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Comment from Phillip C Kuhn
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Even though you asked I couldn't give suggestions because I thought it was written perfectly, the use of punctuation was on point, I'm somewhat of a minimalist when it comes to that, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018
    Hello Phillip
    It is always a pleasure to meet another double-L phillip: I am glad to see your parents knew how to spell.
    I am also very grateful to you for the positive review.
    And I wish you well with your own writing
    cheers
    phill
Comment from evesayshi
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

In my opinion, a superb write as it is - I would not have the audacity to offer suggestions for this remarkable write. It is masterful in its illustrative verse and requires no imagery to add to its perfection. Would that my own writing could reach this articulate and exquisite brilliance. I feel I am in the presence of greatness here...

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018
    Hello Evesayshi
    I have spent several hours wondering how to reply to you. But I can only assure you that whatever you see as 'craft' is merely 'graft'. I wish it were otherwise.
    I am humbled by your kindness: and this is no more than what I would have said to you if I had responded earlier. Dwelling on it has only deepened my appreciation for your words.
    I wish you well with your own writing and in the things that matter to you.
    cheers
    phill
reply by evesayshi on 13-Jul-2018
    You are welcome, Phill, but I sure you no kindness was demonstrated here, only how I honestly perceived this splendid write. I wish you my highest compliment for your unique gift...Eve
Comment from royowen
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The best person to ask about punctuation is Rama Devi. She's the go to top reviewer on fanstory. Meanwhile, you've employed some great rhyming devices in this work. Some great usage of poetic devices, exquisite alliteration, enjambment, etc. great work, rolls of the tongue beautifully, well done, blessings, Roy

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 Comment Written 12-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018
    Hello Roy
    Thanks for the tip.
    Your words are encouraging and I am very grateful for them, and your time to review the piece.
    As always, I wish you well with your own writing
    cheers
    phill
reply by royowen on 13-Jul-2018
    My pleasure PHIL.
Comment from Kathy Franklin
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I think this piece is perfectly punctuated. The imagery is so vivid; it beckons a clear picture in my mind of a gorgeous fall day. I can almost smell the sweet decay that brings new life after winter works her wonders.

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 Comment Written 12-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
    Hello Kathy
    Thank you for the review and the time to read this piece - I appreciate both.
    I wish you well with your own writing.
    cheers
    phill
Comment from Shanbreen
Exceptional
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Phill, this poem is written so much in the style of my "Coming Home." I absolutely love it. Punctuation wise, I would do away with the comma here:

mottle-flecked decay,

Place the comma before the 'and'.
he world exhales; the stilted sunlight sets
and, coddled, seeds content themselves to dream


Finally,

Contrived in close conspiracies of shade
a lace of frost succeeds the dying light
and, pinned with stars, the night consumes the road.

Comma after 'shade', a semi-colon after 'ight' and remove the comma after 'AND'.
These are my observations. I'm no expert but it would make it easier for me -- to apprecaite the flow of a very well written poem.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
    Hello Shanbreen
    Thank you for the encouraging review.
    You have been most helpful with the punctuation.
    I appreciate your time and efforts & I wish you well with your own writing.
    cheers
    phill