Comment from DR DIP

Excellent

I love this It has a great flow and rhythm and is easy to read not overly metaphorical or cryptic I just can't understand why a lot of poets on this site are so hell bent on writing flowery metaphorical verses with cryptic meanings whereby the time you have read it you have completely forgotten the first verses or their meaning you need to use your analytical brain too much
this is great from finish to end and your paint a beautiful picture subjected around the lake with a beautiful accompanying picture

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2016

Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging review. I'm with you - I don't want to have to get out the dictionary or use my analytical brain to figure out the meaning of a poem.

Blessings
Janet

Comment from joannakruk

Excellent

What a lovely poem that expresses the transition between day and night. I see a jovial spirit in the daily motions of the moon and sun, almost as if the two are in a competitive play attempting to gain advantage over the other. Engaging and easy to follow. Well done

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2016

Thank you Joanna for your thoughtful and encouraging review.

Blessings
Janet

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Janet

= Beautifully composed sonnet for the prompt.
= Love the tranquil artwork to add a nice ambiance to your work.
= Best of luck in the contest.

<> A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside-down (*>*)
<> Cheers & Blessings <> Jax
<> Published as <> Jacqueline M Franklin

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2016

Thank you Jackie for your thoughtful and encouraging review.

Blessings
Janet

Comment from Ogden

Excellent

An excellent contest entry, written in a poetry form with requirements that are challenging to fulfill, while creating quality work - and in this case, in harmony with an illustration.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2016

Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging review.

Blessings
Janet

Comment from jlsavell

Excellent

jm4119,
this is just absolutely a stunning piece of poetic art. The ending ..simple perfection and truth, Best wishes with the contest.. jlsavell

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2016

Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging review.

Blessings
Janet

Comment from Irish Rain

Excellent

This is so pretty, I love every word. I had the worse trouble writing one of these, I finally got it....you make it just flow.... I like the third verse...the volta???...shadows in the evening sky...sure to be a strong contender in this contest, blessings....

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Sep-2016

Thank you for your encouraging review and for your good wishes.

I greatly appreciate your comments

Blessings
Janet.

Comment from closetpoetjester

Exceptional

Wow this is a beautiful and breathtaking end to the day in spite of waning, withering and fading dreams Janet.
Your words masquerade as they caress the page from day into night.
This was absolutely stunning and a most enjoyable read.
The meter had a wonderful ebb and flow back and forth and my favourite stanza was the volta and then of course the closing couplet. I love a great sunset!
Well done. Sixer for you. Best of luck with your entry.
Cheers P

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Sep-2016

Thank you P for your encouraging and exceptional six star review and for your good wishes.

I greatly appreciate your comments

Blessings
Janet.

Comment from June Sargent

Excellent

Great example of a Shakespearean sonnet. Nice rhythm. Easy flow. Wonderful imagery. Even the darkest night will usher in brand new day. Well done.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Sep-2016

Thank you June for your encouraging review and for your good wishes.

I greatly appreciate your comments

Blessings
Janet.

Comment from JanPerry

Excellent

I don't understand the requirements of the sonnet.
It sounds very romantic and vivid. The imagery and formation of
rhyme, the pretty colours and ideas come together very well.
Thanks

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Sep-2016

Thank you for your encouraging review. The requirements are specific but it's fun to learn.

I greatly appreciate your comments

Blessings
Janet.

Comment from DonandVicki

Excellent

I admire poets like you that can make sonnets look so easy and smooth. I have tried but failed miserably. A very nice composition.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Sep-2016

Thank you for your encouraging review and for your good wishes.

I greatly appreciate your comments

Blessings
Janet.