Comment from zanya

Exceptional

What a wonderful metaphor capturing the essence of our existence on all levels - that of free will to choose for us and a great pic

 Comment Written 21-May-2014

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reply by the author on 21-May-2014

Thank you for the great review and the bonus star.

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Hi Dallas I though this was a winner as I read it even before I saw that you had won. Very good - I wish I had thought of it. A really worthy winner and a superb picture. Congratulations. Regards Dorothy

 Comment Written 21-May-2014

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reply by the author on 21-May-2014

Thanks, Dorothy, for the great review. glad you liked it.

Comment from playinaround

Exceptional

This is outstanding! You really nailed this one. Thank you for sharing this inspiring and comforting senryu. Best of luck to you in the contest!

 Comment Written 21-May-2014

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reply by the author on 21-May-2014

Thank you for the super review and the bonus star. Glad you liked it.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Many kudos for your well-deserved win! Your powerful 5-7-5 senryu is memorable. The metaphor in your satori is brilliant, and the artwork you selected reinforces it well. Miles of cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 20-May-2014

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reply by the author on 20-May-2014

Thanks for the great review, Joan. I loved the art work.

Comment from donette1914

Excellent

wow no wonder you won this powerful piece and your words are so well written amazing job!!! my sobriety
fires the kiln that allows me
To mold my own clay

 Comment Written 20-May-2014

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reply by the author on 20-May-2014

Thanks so much for the great review.

Comment from ArtGal

Excellent

What a great senryu and I'm not surprised that you won. A big CONGRATS for this! You chose a good picture for this and your wording is just great. Yes, you can mold your own clay, thereby, choosing sobriety. Good for you, and I enjoyed this. . .Sharon

 Comment Written 20-May-2014

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reply by the author on 20-May-2014

Thanks so much for the congrats and the great review.

reply by ArtGal on 20-May-2014

You're so very welcome.

Comment from Alan K Pease

Excellent

Your 5-7-5 poem fist the constraints of the Senryu format fantastically. I wish I had a sixth star to add to your contest win. Congratulations.

 Comment Written 20-May-2014

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reply by the author on 20-May-2014

thanks for the great review. Virtual is good.

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi Dallas01,

Congrats on the Senryu Contest win.

Beautiful photo to enhance the words as well.

Cheers,
Keep Smilin'... Jax

 Comment Written 20-May-2014

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reply by the author on 20-May-2014

Thanks. have a great day.

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

Absolutely brilliant and I am so proud of you........
Sobriety is something to celebrate...I am proud for your win...
Well done for molding your own clay...and for sculpting beautiful verse
God bless

 Comment Written 19-May-2014

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reply by the author on 19-May-2014

Thank you for the great review and comments.

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

Excellent 5-7-5 form that shows that sobriety can shape one's life into something positive. The image of the kiln is a vivid one that adds to the strength of the poem.

 Comment Written 19-May-2014

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reply by the author on 19-May-2014

Thank you for reviewing. I loved the art work.