Comment from Boogienights

Excellent

This is beautiful, I can see why it won the contest. You present a lovely image and while I'm not particularly religious, I can understand the impact such a sight would make. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023

Thank you so much,
Boogienights! I still fondly
recall my first holy Communion. My beloved
grandmother was there.
I hope you have a creative
Wednesday.~

Comment from MissMerri

Exceptional

It is easy to see why this won the contest. It is magnificently beautiful. I enjoyed the images and the sweet metaphor, and I have always loved lilies too, so thank you for this lovely experience. Congratulations for the win. MM

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023

Thank you so much, MM!
I very much appreciate the
6 stars and thoughtful review. I still fondly remember my first holy
Communion with my beloved
grandmother there. I hope
you have a creative Wednesday. Blessings ~

Comment from harmony13

Excellent

The poem is just beautiful as well the flower! Thank you for the author's
notes - they bring back so many memories for me. The author's words
are descriptive, meaningful and creative. The artwork is awesome and
compliments both the theme and words of this poem.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023

Thank you so very much,
harmony. I'm so pleased this
poem has resonated with a
lot of people, both Catholic
and non-Catholic. The central
theme is Jesus Christ with
His, "lilies", receiving the
Communion. I hope you have
a creative and blessed Wednesday. ~

reply by harmony13 on 11-Jan-2023

Thank you, Regina, I thought about
my First Communion and what a special day it was.
Have a great rest of week....Maria

Comment from Gloria ....

Exceptional

This is a stellar poem. Excellent use of literary devices to draw forth the image of communion with the girls as white lilies.

Presentation is refined and my only suggestion is to increase the font size.

Well, well done and many congratulations on your win.

Gloria

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023

Thank you so much for the
6 star review, Gloria. I loved
penning this poem. I still
remember my first Holy
Communion from all those
years ago. May you have
many blessings for you &
your family. ~

Comment from Karyn2

Excellent

"Lillies of lucent light" is just so gorgeously descriptive and beautiful in alliteration! What a divine title and concept for describing a first Holy Communion. You created a serene tone and setting as you captured the youthful innocence and purity that marks this occasion. Congratulations on the win and for your fine poem.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023

Thank you so much, Karyn!
I really appreciate you taking
the time to read and review
my poem with 5 stars. I
loved penning it. I still recall,
after all these years, my
First Holy Communion. I
hope you have a bright and
creative Wednesday. Blessings ~

Comment from Douglas Goff

Excellent

This is a wonderful representation of one of the most sacred rituals of Christianity.

I think that your descriptive words really brought it to life.


Very enjoyable work. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023

Thank you so much, Douglas.
I can still recall my First Holy
Communion all those years
ago. I'm so glad you like it,
and thank you for the 5 star
review. May you have a
creative and blessed Wednesday. ~

Comment from Cindy Decker 2

Excellent

Regina,
I'm so sorry I am late in reviewing this wonderful poem.

I am Catholic, and remember my First Holy Communion in 1964.

Your words about innocence (being in God's hands) are
Beautiful and flow into a spiritual theme.

Congratulations on your number 1 winner of this contest.
It is truly deserving.

Blessings, and hugs Regina,
Cindy

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023

Thank you so much, Cindy!
I still remember what a special day it was. I'm glad
you have memories of your
First Holy Communion too.
I love writing about my
childhood memories and
am so pleased to be
poetry friends with some other
poets who grew up in the
60's and 70's too. Thank you
for this lovely review and
for the 5 stars. Many
blessings to you. ~

reply by Cindy Decker 2 on 07-Jan-2023

You?re welcome, Regina.
Blessings,
Cindy

Comment from Rosemary Everson1

Excellent

The idea of you remembering your first communion is wonderful. I also remember mine; it was an occasion where you could wear your best clothes and you felt wonderful as you walk up to the altar. God was watching.

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023

Thank you so much,
Rosemary. It was such a
special day for me and the
other children. I'm glad you
like this poem. May you have
a wondrous and creative
weekend. ~

Comment from Marienkiefer

Excellent

A beautiful flower to be the star in your poem. Important in literature and culture, in beautiful shades and colours.
-Writer has crafted a lovely children's poem, with the magic, allure and promise of first communion.
A lovely poem. A joy to read. All the best.

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2023

Thank you, Marie. My poem
has touched other poets in
a positive way, and that makes me happy. Yes, the
representation of flowers in
poetry stirs our hearts. I
really appreciate you taking
the time to read and review
my poem and giving it
5 stars. Many blessings to
you.

Comment from Sarah Das Gupta

Excellent

A delicate, haunting poem with memories of a first communion. The photograph here is an excellent choice! I find a quiet beauty here and a serenity. This a moment not easily forgotten!

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2023

Thank you so much, Sarah.
I really appreciate your reviews and taking the time
to read some of my work.
I hope you're having a great
start to the New Year. Many
blessings.