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When Irish Eyes Are Shining

a Kyrielle about the Irish

19 total reviews 
Comment from harmony13
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The author's words are festive, enjoyable and creative. I liked the uplifting
words the author used throughout this poem. The poem flows and connects well. The artwork is great and compliments both the theme and words of this poem.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 19-Mar-2021
    Thank you so much, harmony 13. I am delighted you found my poem both enjoyable and creative. Rod
Comment from Boogienights
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It's a fun holiday no doubt. Green happens to be my favorite color so I fit right in, and I like beer! Yout poem made me feel happy and brought a smile to my face. Best of luck in the contest. :)

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 18-Mar-2021
    This poem was fun to write as it made me happy, too. Many thanks for sharing and your best wishes. Rod
Comment from Wendy G
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Your poem mentions many characteristics of the Irish with humour and honesty, and gives a picture of joy and fun overall - a celebration of life. Good wishes for the contest.

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 18-Mar-2021
    I did want to honestly describe with humor the way the Irish celebrate. I am so pleased you enjoyed my poem. Rod
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
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When Irish Eyes Are Shining

Wonderful Kyrielle about the Irish people and celebration. Great entry for the St Patrick's Day writing prompt contest. Your poem flows well. The structure makes sense. It draws on emotions. it presents strong images.

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 18-Mar-2021
    Thank you, Gypsy, for sharing my Kyrielle and for your kind praise. Rod
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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Your picture plus our words pair perfectly, Mystery Author. You did a good job with the contest. I enjoyed reading your entry. Your lines read well, there's good smooth flow, the repeated line in each verse fits in seamlessly, and you created great imagery. I could visualize everything your wrote. Thanks for sharing and best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 18-Mar-2021
    Your praise make MY eyes shine, Jan. Many thanks for sharing my poem. Rod
Comment from Mary Vigasin
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I enjoyed this fun read for St. Patrick's Day. You captured the Irish soul and pride so well. The wearing of the green does indeed love to be seen.
Good luck in the contest.
Regards
Mary

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 18-Mar-2021
    I am delighted you think I captured the Irish soul and pride so well, Mary. Many thanks for sharing my poem. Rod
Comment from Mary Furlong
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His is a charmer. The repetition of the title line connects the ideas beautifully. And the artis just priceless, perfectly echoing the light good spirits of the entire piece. Well done.

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 17-Mar-2021
    Thank you very much, Mary, for your high praise of my poem.
reply by Mary Furlong on 17-Mar-2021
    You are most welcome. Did you ogives that spell check did a number on my review?
Comment from Iza Deleanu
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Ha ha, ha I guess I'm not a true Irish since I don't get the same vibe from this celebration. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest and with your writings.

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 17-Mar-2021
    It is fun to watch the celebrants on a typical St. Patrick?s Day. But our TWO parades were cancelled and few restaurants are serving Irish dishes inside. Many thanks for sharing my poem
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
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This is a nicely written poem about st Patrick's day. It's quite the celebration for the Irish. We enjoy celebrating st Patrick's day here in Newfoundland too. My husbands and sisters birthday today. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 17-Mar-2021
    One would not think of celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Newfoundland, but I am delighted you do. Here in Chicago we normally have TWO parades, but both were cancelled because of the pandemic. However, the river was still dyed green. Many thanks for sharing my poem.
reply by Joanne Gill-Maddick on 18-Mar-2021
    I enjoyed your poem. Normally they have a week long celebration for st paddy?s day here but because of COVID there wasn?t anything this year.
Comment from Mia Twysted
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This piece is very light and fun-spirited. It pulls out traits of the day and of the Irish heritage that is displayed on this day. However, it seems a little bland. The tone, the words, don't jump out and take you. I can see a fair image of the day that is celebrated but feel like I am missing the spark to bring it fully to life. That being said the repeating of the first line holds the piece together offering the chance after chance to learn a little more.

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 17-Mar-2021
    Ah, Mia, I am sorry to disappoint you. I did forget to mention the wonderful food eaten on St. Patrick's day. Such mention might have made the poem less bland. Many thanks for your kind praise.