Comment from Mary Vigasin

Excellent

Congratulations on your contest win. A very clever and imaginative piece putting life's experiences collected in a basket.
I enjoyed the read.
Best wishes and regards,
Mary

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022

Thanks for recognizing my work. I so appreciate it. elaine

Comment from Carolyn Dooley

Excellent

As you fill and carry the basket, it reminds me of the mind. The mind has so much to store. The good times, the bad and the ugly. Sometimes the mind gets overloaded. And you have to let off the steam. As a tea kettle pot with a whistle. Once it calms down, it's cool. Cool enough to handle. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022

Thanks, Carolyn, for again responding to my work. I appreciate it. elaine

reply by Carolyn Dooley on 13-Jul-2022

You are welcome.

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Excellent entry for the Life is a... (Nanni) writing prompt contest. I love the naani form.

Good syllables and lines count. A profound concept.....life is a basket holding memories...good metaphor.

Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022

Thanks, Gypsy, for reading and responding to my work. Appreciate your insight.

Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig

Excellent

This poem has a clear message, but the font is too small. However, it would be more prominent if it was larger, colorful, bold and centered on the large visual. The visual fits okay. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022

Thanks again, Sandra. I appreciate your comments. elaine

reply by Sandra Nelms-Ludwig on 13-Jul-2022

Always!

Comment from GARY MACLEAN

Excellent

I have to agree with you. If only it were that simple though. We could fumble through the basket and toss those parts and pieces that we didn't want and pull out the memories we were bored with. Not that simple.

Very descriptive. Nice job.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022

Thanks for reading and responding to my work. elaine

Comment from Tom Horonzy

Excellent

so often, short pennings contain nothing but lint from a dryer, fluff from a down pillow but your Nanni says a complete and logical thought. Well done.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022

Tom, I appreciate that you responded again to my work. elaine

Comment from jaded831

Excellent

Your poem sums life up, all the events collected in that basket, makes us who we are. Each piece makes us stronger or weaker to face the future. The picture adds to your piece, but your poem stands alone.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022

Thanks for responding to my work. elaine

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

I like this idea of life being a basket - very imaginative, and your Naani is very creatively expressed. It has been written with thought, care and skill. Sending best wishes for the contest.
Wendy

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022

Thanks for reading and reviewing my work. elaine

Comment from tempeste

Excellent

Ciao mystery poet, you now have your first vote.!

I thought your entry was creative, a well-penned poem.

The art choice is pleasant too.

Take care and hope you have a sunny weekend!

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022

Thanks for reading and responding to my work. elaine

reply by tempeste on 13-Jul-2022

Congratulations for your well deserved red ribbon win !

Stay safe!

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

A unique and poignant write and we all have one of those baskets and fear to tread when holding it as those memories are precious and we so not want to lose them, I enjoyed your sentiments here, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022

Thank you for reading and reviewing my work. elaine