Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

In the eyes of an old, old anthropoid, genus Homo sapiens. But you won't like it.
This, however, seems to be an excellent forward tetractys, right to the prompt.

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2018

ThanksvRed for this kind and generous review

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

What an adorable picture of your granddaughter. I'm going with finding wisdom in the beauty of a baby's sleep.

A lovely Tetractys poem. Good luck in the contest.

Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2018

Thanks Janet for these lovely words.

Comment from Dan Diego

Excellent

When I review poetry (not that often), I wonder if the words or art came first. It is very hard to tell with this little gem. I liked it. You appear to have easily met the contest requirements.

Of course, the subject of wisdom is front and center. I think you find it at your fingertips because they pose a simple, but an obvious question in your poem - where do we gain wisdom? Is it hiding in some deep well or as simple as in the shallow breathing of a child?

I think the latter. Great poem. Good luck in the booth.

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2018

Thanks for these most endearing words.

Comment from Mrs. KT

Excellent

You pose a timely question to this reader in your query of whether to explore, discover, travel ... or just pause, reflect, and enjoy "the beauty of a baby's sleep."
When read aloud, your tanka flows very well. If I may suggest, a colon after wisdom may, perhaps, be suitable.

Best Wishes,
diane

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2018

Thanks so much Diane your thoughts and suggestion are very welcome

Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)

Excellent

So sweet i love the picture and the poem. It is delightful. A wonderful story and beautifully written...well done this really well done kindest regards and warmest wishes love and regards meia xx

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2018

Thanks Meia for your kindest review.

Comment from PoemsOfDD

Excellent

Roy, oh the blessings to be found in a new born baby. Congratulations on the birth of your granddaughter. She has no doubt given you great joy and inspiration as seen in this well written contest entry. Great job and good luck. Happy days :-) ~DD

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2018

She has, but now is a delightful six year old. Thank you so much

Comment from Dashjianta

Excellent

This poem appears to follow the rules of the form, and I didn't note any SPAG. I did wonder, though, why someone would hunt for a wisdom in a deep cavern when it's so isolated from the world.

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2018

Thanks so much your thoughts and kind review yes carverns can be forbidding.

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

What better reason then to write of ones grandchildren? Although I haven't posted in a year, mine give me much food for thought.

Nicely composed... John

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2018

Thanks John for the great review. See you back soon?

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Dear Anonymous Poet;
Thank you for sharing your entry in the Tetractys Poetry contest. I love the picture of the little baby. I think a newborn has a great deal of wisdom when they are born. They lose it as they become a part of this big world.

Good luck in the contest,

~patty~

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2018

Thanks so much Patty the great review is appreciated,

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written Tetractys. We can sometimes find valuable wisdom in a baby's carefree sleep about anywhere as long as he is fed and dry. You often worry about things we cannot change unnecessarily.

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2018

Thanks so much Sandra forbthisvgreat review