Comment from John Ciarmello

Exceptional

So incredibly gorgeous, Regina! You have missed him. I can see that and hear it in your beautiful words. Beautifully done, my friend. Congratulations on your 300th milestone! Best, JohnC

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2023

Thank you, John. This is so
kind of you. I count you as
one of my best poetry friends. Many blessings to
you and your family.

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Beautifully done and illustrated in this repeated Monoku form. I'm not sure why someone would give you such a low score. Lovely work, dear Regina.
Be blessed.
Sal XOs

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023

Hi Sally, thanks so much for
reading my poem and for the
5 stars. I think the other poet
didn't understand two of the
parts of this long monoku.
I reversed the first four
words of the 3rd monoku to
make it flow better. Many
blessings to you, dear friend.

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Such fond memories here of carefree days of youth as if they would last forever, now precious remembrances of the past and the warm romantic moments that only exist in dreams now. A fine write full of passionate times recalled. I am sorry for your loss Regina, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023

Thank you so much,
dear Dolly. My daughter and
her little family & I miss him
so much. He was the joking
and funny light in the room.
I hope all is well in Britain
for you & your family. Many
blessings to you xox

reply by Dolly'sPoems on 22-Feb-2023

I understand Regina, I lost my husband 13 years ago and life is just not the same without him. My husband was jolly too and both my daughters miss him, take care of yourself, love Dolly x

reply by the author on 23-Feb-2023

I feel we widows have a special
understanding and connection with
each other. Bless your heart, Dolly.

reply by Dolly'sPoems on 23-Feb-2023

Bless you x x x

Comment from Harriett Ford

Average

I like the imagery. Unclear who is speaking. Is the poet speaking to her own heart? I like the excitement of discovery in nature moving forward the advent of lost youth. "Melted butter over days of light," is a lovely comparison. Is this a lament for days of long ago? "Stary tears eve" leave me puzzled.

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023

Hello Harriett, "spirit of my
heart," is my late husband.
I'm speaking to his presence
in ghostly form. We have three photos of his ghost.
I reversed the 3rd monoku
first four words to read,
"eve remembrance starry
tears....", might flow a little
better this way. This is a
lament for past years when
he was still here living. Thank
you for taking the time to
read the poem. I hope you
have a lovely Wednesday
evening.

Comment from jessizero

Excellent

Your tribute poem was beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing, and best wishes to you.
One note:
You wrote "our's" but the apostrophe isn't supposed to be there. It should just be "ours"

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023

Thank you for finding the
grammar error, jessi. I switched the first four words
in the 3rd monoku, because
another poet didn't understand the original
wording. I hope it flows better now. Thank you so
much for the 5 star review,
very kind of you. God's love
to you. ~