Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Lovely free verse Mary and this winter Solstice day, you really do make it sound like a magical thing to witness. Love the green setting, goes in with the artwork and Ireland too. Interesting author notes, add to this verse.
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2016

Thanks valda for the excellent review I have added another stanza to it. Mary

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

I've always felt that Ireland was a mystical, magical, majestic place, filled with wondrous verdant valleys and rolling green hills, Mary.
I've always felt drawn to Ireland but doubt that I'll ever get to go there.
The allure I feel is for reasons much as you've listed here. All of the legends and lore, ancient antediluvian architecture.
I'll wager that it is a beautiful and amazing country.
~Dean

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2016

Thank you Dean for the lovely comments in your excellent review. Yes Ireland does have a mystical allure to it. I used to think there was not a lot of difference in English and Irish we all spoke English etc. But I have learned that we are very different. Our attitudes to life, or sense of humor, our hospitality, My many friends are English and I see the difference first hand. I may write an essay about it. Mary

reply by Dean Kuch on 21-Dec-2016

You're very welcome, Mary.
I've worked with both English and Irish soldiers alike.
And yes, they are as different as night and day.~Dean

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

i absolutely love mythical elements and yours has an abundance dear mary! i also like that you have incorporated a different culture to your poem.
thank you for sharing!
a six if i had one..
blessings!
rebekka x

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 Comment Written 21-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2016

Thanks rebekka for your excellent review and the virtual six Much appreciated Mary

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem about the solstice happening today. We have the reversed version, longest day and shortest night, heading towards winter again.

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 Comment Written 21-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2016

Thanks Sandra, for your review and comments. Mary