Comment from Rlegel99

Excellent

Poem inspired by artwork, written about living in Alaska from a young age. This poem flows well. Your word choice paints a vivid picture for readers. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017

Hi Rlegel,

Thank you for taking the time to read and review. I'm happy that you enjoyed this piece.

Kim

Comment from Nikki-Nicole

Excellent

'Girl With a Golden Heart' is a lovely poem.
Beautiful artwork: The image shown is a perfect match for this poem.
The author's notes are greatly appreciated.- Thank you!
Thanks for sharing.
Good luck with your future writing!
-Nicole-

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017

Hi Nicole,

Thank you for taking the time to read and review. I appreciate all of the kind comments.

Kim

Comment from alf collier

Excellent

The picture is beautiful, the words are beautiful and I firmly believe the poet is beautiful too!! This does ring of subtle emotion, as if some of it has been deliberately held back... but even so, I love it!!

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2017

Hi Alf,

I was trying a new style of poetry and decided that I really enjoyed that rhyme scheme. I'm sure I will use it again soon (poetry potlatch tomorrow will be in the Nove Otto form) I just had a bit of trouble encapsulating it all into nine lines lol My poems are usually longer. Thanks for all of the wonderful compliments.

Kim

Comment from Thomas Bowling

Excellent

from my soul I bleed blue and gold.
I will dance 'neath Aurora's lights
brave bears and bitter winter nights;

I have seen Aurora's lght. You do an excellent job o describing them in this terrific poem.

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2017

Hi Thomas:

Experiencing the Aurora is one of the great privileges of being an Alaskan. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and review. I appreciate your comments.

Kim

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

thank you for sharing your ekphrastic poem based on your life in Alaska. I appreciated your author's notes along with the piece because it gave me more insight into you and your personality. I liked the imagery you gave us with the words of the poem. It flows nice and paints you as the girl with the golden heart,
~patty~

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2017

Hi Patty:

Thank you for all the kind comments. I was having fun with a new style of poetry and the picture inspired me. I appreciate the read and review.

Kim

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

I read this, guessed that the challenge was a nove otto (nine eight in Italian?)
and tried to write one. Which makes me admire your work even more. Excellent.

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2017

Hi LIJ:

Nine eight... in Italian... not that I speak Italian, but I think I should have caught on to that lol I'm glad you enjoyed this one. :) I actually really enjoyed this rhyme scheme, although his sense of alphabet is a bit off... acbd lol Thanks for the lovely compliment in this review.

Kim

Comment from marybell1

Excellent

I enjoyed reading your poem "Girl with a golden heart". You followed all the rules of rhyme and syllables, and you chose an appropriate picture.
Best of luck.
Marybell1.

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2017

Hi Marybell1!

Thank you for taking the time to read and review. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed this selection and appreciate the kind comments.

Kim

reply by marybell1 on 20-Apr-2017

You are most welcome.
Marybell1.

reply by marybell1 on 21-Apr-2017

You are most welcome.
Marybell1.

reply by marybell1 on 21-Apr-2017

You are most welcome.
Marybell1.

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Ah, I do respect people who can live in such conditions and yet have hearts of gold and help each other survive the harsh winters. Well delivered message in this challenging poetic form!

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2017

Hi lyenochka,

Thanks for taking the time to read and review. I enjoyed the rhyme structure on this poem, it was a fun write. I appreciate your comments.

Kim

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

Hi Kim. From reading your author notes, I think it takes a hearty breed of people to live in Alaska. Sounds like you are a tight-knit community, and that is soOO great! I know what it is like to go and use an outhouse in the Winter time (used to do that at the cottage), but I've never done it when the temperature dips around -40C and worse. LOL ... if it ain't broke, don't fix it or use duct tape. Ha! Maybe that's because with the lower population plumbers and mechanics are few and far between? :) The dog mushing sounds like great fun!

Your poem is lovely! I especially love "Soft skin, with blush of Sitka Rose". Great choice of artwork to accompany this piece. You captured the heart of an Alaskan girl in your very well written poem. Very nice, Kim! I loved your author notes too! -- Connie

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2017

Hi Connie,

I am so glad you enjoyed this selection. What wonderful smiles you've bestowed at reading your fun and enthusiastic comments. We have plumbers and mechanics, but Alaskans are pretty independent and tend to like to fix things themselves (if they can lol) We have a lot of 'jack of all trades and masters of none' sorts up here ;)

Thanks for this beautiful response. I'm happy that the poem has evoked such a rewarding commentary.

Kim

Comment from Irish Rain

Excellent

I love this, and the lovely story within it AND your beautiful notes!! I've always wanted to live in Alaska...cabin with no water...right up my husbands alley. Fairbanks sounds beautiful. Love the 'blush of sitka rose.' Blessings....

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2017

Hi Irish,

Thank you for taking the time to read and review. I really appreciate all of your wonderful comments. I feel like everyone should get to see Alaska at least once in their lifetime. :)

Kim