Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

Hey Sandra! You have captured a unique take on this picture. I like it a lot :)

- "to perfect rhythm her stick made" - I think "a perfect rhythmic serenade" would sound smoother. Just a suggestion you can feel free to ignore.

- "it was first-class to say the least" - sounds choppy to me. What about, "a classy sound to say the least".

- "and trumpeters blew nice and low" - again, sounds choppy. How about, "and trumpets heralded the show".

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2016

Thank you so much, Joy, for a wonderful review and for the great suggestions, I love a 'perfect rhythmic serenade' and will definitely use it and look at the others, thank you, my friend! :) Sandra xxx

Comment from Linda Engel

Excellent

Beautiful imagery at play with a child making musical melodies while enjoying a walk alone. You give the reader the opportunity to fill their heads with symphony sounds and tweeting birds but when the cats join in ...Oh My... Have you ever heard a cat's piercing meow? This is a sweet, playful take on the pretty picture. I enjoyed it.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2016

While I was writing this one, my cat came in and started demanding my attention, lol, yes, I have heard a cat's piercing meow! My goodness, mine won't stop until she gets what she wants. It just seemed the perfect ending for my poem, I'm so pleased you liked it, lol!! :) Sandra xxx

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

You girls are having a time in your life trading poetry to the highest. LOL. Good one, Sandy. I have not read the others but sure they are good. Blessings

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2016

Thank you so much, Ben. I enjoy these challenges too. I'm really pleased you liked mine. :) xxx Sandy.

Comment from Leineco

Excellent

Oh no! Those alley cats
have got no class!
Her symphony was so divine
until those yowls began to climb!
The trumpet tones and violins.
the ivory keys and mandolin
all intertwined so magically.
She kept the beat with pazazz
...and then those cats, brought scat-cat jazz!

LOL

I think you found a great hook for this Pic ;-)

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2016

LOL!! That was soooooo good, thank you so much, I really enjoyed your poem, lol!! I'm really pleased you enjoyed my take on the picture, thank you, my friend. xsx Sandra

Comment from evilynne

Exceptional

Your poem is a wonderful take on the picture; it reads well and rhymes well. It is enjoyable and well written. I love the way it ends! Evi

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2016

Aww, thank you, Evi, that is so nice of you, your picture took me a while but I got there. Then my cat came in and gave me the perfect ending, lol!!! Big hugs for the 6 stars, my friend! :) Sandra xxx

Comment from Aussie

Excellent

Grreat AABB rhyming. Wonderful wander through childhood meanderings. That's my big word for today. I really liked the ending and could imagine kids banging garbage tin lids together and the cats yowling! Well done, great 'picture this.'

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2016

Thank you so much, Kay. I love your new word, lol!! I will have to start looking for some big ones too. Make me look intelligent! LOL. :) Sandra xxxx

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Exceptional

Great idea from a simple photo having nothing to do with music... until you saw and heard it in your amazing mind. This is such a PERFECT interpretion of the photo that my mouth is still hanging open. I never would have thought of it! Imaginative, effective, poetic, and superb in every way. BRAVO! Too bad this wasn't for a contest. You'd surely win again. :)

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2016

Wow!! Thank you, Phyllis!! What an amazing review. AND 6 stars! That is so nice of you, my lovely friend. I don't know about amazing mind, lol, weird is what some call it, lol!! Thank you, and a super big hug. :) Sandra xxxx

reply by Phyllis Stewart on 15-Mar-2016

Weird is good. Don't ever let anyone tell you differently. :)

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Oh, Sandra, I liked this a lot and the two last lines made me laugh. Everything was so lovely and poetic and in comes the cats. Got five of them so can just imagine. Beautifully written and I love the interpretation of the picture. All the best. Ulla

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2016

Thank you so much, Ulla, for your lovely review. I'm really glad you liked my take on the picture. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from LanceHill

Excellent

This is a great addition. I really enjoy reading this group. I can see the little girls smile as she plays along. Imagination is such a great thing to have and share. God bless.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2016

Thank you so much, Lance! I'm glad you liked my one, I've got loads to read now, it's all good fun, isn't it? :) Sandra xxx

Comment from I am Cat

Excellent

Ah, a musical rhythm vision! love the take you took on this... rat a tat tat, one girl and some cats. lol
yes, it can get noisy when the rhythm section is out of tune. lol
well done Sandra... a question... the poem calls it the Symphony, but the poem says it's the Orchestra? ;)

mwah
Have an awesome day!
Cat

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2016

Ooops, I changed the title in the poem but forgot to do it on the main one, lol! Thank you, and well spotted!! Thank you for the great review too. :) xxxxx Sandra

:) XXX HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CAT!!! XXX :)

reply by I am Cat on 14-Mar-2016

you're welcome! And thanks so much for the birthday wishes! ;) Hugs

reply by the author on 14-Mar-2016

You are very welcome, hope you are having a good one! xxx