Comment from Poetic Friend

Excellent

I see why this poem won the contest. In its brevity, the poem is touching and thought-provoking. With all the Christmas celebrations in our cultures, sometimes we lose insight that others living overseas. Your poem remind us.

Happy holidays!

 Comment Written 25-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Dec-2016

Thank you for this great review and your kind words for my poem, Poetic Friend. I appreciate your taking the time to read and share your thoughts.Thank you for your thoughtful response.
Smiles,
Indy :-)

Comment from Quantum Traveler

Exceptional

Every Little Girl in a Military Family should have this Christmas Surprise.
The Image and the Writing are Superb.
Thank You Irish...Quantum Traveler...Phil

 Comment Written 25-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Dec-2016

Thank you so much, Phil, for your Wesome review, generous rating, and thoughtful comments for my poem. I'm so pleased you liked the poem enough to award it a sixth star. It breaks my heart to think of all the soldiers away from their loved ones for Christmas. Thank you, my friend, for your kind and encouraging response.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)

Comment from CEO2020

Excellent

The picture fits the poem perfectly.

"Heartsick
little girl with her Daddy away in Iraq.
He kisses her awake for Christmas morning
happiness!"

Happy Holidays!

 Comment Written 25-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Dec-2016

Oh, Cleo, I truly appreciate your allowing the use of your photograph. You caught the perfect elression on the little girl's face that brought my words to life. Thank you!
Smiles,
Karyn :-)

Comment from davisr (Rhonda)

Excellent

Awww, how very sweet.

I'm with you, I wish they could all kiss their little girls or boys awake for Christmas morning. Imagine how excited they would be.

Great job,
Rhonda

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Dec-2016

Thank you for this great review and your kind words for my poem, Rhonda. I appreciate your taking the time to read and share your thoughts.Thank you for your thoughtful response.
Smiles,
Indy :-)

Comment from MelB

Excellent

A very good antonym poem and contest entry. Hard to have loved ones in the military, especially when it is a parent. What a wonderful surprise Christmas morning!

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Dec-2016

Thank you for this great review and your kind words for my poem, MelB. I appreciate your taking the time to read and share your thoughts.Thank you for your thoughtful response.
Smiles,
Indy :-)

Comment from Sis Cat

Excellent

Wow, this is a phenomenal antonym with a well balanced word selection to create a powerful image of a veteran father returning home to his daughter on Christmas Day. What happiness and what a perfect gift. Thank you for sharing, for remembering our veterans, and congratulations on your well-deserved win.

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Dec-2016

Thank you, Sis Cat, for your great review for my poem. I truly appreciate your kind comments, and thank you for your congratulations. I so wish all the soldiers could be home with their loved ones for Christmas. Thank you for your kind response.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)

Comment from giraffmang

Exceptional

Hi Karyn,

Easy to see why this one won the competition. It has a perfect blend of form, meaning, emotion, and content. that is truly the real meaning of this time of year.

Great little piece.
G

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Dec-2016

Thank you so much, G, for your great review for my poem. I truly appreciate your kind comments, and Im thrilled nd honored you liked it enough to give it one of your six stars. I do wish with all my heart that every soldier could be home with their loved ones for Christmas. Thank you for your kind response, and I hope you have a fun-filled Christmas with your daughter.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)

Comment from wondertwin

Excellent

What a wonderfully sweet poem this is. Nice to read on Christmas eve day! Congratulations on winning :) Blessings, AmyJo

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Dec-2016

Thank you for this great review for my poem, AmyJo. I truly appreciate your kind comments and congratulations. I wish with all my heart every soldier could be home with their loved ones for Christmas. Thank you for your encouraging response.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Many kudos for your win in the Antonymn contest. I admired the extreme contrast between the words you selected and the touching story. Thank you for acknowledging the sacrifice of our service personnel to our country. Happy holidays to you and yours- Joan

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Dec-2016

Thank you for this great review for my poem, Joan. I truly appreciate your kind comments and congratulations. I wish with all my heart every soldier could be home with their loved ones for Christmas. Thank you for your encouraging response.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)

reply by Joan E. on 24-Dec-2016

I add my wishes to yours. Have a pleasant Eve and a merry day tomorrow- Joan

Comment from heyjude

Excellent

Indiana Irish, what a wonderful 4 line poem for the contest test and I can see why it won. It would be wonderful if our soldiers could be home

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Dec-2016

Thank you for this great review for my poem, heyjude. I truly appreciate your kind comments and congratulations. I wish with all my heart every soldier could be home with their loved ones for Christmas. Thank you for your encouraging response.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)