Comment from Gungalo

Excellent

I watched paths forked in odd directions
where brats and bullies shed their skin
tamed by age, matured with grace
as they tallied figures
an inventory
of victory,
destiny
in God's
hands.

It is true, all makes for change as it grows and matures. A wonderful Nonet you have written and I love the pic.

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2013

thanks a lot Gungalo, I do appreciate your review, God bless.

reply by Gungalo on 07-Aug-2013

Smile.

Comment from BunnyS

Excellent

I really liked this. I enjoyed the poem, and the message. Following God, and allowing time, will definitely help with the maturing process. I loved your wording and the way the poem came together at the end. Awesome photo, too! You did a really nice job!

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2013

Thanks Bunny S, for considering that i did a nice job on this one. God bless.

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

Your poem is in excellent syllable count for the nonet
good alliteration in brats and bullies
good assonance in tamed by age
you deliver a thoughtful message in good nonet form :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2013

Thanks Brooke, it seems I am learning after all, from all of you wonderful poets, and I thank you all, my mentors, you just don't know it. God bless.

Comment from david bell

Excellent

I am also in God's hands. This poem makes one ponder about life. I wish you the very best in the contest, Very well done, good luck.

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2013

Thanks a lot David, for wishing me good luck in the contest, thanks for the 5 stars, God bless.

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

I liked the style of this. I am yet to try to write a nonet, but I do admire this one. I liked the message and the rhythm was wonderful. Nicely penned.

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2013

Thanks my friend for resonating with this poem, thanks for the 5 stars, God bless.

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

In one's path of Life, he will probably cross paths with bullies and low life. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words. Good luck in your contest.

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2013

Thanks c_lucas for the kind review and the 5 stars. God bless.

reply by c_lucas on 07-Aug-2013

You're welcome.

Comment from Starlit Ink

Excellent

You used interesting word choices.
Nice alliteration in brats and bullies - unique way to describe youngsters.
I also like "shed their skin" meaning maturing from hard knocks (or, at least that was my interpretation)
Yes, living an learning does give you grace, often hard won.
Great wrap up, as we always tally figures through life, and then realize that it was in God's hands all along.
It's a great entry for the contest.
Good luck!

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2013

Thanks Starlit Ink for the solid review, I do appreciate this a lot. God bless.

Comment from ennahanid

Excellent

I am loving your Nonet contest entry here and I agree with time many bullies and brats do see the error of their ways and that is certainly a positive. Picture and color scheme are perfect. I wish you luck in the contest - Dinah

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2013

Thanks a lot Dinah, your review is much appreciated. God bless, and thank you for wishing me luck in the contest.

Comment from Leineco

Excellent

I like the thought behind this...Observing humanity, through the passage of time, taming the bad habits of youthful immaturity.

Nice use of the form :-)

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2013

Thanks a lot for the perceptive review and the five stars. God bless.

Comment from Hitcher

Excellent

Some do for sure but there are others who do not I'm afraid and our prisons are full of these lost souls. You nonet was well presented, had the correct syllables and was thought provoking, well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2013

Thanks a lot Hitcher, for the inspiring review, God bless and thank you for the 5 stars.