Comment from megg_2020

Excellent

This is a very good poem to read if you're looking for a wonderful trip to the beach. Sand dollars are a particular favorite of mine. Wishing you the best of luck in the contest. Happy Writing. Blessed Be.

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2012

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2012

thx so much, Megg - mine too!

Comment from missy98writer

Excellent

Poet,
Your free verse oozes sensational happiness with terrific imagery crested by your pen.
The art work you used is adorable of the wide-eyed child.
In your free verse you used exclellent alliteration: "sleepy soft sand,
sighing in the sun"
You used wonderful personification: "smiling trade winds."
You also used grest metaphors: "inside God's golden shells, jeweled with silver sparkles & we skimmed on-a-whim."
I enjoyed your lines;
dancing
with
your
shadow
surrounded
by the wind
singing
in
the
spiral
of
the
leaves
I wish you good luck in the contest
I'd recommend your exquisite poem to other reviewers.
Please have a happy day,
Missy.

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2012

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2012

Thx so much, Missy - fun to write "happy", hmm?

Comment from monkeygrace

Excellent

This was a wonderful poem--I could see you, with your child, letting the breeze move your hair, and caught in this perfect, happy moment. Very nice.

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2012

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2012

thank you so much monkeygrace! (and what a fabulous pen-name you have)!

Comment from pattipac

Excellent

Your beautiful photograph introduces your well-penned poem of happiness. You painted a picture with your words, carrying us with you back in time when your were young. Your memories of your young child and you at the beach warmed this reviewer's heart.

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2012

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2012

Thank you so much pattipac - so lovely to write "happy", hmm?

Comment from fionageorge

Excellent

A lovely and poignant happiness poem, which oozes appeal and gives the reader a lift. Great free verse poem, and a wonderful entry to this contest. Good luck. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2012

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2012

Thank you so much, Marijke ! :)

Comment from EMB

Excellent

This is a wonderful poem. There's nothing quite like watching your children play on the beach. You've captured the moment well with this piece, but your words seem to mirror the picture, so I'm wondering if it was your inspiration.

Excellent work. :)

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2012

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2012

Thx so much Ed - no, the poem actually came first, and I combed thru Google for ages trying to find something to fit - though I have a photo "somewhere" in my collection. It's a day that I will always remember.

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

Sounds like a wonderful memory. I would hate to have to brush those curly locks. I remember the pain and my curls were not that tight. LOL Love the picture and the poem though. Very well done. Very happy poem. Good luck. Nancy

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2012

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2012

thank you so much, Nancy!

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

this is such a sweet and light-hearted piece of poetry! looknig at children grow is very endeoring.
thank you for sharing!
good luck in the contest!
rebekka x

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2012

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2012

thank you so much, Rebekka - always lovely to write "happy", hmm?

Comment from gazzagodbod

Excellent

aww loved this little poem could see the happy child dancing with his shadow on the beach wonderful well written my friend gazzagodbod

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2012

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2012

thx so much, gazza!

Comment from Margaret Snowdon

Excellent

I like your happy-go-lucky
poem with memories of the
lovely day on the beach.

good luck with the contest, my friend.

Margaret

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2012

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2012

Thank you so much, Margaret!