Comment from JudyE

Exceptional

Congratulations on your win. Your poem says it all. The fires have been a nightmare for all those involved. So many tragic stories of loss and heartache.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2020

Hi Judy Thank you very much for your review and generous stars much appreciated. .Yes I suppose it does had been a terrible tragedy all round and hearbraking to look at or listen to the news I often tear up with reports .however we will recover and all do our bit to help out. Cheers Christine

Comment from Y. M. Roger

Excellent

Congratulations on your prize, Chrissy -- a great offering that truly brings the world home to those who may have missed it.....we are all watching and praying! :) Thanx so much for joining the stacking fun this month, Chrissy, and I hope you enjoyed as much as I did! :) Happy New Year! :) Yvette

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2020

Hi Yvette Thanks very much for your review and congrats for my stack I was thrilled to win. .Fortunately most of the big fires are nearly under control but it is still early in the season so fingers crossed no more. I did enjoy this and also wish you a very Happy New Year . Cheers Chris

Comment from Diana L Crawford

Excellent

Congrats on your win! Many of our firefighters from US have been sent to help out. We are so proud of them. I hope you are out of harms's way, and know that we are praying for this terrible disaster to subside and all will be safe! xoxo

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2020

Hi Diane, Thanks you for your review and Congrats for my poem. Weare all so grateful for all the help given from many around the world. The firefighters do a terrific job and are so appreciated. Today as I look out of my windows there is a haze of smoke surrounding my town. Not sure from where but thankfully the weather has cooled down some and i hope no more fires break out. Your prayers are welcomed Cheers Chris

reply by Diana L Crawford on 05-Jan-2020

That is hopeful news, but also praying then for rain to calm down the smoky contaminates as they can be just as harmful to all the life there. xoxo

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Congratulations, Chrissy, on your win. Your suite of 575s is super although poignant. Your told the story well in verse and in your notes. I will pray for the families of those lost and for all the citizens affected. Thanks for sharing. Respectfully with Love, Jan

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2020

Thanks so much Jan. What a thrill to win, but never forgetting the reason and many have lost so much. This has been the countries worst bush fire on record so much devistation and loss of life, homes, livelhood animals. Thanks for your prayers they are welcomed and appreciated Cheers Christine

Comment from Liz O'Neill

Excellent

This is a poignant tribute to all of Australia. Many of my fb friends & I are are praying & sending healing energy for the people and animals. I am so sad. Your poem has a note of hope needed right now. I am voting for this one. Congratulations for your win. May I post this on my fb page to bring more awareness?

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2020

Hi Liz Thanl your for your review and prayers Hopefully the fires will be out soon. The weather has cooled some what so and a little rain which gives us hope. This is probably the biggest in history here. Your vote is mich appreciated. Cheers

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

These are very well written and very true 5-7-5's you penned for the writing prompt. You used very good descriptive words and very good imagery you used. I hope you do get rain and things get better for this beautiful place. love and blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2020

Hi Teri7 Thanks for your review. Some fires are still burning but the weather has at least cooled on many places. it has been a terrible few days/ weeks for many with evacuations everywhere in affected areas. A little rain has fallen so hopefully this will help. Cheers

Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux

Excellent

This is so sad and unfortunate. I knew nothing about this on my side of the world. I pray for comfort and peace for the families that lost lives. I also pray that those that lost livestock and goods would be restored what they lost. Thanks for sharing this informative and well written work. Bless you and well done!

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2020

Thank you Jeffrey. This has been declared a national disaster and some fires are still going. Australia is such a fire prone country and we have had many extreme days with hot winds that have fueled the fires. Many towns have been evacuated and many have lost homes. Quite a few deaths also including several fire fighters. Plus we see wildlife burnt and animals suffering. I tried to do a tribute piece and pleased you thought it well written. Much appreciation Cheers

Comment from Barbaraj1

Excellent

I have been watching the fires on TV. My heart goes out to all of Australia.
Your poem says it all. There is nothing to do but unite. Let's hope it will
rain soon.

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2020

Hi Barbara, Thanks you and yes we will unite and assist in many ways I will donate money to the causes. That is all many can do but if we all pitch in it will help those who have lost everything. This has been the worst fires in history as far as how many and where they have burnt. We are very prone to fires and unfortunately is only the start of our Summer. We have had a little rain yesterday so finger crossed. Cheers

Comment from June Sargent

Excellent

This is an extremely sad and tragic situation. We are all suffering with you as we watch helplessly. What happens on one side of the globe will ultimately affect the rest of it. Only a fool would not be worried. Our prayers are with you.

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2020

Thanks June fir your review and prayers Yes it has been a terrible time for many weather has cooled somewhat hopefully the fires will all be soon put out Cheers

Comment from Sharon Haiste

Excellent

I think this is a good 5-7-5 Old Year Ooops! writing prompt entry.
It's also a good tribute to the brave firemen and women. It's hard to watch a country burn up, but it makes the heart feel good to see people come together to help.
I wish you luck with the contest.
Sharon

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2020

thanks Sharon Yes it is quite heartbraking to listen to all the reports and see the fires fury and we will cone together with donations of money and other things