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The Old Buffet

The buffet was a central focus in my grandparents' home

12 total reviews 
Comment from nancyjam
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Nice imagery in your Etheree about
the old buffet. You bring to life the
past where it was center to the lives
there.
Good luck in the contest.
Nancy

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2016

reply by the author on 24-Sep-2016
    Thank you, Nancy, for the nice review of my poem.
    Cynthia1
Comment from EricBrady
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Beautiful entry for the contest. They don't make them like the once did. I love the old hutches , buffets and furniture. The memories show on their scarred surfaces. I love the use of "gracious symbol" and the "whispering memories". Best wishes in the contest, Eric.

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2016

reply by the author on 24-Sep-2016
    Eric,
    Your review was so positive and specific. I appreciated the comments.
    Cynthia1
Comment from Nika2016
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It still is in my mother's house...
The poem has a great presentation and the color is perfect...
It tells a story...about
another time.
Nice

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2016

reply by the author on 24-Sep-2016
    Thank you, Nika. I appreciated the positive comments.
    Cynthia1
Comment from Pantygynt
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This fills all the listed requirements of the etheree. Many of these short form poems have the achievement of a shape as part of their aim. With the etheree it is an isosceles triangle. Shape is not automatically achieved by syllables as these can contain a considerable variety of letters. The secret of a really good shape is to find the right word with the right number of letters as well as the right number or of syllables.

Were I voting I would take into account the irregularity of shape here occasioned by the short lines 5, 7 and 9, but as I am only reviewing and shape is not listed as a requirement I will give this five stars.

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2016

reply by the author on 24-Sep-2016
    You are such a wonderful reviewer! I have learned so much from your comments in the brief three months that I have been a member of Fan Story. I have made some revisions based on your critique- it does look much better! It probably still need some more editing, but it is better I think. Thank you so much!
    Cynthia1
Comment from Irish Rain
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I don't think I've ever written an Etheree....I like your subject matter, an old buffet. I have one of those, full of memories, things I don't use, but don't want to get rid of, loved this, blessings...

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2016

reply by the author on 23-Sep-2016
    Thank you for the review and the kind words.
    Cynthia1
Comment from patcelaw
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Cynthia, this is an excellent work for the contest. It is beautifully presented and the wording flows well. Blessings, Patricia

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2016

reply by the author on 22-Sep-2016
    Thank you so much for your kind review. It is appreciated.
    Cynthia1
Comment from heyjude
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Cynthia, great job on this etheree. Right on with your syllable count. This reminds me of my mother in laws home with her buffet. She would have been 100 yesterday. She passed away last year. Very nice one. Good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2016

reply by the author on 22-Sep-2016
    Thank you so much for the kind remarks! I am glad that you liked the etheree- quite a different format for me, but I am learning.
    Cynthia1
Comment from zanya
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This Etheree is filled to the brim with wonderful nostalgia and a sense of poignancy - the closing line speaks a real truth 'Memories whisper still- time can't erase'

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2016

reply by the author on 22-Sep-2016
    Such a delightful review! Thank you for all the kind words.
    Cynthia1
Comment from William Ross
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Nicely done on the etheree about the old buffet in your home. many houses today don't use these today, Once a big seller today outdated for the most part. good luck on this and have a great day.

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2016

reply by the author on 22-Sep-2016
    Thank you for the positive remarks. I appreciate the good wishes.
    Cynthia1
Comment from Janet Foor
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My mother had a buffet and it was always decorated for the season and it contained her prized possessions. Your poem brought back some beautiful memories.

thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest.

Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2016

reply by the author on 22-Sep-2016
    I am glad that you could identify with the words of the poem. I do appreciate your good wishes.
    Cynthia1