Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I am glad you were inspired by Willie Nelson's credo to create this poem. I enjoyed your rhymes and your definition of friendship. Here's to harmony! Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2018

Ha! Yes, I raise my glass high. Ha! Thanks for your great review.

Melissa

Comment from McMurry903

Excellent

Beautiful inviting piece. I happen to love Willie Nelson as well!
Great rhymes and outstanding closing. I love "Friendship is the result of two people sharing the harmony of life".
Well Done!
-Brian

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2018

Thanks a lot, Brian. I enjoyed trying the Sapphonic Triad form for the first time. It takes a little bit of effort to mull over the theme and then find a quote that matches.... from there it does get easier. I appreciate you taking the time to review it.

Melissa

Comment from Y. M. Roger

Excellent

LOL! This is a delightful S-T ... probably one of my favorite to date, I would say. They always seem to be of a more 'brooding' nature yet yours makes the reader feel lighter - be thankful for friendship - and simply 'smile'! ;) ;) Love 'you're flute, I'm fife' -- what a wonderful relationship! :) Thanx for sharing - Yvette :)

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2018

I am so glad you like it. I also saw the brooding and definitely wanted a lighter touch. Thank you for your great reviews today!

Melissa

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Great job with this sapphonic triad. I like that quote from Willie Nelson but I like your final tercet better. "People sharing the harmony of life" portrays everything from a happy marriage, good friends and close siblings.

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018

Thank you Helen. Yes, you get it! My focus was on friendships that last.. Willie just supplied a decent quote for me to get started. LOL. I am grateful for your review.

Melissa

Comment from CD Richards

Excellent

A most delightful sapphonic triad, celebrating the joy of friendship, and a love of music. You inspired me to ask Google to play something by Willie. Instead, I got Glen Campbell's Rhinestone Cowboy -- not really the same. I guess I need to spend money to upgrade my Spotify. Oh well, must be heading off - I just can't wait to be on the road again.

Cheers,
Craig

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018

Haha... you are on a roll... great reviews and comments. Love them all and send you a big thank you for the terrific feedback!!

Melissa

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Hi Melissa, I love Willie Nelson's music...
my Pop always said...love and respect your friends...they will be the ones that will be there for you in the end...true friendship can't be replaced...it's a gift to have that love...I love the wording in your poem my sweet friend...and love the picture as well...very nicely written you...Love You...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018

Thanks so much, Linda. Friendships are so important and such an integral part of life. Thanks for the wonderful review.

Melissa

reply by l.raven on 16-Dec-2018

they truly are Melissa...life truly is not worth living without the love of others...your so welcome my sweet friend...always...love much...xxoo

Comment from poetwatch

Excellent

You are writing way above my knowledge, Melissa. I looked up this Sapphonic Triad and found that it was created by people here on FanStory. I don't really understand the formation. It's OK I guess, but I'm more traditional because that is all that I know.

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018

Well, it is not very hard. It starts with a memorable quote that is less than 17 syllables, followed by a Quatrain that is four lines of four syllables each. Then a verse that has a 8-4-6 syllable count that has an emotive impact. Just a bit of a puzzle to figure out. This was my first one, but I know it is something you can do. Give it a try.

Melissa

Comment from country ranch writer

Excellent

Making music with ones friends is a great time had by all. Nothing like it I am quite sure and making friends for life through many associations keeps one young at heart like Willie and friends.

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018

Thanks so much, Barbara for the wonderful review.

Melissa

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Musical harmony between two people is great if it can be achieved! Your words are sweet music to my ears, an unusual form, best wishes, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018

Thank you. This is my first attempt at a Sapphonic Triad. We will see if I do another....

Melissa

Comment from Mistydawn

Excellent

This is a very sweet poem, the makings of true happiness. It's very well-written, has great word choice, descption and has a nice steady flow. This poem reminds me of the friendship is.... sayings. Your poems have become a journey through memory lane, lol. Great job as always.

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018

Thank you very much. I am finding that my poems have recently included nostalgia. I will have to think about that! Ha.

Melissa