Comment from Liz O'Neill

Excellent

Your gentile use of allusion will draw the reader in. This does have the Emily Dickinson style clearly etched in it and woven through it. Your use of personification makes it even more dear. I also, will send healing on all levels.

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2021

Thanks for the review, Liz. I appreciate your comments about this having the feel of Emily Dickinson. I am glad you liked the personification and poem and plan to send healing thoughts, too.

reply by Liz O'Neill on 21-Nov-2021

***hugs***

reply by the author on 21-Nov-2021

😊😊

Comment from indigovega

Exceptional

Such a beautiful poem and an equally beautiful sentiment.

I feel blessed to have connected with you, and Karenina, and other wonderful souls here on FS.

Gratitude and Namaste!!!

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021

Thank you for the exceptional rating and review, Indigo. I appreciate your comments about the poem and sentiment. I am glad you have connected with Karenina, as well. She is a special person. I am glad you are enjoying the site.

reply by indigovega on 11-Aug-2021

Hi Pam, it's a wonderful site. And, yes, indeed -- Karenina is a very special person...

Look forward to reading more of your work.

reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021

Thanks for sharing, Indigo.

Comment from Cindy Decker 2

Exceptional

Pam,
This is such a beautiful poem, written in Dickinson-style.
Emily usually write in a simple style with a complex message.
You photo is sweet and words and tribute to Karenina are exceptional.
Good luck in the contest, Pam!
And thank you for adding me.
Cindy

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2021

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reply by the author on 04-Aug-2021

Thank you for the exceptional rating and review, Cindy. I appreciate your comments about the poem and the style of Dickinson. The photo was too cute to pass up! I am glad you liked my tribute to Karenina.

Comment from pharp

Excellent

Pam,

I am sure this lovely poem and special blessing of writing in Emily Dickinson's style will brighten Karenina's day. You have written a beautiful poem that will put a smile on her face. Thanks for sharing.

Blessings...Portia

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2021

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021

Thanks for the review, Portia. I appreciate your comments about the poem and writing in Emily Dickinson's poem. She did enjoy it very much; she even had her daughter post her reply. She is doing the typing as Karenina dictates.

Comment from Begin Again

Excellent

Beautiful, Pam!

Your chosen picture, the poem, and drawing upon the sweetness of nature, and of course, your good wishes have given our dear Karenina a wonderful gift that she will treasure. I pray that all of our prayers lead to a speedy and wonderful recovery.

Smiles, Carol

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021

Thanks for the review, Carol. I appreciate your comments about the picture, poem, and nature. I think our good wishes and prayers will do a lot to help her recovery process.

Comment from E. Denison

Excellent

Pam - I really like your use of Dickinson as your inspiration in the form and content of this poem. I think the structure of the work is also intriguing and the content made for a wonderful read. Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021

Thanks for the review, E. Denison. I appreciate your comments about the poem and Dickinson's inspiration for the form and content. I am glad you enjoyed it.

Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan

Excellent

What a wonderful way to wish Karen good health and cheer. She is sure to love it, as I did. The poem is cute and so very well penned. The accompanying picture strengthens it. With all our combined good wishes, I'm sure Karenina will be up and about very soon. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021

Thanks for the review, Seshadri. I appreciate your comments about Karenina, the poem, and picture. They were too cute to resist. I agree that all of our wishes should help Karenina with the healing process.

Comment from rspoet

Excellent

Hello Pam,
A wonderful poem for Karenina that will make
all lovers of Emily's work smile.
I'm sure Karenina will hear the chirping and smile too,
something much needed on the road to recovery.
You've channeled Dickinson's style beautifully.
Great picture.
Best wishes.
Robert

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021

Thanks for the review, Robert. I appreciate your comments about the poem and lovers of Emily's work. I think Karenina will hear the chirping, too, especially from those cute little birds! I am glad you liked it.

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

Pam, this is just so lovely, and in perfect Emily Dickinson't form. I know Karenina will read this, because I believe her daughter has been helping her with the reviews. She is such a strong lady, and will be writing with her own hands soon enough.
I thought the little birds in your picture was a perfect choice. How could anyone not fail to smile? Your words are soft, full of hope and love, and I just know she's going to love it. Well done, my friend!! :)) Sandra xxxx

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021

Thanks for the review, Sandra. I appreciate your comments about the poem and form. Karenina surprised me by responding to it pretty quickly. I think she has a lot of determination. The little birds were part of my inspiration. I saw them and said that's it, combined with my favorite Emily Dickinson poem, "Hope is the thing with feathers."

reply by Sandra Stoner-Mitchell on 31-Jul-2021

I've been told her daughter is reading the poems to her and then Karenina dictates to her what to reply. She is a strong lady and will come through this. I'm looking forward to the new story tomorrow!! xxxx

reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021

That is true. Her daughter is helping her. She is a strong person, and will do well. I will be looking forward to your story, too. The books arrived yesterday. Very, very nice!!! You should be very proud of it.

reply by Sandra Stoner-Mitchell on 31-Jul-2021

Oh, great! I'm so pleased you have them, and yes, I'm really pleased at the way the bookd have turned out. I'm glad you think so, too. :)) xxx

reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021

You are welcome. I even started coloring a picture since I am saving one book for me:) I always loved coloring as a kid.

reply by Sandra Stoner-Mitchell on 31-Jul-2021

Good for you! I like colouring in pictures, too. I have bought those 'painting by numbers' books, they're good, too.

reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021

Back in the day, my mom and I would do those paint by number kits. I know that coloring is a big thing. Robert gave me a set of pencils and book to go with them. I haven't started it yet; those patterns are complicated! There aren't any numbers, either!

Comment from Senyai

Excellent

Hi Pam,

Wow, this is so pretty and well... cheerful! Excellent channeling of Dickinson ... I love the charming little puffs with feathers. You have penned a perfect "puff piece"!

This will really cheer her up for sure, Pam. So well done with a lovely presentation with heartfelt thoughts winging her way :-))

Senyai

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021

Thanks for the review, Senyai. I appreciate your comments about the presentation and poem. I couldn't resist those little birds, either! I like all of your references to them:) I am glad you liked it and the thoughts for Karenina. I think we all are cheering her up in our own way.