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Maiden voyage

Exhilarating, quiet floating in air without a care.

53 total reviews 
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
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That sounds like quite the experience. Well done in your composition are the feelings you experienced and what would attract another person to pursue the same lift off. The picture is perfect.

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2019
    Thank you.
Comment from Sally Law
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Dang it. This is just too good. I was going to enter this contest, but I better up my game if I have a chance. Your descriptions were so real, I felt I was there, taking in the lovely autumnal sunset. Sublime.
Sending you my best today and for the challenge,
Sally :]

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2019
    Thanks Sally, were moving Bonnie to rehab today to start the long arduous journey back to normal....
reply by Sally Law on 08-Oct-2019
    I know how you feel and send this back with prayers for you both. xo
Comment from harmony13
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The author's words are delightful, interesting and creative. The poem flows
and connects well. The reader enjoyed reading this poem and may consider a balloon ride! The artwork is perfect and compliments this poem well.

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2019
    Thanks for taking the balloon ride with me.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
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I really like the image you created in this stanza :"All the while, I see mile upon mile
The collision of autumnal colors,
Fading away from the clutch of summer."
Thank you for sharing and have a blessed day:)

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2019
    Thank you Iza.
Comment from Mastery
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Perfect, Jim. I love each and every stanza, particularly this one:
"A massive balloon, adorned in a Kaleidoscope
of colors, that radiate off a cloudy, sunset sky,"

A great description of a balloon. You are right, we all should take this ride at least once in a lifetime. : ) Bob

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2019
    Hi Bob, the solo trip I had ascending over mountains around Denver was extraordinary, indescribable, dreamlike.
reply by Mastery on 08-Oct-2019
    Wow!
reply by Mastery on 08-Oct-2019
    Wow!
Comment from CrystieCookie999
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Neat little free verse poem with some random end-rhymes and half-rhymes like 'colors/summer' and 'reach/feet.' There is 'c' alliteration in 'collision,' 'clutch,' and 'colors.' Enjoyable read about a hot air balloon. Easy enough for young readers to comprehend, too.

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2019
    Thank you.
Comment from Barbaraj1
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This is a wonderful poem. I felt like I was riding in the hot air balloon
with you! Your images are great. The collision of autumnal colors and
kaleidoscope of colors are great lines.

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2019
    Thank you.
Comment from the13thpoet
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Hello JLR a terrific Tuesday to you my friend. I liked your club entry for the "Autumn Balloon-Balloon Ride." I may put a hot air balloon ride on my bucket list, but for now I will just let your descriptive words help me experience the ride. Good job and Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2019
    Hello back, my dear friend! Thanks for taking the ride with me.
Comment from Louise Michelle
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Reading this was an adventure, a much safer adventure than doing it myself, LOL.

You did such a good job describing the sights and sounds - a poem well written. Hugs, Lou

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2019
    Thanks for taking a ride with me Lou!
Comment from dmt1967
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This is the second poem I have encountered with the same picture. I thought the last one was good but this captures the freedom of the balloon better. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2019
    Thanks for taking the ride with me.