Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Yes, time really flies when you're having fun. I admired your alliteration of "s's" that intensified your message. Enjoy the rest of the summer and best wishes in the contest- Joan

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018

Thank you so much, Joan, for your kind praise of "As Summer Fades." And you, too, enjoy what's left of summer. Rod

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Rod,

Great presentation. I enjoyed the beautiful message--though I do not like being reminded that my youngest will soon be back off to college. Yuck!

The whole post was delightful-from the image to the font and color choices.

Much good luck to you!

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018

I talked to a neighbor today who said how much she will hate to see her youngest return to college only too soon. I am delighted you enjoyed my poem and I truly appreciate your kind praise, robyn.

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This twenty-five-syllable poem, As Summer Fades, uses eighteen words and four lines to bring the sad reality to us that summer is a time of fleeting opportunities which, like our lives, passes quickly with no more days.

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018

I very much appreciate your sharing my poem, Bill, and your comments.

Comment from Angela Hayes

Excellent

Good read, educational, well presented, interesting, creative use of words, creative way of thinking, two chairs at a beach welcoming, poem has a lot of meaning.

Good Luck!

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018

Thank you very much, Angela, for your wonderful praise of ?As Summer Fades.?
Rod

reply by Angela Hayes on 13-Jul-2018

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Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

This poem is nicely composed and illustrated. Summer does seem to fly by too soon. Does time go faster when we're enjoying ourselves? Seems so. Good luck in the contest with this nice entry. Marilyn

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018

Thank you, Marilyn, for sharing ?As Summer Fades.? I think you are right about time flying when we are having fun.

Comment from angel123

Excellent

I like your description of the end of summer and the days ending too soon. I agree, well said. Your artwork choice goes well with your thoughts and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018

Thank you very much, angel123, for sharing my poem and your kind praise.

Comment from Mrs. KT

Exceptional

Hello!
Simply exquisite! In 25 syllables you have created a lasting visual and emotive poetic offering that is powerful without an attached photograph! No easy feat!
Thank you for sharing!
Diane

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018

Thank you so much, Diane, for your wonderful praise of ?As Summer Fades? and those six bright stars.

Comment from Sharon Haiste

Excellent

I think this is a good entry for the 25 Syllable Poem writing prompt.
Your verse describes a beautiful setting.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018

Thank you, Sharon, for your kind praise of ?As Summer Fades.?

Comment from zanya

Excellent

Oh yes how swiftly those summer days fade - well portrayed here in this twenty five syllable poem reminding us simultaneously of how short life itself can be

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018

I had not thought of the larger picture, zanya. Thank you for reminding me and for your kind praise.

Comment from meeshu

Excellent

very nice for twenty-five syllable challenge poem. summer ends too soon and winter lasts too long. what are you going to do..

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018

You ask a very good question. Many thanks for sharing my poem, meeshu, and for your kind praise.