Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

You have certainly created a new image for spring here, your son, Matthew. What intrigues me is the appearance of the robin as a harbinger of spring. Back here in the UK the robin is a winter bird perching on spades in Christmas cards with snow all around. For you it seems he waits for the spring.

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2016

Thank you . I love the image you gave me about the beautiful Robin in the UK. So interesting.

Comment from Rubylou

Excellent

Happy Birthday, Matthew!
The love and pride in your son overflow through your words. Children, no matter what age, have that ability to make a parent just burst with joy.
I like the contrast of snow at birth that a spring robin when you brought him home.
There is a sweet welcoming feel to your poem. I enjoyed it.
Rubylou

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2016

Thank you , some poems aren't written to win contests they are just written because we want to share what we love. Matthew is wonderful Thank you for your kind words.

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

Oh, Judy, this is just brimming over with love - what a lovely poem! I can so easily visualize that gentle snowfall, feel the crisp, cool air, and see the robin on the porch, but even better is the wonderful feeling evoked by this: "I saw his eyes and deep within my spirit joined with his..." Beautiful!

I do have one suggestion, though it has nothing at all to do with the wonderful writing - the text colour is so hard to see - I would suggest a darker blue for the background, larger font size, and bolded. (Use "advanced".)

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2016

thank you for your loving review. I so love him. I will definitely take your suggestion. Great Idea.

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

Special gifts have a habit of growing more special as the years go by. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2016

thank you so much Matthew is a gift.

Comment from jlsavell

Excellent

This is an absolutely endearing poetic expression of love and blessing. Exceptional verbiage lends to the beauty and tone of this work. Impressive.. Handsome son, I know you are proud.. jlsavell

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2016

Thank you so much. He is a joy.

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

Wow! He's a looker. I see kindness is his eyes. I like how you connected his arrival with nature and the sight of spring at last.

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2016

Thank you so much. He is a joy.

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

HI first a late Happy Birthday to Matthew...and I enjoyed readying the day he was born...and coming home...a very handsome young man...and your poem is very well written...luff Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2016

this poem was written for love of Matthew, it is imperfect just like I am and he is. I love that boy so much.

Comment from sunnilicious

Exceptional

Happy Birthday to Matthew. May he have many blessings and milestones. And this is a nice poem to commemorate his honor. You are a wonderful too. Well thought out and nicely written. Great storytelling. Have a great week :)

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2016

Love my son it was for him, not written perfectly but loved.

Comment from Marykelly

Excellent

Spring is the time for birth and renewal and you joined the rest of nature celebrating new life with your son Matthew, how appropriate. Your story is well told in verse including the snow that had melted by the time you came home and the robin welcoming new life.

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2016

Thank you so much. Matthew is indeed a delight.

Comment from William Ross

Excellent

well a Happy birthday to your son, My aunt calls her son an April flower he was born in April as well, he hates her calling him that. Great write.

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2016

Thank you , I love that boy, well man so much.