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Viewing comments for Chapter 27 "A Wedding Wearing Pearls"poems from Picture This Challenge
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Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem and interpretation of the 'picture this' challenge. I think it is the intentions of the giver of the pearls that will detetmine if it is pearls of happiness or sadness.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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A very well-written poem and interpretation of the 'picture this' challenge. I think it is the intentions of the giver of the pearls that will detetmine if it is pearls of happiness or sadness.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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Thank you, Sandra, for your thoughts on my take. I'm glad it was my mother who gave me mine!! LOL. :) Sandra xx
Comment from Ric Myworld
I have always thought of a simple strand of pearls as being dainty and elegant, and usually worn by someone with confidence who doesn't need diamonds and gold to impress. Of course, I'm a simple man, who takes pride in appreciating those who avoid gaudy for the sake of being noticed. Thanks for sharing. :-)
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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I have always thought of a simple strand of pearls as being dainty and elegant, and usually worn by someone with confidence who doesn't need diamonds and gold to impress. Of course, I'm a simple man, who takes pride in appreciating those who avoid gaudy for the sake of being noticed. Thanks for sharing. :-)
Comment Written 01-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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They are a simple strand of pearls, Ric, and my favourite. They are elegant, and you don't need any other bauble when you have a string of beautiful pearls. My dear mother left me hers when she died, and I wear them with pride, they will always remind me of her. Thank you, my friend, I enjoyed your thoughts on them, too. :) Sandra xx
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You just reassured me of your impeccable taste in classic beauty, as if I needed any. :-)
Comment from frogbook
Very nice, my friend, dispelling those nasty rumors and giving us the true meaning of these lovely gems. I really loved the pic and it's possibilities.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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Very nice, my friend, dispelling those nasty rumors and giving us the true meaning of these lovely gems. I really loved the pic and it's possibilities.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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Thank you, JoAnn. They were awful weren't they, such a shame when you think how lovely the pearl is. Now I know that was all a big fib! I love wearing my pearls, my mum left them to me when she died, so they mean a lot to me. Thanks again, my friend. :) Sandra xxx
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
Oh you reminded me of the lore of the pearls and that they were sometimes given by a jealous rival to make the marriage not work. Excellent rhyme and syllable count.
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Oh you reminded me of the lore of the pearls and that they were sometimes given by a jealous rival to make the marriage not work. Excellent rhyme and syllable count.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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That's right, but that wasn't true, they actually made the rival's marriage stronger! LOL. Thank you, my friend. :) Sandra xxx
Comment from Pantygynt
The medieval poem "Pearl" springs to mind here as a symbol of perfection, the pearl of great price. Heptametrical perfection is what we have here. In this long line sonnet as I shall call it. Some say they bring bad luck but I can't see why that should be.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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The medieval poem "Pearl" springs to mind here as a symbol of perfection, the pearl of great price. Heptametrical perfection is what we have here. In this long line sonnet as I shall call it. Some say they bring bad luck but I can't see why that should be.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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I can't understand why people believe that, especially after I found out what the pearl means to so many cultures and religions. I just love the look of them, they are so classy, simple, yet beautiful. Thank you, Jim, for your lovely review. I'm glad you liked it. :) Sandra xxx
Comment from Eternal Muse
I absolutely loved this elegant, beautifully rhymed poem about pearls. Is there a contest with that picture? I saw three or 4 poems on it today.
I enjoyed your well sustained anapestic rhyming, your metronome-like meter and flow and the timeless elegance of your piece.
The calming touch of creamy pearls lay cool upon her hand,
Such elegance, a pure delight, made from a grain of sand.
Now passed on to the lady and then twisted through her hair
to compliment her wedding dress and the veil she'll wear.
Simply delightful.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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I absolutely loved this elegant, beautifully rhymed poem about pearls. Is there a contest with that picture? I saw three or 4 poems on it today.
I enjoyed your well sustained anapestic rhyming, your metronome-like meter and flow and the timeless elegance of your piece.
The calming touch of creamy pearls lay cool upon her hand,
Such elegance, a pure delight, made from a grain of sand.
Now passed on to the lady and then twisted through her hair
to compliment her wedding dress and the veil she'll wear.
Simply delightful.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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Thank you so much for this lovely review. This is part of the Picture This challenge group, anyone can join, just get in touch with Jacqueline Franklin, she's the one who started the group. Every two weeks one member chooses a picture and we all have to write a poem about it, in any form. It's fun and gives the brain some work! It will be lovely if you can join us too. Thank you again, I really appreciated your lovely comments on my take. :) Sandra xxx
Comment from KL Williams
I thought this was a lovely poem to go along with the picture prompt. It was written so well and had a nice flow to it. I also found the additional information about pearls quite interesting! Thank you for sharing! :)
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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I thought this was a lovely poem to go along with the picture prompt. It was written so well and had a nice flow to it. I also found the additional information about pearls quite interesting! Thank you for sharing! :)
Comment Written 01-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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Thank you for your lovely review. I'm delighted you enjoyed my take on the picture. :) Sandra xxx
Comment from apky
I could have sworn I read another poetry on pearls yesterday or so, and I touched on the long processes those sensitive shell dwellers take to turn the irritatings grains of sand to pearls.
Thanks for providing so much more information both in your poem as well as the author's notes. How wonderful.
My Grandy had black Polynesian pearls that I inherited - I will now treasure them even more, if possible.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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I could have sworn I read another poetry on pearls yesterday or so, and I touched on the long processes those sensitive shell dwellers take to turn the irritatings grains of sand to pearls.
Thanks for providing so much more information both in your poem as well as the author's notes. How wonderful.
My Grandy had black Polynesian pearls that I inherited - I will now treasure them even more, if possible.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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LOL! I would too!! I have my mother's pearls and my mother-in-laws, both left to me in their wills. I love pearls and could never understand why people thought they were unlucky. Far from it. Thank you so much, my friend, for your lovely review. Big hugs!! :) Sandra xxx
Comment from johnwilson
I appreciate both the picture and the lyrical poem to match. (also the complete author notes) Your rhyming, for the most part, is wonderful. However, there are a few instances where it seems forced. "today she gets to wear" is perhaps a bit simple, using the word, "gets". " "and good things all the way" seems to say nothing, but it does rhyme. Otherwise, great work!
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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I appreciate both the picture and the lyrical poem to match. (also the complete author notes) Your rhyming, for the most part, is wonderful. However, there are a few instances where it seems forced. "today she gets to wear" is perhaps a bit simple, using the word, "gets". " "and good things all the way" seems to say nothing, but it does rhyme. Otherwise, great work!
Comment Written 01-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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Hi, John, thank you so much for your thoughtful review. I've had a look at those lines and made a couple of changes. I do appreciate your remarks, they made me try a bit harder. I'm really pleased you enjoyed the rest of it. Thank you! Sandra xx
Comment from patcelaw
Sandra, this is a beautifully written sonnet. I love the information you have provided us in your notes. May your day be a blessing, Patricia
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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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Sandra, this is a beautifully written sonnet. I love the information you have provided us in your notes. May your day be a blessing, Patricia
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Comment Written 01-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2017
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Thank you, dear Patricia. I was really pleased to learn that pearls are so nice to have and not things of doom and gloom. I have two pearl necklaces, both left to me in my mothers and mother-in-law's will. And I love them! I'm glad you enjoyed my take on the picture, my friend. :) Sandra xx
