Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

A well chosen font that reminds this reader of love letters to one's husband or boyfriend. Alliteration of the whispering 's' sound in lines 2,3, and 4 complete the romantic touch. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023

Thank you for the review on this one. I don't usually do cinquains so if anything about it is done right, I'm pleased.
Beth

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

This is so atmospheric I can almost smell the sandalwood. Your cinquain flows with poignancy and love and is an excellent contender, perfectly fulfilling the brief. Good luck, Beth! Debbie

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Nov-2023

Thank you for this review. I'm so glad you like it.
Beth

reply by Debbie D'Arcy on 11-Nov-2023

And another win, well done! You're good at these:))

reply by the author on 11-Nov-2023

This is something new for me. It was five years since I'd won first and then two in less than a week. I should buy a lottery ticket. LOL

reply by Debbie D'Arcy on 11-Nov-2023

Oh definitely! You're on a roll and things always come in threes:))

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-Very nice artwork and presentation, Beth.
-The syllable count is good, along with the topic.
-Very good imagery appealing to sight, scent, and sound.
-You also create a peaceful mood with candles "glowing softly."
-Very good closing lines, as well.
-A very good entry; good luck!!

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Nov-2023

Thank you Pam. I've been avoiding short poems that don't rhyme because they're not my favorites but I might as well see if I figure out why some seem to like them. Maybe is because theyare short and you don't need to spend much time writing or reading them.

reply by Pam (respa) on 10-Nov-2023

You are welcome, Beth. I think you have the right answer, but I would also say write what you want to. It's okay do a mix of things which could be a win win situation.

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Excellent entry for the Cinquain Poetry contest.

Wow, it's so romantic. Great entry for the Cinquain Poetry contest. I read quite a few and yours is my favorite.

Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Nov-2023

Thank you Gypsy. I'm so glad you liked it.
Beth

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Often certain scents do bring back fond memories. Sometimes, not so fond memories. I enjoyed reading your contest entry. Thank you for sharing it with us and I want to wish you the best of luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Nov-2023

Thank you Barbara. I appreciate the review. I'm not fond of short poems that don't rhyme, but I thought I'd give it a try. Scents do bring back memories. For me, Old Spice might have been a better trigger. He used that after shave.

Comment from Karen Cherry

Excellent

Lovely. Your loving memories shine through your gifted writing.. I have read your work before. I would like to see more. If you would like to read me too, we could fan each other, in any case, good luck in the contest. Karen

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Nov-2023

Thank you Karen. I so glad you like my little poem. It is good to have you as a fan.
Beth

Comment from royowen

Excellent

An excellent entry in this cinquain poetry contest Beth, I loved it when the girls were still at home, but it seems so long ago now, beautifully written my friend, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Nov-2023

Thank you Roy. I appreciate the reviw. I don't like doing short poems but FanStory is always calling for them. I perfer longer rhymed poems like you do.
Beth

reply by royowen on 10-Nov-2023

Me too

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

My, my! How romantic is this? Beautifully penned and illustrated too in cinquain poetry form. Sending you my best today as always and my very best wishes for the upcoming.
Sally xoxo's

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Nov-2023

Thank you Sally. I'm glad you like is. I really appreciate the review.
Beth

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Oh, yes, Beth. I can so identify with this. It's a beautiful Cinquain poem, of nights like that. It so reminds me of winter nights back in Denmark when we would be cosy and warm inside in the cosy flicker of candlelights, while winter was raging outside. All the best of luck. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Nov-2023

Thank you, Ulla. I really appreciate the comments. I'm glad you liked it.
Beth

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

Stunning, Beth! The words are so emotion filled, the memories the candle's and the scent of sandlewood, have brought about this amazong cinquain poem. It's an excellent contest entry, and I wish you the very best of luck! Warmest hugs, my friend. Sandra xx

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Nov-2023

Thank you so much Sandra. I really appreciate the review. I'm so glad you like it.
Beth