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Heart Crafted Poems - 2023

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Musing of an old man

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Comment from Aussie
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SPAG: second last line 'constant'. Next line 'their' - apart from that. This is a lovely ode to spring. I liked it very much. No snow here, we live in sub-tropics. No squirrels either. I saw them in Europe. Our native animals are unique. Good luck in the contest. K xx

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 Comment Written 02-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
    Hi My Friend, For me I had a personal experience as a child that the forget part has become like a sheath. After loads of therapy and finally able to go to that parents grave and let our my screams, shouts and tears, I came to a place of forgiveness. The forget part since the has not been the shackles of the past ?. But forget ut uh.
reply by Aussie on 03-Feb-2023
    Fix it and I will upgrade the rating.
reply by Aussie on 03-Feb-2023
    Never forgotten, just forgiven.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
    Done and thanks for the consideration.
Comment from dragonpoet
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Hi Jim,
This seems to be a altered form of the sonnet. It surely does show the signs of Spring with all the animal movement and lack of snow. But no mention of first flowers budding. I like the repetition that forms the couplet.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
    Joan, I send smiles of thanks back.
reply by dragonpoet on 03-Feb-2023
    No problem, Jim.
    Have a great weekend.
    Joan
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
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Wonderful entry for the Children's Poetry Contest.
Good rhyme and meter that doesn't sound forced. Nice presentation and excellent imagery of nature.

Good luck in the contest.

Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
    Thank you for your validation which I value.
Comment from Mary Shifman
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This is a charming poem about Spring, and I certainly can use the promise of better weather. We still have a lot of snow here and it's supposed to drop to -19 tomorrow. I know it's only February but bring on Spring!!! I really like the picture, too. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
    Mary thank you and yes we still have the Brrr of winter reluctantly letting go,
reply by Mary Shifman on 04-Feb-2023
    You are welcome.
Comment from Anne Johnston
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This is a delightful children's poem, rhymes well and is fun to read. I guess now that we are in February we are all thinking of spring, even though tomorrow is supposed to be a very cold day here in Quebec.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
    Dear Anne, yes we still have old man winter gripping to the season not wanting to change. We will have a low of -7 Celsius tonight and taken a high midday of 14 Celsius.
reply by Anne Johnston on 03-Feb-2023
    You are very welcome
Comment from jmdg1954
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An excellent children's poem looking ahead to spring.
This was an easy read with good cadence and rhymes.
I believe fresbee's should be frisbee.

Good luck in the contest.

Cheers. John

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
    John, thank you,
Comment from Sarah Das Gupta
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A hopeful poem heralding spring. The picture is delightful with its promise of summer to follow. The regular rhyming scheme gives a strong backbone to the theme.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
    Thank you Srah, I just completed a final edit.
reply by Sarah Das Gupta on 02-Feb-2023
    Best wishes!
Comment from l.raven
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Hi Jim, as I sit here freezing...LOL...

but I must say...your poem did cheer me up...
and I think I'm even warmer now my sweet friend...

I love your description in your children's poem...
of this beautiful Spring day...reminds me of when
I was young...those were the days...

I love your poem...and your picture is precious...
so very nicely written...love Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
    Linda, Thank you for the wonderful validation.
reply by l.raven on 03-Feb-2023
    your so very welcome Jim....
    love xxoo
Comment from jacquelyn popp
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What a sweet and enjoyable children's poem. You're rhyming pattern was good and the flow of your words, nicely done. This was a nice and enjoyable read. The artwork went well with your poem. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
    Smiles back.
Comment from Jasmine Girl
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I'm impressed that you can get children to garden. I guess it's a fun outdoor activities for children. It must be warm in your neck of woods. But for us here in Midwest, it will be tow to three more months of winter. It hasn't been too cold since last Christmas's big chill. We will be in Spain for three weeks. Then winter will be over. We have had a lot of wonderful skiing experience this winter.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
    Enjoy, enjoy! Thanks for your comments.