Comment from Kentucky Sweet Pea

Excellent

stop making me cry! this is another wonderfully penned verse by a prolific and talented poetess i am lucky enough to know well enough to call friend. my God woman... you rock.

this is beautiful.
penny

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2009

Aw, thanks and shucks Pen! Where you been? Where we both been?? Ah well, it's good to be swapping pens again, so to speak. Wuvya!! xoxoxoxoxoxxo

reply by Kentucky Sweet Pea on 07-Mar-2009

i been off to the salt mines workin' me tail off. lol!

Comment from Perp Ihebom

Excellent

This is a very pathetic story told in this beautiful free verse poem that touches the heart. I enjoyed the poetic richness of the work-nice images of various seasons and their significance in the persona's situation. kudos

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2009

Thank you so much Perp for your kind words and encouragement. "Poetic richness" is a wonderful phrase, and I appreciate it being used to describe something of mine! xoxoxooxoxoxo

Comment from Carol D Parker

Excellent

This is excellent. You wove an epic story in a wonderful poem. You chose all the right words and your command of the language is sharp. I like the way you arranged the verses. I'm beginning to get into free verse. I really like this one. It's a great job.
Delora

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2009

Thanks so much Delora! I've only just got into free verse recently, so to hear your encouraging words is heartening to say the least. As said, thank you very much indeed! xoxoxoxoxoxo

Comment from sharon fallis

Excellent

This poem is beautiful. And very emotive. The feelings that I am having for you. Wonderfully well written and depicted poem. Very good word choi9ces and usage. It flows smoothly and has a nice picture to frame the poem and intensify the meaning of it. Thanks for sharing. Shron

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2009

Thank you very much for your kind words and excellent review Sharon! xoxoxoxoxoox

Comment from artsygal

Excellent

Wow. I'm sure you are not the first to experience this, but you are the first to express it this well. The whole idea of a man losing his life, while you're at home making a new life is tragic and gut-wrentching. I think the use of the italics helped me understand the difference between the body of the poemn and your inner thoughts, so it worked well.
I was moved by this. Thank you for sharing it.
Hugs
artsygal

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2009

Thank you very much indeed artsygal for your lovely and kind words xoxoxoxoxoxxoo

Comment from Judian James

Excellent

You brat!!! You had me in tears for the entire piece. Your description of the pregnancy, the anticipation, the precious baby born and the realization of a father she'll never know. Excellent piece of writing Chris. So sad ...

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2009

I'm sorry I made you cry!! Yet, I guess that's every poet's objective - to move the reader. I do appreciate, very much, your sentiments, Judian and the excellent review. Bless ya!! xoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Comment from LOA7

Excellent

Beautiful, although sad. As I read along, I thought it was about an irresponsible man, but after reading your author's notes, I fully understand now. Thanks for writing.

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2009

It started off being about an irresponsible man, but I decided to bring it to its current conclusion! You must've read my mind across the miles as I wrote it my friend! thanks so much for your excellent comments and review xoxoxoxoxoxo

Comment from yachtworknz

Excellent

Alpacalady-Oh, a heart breakiog story.

You told a story that came through loud and clear.

Thanks for posting. Almost made me cry.

Scott

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2009

Thanks so much Scott. When a fella admits to being almost brought to tears, that honesty brings tears to MY eyes, trust me! Your comments are gems indeed, and as said, I thank you very, very much indeed xoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxo

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

If this written in persona, it is very creative and well crafted. If it is at all autobiographical, it is all of the above plus a courageous sharing of personal sadness. In either event, your poem was full of pathos and flowed beautifully.

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2009

Thanks so very much Joan. It's not autobiographical, though my husband did fight in Iraq in 2004. I can only imagine what it may feel like to have this sort of tragedy happen as the worry they may not make it back always lurks in the back of one's mind. I'm so glad you enjoyed this and appreciate your comments and review very much indeed xoxoxoxoxoxoo

reply by Joan E. on 24-Feb-2009

Thank you for the feedback. There was so much truth in your work that seemed to come from the personal experience that fed your imagination. Well done.

Comment from KYPollard/El Gato

Exceptional

Your poem touched me so much. It is written with so much heartbreak, loss, and sadness, yet the hope that lies within the newborn is alive and fresh and is a reason to continue on. Great job.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2009

Thank you so much El Gato for your wonderfully encouraging comments and the six stars - you made my day! You have a fine day yourself xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo