Comment from aryr

Excellent

Good luck wishes regarding the contest entry, Heather. The words of your simple contest were so very wise and with a strong hint of truth. I really loved the picture. Blessings n Hugs!

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023

Thanks so much for reading. Have a lovely day.x

reply by aryr on 16-Jan-2023

Most welcome, Heather.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I think this has to be one of the most romantic pieces I've seen, choosing love ahead of the security of riches and materialism is pretty Romantic. Wonder how the children will feel, heh heh, Beautifully written Maria, blessings Roy

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023

Thanks so much for reading, Roy. Have a lovely day.

reply by royowen on 16-Jan-2023

You too

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

When someone touched our heart within, no amount of riches can replace the way they make us feel. I loved your wise and heartfelt words here Heather, love Dolly x

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023

Thanks so much for reading. Have a lovely day.x

Comment from Faith Williams

Excellent

Love the opposing sides, riches and poverty, in your poem. I also like the inherent idea within it that love cannot be bought. Thanks for sharing, and best wishes in the contest.

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023

Thanks so much for reading. Have a lovely day.

Comment from Ginda Simpson

Excellent

Choosing love over luxury, friendship over finery. In your carefully chosen words, you present us with the meaning of what it is to be loved and feel contentment with another human being. Well done. Good luck in the contest.

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023

Thanks so much for reading. Have a lovely day.

Comment from pome lover

Excellent

whew! that's a tough one. One extreme to the other.
Well, if she chose poverty, she could at least take him home and let him shower and get warm.
I'm being rather snide, sorry, but I won't say it's a noble choice, unless, in accepting her love, he has plans to better his situation.
Just being practical. And chosing poverty, isn't. However... oh, well, this is your poem and as you can see, it certain prompted a response, a feeling, which is the sign of a good writer - even, or rather especially with only 3 lines of poetry! good job!
Katharine

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023

You have a point, Katharine. My narrator is maybe too romantic.
Thanks so much for reading. Have a lovely day.

reply by pome lover on 16-Jan-2023

you, too

Comment from RodG

Excellent

This poem packs a lot of narrative into three short lines. You evoke both admiration and sympathy for the Speaker who has abandoned gold and furs for love. Hopefully, she will not be disillusioned . . . again. Rod

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023

Thanks so much for reading. Have a lovely day.

Comment from Regina Elliott

Excellent

Hello Heather, oh gosh! This
is the first time I've run out of
6 stars on a Sunday. This
poem is so beauteous in its
devotional love. My very best
wishes to you for the
competition with this very
worthy entry. Blessings xx

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023

Thanks so much for reading. Have a lovely day.xxx