Comment from Monk1

Excellent

This really is a very well written poem with lots of descriptive words to paint a picture in the readers mind. The photo that goes with the poem is perfect. I enjoyed this piece a lot. You're quite talented!!

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2016

Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I, too, liked the photo very much.

Comment from damommy

Excellent

What a lovely poem that touched my heart.

The vivid picture you painted of this lovely man made me feel I was there watching him in his new home, which I took it to be a nursing home, "among strangers," and remembering his younger days.

Very moving story, perfectly written. Thank you. 8-)

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2016

Thank you for the positive review. I am glad that you recognized the transition to the nursing home. He was indeed a "lovely man".
Cynthia1

Comment from create4christ

Excellent

I love your illustration. I love how you describe, "white crosses dot country roads". This is a beautiful tribute to your daddy and minister. I love how you wrap your poem around the purity of white...how you end with the pearly white gates swing open wide and white butterflies sing love songs to the stars. GORGEOUS!!

Thank you so much for sharing...Penny

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 Comment Written 08-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2016

Penny,
Thank you. You have captured so much of the meaning of the poem. I appreciate your specific examples of what you enjoyed.
So helpful.
Cynthia1

Comment from Michael Ludwinder

Exceptional

Wow. This is well written. I really like how you choose your words. The use of "white", for example, is perfect. The imagery is wonderful. A very creative poem.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2016

Thank you so much for this very positive review. I especially appreciated the comments relative to my use of imagery.
Cynthia1

Comment from Janet Foor

Exceptional

This is a beautiful tribute to your father. Vivid imagery of another time and place and yet as clear and poignant for today. Very nicely written with tender love and warmth. Well done.

Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2016

Thank you Janet for your nice review of my work. I appreciate the affirmation and the comments on imagery.
Cynthia1