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Heart Crafted Poems - 2023

Viewing comments for Chapter 17 "Breathe"
Musing of an old man

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Comment from Bill Schott
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This cinquain, Beathe, has the proper formatting and speaks to the healing action of communing with nature and absorbing the earth's power and rejuvenating energy.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2023
    Bill, as always, I thank you for your thoughtful comments.
Comment from jake cosmos aller
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nicely done. Nailed the form and nice message. I like the image and I like the advice of just breathing in nature and appreciating the beauty all around us.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2023
    Jake, as always, thank you for your supportive words.
Comment from jessizero
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I like the use of breathing to reflect "taking in." The poem is soothing, as you describe Mother Nature doing. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2023
    Jessi, as always, I thank you for your thoughtful words.
Comment from newilk
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What a powerful poem captured in so few words,, I wish I had the skill to speak plainly without having to explain everything,, there's such a clear message here and it needs no explication

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 09-Feb-2023
    Thank you for your validation!
Comment from lyenochka
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This is one of your favorite themes to write about in your poetry - the therapeutic effects of being in Nature. Great job describing the health benefits of being out with Mother Nature and breathing freely to "soothe the soul." Best wishes in the contest!

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 09-Feb-2023
    Thank you, as always, your words are always a gift to me.
Comment from mermaids
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Your words take the reader to another place out into nature. I walk often in nature and just breathing and taking it all in, is so healing and soothing. Excellent use of words that teaches the reader to go outside and breathe in nature's majesty. Excellent use of words and poetic form.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 09-Feb-2023
    Mermaids, I do thank you.
Comment from Janet Foor
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Breathing is essential and breathing in Mother Nature's Majesty is definitely a sure way to sooth the soul.
Excellent artwork and lovely imagery creating a peaceful scene.

well done.
Blessings
Janet


 Comment Written 09-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 09-Feb-2023
    Janet, thank you.
Comment from Mark Kuglin
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Nicely done.

At first I wasn't sure about the closing line.

After a few reads, I saw how it works and realized there really wasn't anywhere else to go.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2023
    Smiling back!
reply by Mark Kuglin on 10-Feb-2023
    :)
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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Breathing in the fresh air and being surrounded by beautiful nature is indeed breath taking and soothing, I enjoyed your appreciative words here, good luck with the contest, a magical write, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2023
    Dolly, as always, I send back my sincere thanks, in abundance! I hope you fully enjoyed your weekend,
Comment from Eleri
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This poem conjures up some beautiful images of laying in a meadow or a wood just breathing and listening to the birds. It is all very peaceful. The poem has the correct number of syllables for the Cinquain contest so I wish you all the best with it.
Eleri

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2023
    Eliri, my sincere appreciation is sent back, Thank you.