Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Wonderful, Jackarrie. A potent poetic proclamation of self discovery and awareness.I loved everything about this, from the frolicking fun flow of verse, to the lovely depiction of Cahore in art.

Fabulous work!

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2014

Thanks Dean, I appreciate you wonderful review. Mary

reply by Dean Kuch on 25-Mar-2014

My pleasure, Mary.

Comment from NicciFaye

Excellent

Wow...you did that painting...fabulous my dear...artist and poet...alright now..excellent poem to occupy this beautiful painting...I greatly enjoyed this place you've allowed my muse to journey too with you.

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2014

Thanks Nicci, for the wonderful review and the great compliments on my artwork. I appreciate it. Mary.

Comment from CALLAHANMR

Excellent

Hi Mary:)
First let me say, your painting is far too precice to ne considered amateurish. When I first looked at it I thought it was a photograph.

Your nostalgic poem about the beauty and tranquility of Cahore leaves no doubt of your love of this special place ny the sea. Like the colors of your painting, the words of your poem are perfectly selected and describe this village just as you painted it.

Love and Irish Hugs for sharing the beauty of Ireland. I ran low on stars already or you would have six .

Roger

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2014

Thank you roger for the wonderful review and your very kind comments, and for the virtual six. I appreciate it. Mary

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Mary, as an artist you are remarkable and you And your painting is marvelous and well done. I admire your skill in doing so, painting this picture. Your poems rhymes were neither forced, labored or strained volume rhythm Flow smoothly throughout your poem. Your piece itself is kind of mystifying by the beauty in which you ingeniously put the words such amorous way of imagining the area of which you so dearly love. Thanks so much for sharing and posting of your work and may you have a good one.
Alex

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2014

Thanks A;ex. for your wonderful review. and for the great compliments on my art. I appreciate your comments so much. Mary

reply by krys123 on 24-Mar-2014

Mary, you are so entirely and sincerely welcome.

Comment from Gungalo

Excellent

My struggles and fears in life became less daunting
I felt a beginning of a life my inner self was wanting
Many years have passed, yet I still I can clearly see
It was the best place in the world for me, to find me

How beautiful this truly is Mary. A wonderful place where you could lose yourself and feel free. Lovely quatrains too.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2014

Thanks Pam for the great review and your kind comments. Mary

reply by Gungalo on 24-Mar-2014

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Comment from barleygirl

Excellent

I love this poem. It's simple & sincere, conveying the feelings of this place, for you. Your words represent the way many of us feel when we've found the place on this planet that resonates with & nourishes our spirit. Great job & thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2014

thanks for the great review. Mary

Comment from zanya

Excellent

A celebration of what is obviously a treasured spot on the planet 'best place in the world for me' and a place filled with character 'quaint and calm'. superb pic

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2014

Thanks Zana for the great review and very kind comments. Mary

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

You are very good artist :-)
solid use of rhyming couplets
you convey well your enchantment with this beautiful place
good consonance in fears in life
Many years has passed - have passed
Brooke

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2014

thanks Brooke for the great review and the typo, I appreciate your comments. Mary

Comment from hsnyder0509

Excellent

Well done! I really enjoyed this piece. I really liked the way you rhymed in some places, helping with the flow of your poem. It made it an easy read. I also really enjoyed your painting. It really helps put your reader in a certain mindset. Thank you for sharing! :)

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2014

Thanks for the wonderful review and kind comments. I do appreciate it. Mary

Comment from LoannaLois

Exceptional

Both your wonderful painting and your poem deserve this six! I have always wanted to go to Ireland. My grandmother's family came from Ireland.I still have a tiny old old stool from there. It's precious to me.
The way you described the therapeutic place you love was so endearing.You are a talented artist in your own right, too! This is just a lovely landscape!.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2014

Thank you so much Loanna, for this exceptional review. Yes it is a beautiful place, I now only get to visit it once a year, I first went there to a caravan, then we bought a broken down chalet and did it up. then we knocked down the chalet and built a big house. (this was my husbands idea) after the big house was built I felt it took so much away from the site. We sold the year of the twin tower atrocity. We moved near the grandchildren. we also live between Ireland and Spain. At present I am in Spain. ABout 6 weeks in each country. Mary