Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-I like the image.
-Very good imagery and
use of alliteration.
-I like how you set up the
scene and make the reader
want to go sailing to get
away from it all, too.
-Good luck in the contest, Steve.

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2017

Thanks, Pam. Just to illustrate how different readers get different perspectives, the previous reviewer decided this was an ominous 'hissing like a snake; invitation and should definitely be turned down!

Steve

reply by Pam (respa) on 24-Nov-2017

You are welcome, Steve. I can only say "huh" to that particular observation:)

Comment from kahpot

Excellent

An excellent ABC poem, and I totally agree sailing can wash away day to day worries, so calm and peaceful, very well done and good luck in your competition****kahpot

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 Comment Written 20-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2017

Thank you for the kind words.

Steve

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

Oh with the phrasing, count me in. I need a place of retreat.
Excellently done ABC contest entry and I very much love the wording

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 Comment Written 20-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2017

Thanks, Barb.

Interestingly, not all reviewers felt that this was an invitation to be readily accepted!

Steve

reply by Barb Hensongispsaca on 24-Nov-2017

What did I miss? Why not

reply by Barb Hensongispsaca on 24-Nov-2017

I reread it and with my life, this is where I would love to be. Others have not lived what we have, a broken fingernail does not count.lol