Comment from Suzanne54

Excellent

This poem, to me felt up lifting. After a bad storm, the rainbow comes out and the grass is so green. I felt relieved.

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2014

I appreciate this wonderful review and generous rating. I'm glad you liked 'The promise.' :-) Carolyn

Comment from GracieAnn

Excellent

Carolyn, this is a well phrased write with highly descriptive language. I do have a question about the syllable count. FS says that a Tanka has:

line 1 - 5 syllables
line 2 - 7 syllables
line 3 - 5 syllables
line 4 - 7 syllables
line 5 - 7 syllables

Is this another type of Tanka? :0 GracieAnn

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2014

Hi GracieAnn,
'The promise,' is actually rhyming quatrains, however, 'Morning has broken,', is a Tanka which you also reviewed and I am looking into your questions in that review as well. From what I understand: a Tanka (which this one is not) has 31 syllables or less and is often in 5-7-5-7-7 form, always with 5 lines. Title , if any following the word Tanka. I think rhyming is not required. Many thanks for reading. As I write a poem a day for National Poetry Month, I am also incorporating several forms, so I hope they are correct, and welcome any constructive criticism. :-) Carolyn

reply by GracieAnn on 08-Apr-2014

It's good to challenge ourselves. When I signed up Jan 2013, I didn't even know what a tanka was! LOL. Thanks for letting me know what you find out. :0 GracieAnn

Comment from Rosalyne

Excellent

Hi, Carolyn.
What a beautiful poem that shares it's own picture in your writing of spring and all it's wonder. You are doing a great job of writing a poem a day. Great picture to accompany your poem.
Bye
Rosalyne :)

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2014

Thanks Rosalyne, I am so happy you are following and enjoying this series. :-) Carolyn

Comment from misscookie

Excellent

I love how the rainbow, shoots across the sky how the sun hits the wild flowers. Your words are just perfect for this time of the tear.
thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2014

I am so happy you are liking all of these misscookie. Love, Carolyn

reply by misscookie on 09-Apr-2014

Keep up the good work, have a blessed day.
Until next time.

Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)

Excellent

This is a lovely quatrain poem with abcb rhyme. I like how you have described a spring scene so very well and then end on a romantic note. Lovely. Hugs, Debbie

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2014

Thanks Debbie, please check out the tanka if you have time. So glad you enjoyed this one as well. :-) Carolyn

Comment from country ranch writer

Excellent

ON THE NEWS THE OTHER DAY MY HUSBAND SAID THEY SHOWED AN UPSIDEDOWN RAINBOW. YOU EVER SEEN OR HEARD OF ONE OS THOSE? I BET THEY ARE INTERESTING TO SEE

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2014

Take a look at fanart, there is one that looks like a smile. I don't recall if it is digital or a regular photo. Just request rainbow. and search. Thanks and have a good evening. :-)Carolyn

reply by country ranch writer on 08-Apr-2014

THANKS I WILL CK. IT OUT

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Carolyn, this is just beautiful...the poem and the picture...would love to be in that field with the thoughts in your poem...sooooooooo very nicely written....Luff Linda xoox

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014

Thank you Linda for the sweet review. I am delighted you are following the series with such enjoyment. Love or is it Luff,
:-) Carolyn

reply by l.raven on 07-Apr-2014

it's luff!!! LOL...same thing!!!so welcome...beautiful poems...xxoo

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

Love that you're mixing up different forms with these April poems . Nice reference to hibernation and woodchucks. Spring this year does seem like a promise made long ago!

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014

Glad you enjoyed this one Shari, have a great week. :-) Carolyn

Comment from Maureen's Pen

Excellent

Dear Carolyn - You are creating amazing poetry in this April poetic month. This is lovely and I see you have used Jenny's work also a great talented friend. Beautiful work you have both crafted with this one.
Thanks for sharing it.
Maureen

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014

It is amazing the artwork that is out there. Jenny's work is particularly special. Glad you enjoyed this one. Love, Carolyn

Comment from ennahanid

Excellent

You really are finding the most lovely artwork to highlight your words, that themselves paint pictures in the reader's mind...

Wow! - 7 keepers for sure - so well done - Dinah

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014

Thanks Dinah for your wonderful loyalty throughout this series. I appreciate you and am so happy you are enjoying the poems. :-) Carolyn