Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

Hi Sandra.

You've penned another wonderful story in this short tale.

Your words have a melodic touch in the story for the man and wolf.

I read through it twice and both times came away with more.

Nicely done. John

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2017

What a lovely review, John, thank you so much. I'm so pleased you found something that you really enjoyed in my poem. That meant a lot to me. :) Sandra x

Comment from Heather Knight

Excellent

You tell a very enjoyable and original story in this poem and you tell it very well.
While I was reading, I felt as if I was there with the man and the wolf. I felt the tension and the subsequent calm.
I wish I had six stars, but I've used them up.

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2017

Thank you, Maria, for this really nice review. I'm delighted you enjoyed it. :) Sandra xx

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi Sandra; they say that music soothes the savage beast, and this poem is a testament to the fact. It was wonderful of the man to think of humming some soothing music - it probably saved his life.

Thank you for sharing this well penned poem,

~patty~

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2017

Thank you, dear Patty, for this lovely review. You are always so kind. I'm really am pleased you liked it. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from alexisleech

Excellent

You know I love your poetry, Sandra, and this was yet another winner. Your perfect rhyme and meter makes every poem a pleasure to read, especially when they create such wonderful images in your head as the story emerges.
Sadly, I'm out of sixes, but this soooo deserves one!

Alexis xxx

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2017

Thank you, dear Alexis! I'm glad you enjoyed it! :) Sandra xxx

Comment from Margaret Snowdon

Exceptional

I loved this, Sandra - something a little different that drew me in - the flow to the words, and to both rhythm and rhyme were perfect - I love the wolf - such a proud beast.


So, softly now, he hummed a soothing tune[,]
that stirred the air between them with a sigh. - suggest you lose the comma to make it a smooth run-on sentence

I'm glad to have a six for you - so deserved.

Margaret

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2017

Thank you so very much, Margaret, for all those stars!! I've removed that comma, and really appreciate your help. Big hugs, my friend. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from Mrs Happy Poet

Excellent

Yes my friend this is well written and reads very well I think he man and wolf had respect for each other well done I enjoyed regards Jill

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2017

Thank you so much, Jill, for your lovely review on my wolf poem. I'm glad you liked it, my friend. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from rosehill (Wendy)

Excellent

There now. This is a perfect example of why I became a fan and get such a smile when I see your name in my message box. Beyond the perfect rhyme and meter, the story is told with a 'mesmerizing' build, as suits the action (inaction?) which moves from a potential disaster to a satisfying close. I can't help but wish we all would sing to each other more often - although I do know some people who, if they tried to 'sing' the wolf down, would have been ripped to shreds for the offense to its ears. Well done - Wendy

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2017

Thank you so much, Wendy, for this lovely review. Poetry is my first love and especially story/poems. I write a lot of those. I'm delighted you enjoyed this one, I love wolves, I think they are majestic and mysterious. Everyone has picked up on the 'mesmerising' lol, it's the way we spell it in the UK, that's why I added that in the author's notes. I wonder why we have these differences. Thanks again, my friend. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from kathleenspalding

Excellent

A mesmerizing tale, had me holding my breath! Very nice poem flows well and tells an interesting and imaginative story. Excellent choice of artwork. I don't see anything that needs to be corrected.

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2017

Thank you so much, Kathleen, for this lovely review. I really appreciate it. :) Sandra xx

reply by kathleenspalding on 17-Jun-2017

You're very welcome :-)

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Wow! This was wonderfully told! I love the tension built and the creative strategy to calm the beast through song and the very surprising musical response. I especially liked "an ancient wisdom came into his eyes" which prepared us for the change in the encounter.

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2017

Thank you so much, Lyenochka, for this lovely review, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :) Sandra xxx

Comment from w.j.debi

Excellent

What a marvelous and surreal experience. It could have turned so frightening and yet the eerie mood turns out to be a fantastic exchange between man and wolf. Wonderful storytelling.

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2017

Thank you so much for this lovely review, Debi, I'm delighted you enjoyed my poem! :) Sandra xxx