Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a very good poem you have penned. You used very good descriptive wording and very good imagery. I love the art work you chose for this piece. Hugs, teri

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2016

Thanks so much, Teri for this, oh so encouraging review!! I had a 4 on a review here and had to count to 10 and then re-read my other reviews to lose the "bite"...lol. I am sure you know what I mean.

Again, thank you , hon.

Always,
Missy

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Hi Justafan - this is a lovely free verse, beautifully written. and from what you say in your author notes you should go to your favourite place more often if it helps you write like this. Lovely. Warm regards Dorothy x

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2016

Bless you, Dorothy, for such lovely words of encouragement. I take every single review to heart and grow in confidence. :)

Thank you so much!!

Always justafan,
Missy

Comment from Amy Greta

Excellent

Oh my goodness, I felt like I was right next to you on the beach. You so vividly "showed" not "told" with your descriptions; for instance:

Sail above me,
Occasionally diving for a treat

And (my favorite part):

Warm gentle breeze comes in off the gulf
Whipping my hair into a mess

I can almost taste the salt in the air...reminds me of the Texas coast.
I totally understand your message about experiencing something so spectacular but having no one with which to share it.
Beautifully sad, excellent writing!
Amy

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2016

Oh, sweet Amy, come down to the shores with me :) A glass of wine, loaf of stale bread (for the birds treats) and we will spend the afternoon filled with laughter :)

Thank you so much for this over the top review, hon. I am thrilled by your response to it!!

Always justafan,
Missy

Comment from harmony13

Excellent

Excellent Poem! The poems flows and connects well. The author's words are clear, descriptive and thought provoking. The reader pondered on the word of this poem.
The artwork is perfect and compliments the words and theme of this poem.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2016

Ms, H, thank you, for being so giving with your review :) I will return the favor by looking at your portfolio and leaving a review for you :)

Always justafan,
Missy

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Wow. I wanna go!!! (whiiiinnneee...!)

I get to go to the beach about one a year -- Gulf Shores in Alabama -- amazing place. Your poem just took me there. Thanks for that! Hugs--

PS, you can email me your photo and I'll fix it for you...?

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2016

LOL, you are just too precious for words, sugga!! I live about an hour from Gulf Shores if I take the ferry from Dauphin Island across the bay. Where do you live, Robin?

What is your email, hon?

Missy

reply by robyn corum on 18-Mar-2016

I live in North Alabama. Hartselle. It's right between Huntsville and Birmingham on the map along I65 North.

I'm PM you my email.

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

This is a beautiful example of loneliness dear justafan! The imagery is exquisite! You have done a great job here.
Thanks for sharing!
Blessings!
Rebekka x

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2016

Rebekka, thanks for giving this work your time in this R&R.
I learn so much with each post :)

Missy

Comment from Taffspride

Excellent

I enjoyed reading this, it made me think of sitting at the beach (Atlantic) enjoying watching the pelicans and other sea-birds.

Your ending was sad, and I hope that some-one will share all of the beauty nature has to offer with you.

Thanks for sharing.

Iechyd da

Ann

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2016

Afternoon, Ann. Thanks sweetie for the lovely review :)

Missy

Comment from MelB

Excellent

A very nice poem. You threw a little twist in at the end. Wonderful descriptions and imagery. I love the gulf. The sunsets are gorgeous!

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2016

Mornin, Mel...thanks hon for this lovely review :) Went down to Mobile Bay and got some pretty sunset pic's with only my phone...They turned out remarkably well.

Missy

Comment from ~Dovey

Excellent

Hi justafan,

I enjoyed this poem to which you appealed to all the senses to register the perfect day for lovers, but to which you are alone. How perfect is that moment, until you realize that sharing it would truly be the perfection. I had three weeks like that last summer while away from my husband.

I love the presentation and your sentimental poem.

Nice work!

Kim

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2016

Hi there, Kim. Good morning from the Bayou.
Thanks for this lovely review sweetie.

Always,
Missy

Comment from JTStone

Excellent

Maybe you wee alone, girl, but those pelicans look happy...if you would have watched, you might of saw the birds doing what bees do.
It's not right that Missy should be lonely, unless you want to be.
Jimmy

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2016

You see right into me, Jimmy :)
So, ya think they "got lucky"...lol
I don't wish to be alone...but ...

Missy