Comment from DR DIP

Excellent

wow thanks so much for posting this well written poem about a lady who I had never heard of down here and one you are obviously proud of.
thanks for sharing

dip

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014

Thanks for the wonderful review. Mary

Comment from emrpoems

Excellent

Good rhyming couplets
Very informative notes about Maude Mc.Bride who fought for the preservation of Iris culture. I find however, that it does flow like a story.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014

thanks for the great review. Mary

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

this is an exquisite tribute to a revolutionary feminist! working hard to get the same respect as men, i would believe. this is a perfect entry for the share a story in a poem contest!
thank you for sharing!
good luck in the contest!

rebekka x

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014

Thanks Rebekka for the wonderful review. Mary

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

leaders can come from either sex. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a veru well interesting read.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014

Thanks Lucas for the wonderful review. Mary

reply by c_lucas on 20-Jul-2014

You're welcome, Mary. Charlie

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Mary;
A really well written poem that is very brilliantly educative and illuminating it is also very well written, easy to read and understand.
Mrs. McBride was truly a hero of the Irish people Along with her husband and especially her son who one of many accolades especially winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
Your imagination is truly inventive and creative while your imagery is very expressive and descriptive throughout.
Your rhyming was especially done well in neither of your rhymes were forced nor labored while your rhythm flowed smoothly throughout your poem.
Thank you for also inspired me with your author's notes which are truly helpful in establishing a background for her husband and her son.
Thank you for sharing and posting this for everyone to read and may the Lord be with you always.
Alex

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014

Thanks Alex for the wonderful review. I always appreciate your detailed comments. Mary

reply by krys123 on 20-Jul-2014

You are so sincerely welcome Mary.
Alex

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Thank you for sharing your research about a brave individual new to me. Maude's portrait plus the rhymed couplets in the quatrains add to the intensity of the story. It is especially sad that she did not live to see the recognition her son received. Best wishes in the contest- Joan

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014

Thank you Joan, I am please that you enjoyed it, and learned about a brave women in Irish history. Mary

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

Kerns and gallowglasses, broken hearts and broken heads.
Bobby Sand, was it? Another determined Irishman. Was this the Maude that went to the garden and scared up the black bat? Just rambling. Excellent.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014

Thanks LiJRed for your review. Mary

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

WOW! I never heard of this very wonderful lady. Thank you for sharing this poem with us and educating us. Your poem flowed smoothly and the rhyming is great.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014

Thank you Barbara, I am pleased you enjoyed my poem about a brave woman in Irish history. Mary

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

What an amazing family...and legacy
Yeats lover......soldiers wife ......Nobel Peace prize ....not noble
Tireless Irish revolutionary...born on England's soil...intriguing
God bless

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014

I am pleased you enjoyed it. thanks for the comments. Mary

Comment from granny goes viral

Excellent

What a lovely tribute to a deserving and historic figure.
I love poetry that reaches and teaches and at the same time is entertaining. Very good job indeed.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014

Thanks granny for the wonderful review. Mary