Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This 2-3-2, Desert Water Shortage, has the right set up and relays the stark truth that the desert, of whatever kind, will have nothing within it to help you.

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2021

Thanks Bill for your trviewxandcstars for this contest entry.

Comment from tempeste

Excellent

Ciao poet, you have three votes now!

Being parched ( neat descriptive word) .. in the desert must be horribly scary.

I love the artwork... looks like a sanguine done with A reddish-brown coloured chalk. ..

..just two shades combine with your poem gives the picture more drama...

Despite this harsh environment seemingly appears empty...certain animals and plants have found ways to adapted

Life is constantly hanging by a thread , though.


Indians know where to find water but anyone else would found it hard to survive there.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2021

Thanks Tempeste for your support and vote for my contest entry.

Comment from Jean Lutz1

Excellent

Selected artwork and words work together to make me thirsty. Old age and side effect from oral chemo dry me out. During our recent rare freeze I kept trying to put water out for the birds and animals. I wish you well with your entry.

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2021

Keep hydrated and if you support my short length posts, as you already have, I will continue to drink to your health getting better.

reply by Jean Lutz1 on 23-Feb-2021

Thank you.

Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick

Excellent

This is a nicely written 2 -3-2. Desert emptiness, patched throat. Nicely done. Beautiful photo selection to go with your words. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2021

Pleased you liked this presentation for the 2-3-2 contest.

Comment from Erika Seshadri

Excellent

I really like this, but I never know how to review a poem like this. It's so short, succinct, and conveys a lot in just a handful of words. I love reading this type of poetry, but can never really offer proper feedback.

Good choice of picture too.

Cheers!

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2021

Erika,
My problem is I can?t and don?t write long verses. The shorter ones, typically 5-7-5s, require less effort by me: get an telegraph idea or image and then write about it.

Comment from E. Denison

Excellent

Great job - this is a good entry for the 2-3-2 contest that really puts the reader inside the world of the poem through the use of measured words. I think the image pairs nicely with the brief work and enhances it in all the right ways. Thank you for sharing - good luck in the competition.

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2021

Thanks E.D. for your nice comments for my short poem.So pleased you read it the way I intended.

Comment from Anne Johnston

Excellent

desert
emptiness ~
parched throat
Your four words paint a vivid picture of what it is like in the desert. Good entry for the contest. You chose the right picture to illustrate

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2021

Thanks Anne. So pleased you enjoyed my few words and its overall presentation.

reply by Anne Johnston on 22-Feb-2021

You are welcome

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Your words are well-chosen to paint this desert image. Even with no picture, I would know what you are wring about. The art pairs nicely with your words. Best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2021

Comment from donette1914

Excellent

desert
emptiness ~
parched throat

I can feel this poem and the photo how emptiness this feels. well at least we have spring coming to make this come to life.
I hope for the best in the contest.

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2021

Thanks for your encouraging review for my 2-3-2 contest entry. Even in the desert cacti bloom.

Comment from donette1914

Excellent

desert
emptiness ~
parched throat

I can feel this poem and the photo how emptiness this feels. well at least we have spring coming to make this come to life.
I hope for the best in the contest.

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2021

And yes, if on the desert trek, your canteen is empty, there is big trouble with thirst. Spring hopefully is around the corner. I get tired of the winter weather and our Covid restrictions.