Comment from mstad55

Excellent

Very nice and well done. It could be sung to a tune that never ends. It goes round and round and round. It starts with a line then ends with a line and has the same line in the middle. A bit of a political holiday poem. It says the same thing three times, each sounds different and tickles the ear. Mike

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2009

Thank you, Mike - Love your political joke :-) Brooke

Comment from sugardog

Excellent

You are so good at triolets! I love these beautiful Christmas poems :) These should be on Christmas cards-really nice ones! Very nice and uplifting!

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2009

Thank you, sugardog - I so appreciate your encouraging comments :-)

Comment from mountainwriter49

Excellent

I think you've captured the essence of the season with this beautiful poem. The flow is perfect as are the rhymes. I've no suggestions for improvement. Thanks for crafting and sharing your poem. -ray

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2009

Thank you, Ray. I'm so pleased you like it :-) Brooke

Comment from c_lucas

Exceptional

This is very well written. I have trouble thinking of Dec. 25TH being called Jesus' Birthday. I prefer saying the day representing Jesus' Birth. Your poem is very well written and deserves the stars.

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2009

Thank you, Charlie. Yes, I know it's not actually his birthday, but it's hard to get technical in a poem :-) I appreciate your most generous and gracious review! Brooke :-)

reply by c_lucas on 30-Nov-2009

You're welcome, Brooke. You earned the stars.

Comment from Dklrdmcches

Excellent

very well done. I appreciate the love and faith that you within your soul and heart. great picture was painted with your well chosen words...DKLRD

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2009

Thank you, DKLRD - I appreciate your thoughtful response to this poem :-) Brooke

Comment from smileycloud

Excellent

hey
your poem is lovely, it sounds like a hymn
the content made me remember that when we sing a carol we are sending up prayers and thanks and the carols are a meditation to dwell upon
your poem would be close to a very fulfilling meditation
have a smiley day
lorraine

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2009

Thank you, Lorraine. I truly appreciate your gracious review. Brooke :-)

Comment from sara-beth

Excellent

I wish that all the world would take the true meaning of Christmas and just live like that all the time. It doesn't matter what people believe in if goodness and peace and love are at the root of it all.

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2009

thank you, sara-beth - it would be lovely if the Christmas spirit lived inside people all year long! Brooke :-)

Comment from Kathy58

Excellent

Brooke, this is just a wonderful poem you have created here. Your beautiful choice of Artwork, capture your exceptionally descriptive words, that make this piece flow together oh so well. Great work Kathy58

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2009

Thanks so much, Kathy - so glad you enjoyed :-) Brooke

Comment from Patrick G Cox

Excellent

Hi Brooke,
A lovely Yuletide verse, I like the rhythmn and the message. Triolet form? It works well with this particular verse and message.
Patrick

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2009

Thanks so much, Patrick - sorry for the delayed response of this one, and yes, it is a triolet, an 8 line poem with ABaAabAB rhyme scheme with the capital letters being repeated lines :-) Brooke

reply by Patrick G Cox on 03-Dec-2009

No problem Brooke, its a bsy time of year. Patrick

Comment from NadineM

Excellent

Brooke,
This is a wonderful Christmas poem, triolet. I enjoyed the Christian message. The artwork and colors work so well making the presentation festive and beautiful!
Thank-you for sharing this with me. I know Peter will love this too as he loves this style and that it contains a spiritual theme!

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2009

Thank you, Nadine - I appreciate your kind comments. Have you heard from Peter lately? I have been a bit concerned since I have not. Brooke :-)