Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written 5-7-5 poem about the weather outside that seems grey and cold with no color. It can make a person depressed when we have to stay inside.

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2018

Thank you Sandra. As always I welcome your comments. However, the poem is not all about the weather if you read closer. ~DD

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

This is a well written short piece. Rainy days come into our lives and emotions. I think you've worded it well here. A test of our endurance and fortitude. Marilyn

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2018

Thank you Marilyn. I appreciate your thoughtful comments, as always. ~DD

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

I like this one very much indeed. Who knows what is going on in the mind of the beholder. I s it just a race between the droplets as they slide down the pane or something deeper.

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2018

It is always something deeper. Thank you Pantygynt for your thoughtful review. ~DD

Comment from Aussie

Excellent

The photo complimented your little poem. Please send some gentle precipitation our way, we are in drought for six months. Liked your subject and well done friend.

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2018

Thank you K. I appreciate your review and will do a rain dance this end for you :-) ~DD

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Wow! As I re-read this, I saw your brilliant use of the window's reflection and it's the pane (which reminds us of the word 'pain') that does the 'seeing.' And we can imagine that the hushed droplets may be tears of the viewer of the pane. Very cool!

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2018

You got it Helen. Thank you! The title and end line has a play on words too. I appreciate your understanding of my - not so straight forward - writing... but then that's me. Little Ms Innuendo : -) ~DD

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

This is a lovely, pensive, entry for the 5-7-5. The photo helps define her mood and supports your phrase "reflective moments". Good luck, DD, a great verse for this prompt. Melissa

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2018

Thank you Melissa. I appreciate your thoughtful comments on my 5-7-5 poem. ~DD

Comment from Zue65

Excellent

I resonate with the message of the author. There is really something sad and reflective when rain falls and drips down the window panes. I like the third line for its strong Aha moment . Thanks for sharing, keep writing.

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2018

Thank you Nassus, I appreciate your thoughtful review on my somewhat melancholy poem. ~DD

Comment from rama devi

Excellent

Love the pun on precipitation - brilliant metaphor and parallel--stoke of genius even, especially in recipe with the title's pun. The duet of brilliant metaphor puns nudges this 5-7-5 to a six. Also, the phonetics of S and soft C sounds augments the 'hush' described. Outstanding!


Bravo. Good luck! Oops--no sixes left, alas. A virtual one: ******
Warmly, rd

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2018

RD, the thought of your virtual six made me happy. I really appreciate your complete understanding of my short poem. I think you are the only reviewer so far that has understood every line, including the title. It shows you are actually reading it instead of breezing through it as some may do. Thank you. ~DD

reply by rama devi on 07-Nov-2018

Thanks for your kind words. I do try to follow the golden rule! If only people would understand that "it is in giving that we receive"...

reply by the author on 07-Nov-2018

I second that motion RD. It is sad to see insincere actions for personal gain, living life through a filtered lens. ~Dx

reply by rama devi on 07-Nov-2018

:-))))

Comment from Kelly Grim

Excellent

Well done! You've created this tight 5-7-5 about reflection, but I get sadness here too... something about the "hushed droplets" falling that remind me of tears... your words are all linked by reflection or light play... "reflective" and "pane" (as in window pane) and "droplets" This is beautiful!

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2018

Thank you Kelly Grim. You completely got my poem. The play on words also include the last line and the title. Blessings ~DD

Comment from Old Soldier

Excellent

Nice. Deep and emotional. Thanks for sharing. Keep writing reading and reviewing.
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 Comment Written 06-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2018

Thank you Old Soldier. I appreciate your words of encouragement and your review. ~DD