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Viewing comments for Chapter 27 "A Wedding Wearing Pearls"poems from Picture This Challenge
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Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hi Sandra, how can I not give a 6 for such a beautiful poem written with perfect meter. It was a joy to read and I love your interpretation of the picture. Picture Perfect. Warm regards Dorothy xx
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2017
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Hi Sandra, how can I not give a 6 for such a beautiful poem written with perfect meter. It was a joy to read and I love your interpretation of the picture. Picture Perfect. Warm regards Dorothy xx
Comment Written 02-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2017
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Thank you so very much, Dorothy! That is so kind of you, I'm really pleased you enjoyed my take on the picture. Thank you my friend. :) Sandra xx
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi Sandra; thank you so much for sharing this great 'Picture This' poem. You used the pearls as a jumping point to entertain and teach - a bit of history about the superstitions associated with the pearl, and a lovely rhyme to enhance the beauty and luster of the jewels.
Well done,
~patty~
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2017
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Hi Sandra; thank you so much for sharing this great 'Picture This' poem. You used the pearls as a jumping point to entertain and teach - a bit of history about the superstitions associated with the pearl, and a lovely rhyme to enhance the beauty and luster of the jewels.
Well done,
~patty~
Comment Written 02-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2017
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Thank you so much, Patty. I enjoyed writing this one, but more, I enjoyed researching the myths surrounding pearls as they are my favourite pieces of jewellery. Big hugs, my friend. :) Sandra xx
Comment from Ulla
Wow, Sandra, here's my last six. I'm so glad I had it. Your poetry gives me such joy to read and this is no exception. Also your notes have taught me something I've never known. I've got pearls bought in Japan but didn't know what the myths are saying. Fascinating. Your interpretation of the picture is beautiful. Hugs. Ulla xxx
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2017
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Wow, Sandra, here's my last six. I'm so glad I had it. Your poetry gives me such joy to read and this is no exception. Also your notes have taught me something I've never known. I've got pearls bought in Japan but didn't know what the myths are saying. Fascinating. Your interpretation of the picture is beautiful. Hugs. Ulla xxx
Comment Written 02-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2017
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Oh, thank you so much, Ulla, that is so nice of you, and very generous! I love pearls and wear my mothers a lot. It helps me as I feel she's still close. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, my friend. Big hugs. Sandra xxxxx
Comment from alexisleech
Another beauty, Sandra - and I'm not talking about the pearls! Yet again you tell a story in perfect rhyme, and you transport the reader to another place when you do.
Bravo!
Alexis xxx
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2017
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Another beauty, Sandra - and I'm not talking about the pearls! Yet again you tell a story in perfect rhyme, and you transport the reader to another place when you do.
Bravo!
Alexis xxx
Comment Written 02-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2017
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Thank you so much, Alexis, for popping in to read my Picture This challenge. I enjoy doing these, the challenge gets the brain moving! LOL :) Big hugs, my friend. xxx
Comment from PoemsOfDD
Sandra, this is an excellent interpretation of the Picture Challenge poem. I really enjoyed the story within the poem and the advise on conclusion. Your end notes were really interesting to read and offered further appreciation and understanding for the beauty of pearls. They are truly amazing and one of God's wonders in the world. ~DD
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2017
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Sandra, this is an excellent interpretation of the Picture Challenge poem. I really enjoyed the story within the poem and the advise on conclusion. Your end notes were really interesting to read and offered further appreciation and understanding for the beauty of pearls. They are truly amazing and one of God's wonders in the world. ~DD
Comment Written 02-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2017
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Thank you so much, DD, for your lovely review of my take on the picture.They are fun to do, aren't they. Big hugs, my friend. :) Sandra xxx
Comment from tfawcus
I like the way you have used the folklore to point the difference between an optimist and a pessimist! We have free choice as to which versions of ancient tales we choose to believe. Interesting author notes to supplement the poem, too.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2017
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I like the way you have used the folklore to point the difference between an optimist and a pessimist! We have free choice as to which versions of ancient tales we choose to believe. Interesting author notes to supplement the poem, too.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2017
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Thank you so much, Tony, for your thoughts on my take of the picture. I'm glad you liked it. :) Sandra xxx
Comment from marybell1
I enjoyed reading your poem "A Wedding Wearing Pearls". It fitted in well with the photo. Your rhyming was spot on except for lines one and two of stanza three. You may wish to review this.
All the best.
Marybell1.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2017
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I enjoyed reading your poem "A Wedding Wearing Pearls". It fitted in well with the photo. Your rhyming was spot on except for lines one and two of stanza three. You may wish to review this.
All the best.
Marybell1.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2017
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Thank you so much for reading my take on the picture this poem, Marybell1. I took a look at those lines you mentioned, but couldn't see anything wrong with the rhyme. I even looked at the words to see if you might get a different syllable count as that happens with different countries pronouncing words differently to UK English. Perhaps you could let me know what was out of sync so I can see what I can do about it. Big hugs, my friend. :) Sandra xxx
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When you add an 's' to a word it alters the rhyming. e.g ship and lips. I know many write this way and call it a near rhyme. I am rather picky on this matter as at school I was taught "near enough is not good enough", and this has stuck with me. I just make a suggestion and the rest is up to you,
All the best.
Marybell1.
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Dear me, I think Shakespear needed to go to your school! LOL. Thanks for explaining what you meant, I don't think I'll change it though. Thanks again, Marybell1 :)
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You are most welcome. I just make a suggestion. (I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't.)
All the best.
Marybell1.
Comment from damommy
What a lovely poem to meet this challenge. You amaze me with your ideas and writing.
I love the legend of Adam and Eve's pearls. I'd never heard that.
If pearls denote wisdom, I'd better put mine away. lol
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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What a lovely poem to meet this challenge. You amaze me with your ideas and writing.
I love the legend of Adam and Eve's pearls. I'd never heard that.
If pearls denote wisdom, I'd better put mine away. lol
Comment Written 01-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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Thank you so much for the lovely 6 stars, my wonderful friend. I was surprised when I read that about Adam and Eve, too, it's a lovely story, isn't it. I thought the opposite to you, I thought I should begin wearing my pearls every day and perhaps I'll get some of that wisdom!! LOL! Big hugs, my friend!! :) Sandra xx
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You might be right. I'll go get them now. lol
Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)
One of the earliest religious accounts of the pearl claims that Adam and Eve wept after they were cast out of Paradise, creating a lake of pearls. The white pearls were believed to be from Eve's tears, and the black pearls Adam's. It is further said that men are better able to control their emotions, and so Adam shed fewer tears than Eve. This explains the rarity of the black pearl. ' I had no idea about this, wow I am so glad I read this. The poem was also amazing, but the notes blew me away! Fantastic work well done love Meia xx
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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One of the earliest religious accounts of the pearl claims that Adam and Eve wept after they were cast out of Paradise, creating a lake of pearls. The white pearls were believed to be from Eve's tears, and the black pearls Adam's. It is further said that men are better able to control their emotions, and so Adam shed fewer tears than Eve. This explains the rarity of the black pearl. ' I had no idea about this, wow I am so glad I read this. The poem was also amazing, but the notes blew me away! Fantastic work well done love Meia xx
Comment Written 01-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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It is a lovely story, isn't it, Meia. I love finding these interesting facts on Google. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it all, my friend, thank you! :) Sandra xx
Comment from Curly Girly
Hi, Sandra. Your poem was a good one to read. It's one of the best I've seen so far. My favourite stanza is the first one--it's happy and positive. The second stanza tells of a superstitious tale--one that I have not heard before but then refutes it--nice.
To me, the word, 'karma' refers to an eastern religion and seemed to pop-out as an odd word choice for a European traditional type poem.
Just my thoughts.
Nicole
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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Hi, Sandra. Your poem was a good one to read. It's one of the best I've seen so far. My favourite stanza is the first one--it's happy and positive. The second stanza tells of a superstitious tale--one that I have not heard before but then refutes it--nice.
To me, the word, 'karma' refers to an eastern religion and seemed to pop-out as an odd word choice for a European traditional type poem.
Just my thoughts.
Nicole
Comment Written 01-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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Thank you, Nicole. Reading it again, I had to agree. My author's notes explain that side of it anyway. I've just changed that line now. Thanks for giving my your thought, my friend. :) Sandra x
