Comment from Bobby Jo

Excellent

The beauty of our lives can be seen day to day, as the seasons change from spring to summer, winter to fall. The vast, open sky is painted by God's own hand.

 Comment Written 26-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014

Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging review.

blessings
Janet

Comment from Irish Rain

Exceptional

Beautiful sonnet...fills me with joy and new appreciation for all that I see, and take for granted. Good luck in this contest, and Happy Thanksgiving!

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014

Thank you for your generous, and encouraging six star review.

Blessings
Janet

Comment from emrpoems

Excellent

We must take t ime to appreciate our environment.
Well done sonnet
solid abab cdcd efef gg rhymes
Excellent use of enjambment allowing words to flow without interruption
Good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014

Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging review.

Blessings
Janet

Comment from amada

Excellent

This is a very beautiful Shakespearean Sonnet. Your author's notes, and referring specially to Salmon 46:10, one of my faves, did it. Best.

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014

Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging review.

Blessings
Janet

Comment from Pyrrho

Good

At first your creation delivers a pleasant glow but two deficiencies detract from the enjoyment.

The forced rhyme of land/sand grates a bit and it strikes me that verse three should precede the first verse ... or better yet, the first verse should be the third verse.

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 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014

Interesting review. Thanks

Comment from Cedar

Excellent

This is a very beautiful sonnet. I really like your theme and the presentation picture is just perfect for your words. I wish you the best of luck. Bill

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014

Thank you Bill for your generous and encouraging review and good wishes.

Comment from ravim

Excellent

Beautiful! I am reminded of Shakespeare's own lines in Romeo and Juliet:
'It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night
As a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear'

Your poem had the beauty and the serenity of a perfect sonnet. The melody was apt as in the 'lingering fall leaves float gently down'.

Good luck!

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014

Thank you ravim for your generous and encouraging review and good wishes.

Comment from padumachitta

Excellent

Hi. This is a good sonnet and a great message...take in the beauty and see it for what it is. We rush so much.
A good reminder to just stand still and enjoy what is before our eyes.
padumachitta

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014

Thank you padumachitta for your generous and encouraging review.

Comment from Maureen's Pen

Excellent

Wow what a photo! Your sonnet is lovely, I could feel the awe and stillness within it. It read wonderfully aloud, strong images and lovely serenity I enjoyed reading very much.
Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.
Maureen

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014

Thank you Maureen for your generous and encouraging review and good wishes. So happy you are feeling better.

Comment from nancyjam

Excellent

This is a beautiful Sonnet with lovely
imagery and rhyme.
The meter is right on and gives the poem
a smooth flow.
Nice turn in the third stanza and a strong closing couplet.
Good luck in the contest. Nancy

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014

Thank you Nancy for your generous and encouraging review and good wishes.