Comment from Judy Couch

Excellent

This has very good rhyme and rhythm. It tells a story of people enjoying the night sky. It's written well. It has a touch of romance.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2016

The drums and fire just seem to bring a feeling of well being and connection, buried deep inside. Thanks for the insightful review, cheers, j

Comment from winnona

Excellent

Beautiful artwork that completes the poem well. Your use of god strong words flow together line to line forming their own unique rhythm and combine to send the message to the reader.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2016

Thanks for the encouraging review, cheers, j

Comment from damommy

Excellent

Very good. I felt as if I were on a little known island with the natives performing a ceremony.

I especially like the last line about ancestral sighs.

Good luck in the contest. 8-)

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2016

Thanks for the encouraging review, I am in Zanzibar now, so beach themeS, cheers, j

Comment from Liberty Justice

Excellent

Moon creeping and stars shining are bright creative metaphors emphasizing theme of this poem. Photo is so mesmerizing and captivating to behold. liberty justice

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2016

Thanks for the insightful review. I am in Zanzibar now so beach themes. The full moon rising the other night was creeping, cheers, j

reply by Liberty Justice on 27-Apr-2016

Good luck in contest
today. liberty justice

Comment from foxangie123

Excellent

I love the artwork you began with as presentation to this contest. You did a great job with this entry and it was clever indeed as well. Way to go.

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2016

Thanks for the encouraging review. I appreciate your thoughts, cheers,j

Comment from PoemsOfDD

Excellent

This is an interesting entry into the Gathering poem contest. You have rhymed your piece well offering good imagery. I see the beach in twilight with the sound of drums beating under the stars and an eclectic gathering of people. Nicely done. Best of luck in the competition. ~DD

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

Thanks for the insightful review, cheers, j

Comment from A.A.A.EXHILARATING RIDE

Exceptional

Love it! Love dancing to the drums, the energy, atmosphere, and those stars! Thank you for so many fabulous memories. And, your picture choice, reminds me of fire sticks too. 2000 was a special gathering year for me, and I was full of new millennium hopes. I still am, but confront the long winter of Mankind's passing too!

Thanks for renewing the great spirit and good luck in the contest, Maureen*&*

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

Wow, thanks for the sparkly stars and encouraging review. Nice to meet you, cheers, j

reply by A.A.A.EXHILARATING RIDE on 28-Apr-2016

Great to meet you too, and touch those stars. Maureen*&*

Comment from MacMhuirich

Excellent

Sounds like a good party going on, especially with the Scots there. Nicely written with good imagery. Thank you for sharing and best wishes for the contest.
Bless you
John

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

Thanks for the great review. My last name is McIntosh. It is just nice to see different people come together by such an old tradition, cheers, j