Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

These are inspiring and true words. The candle is perfect metaphor to go with the poem. The flame has always meant hope.
Congrats for placing second in the contest.
Keep writing
Joan

 Comment Written 16-May-2019

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reply by the author on 16-May-2019

Thanks so much, Joan. I am glad you liked it and could see the candle as a sign of hope. Sometimes I wonder if people see the same symbolism that I do. Thanks again for the well wishes.

Melissa

reply by dragonpoet on 16-May-2019

You are so very welcome. I would think that any person with any Christian background should understand the imagery even if they don't state it.

Joan

Comment from shaffer40

Exceptional

Great flow and rhythm in this brief poem. Nurturing in the womb of hope is such a good concept. It's appropriate that you are among the winners of the contest.

 Comment Written 15-May-2019

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reply by the author on 15-May-2019

Hello Shaffer. You made my day with your lovely review. Thanks so much!

Melissa

Comment from Y. M. Roger

Excellent

Oh, now that is a wonderful offering, Melissa -- and how gently touching yet quite deep if one takes the time to ponder such! :) :) Great job, ma'am, and best of luck! :) Yvette

 Comment Written 10-May-2019

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reply by the author on 12-May-2019

Yvette, I really appreciate your comments. Thanks.

Melissa

Comment from Kathleen Washnis

Excellent

A very well written, well said poem and I like how say in the womb of hope. Great picture to accompany your Lune Poetry with the candle in the palm of the hands.

 Comment Written 10-May-2019

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reply by the author on 12-May-2019

Hi Kathleen. Thanks so much.

Melissa

Comment from Mark D. R.

Excellent

Such a gentle lune verse Melissa!

The soft candle just reinforces your message.

womb of hope is an outstanding phrase

Your entry will garner many contest votes IMHO.

Mark

 Comment Written 09-May-2019

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reply by the author on 10-May-2019

Thanks so much, Mark.... I am glad you liked it.

Melissa

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Hi Melissa, this is a very good piece - a perfect Lune and the wording rings very true. You have put across a good message - not easy with so few words. Good Luck in the contest. Warm wishes Dorothy x

 Comment Written 09-May-2019

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reply by the author on 09-May-2019

Thank you very much, Dorothy. I am glad you liked it.

Melissa

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

It's womb day. I used womb in my nonet this morning. A fine lime and wonderful photo of of holes birth. My best to you and in the contest, dear Melissa.
Sal xo

 Comment Written 09-May-2019

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reply by the author on 09-May-2019

Thanks so much, Sal... its one of those days... haha.

Melissa

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I appreciated the picture you selected to establish the mood for your Lune.
Your choice of "womb" is very effective as the vessel. Best wishes in the contest- Joan

 Comment Written 09-May-2019

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reply by the author on 09-May-2019

Thanks for the insightful comments, Joan. Much appreciated.

Melissa

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

This is a great contest entry, you said a lot in just
a few words, Melissa. Nice picture which was probably
your inspiration.
Good luck in the contest. Nancy:)

 Comment Written 09-May-2019

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reply by the author on 09-May-2019

Thanks so much, Nancy... I did write this poem first, then the photo. I was thinking about how to personify the word.. womb.. and thought how everyone has dreams and wishes they hope will come true. I am glad you liked it.

Melissa

Comment from Mistydawn

Excellent

So true, without hope, determination and hard work a dream is and will always be just a dream. Your poem is very well-written. Your great word choice gets your message across nicely, great job.

 Comment Written 09-May-2019

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reply by the author on 09-May-2019

Thanks so much, Misty!!

Melissa