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The Song of Our Lives

The Autumn of life is such a special time...

12 total reviews 
Comment from C. Gale Burnett
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Exquisite and beautiful. I love how we call this period of our lives the 'autumn years.' So many of us can relate to this poem. Your words have added something mysterious to this journey, but not bad.'
I loved 'trills' and 'whispers' and 'Autumn's Aria.'
What a great contest entry. Very best wishes!

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 30-Jul-2019
    My sincerest thanks for your wonderful review!!
Comment from moongirlwriter
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This is lovely and speaks of so much more than the season of Autumn. I also love the artwork which of course sets the stage for your poem. Very nice entry. Good luck in the contest.

Wahoo, 3rd place for you Yvette! I really loved this poem. Congrats!

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 30-Jul-2019
    Thank you for your awesome review!
reply by moongirlwriter on 30-Jul-2019
    :) Besides my own, if I could choose another. . .this would be the one I vote for.
Comment from Dawn Munro
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Such is the full glass, and oh, how your sweet poem echoes with inspiring music! An aria for the season, reminding us of those we've lived and those still to come -- how romantic! Beautiful.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 30-Jul-2019
    Thank you, THANK YOU for such a lovely review, O Lady of the North -- you have made it shine bright with those stars!! ;) ;) Hope all's well up there -- in teacher m eetings most of the week here...ugh. :):) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Winslow
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Dear Poet,

Have you ever wondered how memory functions? Your poem implies to me that in the autumn of existence we recall past events that may lead us to seek new experiences? Anyway a good write.

Good luck in the contest.

Cheers,

Winslow


 Comment Written 28-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 28-Jul-2019
    Thank you for your wonderful comments...love to hear how others react to my writings!!
Comment from Sally Law
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I'm walking in the leaves just now of the autumn of my life. I was certain the best years were behind me when I was diagnosed with progressive blindness. I was wrong as the beautiful colors of my world have opened up. Thank you for this beautiful poem, I felt like it was just for me.
Sal xo

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 28-Jul-2019
    Then, my Dearest Lady Sal, it is certainly yours! Thank you for your heart-touching review!!
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written poem about the song of our lives that starts with an Autumn aria. The beautiful season leads us to winter and ultimately to new life.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 29-Jul-2019
    Thank you for your review.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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I love this ode to Autumn, you captured the essence of this season as the leaves fall and we reflect on our youth and contemplate the winter of our lives, a poignant write, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 28-Jul-2019
    Many thanks for your review. It is appreciated!!
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
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This is a beautiful ode to autumn written in just 17 syllables. The lines flow well together. Your presentation is delightful. Best wishes in the contest, my friend~Debbie

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 27-Jul-2019
    Many thanks for your review. It is appreciated!!
Comment from rama devi
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I love the musical references (Aria and trills) and also the pivotal effect of line two with the word whispers carrying the poem to the future. The word economy is superb in line one with the alliterated two word line. I would love to see the other two lines trimmed of filler words and having similar word economy, but I'm not sure what to suggest.

Lovely post...meaning and delivery. Good luck in the contest! The personification is delicious.

Warmly, rd

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 27-Jul-2019
    Thank you for the wonderful review! I looked at the last line again....would love your thoughts on it if you have a moment.
reply by rama devi on 27-Jul-2019
    Excellent edit!!!!
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2019
    Thank you, friend!! Have a wonderful evening!!
reply by rama devi on 27-Jul-2019
    Most welcome! You too. I am now in India, so it is morning!
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2019
    Ahhh...then may the sun rise to greet you and warm you throughout the day!! ;)
reply by rama devi on 27-Jul-2019
    You too! Good night!
Comment from Sugarray77
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I love how you have identified Autumn as the main character in this story poem. You have answered the 5-7-5 form very well and used enjambment perfectly to achieve a flowing thought. Well done.

Melissa

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 27-Jul-2019
    Thank you for your wonderful comments.