Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

Calm breathing, mother natures majesty leads to calm demeanor.

I'm not sure what a cinquain poem is supposed to (somehow 5's are involved because cinque is 5 in Italian), I do know I enjoyed it.
Nicely done.

Cheers to learning something new...
John

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Feb-2023

thank you John, and it pleases me that you found something new to,ponder.

Comment from Lady MJ

Excellent

How many times do you take a breath each day? We don't count them, purposely, at all. The picture says it all! When we are out in nature, we breath in the freshness of it and yes, it does soothe us. Loved it.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Feb-2023

LadyMJ, the best part of breathing is being aware of do so and not trapped by the senseless mass-mind frenzy of everyday living.

Comment from Aussie

Excellent

I enjoyed your cinquain poem. Those who live in the concrete jungle never experience the sights and smells of mother nature and her beauty. If we make a concerted effort to breathe her loveliness in, peace comes naturally. K xx

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Feb-2023

K, I do agree that surroundings are cloak our senses and one must work diligently, if even to just feel the sun or see the moon from the heart.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Your picture plus words paired perfectly, JLR. I enjoyed
reading your contest entry. Great job with the style of
cinquain. Your words were descriptive and true.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest, Jan

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2023

Jan, thank you for the kind validation!

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

It certainly does JLR. Yesterday, for the first time in a week or so I woke to see the sun pushing through clouds and to hear much bird chatter. Mother Nature welcomed my day, soothing my soul. Well said, cheers
Valda

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2023

Valda, thank you so,much.

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

I love Cinquain Poems, such beatiful poetic form.

It's so important to pause and take in nature's splendor.

Excellent entry for Cinquain Poetry contest..

Good syllables count and connection between lines.

I love the imagery and presentation.

Good luck in the contest.

Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2023

Gypsy, thank you as as always!

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Yes, being outside and breathing in fresh air does sooth the souls and seems to make whatever is wrong a little brighter. I enjoyed reading this contest entry and wish you the best of luck.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2023

Thanks for your thoughtful words of encouragement.

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

Hi Jim,
This is a well done cinquain. It shows us that breathing is life and that life is better when you enjoy nature while breathing.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Joan

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2023

Thank you, friend!

reply by dragonpoet on 11-Feb-2023

Don't mention it, Jim.
Joan

Comment from JT traveller

Excellent

Great verse.

So many things about Mother Nature are soul soothing. The tinkle of streams, psithyrus, a warm beach. All bring solace to the mind and soul.

This was a feel good poem and I thank you.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2023

JT, thank you for adding to the infinite possibilities of experiencing nature.

reply by JT traveller on 10-Feb-2023

Yes, they are indeed infinite. Jacqueline

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

Lovely! I can't count the amount of times I've stood and held my breath at nature's beauty before me. This cinquain is a delight in the way it describes that feeling. It would do everyone a lot of good if they could just take the time to 'stand and stare' at what is around them. Well done and good luck in the contest. :)) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2023

Sandra, it pleases me to read that you experience nature that surrounds you you also.