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Her Lover is Lost to Her At Sea

A Ditty: Every Night She Keeps Watch for Her Captain

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Comment from Ulla
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Hi Diana, first of all, I want to say what a fine free verse poem this is albeit, it's so very sad. He promised her to come back, but he chose the sea above all else. Her love and hopes were all but dashed. I liked your poem a lot, and good luck in the contest. All the best. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 23-Jul-2018
    Hey Ulla:
    Thanks so much for the constellation bestowed... I'm honored and humbled. Yours, diana
Comment from Roxanna Andrews
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Oh, this is too sad. Poor thing. Lost love is so sad and even sadder if it's lost at sea. As always very well done. I saw no errors and I wish you much success in the contest. Rox

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 23-Jul-2018
    Hey Roxanna: Thanks so much for the constellation bestowed... I'm honored and humbled. Yours, diana
Comment from Richard J
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Hi, Fine Lady-Poet! : )
What a gorgeous piece in every way this truly is: Eye-candy, heart, mind, and soul touching, too, you've swept me up into your poignantly tender moment.
Whomever said there's no beauty in sadness and loneliness never read this.
You've painted such deeply painful imagery it became tangible within the core of my senses, and I could not quit enjoying your amazing skills every read ... this is one that will hang on.

Thank you ever-so warmly and gratefully for sharing You with Us! ~ Richard : )


 Comment Written 20-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2018
    Hello Richard... I just read your review and am very humbled. I actually read the poem again to try to see what your were seeing... This review left me speechless and that does not often happen. Thanks for your stellar review. thanks so much. yours, diana
reply by Richard J on 20-Jul-2018
    Many welcomes to You, Diana!
    I want you to know how very much I felt and enjoyed the tender embrace of your touching poem.
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
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"Her Lover is Lost At Sea", is an extremely well-written and deftly descriptive piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review.You KEEP WRITING and I'll KEEP READING. To me, this is a six, but unfortunately I only have fives left. I look forward to seeing your next post.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 23-Jul-2018
    Hey duchess:
    Thanks so much for the constellation bestowed... I'm honored and humbled. Yours, diana
reply by duchessofdrumborg on 24-Jul-2018
    Hey diana,

    You certainly deserved the constellation bestowed.

    Take care, God bless you and best wishes,

    the Duchess

reply by duchessofdrumborg on 24-Jul-2018
    Eve, we all misfire at times. It's just the way it goes.

    Take care, God bless you and best wishes,
    the Duchess
Comment from flylikeaneagle
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Great word choices and sentences in the middle. I can feel her
heartbreak. Why did he have to leave? What was the calling of the
sea? He could have had a family and children. Now, he's shark food.
Great images and emotion. Contest winner for sure! flylikeaneagle

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 23-Jul-2018
    Hi flulike and eagle:
    Thanks so much for the constellation bestowed, lucky number 6... I'm honored and humbled. Yours, diana
    Question 1: He is a sea captain and has salt in his veins
    2: He deserves to be shark food... made me giggle... yours, diana
Comment from jlsavell
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Author, this reminds me of Ma' dame Butterfly. Simply an enthralling free verse. I am sure many of us have been there done the. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes with the contest.
Jls

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 23-Jul-2018
    Wow... such an honor jlsavell Ma'dame Butterly:
    Thanks so much for the constellation bestowed.. I'm honored and humbled. Yours, diana
Comment from royowen
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I don't think there's anything worse the unrequited love, mooning over someone while while waiting for them to return the vain love you feel. Well done, I like the way you head each stanza, well done, articulate and well expressed, great presentation, good luck, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 23-Jul-2018
    Hey Roy:
    Thanks so much for the constellation bestowed, I'm honored and humbled. Yours, diana
reply by royowen on 23-Jul-2018
    Welcome Diana
Comment from pome lover
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well, that was an interesting way you wrote that with little mini-explanations between verses. A very good tale of betrayal in free verse, ending sadly.
good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 23-Jul-2018
    Hey pome lover:
    Thanks so much for the constellation bestowed... I'm honored and humbled. Yours, diana
Comment from Bill Schott
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This free verse, Her Lover is Lost at Sea, conveys the sense of hope against hope that a loved one will choose to return. "Her heart sinks" supplies the apt metaphor to describe the inevitable acceptance of the permanence of separation. Sad.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 23-Jul-2018
    Hey Bill:
    Thanks so much for the constellation bestowed... I'm honored and humbled. Yours, diana
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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This is a great presentation, Mystery Author. Your well chosen words + great picture create a memorable heart-wrenching read. Good job on the smooth flow of lines, the message, & the way you set the mood of unrequited love. Best wishes. Jan

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 23-Jul-2018
    Hey Jannypan:
    Thanks so much for the constellation bestowed... I'm honored and humbled. Yours, diana