Precious Gems: An Anthology
Viewing comments for Chapter 1 "I Will Be Free"A Rhyming Collection of Treasured Works
12 total reviews
Comment from kassey
Shawshank Redemtion is one of my all time favourite movies, and yes your story is reminisent of the movie. It is very well written and rhymed and reads very smoothly. I wish you luck in the contest Kay
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2008
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Shawshank Redemtion is one of my all time favourite movies, and yes your story is reminisent of the movie. It is very well written and rhymed and reads very smoothly. I wish you luck in the contest Kay
Comment Written 12-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2008
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Thanks so much Kay! I love that movie too (obviously!), along with the Green Mile, they're my two favourite Stephen King-based movies of all time. I'm happy you liked this poem and very much appreciate you stopping by and reviewing. Thanks also for the good luck wishes! xoxoxoxoxo
Comment from starman
Wow, what a beautifully crafted work of art this is. You told a story with such verve and imagination. It flowed off the page.
Terriffic! Sorry I have no six left
:)s
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2008
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Wow, what a beautifully crafted work of art this is. You told a story with such verve and imagination. It flowed off the page.
Terriffic! Sorry I have no six left
:)s
Comment Written 12-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2008
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Ah, the thought it what counts my King of the Stars. It's great to have a review by you and I'm tickled pink you enjoyed this one enough to want to give it 6! xoxoxoxoxoxo
Comment from Russel Chale
Great poem, Chris. Nice consistent beat and rhyme. Well done, my friend. Good luck with this one in the "Poetic Art" contest.
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2008
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Great poem, Chris. Nice consistent beat and rhyme. Well done, my friend. Good luck with this one in the "Poetic Art" contest.
Comment Written 11-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2008
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Thanks so much Russel. I'm glad you enjoyed this, and thank you also for your good luck wishes! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Comment from adewpearl
A highly original entry in this contest - haven't really come across story poems before, and it's a compelling story at that. The verse about chipping away stone with pen - I really like that image. You should do well in the contest. :-)
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2008
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A highly original entry in this contest - haven't really come across story poems before, and it's a compelling story at that. The verse about chipping away stone with pen - I really like that image. You should do well in the contest. :-)
Comment Written 11-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2008
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Hopefully! I've been lucking out lately, although scored a 3rd in one not long back, but that doesn't show up on our bio's! Thanks so much for your kind words of encouragement here and the five stars. I'm glad you enjoyed this one xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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My husband was a gifted photographer, so we went to many juried photo shows. Even if he was not entered in one, I would look at all the winners and the not-winners and often wonder why the hell my favorite photo had not even received honorable mention or why that ugly old thing had won. Sometimes I approved of the judges' choices and sometimes left bewildered. Winning is lovely, but not winning means nothing. :-)
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Right you are, but sometimes the old ego gets a bit deflated... xoxoxoxoxo
Comment from bard owl
This poem is such a strong statement about love of a parent for their child. I have heard that nothing is stronger than a woman with a mission. Excellent imagery and use of the contest picture. Your rhythm and rhyme are always flawness. Natural poet, you are! Best of luck in the contest with this winner. Blessings, Linda
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2008
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This poem is such a strong statement about love of a parent for their child. I have heard that nothing is stronger than a woman with a mission. Excellent imagery and use of the contest picture. Your rhythm and rhyme are always flawness. Natural poet, you are! Best of luck in the contest with this winner. Blessings, Linda
Comment Written 11-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2008
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Thanks so very much Linda for your encouragement, kind words and good luck wishes as always. It's always a pleasure reading reviews from you my friend xoxoxoxo
Comment from mmichelle97219
I love your take on the artwork. I love the fact that you created a whole complete poetic story around them instead of just an emotion. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. This is quite good.
Michelle
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2008
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I love your take on the artwork. I love the fact that you created a whole complete poetic story around them instead of just an emotion. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. This is quite good.
Michelle
Comment Written 11-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2008
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Coming from you my friend, I feel highly praised indeed. This idea was the first thing I thought when I saw the pic, but then I got stuck with how to write it! Then decided, the hell with it, just write the bloody thing!
So thanks, as always, for your continued encouragement and support, and your good luck wishes. However, your take on this pic was pretty darned good too (has anyone joined you yet?) xoxoxoxoxoxxo
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there is a secret tunnel that I allow certain someones to come and go. Shh its a secret.
Michelle
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okay (said in a whisper)...
Comment from aviddbrut
alpacalady, nicely done. I can see how shawshank inspired this. good job with the picture feeding you imagination here. it is all about hope, thuogh as you say, hopes eye my play cruel tricks. good job. david
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2008
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alpacalady, nicely done. I can see how shawshank inspired this. good job with the picture feeding you imagination here. it is all about hope, thuogh as you say, hopes eye my play cruel tricks. good job. david
Comment Written 11-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2008
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Thank you david. I added that bit about Shawshank so it may help with where this came from! I'm glad you liked this one my friend and appreciate your kind review and stars xoxoxoxoxxo
Comment from darkgreennights
That was awesome, and you know what it was a perfect tribute to Shawshank. Okay now I need to tell you, that Alpaca is the most adorable creature, he looks just like a stuffed animal.
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2008
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That was awesome, and you know what it was a perfect tribute to Shawshank. Okay now I need to tell you, that Alpaca is the most adorable creature, he looks just like a stuffed animal.
Comment Written 11-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2008
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Yes!! They DO look like stuffed animals, don't they? I could never put my finger on it, but you've squashed a mild botherance I've had with what it was they reminded me of! You know, we had a little baby girl born yesterday (she's not so little as babies go really) and she looks like Bambi, but without the spots. She has a fawnish spattering on her topsides and a face just like that legendary deer. They are truly adorable, as you say!
But hey, thanks so much for your kind review! The pic made me think of that movie as soon as I saw it - I'm glad you feel this is a fitting tribute to it! xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Oh I wish you'd put a picture of the stuffed baby animal up! I'd love to see it.
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When I get a pic of the little Bambi-girl, I'll post it up with (hopefully) a fitting tribute to her, just for you!
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Oh thank you I cant wait, is she fuzzy? must be hard to keep your hands off of her, I would be hard pressed
Comment from Moira's Amethyst
Great rhyme scheme and very effective in this well composed piece of poetry. It rang with a musical tone and brought the message out uniquely. I have nothing to critique and noticed no spag issues. I thank you for sharing. Please, take care.
Poetry's Protege
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2008
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Great rhyme scheme and very effective in this well composed piece of poetry. It rang with a musical tone and brought the message out uniquely. I have nothing to critique and noticed no spag issues. I thank you for sharing. Please, take care.
Poetry's Protege
Comment Written 10-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2008
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Thanks Poetry's Protege. This is high praise coming from someone whose work I hugely admire and respect. You take care yourself! xoxoxoxoxoxxo
Comment from earthlybeing
Beautifully written and a great presentation with the colors. The words were well chosen and it was easy to read and understand. Thanks, Jeanette
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2008
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Beautifully written and a great presentation with the colors. The words were well chosen and it was easy to read and understand. Thanks, Jeanette
Comment Written 10-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2008
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Thank you my friend! I always love your reviews... xoxoxoxoxo