Comment from nancyrabbrose

Exceptional

I truly love your poem and can understand why you won the contest. The clever way you chose just the right words to set the mood of the "in between time" is magnificent and a credit to your talent. Well done.

 Comment Written 31-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Dec-2016

Thank you so much.

Comment from AnnaLinda

Excellent

Dallas,

Congrats on your first place win!
This is an amazing poem and entry
with amazing metaphors and rhyme
sprinkled in it.

I very much like your last line
and nice presentation.

Linda

 Comment Written 29-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Dec-2016

Thanks, I enjoyed yours also. Hope your health is well.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I relished the tapestry artwork taking flight and your parallel, minimalist form. Your "blanket" metaphor is quite effective, and the bits of rhyme and alliteration add to the dimensions of time. Best wishes in the contest and happy holiday weekend when it arrives- Joan

 Comment Written 29-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Dec-2016

Thanks, Joan. Mine began today as I usually wind up my work week on Wednesdays.

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

All of your poem is excellent, but I especially like the opening few lines which immediately draw the reader into your thought. The artwork is gorgeous, too. An all around great entry for the time contest. Marilyn

 Comment Written 29-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Dec-2016

Thanks for the great review.

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Very good poem, Anonymous Poet.
You've not only managed to weave a bit of occasional rhyming into the mix of your free verse contest entry, but there are also some prime examples of alliteration dispersed throughout as well. Phrases such as languid land and remains retired immediately come to mind.
Well done.
Best of luck to you in the contest.
~Dean

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2016

Thanks for the kind review.

reply by Dean Kuch on 28-Dec-2016

U R welcome.

Comment from bertranclan

Excellent

I like your take on time and all its facets. I long to slip beneath life's blanket, too. I especially like the ending line: "And postponement becomes tomorrow's reward." Thanks for submitting .

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2016

Thanks for the kind review.

Comment from kathleenspalding

Excellent

I agree. A bit dark, but peaceful, lol. Poem flows well and is entertaining. I don't see anything that needs to be corrected. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2016

Thanks for reviewing.

reply by kathleenspalding on 29-Dec-2016

You're welcome.

Comment from Thomas Bowling

Excellent

A very nice poem. I like the picture you chose to go with this. I can never see a picture of hot air balloons without thinking that the in pappa tote method of cooking was invented by a French chef and decided that a good way to cook would be to roast the dish in parchment paper bags, like the hot air balloons.

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2016

Interesting. Thanks for reviewing.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem. This time of year it seems that time stands still and there is no more rush to get things done for the big day. Preparations for New year is more relaxed.

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2016

Thank you for reviewing.

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

So....when you boil it all down...what you're ultimately saying is....

You want to be where nothing AT ALL is happening? *smile* You could be DEAD, that would fit the bill perfectly, right? hahahahahaha!

Sorry, couldn't resist! Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2016

Ha ha. Thanks for reviewing. That would be the burned out zone.