Comment from Write Right Writer

Excellent

Sandra...

This is such a refreshing and life-affirming detour from so much of your work. The tightness, teamwork, and intimacy of the family unit is prevalent and palpable.

I love the cradlesong title and your "lullaby" metaphor--and your use of alliteration through is outstanding. Well done! Kudos to you.

Curt (WRW)

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023

Thank you for your review. I can be more than a one trick pony if I talk about someone's life other than mine. 😜

reply by Write Right Writer on 03-Feb-2023

It funny you should say that, Sandra. I had actually used the phrase, "this is proof your are certainly not a one trick pony" in my review but cut it when editing my comments. Great minds?

reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023

Haha...Great minds indeed. Thank you!

Comment from Pam Lonsdale

Excellent

This is very sweet and certainly reflective of new parents. Then the second one comes and you let him cry until he cries himself back to sleep.

Just kidding - for the most part:-) I'm so glad you are enjoying your newborn (if this is biographical), and I'm also thrilled to hear that your partner helps in the middle of the night.

Lovely poem and very good presentation. Good luck in the contest.

Pam

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023

It's a fictional piece. This was not my experience. Thanks for the review.

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

This contest entry was beautifully written and inspired emotion with me. I nursed all of our boys. I enjoyed the way you had dad bring the baby to mom. It was precious. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023

Thank you for your kind review.

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

This is beautiful and much like my own life. My husband was very involved with our babies and brought them back to our bed for nursing. He was very good at rocking and diaper changing too. I can't imagine how a mother does this alone. Sending you my best today as always my very best wishes for the upcoming contest.
Sally :))

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023

Thank you, Sally, for your review.

Comment from Rachelle Allen

Exceptional

Ahhh, the dance of parenting in the early days. Beautifully drawn with emphasis on love-stoked teamwork. The artwork you chose is perfect, too. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023

Thank you, Rachelle, for your supportive review.

reply by Rachelle Allen on 01-Feb-2023

You are welcome!!

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

This is a delightful poem of love, nurturing, sharing, and cooperation. Both dad and mom are involved in comforting and caring for their baby girl during the night. Your well chosen words provide great visuals. Your artwork pairs perfectly with your poem. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023

Thank you for your review.

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a very beautiful and well written poem for the contest. As I read it I thought back to the time when our twins were born and how much we loved them and we both had to take care of them. You used great descriptive words and very lovely imagery. Best wishes in the contest. Teri

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023

Thank you for the review.

Comment from Terry Broxson

Excellent

I know nothing about raising and caring for a child. However, the visual you create in your poem is easy to see, as well as the love between the parents. This a beautiful entry for this contest. Terry.

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023

Thank you so much Terry for your comments and rating.

Comment from Sarah Tummey

Exceptional

I don't think there could have been an entry more perfect for this contest. You've used the parents of a young baby to define love. I liked reading about them both doing their share. I also liked the line about the elbow signalling, and the communal bed to suckle.

Well done. I hope your entry does well.

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023

Thanks for the exceptional rating. I love that you appreciated my poem. Any child would be blessed to have parents like the ones in my poem.

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Lovely poem about the shared love and responsibilitytowards a new baby. An excellent image has been chosen to accompany your words! Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023

Thank you, Wendy, for you review.