Comment from cthomsen

Excellent

This is lovely. It is a nice tribute to love that sustains even when tested by distance. I am always so impressed with how much emotion can be expressed in so few lines.

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012

Thanks Thanks a lot

Comment from Tonulak

Good

Your opening line is ungrammatical "I love you from far", and reads awkwardly. As does , "you help me gain strength deserved, is also curious , do you deserve the strength or is strength worthy of deserving? The short form is a difficult one to do. it's not simply about syllable count.. This is not haiku, not really senryu. One of the hallmarks of a good 5/7/5 is that it should read elegantly. You have a nice theme, love from great distances, but I think you could bring more to bear, emotionally and linguistically.

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012

Thanks

Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)

Excellent

Nice 5-7-5 on the subject og love and longing especially with the red and black coloring. Very romantic and I hpe he/she comes home soon!!! DEbbie

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012

Thanks and I hope too. Why not the extra star? just curious :D

reply by dejohnsrld (Debbie) on 19-Feb-2012

I gave 5 stars-just didn't feel it was a 6 star poem-Sorry

reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012

OK that was fair.

Comment from Eternal Muse

Excellent

Those 3 lines are very powerful. You describe the unrequited feeling of "loving from afar", which already speaks volumes. Your second line is testimony of the strength love gives. And your third one is the desire for the beloved to be near.

Loved what you did here. Thank you so much for sharing.

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012

Thanks for understanding my thoughts

Comment from pickthorn

Excellent

Strong message but there are 6 words in second line not seven. Maybe syllables are required instead of words? I don't do these 5-7-5 poems. 6 syllables in line one? Oh, well. Great job.

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012

Thanks

Comment from artemis53

Excellent

I do believe that you read my mind. That watching and finally getting the nerve to approach is well done. Maybe it will give me some courage.

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012

Maybe and thank you

Comment from Galactia

Excellent

I love you from far (5)
you help me gain strength deserved (7)
please come soon, my dear(5)

great poem but your 1st line syllable count is out.

just a slight tweak and it will be spot on.

GL
Regards
Tia

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012

I changed it.

Comment from Jean Lutz

Excellent

Longing poured out short and sweet. I wish you well in the contest and in luring your secret love. You have presented this is true form.

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012

Thanks

Comment from PoesyPoet

Excellent

I love your, "I Love" 5-7-5 poetry and thinks it makes a great contest entry. Love from afar is very poetry. Good luck in the contest. PP

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012

Thanks

Comment from linsbm

Excellent

This is perfect in syllable count for 5-7-5 poetry. It delivers a clear message of a love that waits. Sense in flow and structure, written in plain language. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012

No problem