Comment from asheagold

Excellent

Great message here about the beauty, peace, and simplicity in nature. If only our lives were this simple. You've illustrated your point very well with your vivid descriptions.My favorite line is "escape the grind." Good job!

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2012

Thanks for a great review. Elaine

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

True. True. If only we could fly away from it all at times!! I loved the color choices and artwork chosen for this piece. Great write.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2012

Thanks for a great review. Elaine

Comment from LilHippie

Excellent

Oh, you are a kindred spirit. I love it when I am looking out the window and catch a bunny, chipmunk, bird or deer doing their thing, not aware we are quietly watching. It does make your day! Your poem is beautifully written, with lovely flow, drawing the reader right in, love how the bird's mate was hidden, so precious. Your chosen photo and background color were also beautiful, adding to the loveliness of the poem. Very well done.

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 01-Apr-2012

I am honored by your encouraging review. Thanks so much. Elaine

Comment from snowflakes77

Excellent

I enjoyed reading this. I felt it was about protection and love even thought those words weren't used. The picture a wonderful portrayal of the poetry.

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 31-Mar-2012

Thanks for a great review. Elaine

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

What a lovely analogy. "While Watching these beautiful guardians of my soul if only I could follow their path of living escape the grind." Nice alliteration, nice description. As I'm reading this, I look out my window and there are several guardians of my soul in my bird feeder. Nice read.

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2012

Thanks for a great review. Elaine

Comment from rushingwater

Excellent

Very nice images you painted here with

"brown branches hide her
but I know she is near"

Nature has a wonderful way of taking us out of the deep and changing our attitude to a more peaceful state. Well done!

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2012

Thanks for a great review. Elaine

Comment from simonbagh

Excellent

Still I think once more of you
Love is blindness, love is true

The world love is what all are inquest of to sink themselves in, to be blind or not, I enjoyed reading and reviewing it, well done, Simon.

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2012

I appreciate your delightful poem. Thanks for a great review. Elaine

Comment from ajdevore

Excellent

Lovely piece and I love the picture. You are doing important work and I'm sorry it's a grind for you. I'm sure you bring peace and love to those who need it as much as you need those lovely birds. You have a gift for observation and appreciation.

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2012

You made my day with your positive comments and thanks for a great review. Elaine

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

red male flys - flies
I love the idea of these cardinals as the beautiful guardians of your soul and the way you explain how watching them alleviates your stress if even for just a little while :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2012

Thanks for a great review about these lovely birds. Elaine

Comment from Carolyn Hilliard

Exceptional

You took me back to our visit to Hawaii. The cardinals there are red-crested with black and white bodies, that blend like the female's does in your picture

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2012

I am honored by your six star review. Thanks. Elaine