Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well written 5-7-5 poem on a beautiful sunset. Excellent colors that only the Master can provide so perfectly. Everything seem to be better in Spring.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thanks for reading and the critique -yes Spring changes everything ! Zanya

Comment from DonandVicki

Excellent

Saffron sky's remind me of India. A very beautiful sunset and a poem that frames that beauty. You have written a very moving poem.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thank you indeed for the critique Zanya

Comment from Sambangi

Excellent

Zanya,
Perfect match between photo and words. Beautiful alliterationscenery in line 1 and 3. Flow is quite good. Wish you all the best

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thanks for reading and the critique Zanya

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Cheers Zanya;
- your 5/7/5 syllabic format is very prophetic in its statement about life and the beauty of a sunset. I love the term saffron and it is very picturesque and full of imagery is your writing that is exquisitely expressive and vividly and demonstratively descriptive throughout the piece.
-pictures very appropriate and relative to the concept and theme of your writing
- good luck in the contest and may the good Lord be with you always my friend.
Alex

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thank you for reading and the critique Zanya

reply by krys123 on 28-Mar-2016

Deb you are very welcome my friend.
Alex

reply by krys123 on 28-Mar-2016

Zanya; sorry I called you Deb I didn't mean your real name. I was confused at the time.
Alex

Comment from BruceMiller

Excellent

I am quite a fan of these 5-7-5 poetic offerings. I am always fascinated by how much can be said with so few words. Very nicely done.

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thanks for reading and the critique Zanya

Comment from kathleenspalding

Excellent

Very nice 5 - 7 - 5 paints a vivid mental picture using very few words. Flows well. Excellent choice of artwork. Don't know if you intended to capitalize spring, as it was not necessary (except as the beginning of a sentence. If so, would you want to capitalize saffron?), but it's OK as is since it's a poem.... (I never know with poems!) Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thanks for reading and for the critique yes sometimes it is indeed difficult to tell re capitals !! Zanya

reply by kathleenspalding on 28-Mar-2016

You're welcome

Comment from royowen

Excellent

An excellent entry in this 5/7/5 poetry contest, some great descriptive alliteration plus the artwork make this a great entry, love the wording, it's a gem, well done, good luck. Blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Delighted to see this little poem described as a 'gem' makes my heart sing !!! Thank you for reading and the critique Zanya

reply by royowen on 28-Mar-2016

Most welcome

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Zanya,

This is a 'colorful' and color-filled write! I enjoyed it very much and think it should do well in the contest. I'm sending you luck -- there, catch it! *smile*

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thanks for reading and for the 'luck' managed to rub shoulders with the winners !!! Zanya

Comment from RodG

Excellent

Lovely pairing of photo and poem
Your poem, especially your references to color, shadows and artist's palette, creates a vivid picture and suggests a serene mood.
"Emblazon" is a strong verb well-chosen.


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 Comment Written 17-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thanks for reading and the interesting critique Zanya

Comment from foxangie123

Excellent

This is such a pretty piece as picture and nature that touches ones soul. It is so very lovely from top to bottom. An excellent entry.

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 Comment Written 17-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thanks for a great and encouraging review Zanya

reply by foxangie123 on 28-Mar-2016

You deserved it..