Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

A perfect nonet with correct syllable count per line. I like the content of your poem - it has a mystical quality about it that I like. Lovely picture to accompany. Good Luck in the contest. Regards Dorothy

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2014

Thanks for the kind words, Dorothy.

Steve

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

This is such a romantic notion....but I would be afraid to go back there I case I didn't or couldn't make it home......this minute ...it's all we have
Time travel.........romantic notion....you have gorgeous imagery....as usual this was a fascinating read
God bless

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2014

Thanks, Jenny.

Steve

Comment from Righteous Riter

Excellent

This piece meets the criteria of the Nonet poem as the syllable count descends from nine syllables to one. I like the use of the phrase dancing shadows, it draws me in from the start. Strong emotion. Good complimentary photo followed by a clear message.

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2014

Thanks for the kind words.

Steve

Comment from Sanku

Excellent

I understand the resonance of the quote from 'The Go-between'.The nostalgia in the poem resonates well with me too. You know, india is a very diverse country and i am settled in a place totally different from where i grew up.'half forgotten' too is very true.There is a wish to go back to those days when we had the luxury of pure air and pure water for free.

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2014

Thank you. I guess it's a natural thing to look back in fondness at when/where we grew up.

Steve

Comment from GracieAnn

Excellent

kiwi, this Nonet Poetry Contest entry is creative and mysterious. The line and syllable count is perfect. It is almost a surreal setting. :0 GracieAnn

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2014

Thanks for the kind words.

Steve

Comment from Irish Rain

Excellent

I would love to read that back, just based on your description...I love this nonet, it has such a haunted yearning beauty! Best of luck in this contest, blessings tonight!

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2014

Thanks for the kind words.

Steve

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Steve, I wish you all the luck in the world for winning this nonet poetry contest. Also I found your poem very creative, illuminative and resourceful And definitely shows your inventiveness and wittiness. The picture has an eerie aspect to it complements your poem very much. Thank you for sharing and posting of your work and may the Lord be with you always.
Alex

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2014

Thanks for the kind words.

Steve

reply by krys123 on 29-Mar-2014

Steve, you are so sincerely and entirely welcome.
Alex

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

Steve,

Your nonet aptly conveys how we often wish that we could go back in time to our past to relive better times.

I like how you refer to the past as "Golden Country". :)

Yes, things were certainly different in the past ... a different life indeed.

Loved "dancing shadows" and "ragged memory's edge" ... yes, we don't always remember things clearly.

Very nice, Steve!

Connie

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2014

Thanks for the kind words, Connie.

Steve

Comment from nancyjam

Excellent

Great Nonet, Steve. The speaker wants to return to
places and loved ones from his past. To
return to "that golden country" where friends
and loved ones lived.
Beautifully expressed. Good luck in the contest. Nancy

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2014

Thanks for the kind words, Nancy

Steve

Comment from HL Pepper

Excellent

This is a phenomenal example of the talent you possess. This makes me think and although not actually dwell on the past. Quite inspiring, though. Makes a person reflect on many things. You are so talented, I am always blessed by your work. Thank you so much for writing all the many things you write!

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2014

Thanks for the kind words.

Steve

reply by HL Pepper on 29-Mar-2014

You are welcome. At work this week, I waited on a guy from Australia. I told him I knew someone from there and that he chopped up chillies and then touched his willy and ate moldy food because he didn't clean out his refrigerator but this guy didn't think he knew you. Or maybe he knew a couple hundred guys that, I don't recall now! Kidding, of course, except for talking to the guy from Australia! Pepper