Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

I love the title, "California Dreaming". I can hear the Momma's and Poppa's singing it :)

Your etheree has a lovely theme. I'm so glad you got the rain you so desperately needed.

Great syllable count. I like that you centered the poem on the page to make a nice shape.

Best wishes in the contest!

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2016

Thanks so much Joy for this great review. Glad you enjoyed it. Nancy

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

Well, that's good news! You are finally getting some blessed rain. Nice !
We watch and wait, anticipating those lovely quenching drops that soon become a downpour, Love the picture! Well done. xxx Nancy

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2016

Thanks so much Nancy. It was so nice hearing the rain on the roof for a change. Glad you liked my first Etheree. Nancy

Comment from trumby

Excellent

Beautiful poem with an equally beautiful image. An enjoyable read, well done. I wish we will have rain soon. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2016

Thank you so much for your great review. So glad you enjoyed it and I hope you do get rain soon. Nancy

Comment from Aussie

Excellent

If only El Nino would open our skies and quench our drought stricken country. I enjoyed your contest entry and wish you well in the contest. Best wishes, K.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2016

Thanks so much Kay for your great review and kind thoughts. Glad you enjoyed it and I do hope you get rain soon. Nancy

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Lovely etheree Nancy. Anticipating is the perfect word to describe that wait after a long drought for a little bit of water.

Great imagery evoking a strong emotion. I wish you all the best in the contest. This is a good one.

Gloria

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2016

Thank you Gloria for your lovely review. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Nancy

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Hello, Nancy :)

I like your Etheree Poem, it's beautiful. And it is so befitting to California's drought. The presentation is lovely and it goes well with the poem. Good job!
-Gypsy

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2016

Thanks Gypsy for your lovely review. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Nancy

Comment from Mastery

Excellent

Hi, Nancy. This is very well written. However, there are places in the world that would disagree with you like Missouri and California where they currently have flooding as you know. But, be that as it may, this is a wonderful poem on rain. Blessings, Bob

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2016

Thanks for reading Bob, and for your thoughtful review.. I wrote it from my perspective here in LA
Where we have had quite a dry spell and looked forward to the rain. Nancy

Comment from seaglass

Excellent

Yes, yes, yes...here at last. I live in California and when I feel tired of the constant rain, I remember the drought and those horrid wild fires. I only hope this doesn't lead to landslides and deaths. Your poem paints a picture of the relief in California.

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2016

Yes, we have waited a long time for the rain. I'm afraid that one storm may not be enough to relieve the drought.
It's sprinkling right now though and may rain on Saturday. So unpredictable though. Thanks for your great review. Nancy

Comment from NicciFaye

Excellent

At least the thirsty earth can drink it's full....I thought those last lines were just beautiful and outstanding. A wonderful poem and I enjoyed reading this Nancyjam! Many blessings to you and future writings.

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2016

Thanks so much for your wonderful review. Glad you enjoyed it. Nancy

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

If we tried to drink what was coming down out of our skies here where I live, Nancy, we'd have to thaw it first.
It's -5 below zero here, and I don't even want to get into what it is with the wind chill factor being what it is in the 15 mph northeasterly winds.

This is a beautifully constructed and well composed Ethree poem you managed to create for the contest,

Nancy. Great work. Best of luck in the booth.
Dean~~>

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2016

Thanks so much Dean. Brrrr - sounds pretty frigid where you are. Stay in by the fire!
Glad you liked it. thanks for the good luck wishes too. Nancy

reply by Dean Kuch on 19-Jan-2016

You are more than welcome, Nancy. It's a little warmer here today, lol. :)
~Dean

reply by Anonymous Member on 22-Jan-2016

You are more than welcome, Nancy. It's a little warmer here today, lol. :)
~Dean