Comment from l.raven

Exceptional

Hi Sandra, I am soooooooooo happy for you...
Amen in Thanking God...He is a good Father..that's who He is...

I would love to walk the path with you...sounds wonderful...I knew when you first told me about your new home...you were going to love it???...

just be careful of...lions and tigers, and bears...oh my...so happy for you my amazing friend...

I love your Minute poem...and love all the pictures...
so very nicely written you...so much love coming your way...God Bless...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2021

Thank you, Linda!! I can't begin to tell you just how happy I am here. I've just been out and got three gorgeous photos of a fawn, awwl he looked at me and just stared. I daren't breathe, let alone move. I've been truly blessed, my friend. And I also have you as my friend!! Oh, the lions and tigers, oh and the bears, all sit around together chatting around a tree stump. To hear them laughing, they must be sharing some really funny joke!! LOL! LOL!

Thank you so very much for this wonderful review, my sweet friend, and that golden star, aww that is so kind of you. Sending you a field full of hugs and loads of love. :)) Sandra xxxxxx

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Exceptional

You wrote a beautiful minute poem for the contest, Sandra. I enjoyed reading it. Great job with its style. Your pictures interspersed in the verses are awesome. I could see everything you wrote. Your lines flow smoothly with good rhymes and great imagery. I love the nature theme.
Best wishes.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2021

What a lovely thing to say, Jan, thank you so much. I'm so fortunate to be able to live here, it's so lovely. Thank you for that wonderful sixth star, my friend, that is so kind of you. Sending you a warm hug, :)) Sandra xxx

Comment from Theodore McDowell

Excellent

good poem for the contest in a very formal structure. How often nature compels us to praise God and stand in awe at his wonders.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2021

You're so right. Nature is one the most beautiful pieces of God creations. Thank you so much for reading my poem, Theodore. I do appreciate it. Warm hugs, Sandra

Comment from Cindy Warren

Excellent

I went for a walk like that the other day. It was a great way to lose some of the work stress. There's nothing better than time in nature to feel better. Love the pictures.

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2021

I know it's a great way to lose the stress, it's helped me immensely. I'm so glad it's helped you too. Nature is so beautiful and restful. Thanks for reading, my friend. :)) Sandra xx

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

First-class in my book. Now if I could get the deer to stop eating my roses all will be great. I hope you win the contest. This is the best I have read.

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2021

Lol, I can just imagine that. My mother-in-law used to have the same problem, and even though she loved to see them, she hated the fact she ended up with just the stalks jutting out the ground! Lol. Thank you so much, Ben, you did start my day with a laugh. And thanks for the compliment, I love that you enjoyed it. Warm hugs, Sandy. xx

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

What a magic minute that must have been. Great to see you enjoying your new environment. You must be thrilled to see sights like that after living in thw urban environment.

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2021

It is lovely here, Jim, I couldn't be happier. The deer were so cute, I wished I'd brought my camera, I didn't even have my phone with me which was unusual, I could have used that. Thanks for reading, my friend. :)) Sandra xx

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Awe, Sandra, this is just a lovely minute poem where you share with us what you saw on your walk. If nature looks anything like what you shared with us today, then I can well understand you're happy being there. I so enjoyed your poem, and good luck. A big hug, Ulla xxx

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2021

Those pictures are so like what I see on my walks, I have to take my camera with me in future because I've decided I need to write a book of all the lovely creatures and wild flowers we see. Having my own pictures to illustrate it will be good. Thank you, dear friend for this lovely review and the good luck wishes, that meant such a lot to me. Warm hugs, (it's bloody hot here!) Sandra xxxx

reply by Ulla on 17-Jul-2021

Hehehe, that makes two of us. It's bloody hot here, as well.🥰
By the way what a great idea to write a book about your walks

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

Wow, sounds like a happy place to be. Just taking a little walk on the wilder side of nature, the deer, birds, fox . . . oh, no, I forgot about the bears. . . Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2021

Lol, the bears are quite tame here, Ric, they walk along with me now and again!! Lol. Thank you for reading my poem, my friend. Warm hugs, Sandra xxxx

Comment from DeboraDyess

Excellent

Beautifully done! I must admit - if this is what it's like near your new home, I'm a wee bit jealous! When I walk, I sometimes find horses out grazing, always have chickens and an ornery rooster to snap [photos of and some pretty gorgeous flowers. But no foxes, no deer. Love this!
Your minute poem is spot on, syllable count and thyme scheme are perfect.
Best in the contest and thank you for sharing your praise to God or His creation!
Blessings and hugs,
Debs

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2021

It's exactly how it is by my home, I step outside my front door and it's all in front of me. I love it here. Thank you so much for your lovely reivew, my friend, and telling me about your walks. I'll be making sure my camera is with me every time we go walking now. Thanks for the best wishes, my dear friend. Warm hugs. Sandra xxx

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-Great pictures, Sandra,
and very nice presentation.
-I have been in a hot
weather funk, and this
is very refreshing.
-It is a lovely poem that
shares your love of nature
and the things that bring
peace to so many of us.
-Usually, I have a lot to say,
bu this is so beautiful, and
is bringing tears of appreciation
"thanking God for this and more."
-Thanks for sharing this, and
good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2021

Dear Pam, I just read your email, I now understand what you mean here. I'm so pleased it's helped ease the doldrums. It's hard to get out of them once they hit. Thank you for letting me know what my peom meant to you, these walks have helped me immencely, and as Graham said to me, it has helped us with our health, our breathing is easier, (I'm asthmatic) and it has helped ease the stiffness in my knees which have given me a lot of pain over the years. Thank you so much for this review, my friend. I really did appreciate it. Warm hugs, and love. Sandra xx

reply by Pam (respa) on 17-Jul-2021

You are very welcome, Sandra, and thanks for sharing. I think the oppressive heat and humidity is really wearing thin. The air quality is horrible. I am happy for you and you have such a lovely place to live and take walks.