and again. :( I'm so pleased you enjoyed this one as well, it was a bit of a panic to quickly write it for the challenge. Big hugs, my friend. :) Sandra xxx

reply by aryr on 02-Mar-2017

You are so welcome Sandra, you are so good that I tend to believe it was more of 'the drive' rather than 'the panic' involved. Follow the good nurses advise and rest you eyes :)

reply by the author on 02-Mar-2017

I will! Bless your heart. xxx

Comment from Mary Wakeford

Excellent

This is really wonderful, Sandra. You tell quite a tale of glutony veiled in love, and the perfect ending for the King to haunt her living days. The presentation is wonderful as well. I had to LOL at your notes. Damn technology!

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2017

Thank you, Mary. I don't know what's happening with my brain, I think the grey matter has gone on holiday and left the housing here! LOL. I'm glad you enjoyed this one, thanks, my friend. :) Sandra xxx