Comment from royowen

Excellent

I rather like the golden shovel form, but the golden shovel is an interesting name and a great turn of very short phraseology, but I I did note that Karen is getting some great press lately. Superbly written dear Pam, well done, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 27-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2021

Thanks for the review, Roy. I appreciate your comments about the golden shovel. I tried it twice, and it wasn't making a lot of sense so I did this one. I am glad you enjoyed it.

reply by royowen on 28-Sep-2021

Well done Pam

Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)

Exceptional

This is an incredibly clever poem, which should provide much scope for study by Karenina and result in great entertainment. I hope she enjoys it as much as I did. Love Kate xx

 Comment Written 27-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2021

Thank you for the exceptional rating and review, Kate. I appreciate your comments about this poem, and Karenina loved it. I am glad you did, too. Thanks for creating the book, too.

Comment from Poetofheart2013

Excellent

What a great poem.
And really clever subject
It full of really good
Imaging. It flows really
Well with good feeling
and emotions. I really
enjoyed reading it
Just keep up the
good work!

 Comment Written 27-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2021

Thanks for the review. I appreciate your comments about the poem, the clever subject, the flow and the good feeling, too. I am glad you enjoyed it.

reply by Poetofheart2013 on 03-Oct-2021

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

This is a beautifully written poem dear Pam! I love the wordplay. It is clever and poetic . Brings rather insightful comments.
Thank you for sharing!
Blessings and a humongous hug-it-out hug!
Rebekka x

 Comment Written 27-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2021

Thanks for the review, Rebekka. I appreciate your comments about the poem, wordplay, insightful comments, too. I am glad you enjoyed it.

reply by rjuselius on 03-Oct-2021

My pleasure entirely dear friend <3

reply by the author on 03-Oct-2021

Thanks😊

Comment from rspoet

Exceptional

Hello Pam,
What a splendid poem and creation for Karenina.
The original form of a silver shovel poem
using words of a famous poem to start each line
is worth six stars all by itself.
The intricate rhyme scheme is marvelous to see
and beautifully done.
Howtown is a wonderful place, as is this silver shovel poem.
Best wishes.
Six silver shovels.
Robert

 Comment Written 27-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021

Thank you for the exceptional rating and review, Robert. I appreciate your comments about the poem and form, along with the rhyme scheme, and Howtown and the silver shovel, too. I am glad you enjoyed it.

Comment from Eunice Amero

Excellent

Very good poem. I like the picture and how well the shovel worked. It reminds me of a gold shovel l saw at church. They preserved it in gold because they used it to build the whole fiundation for the church. Its pretty. Thank you for sharing your poem.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2021

Thanks for the review, Eunice. I appreciate your comments about the poem, image, and form. Thanks for sharing about your experience. I think when there are dedications, they do use very beautiful shovels.

reply by Eunice Amero on 29-Sep-2021

your very welcome

Comment from Midi O'Rourke

Excellent

Hi Pam - very well written and engaging. Funny, I thought e.e was easyeverett. Pretty hysterical - apologies to Mr Cummings and you. Very nice to write this to Karenina. I have heard she is unwell. It brought a smile to my face.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2021

Thanks for the review, Midi O. I appreciate your comments about the poem and sharing about e.e.!! No apologies necessary:):) Karenina is going through some difficult things. I am glad you enjoyed the poem.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

You did a great job, Pam, continuing in the same format as ee cummings. I enjoyed reading your poem. It's difficult to know where his ends and yours start. There's good smooth flow to your well thought out words that create great imagery. The image pairs perfectly, too. Thanks for the extensive notes.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2021

Thanks for the review, Jan. I appreciate your comments about the form, and the very nice compliment about it. I am glad you liked the smooth flow and imagery, as well as the notes.

Comment from Eternal Muse

Excellent

That is such a wonderful poem for our dear Karenina (Karen). I am sure, this would put a smile on her face.
I liked your story about a golden shovel, I wish more people had it in their lives (smile).

Great imagery and visuals and a stunning presentation.
Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2021

Thanks for the review, EM. I appreciate your comments about the poem, and I think it brought a lot of smiles:) I am glad you liked my story, imagery, and presentation.

Comment from Mama Baer

Excellent

Delightful story with Three Acts! You teach us so much here! e.e. cummings would be proud. Thank you for all the notes, too! So educational. I loved learning all about the silver shovel.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2021

Thanks for the review. I really appreciate your comments and observations, like a "story with three acts!" Interesting you picked up on teaching because I am a retired H.S. English teacher. I am glad you liked the poem, notes, and learning about the silver shovel. I appreciate the comment about e.e. cummings being proud. I am so glad you enjoyed it.