Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-Very nice image, Helen.
-A well written couplet with
a good topic and imagery.
-I like the first line with
the alliteration and the idea
of perspective and the link
to your title.
-The words will reach to
"God's list'ning heart."
-Very well done.

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2020

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2020

Thank you so much for the lovely review, Pam! Hugs!

reply by Pam (respa) on 02-Aug-2020

You are very welcome, Helen. I thought you'd like to know my friend really liked the cat's responses. She had a female cat for a long time, and then it passed on. Bennett is her adult son's cat. Her son is living with her for the time being. He is a Maine Coon cat, and will be huge!

reply by the author on 02-Aug-2020

Thanks for sharing! Maine Coons are wonderful pets. We welcome more questions if you have them. 💗💕

reply by Pam (respa) on 02-Aug-2020

You are very welcome. I will think of some more questions. I have one in the back of my mind:)

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written follow up 7-7 after the previous 5-7-5 in the Renga collection in the multi-author book. The height of the mountain seems closer to God than where we are in the valley below.

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2020

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2020

Yes, it's a beautiful perspective from the mountaintop - all the points come together. Thanks for the review, Sandra! Have a lovely Sunday!

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

A fine couplet for the book and I felt the faith and hope in these words Helen, you brought nature and faith into perspective here, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2020

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2020

Thanks so much, Dolly! Appreciate you! Hugs!

Comment from CrystieCookie999

Exceptional

I think this is a lovely 7-7 addition to that renga composition. Nice 'p' alliteration in perfect prayer perspective. Stunning photo choice. Nice job tying it in to the ongoing prayer theme. Once in a while we all need a reminder of what prayer can help accomplish.

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2020

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2020

Amen! Thank you so much, Crystie, for your wonderful review and generous stars. Hugs!

Comment from Gloria ....

Exceptional

And what a fine entry this is into Gypsy's Renga book. Mountain tops always seem like the place closest to God, even though the actually place is from the heart, I do appreciate your allusion.

As always a fine read from your quill today, Helen. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2020

Thank you so much, Gloria. I was about to change the whole thing but your gracious review makes me feel like I should keep it as is. I changed "listening" to "list'ning" - using syncope to show how I pronounce it. I always remember Petrarch's writing about how perspectives changed on the mountaintop. Appreciate you! Hugs!!

Comment from June Sargent

Excellent

A great follow up to Gypsy's Renga book. It's been very interesting to see how her creation is developing with each contribution. Lovely sentiments.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2020

Thank you so much, June, for reviewing! I love how our works then spawn other poems - it's a wonderfully creative exercise. Hope you have a lovely weekend!

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

This could be a stand alone poem with its spiritual meaning. Great use of alliteration in line one with the powerful plosive P. :-) I like the reference to God's listening heart.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2020

Thanks so much - it came out of reading Gypsy's poem. I hope you'll join in the fun and add yours. It alternates 5-7-5 and 7-7 poems. If someone is inspired by reading one, she/he adds the next chapter.
Hugs!

Comment from Suzanna Ray

Excellent

Dear Helen, I am happy to see this Renga has passed its first season, If all the new additions are as special as yours, this Renga will be something we will all want to keep forever.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2020

Thank you so much, Suzanna! I know your addition would add to that specialness! Hugs!

Comment from Elizabeth Emerald

Excellent

Fresh perspective indeed--and in fine alliteration! Lovely, elegant, and uplifting. What the heck-- I'll take a shot at a follow-up! Wish me luck. Cheers. LIZ

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2020

I'm so glad that you added yours, Liz! Thanks for reviewing and hope we can all contribute and see where this communal poetry writing goes! Hugs!

reply by Elizabeth Emerald on 01-Aug-2020

Cool! I got two lovely reviews--one yours! I welcome the kind words of encouragement -- as I was reviewing yours it occurred to me to stretch myself-- but before I registered the review I worked out my verse-- didn't want to make a promise and fall flat.

reply by the author on 01-Aug-2020

You did great!

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Hi Helen, what a beautiful poem my sweet friend...
everyone likes to have special place to talk to God/Jesus
when they pray...I'm sure He doesn't care where we stop and talk to Him...as long as we do...I love your poem sweet girl...and would love to pray on the top of that mountain...
beautiful...so very nicely written you...love you...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2020

Thank you so much, Linda! Yes, it's not the place but our hearts and minds focused on Him! Hugs!!

reply by l.raven on 31-Jul-2020

Hi Helen, I am back trying to catch up again...LOL...and you are so right...big hugs back at you...

going to try and catch up with Yvonne ...and a few more...your soooooo welcome you...love xxoo