Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

I like the image of the dragon growing out of the candle flames
excellent descriptive detail of these protective dragons - a wonderfully imaginative and evocative free verse :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2012

Thanks,Brooke. Elaine

Comment from Peter@Poole

Excellent

This sure is a fantasy, but your images are clear, Elaine. 'Appear' and 'calendar' might be getting close to rhyme. Apart from that, I can't really comment on what you imagine, and I see it's not meant for a contest. Sorry to disappoint. Peter

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012

No disappointment here. This poem just came out of me and is a different theme for me. Thanks for taking time to read and review. Elaine

Comment from judiverse

Excellent

Much beauty in this, mermaids. The way you use dragons is fascinating, as you make them out to be protective creatures with toothy smiles. It's interesting what you can imagine in something like candlelight. You have the red, blue and lavender colors that stand out for you. The phrase "candles of life" is excellent. Very imaginative. judi

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012

Thanks for reading and enjoying. Elaine

Comment from poetstar

Exceptional

Greeting me with toothy smile, is a favored line, but I love them all. This reminds me of a dragon lamp we used to have on top of our TV. My dad got it over seas when he fought in the Korean War. He had a toothy little smile too. I wonder where the lamp is now. I love dragons, candles, and wall shadows. I enjoyed the way you mentioned the dragon shadows protected you from fear. I also like entities of strength. This is such a super great poem. I like the color too. It is so candle like. Love Vonnie

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012

Thanks for a great review and the generous amount of stars. You made my day. Elaine

reply by poetstar on 20-Feb-2012

Whenever your name comes up, I rush to open it up before the others, because I know I will like what I see. Thanks for always sharing something great. Vonnie

Comment from Gungalo

Excellent

Oh beware the candle of life and the dragons be gone. What a wonderful fantasy piece this is Mermaids. I loved it and the way you presented it.

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012

I appreciate your positive comments and thanks for enjoying this unique poem. Elaine

reply by Gungalo on 18-Feb-2012

I loved it!!

Comment from Anisa-

Good

I love fantasy ... Lol. I thought this was a good poem about dragons. It was a little basic for me, but still good. You painted a magical picture. I have a feeling this was about more than just the actual dragon as well.

Good job. Fun read.

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 Comment Written 18-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012

Thanks for reading and reviewing. Elaine

Comment from Adri7enne

Excellent

Sort of comforting. I guess we look to our surroundings to offer comfort in times of fear and pain. Good use of imagination.
I like the simple presentation. Well done.

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 Comment Written 18-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012

Thanks for a great review. Elaine