Comment from Chrissy710

Excellent

Hi Mary, how interesting and mystical. great presentation and in 4 stanzas you told us quite a lot of Irish History. I bet it is a stunning sight and would love to see it. (Visited Ireland in 1977 with my husband and 2 friends we travelled around Europe. England Ireland and Scotland for 6 months in all in a camper van I loved Ireland and of course have kissed the Blarney Stone LOL that was interesting. I love a good Irish Coffee too Cheers to you Christine

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Dec-2016

Thas Chrissie for your great review and wonderful comments about Ireland, I am glad you enjoyed it. Mary

Comment from Gloria ....

Exceptional

Yes, this is a terrific poem with some excellent Irish history. Being Irish myself, of course I enjoy the rich mythology.

And another I enjoy thoroughly is when the days start getting longer again.

Thank you so much for sharing this beauty. :))

Gloria

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Dec-2016

Hi Gloria
Thanks for reading my post about the Solstice, I am pleased you enjoyed it, and I am thrilled with the golden star. Mary

Comment from Unspoken94

Excellent

It's amazing, Mary, that so many civilizations
have focused on this phenomena. More than
72 celebrations around the world take place at
this time. -Bill

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2016

Thanks Bill for your excellent review, I appreciate it. Mary

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Nollaig Mhaith Chugat , Mary; (A Good Christmas to you, Mary {in Gaelic});
-I really enjoyed your winter solstice poem and found that not only very interesting but very well written as it definitively express the wonders of Irish folklore and mythical history what you brought up in your author's notes.
-The last two verses were really beautiful and probably something that the Irish people normally would say during the winter solstice when surrounded by the stones of Stonehenge.
-Thanks for sharing and have a very Merry Christmas and a glorious and joyous new year, Mary.
Alex

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2016

Thanks Alex for the excellent review and the little bit of the Gaelic in wishing me a happy Christmas. I hope you and your family will have a peaceful Christmas. Mary

reply by krys123 on 22-Dec-2016

You're very welcome, Mary, and peace be with you during the holidays.
Alex

reply by krys123 on 25-Dec-2016

You are very welcome, Mary, and I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and I hope you have a very joyous and glorious new year with blessings for all.
Alex

Comment from AnnaLinda

Excellent

Mary,

I very much enjoyed reading your graceful and
informative free verse poem. Very interesting
subject and wonderful photo too.

I enjoyed your fine imagery in this and
distinctive word choices and combinations.
I like the spirituality of this piece as well.

" upright stones awaits the Sun"

In the line above, I believe 'upright stones (await) the sun'
is more correct.

Anyway, I'm delighted to have found this.
Sometimes that's the plus of putting a poem
up top, you get to meet wonderful poets
like yourself.

Beautiful!
Linda

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2016

Thank you so much Linda, you have made me so happy with this excellent review and great comments. Mary

reply by AnnaLinda on 22-Dec-2016

My pleasure;)

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Thanks for your notes to remind us about Ireland's long, mythological history. The picture you selected echoes that idea well. I liked the way you conveyed the awe of our natural world. (In the third stanza, I think "await" picked up an unneeded "s".) I am glad you were inspired by the Winter Solstice to conjure this descriptive poem. Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2016

Thanks Joan for your great comments on my poem, I am pleased you enjoyed it. Mary

Comment from Irish Rain

Excellent

I love to read about the history of Ireland, all the myths and beliefs. This is a wonderful Winter Solstice poem, the longest night of the year! I love winter, and the night, so I guess I need to celebrate this!!! Great poem, blessings...

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2016

Thanks for the great comments to my poem, I appreciate it. Mary

Comment from Ella25

Excellent

Beautifully done this piece of history from past to nowadays. The Solstice happens four times a year changing the scenery. Seasons are responsible for that and observed thru ancient stones. The sun rises and reflects thru small openings. Exquisite. Thank you for sharing your ancestry. Blessings, Ella

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2016

Thanks Ella for the exceptional review, I really appreciate you comments, and you ongoing support of my work. Mary

reply by Ella25 on 21-Dec-2016

You are welcome, Mary. It is a blessing. Ella

Comment from Heather Knight

Excellent

Lovely poem, I like the first stanza very much.
I think you have forgotten the apostrophe in 'winter's day'.
Is that a prehistoric mound in the picture? Where is it?
Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2016

Thanks Maria, for the excellent review, Newgrange is in Co Meath Ireland, 30 minutes from where I live

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

Mary, I like this and the writing and presentation are both great. Your notes give us some information that we may not have been aware of. Blessings, Patricia

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2016

Thanks Patricia for your lovely comments and excellent review. Mary