Comment from wierdgrace

Excellent

You always amaze me with your great poems and entry to thesse contest, I wish I could learn more on how to get to the top of the voting booth and stay there, This is a all time best, and beautiful, thank you so much for your poem

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2009

Grace, thank you - as for staying on the top of the voting booth, that is impossible. I know for a fact I've lost at least as many as I've won, and perhaps even more :-) Brooke

reply by wierdgrace on 19-Jul-2009

i wish I could say that, I tied once last year, for a small one, but at least I tied, made my day, I enter my fanpire one, this time, maybe, haha, you are the first I read in the booth before going on, but I do rread all of , thank you

reply by the author on 19-Jul-2009

the funny thing for me is I've lost with some poems I've thought were far better than others I've won with. I've given up on predicting.

Comment from Alexander E Poet

Excellent

Dear Poet, Really good, I like your style of writing a very fine write. Imagery great it a touching piece , Excellent and wonderful There were no errors. No typo's and nothing to change as far as i can see. I look forward to your next one Alexander QQ....

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2009

I appreciate your kind response, Alexander - I loved writing this one. Brooke

Comment from Kingsland

Excellent

I loved the title and how you ended each stanza with it. This poem was full of excellent imagery that enhanced the read greatly.This was my pleasure to have read and written a review for... John

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2009

Thanks so much, John, for your thoughtfulness :-) Brooke

Comment from tteach

Excellent

This is a beautiful, glorious poem! I'm reading it on Sunday morning, before going to church. There is something uplifting about the words...so I feel refreshed in mind and in spirit.

well done
terry

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2009

Terry, thank you - I'm reading your review Sunday evening. I hope your morning at church was as lovely as mine was : -) Brooke

Comment from debskatz

Excellent

Hey brooke,

absolutely beautiful. i thought about doing one of these & tried for a while, then gave it up. interestingly enough, i was trying to make it about music, something along the line that you did. glad i didn't waste that $5, 'cause i really love this one.

thank you so much for sharing this wonderfully melodic poem with us!

smiles,

deb

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2009

Thank you, Deb. It is a wonderful form that I tried out for the first time - you should still give it a whirl, contest or not! :-) Brooke

Comment from Gaye Hemsley

Excellent

Hi Brooke you have made a great job of the writing prompt.
I love your descriptive adjectives, these colour the poem.
Oh I wish I had seen this writing prompt, I would love to have created something,such a lovely picture of a ballerina.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2009

Gaye, you know, you're still allowed to write a kyrielle or a ballet poem, contest or not!!! LOL Now that you're inspired, I sure hope you do. :-) Thanks, my friend. Brooke

reply by Gaye Hemsley on 19-Jul-2009

Hi Brooke I just may do that. It's Monday morning and I'm off to play badmington. Cheers Gaye

Comment from Irrelevant

Excellent

Brooke, you did a wonderful job with this piece. It sings so beautifully like one standing out in vast open place and breathing for the first time. The images your poem inspires are refreshing. Nicely done and a joy to read :)

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2009

I just recounted - that line has 8 syllables like the rest - do you say inspired with three syllables, drawing out the spire part? I've discovered that regional accents affect syllable counts in lots of these poems. :-) Thanks so much for your thoughtful comments and kind review :-) Brooke

reply by Irrelevant on 19-Jul-2009

My apologies Brooke. That's exactly what happened. I shall edit my comment. Since you won my vote already, no harm then :)

Comment from Dave M

Excellent

Brooke,

I'd give this a six-star rating, except that Fanstory won't let me. This is an exceptional poem. I really like your choices of scenes, from waves to chattering birds to autumn wind to people. I couldn't find anything to criticize.

Dave

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 18-Jul-2009

Thank you for your generous impulses, Dave. I truly appreciate it :-) Brooke

Comment from Loyd C. Taylor, Sr

Excellent

Brooke there are so many wonderful things that are musci to our ears. I love the imagery and the pointing out of the way these slices of creation join in song, a song we all can sing. Wonderful again my good friend. Loyd

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 18-Jul-2009

Loyd, thank you - I so appreciate your visit and thoughtful comments :-) Brooke

reply by Loyd C. Taylor, Sr on 19-Jul-2009

You are very welcome, Loyd

Comment from dportwood

Excellent

Brooke,

What a nice idea and creditable tribute to natural characters like the ocean, birds, and trees. The rhythm here is well done and the kyrielle poetic style is perfect. Good job and good luck.

Duane

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 18-Jul-2009

Thanks, Duane - I loved trying this form out :-) Brooke