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Viewing comments for Chapter 8 "origami doves"
An artful mix of poetic forms.

34 total reviews 
Comment from djsaxon
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Absolutely charming and quite poignant. Obviously true to form :-) I regret not having a six pack left. Lovely image and presentation. Thank you for sharing. Cheers - DJ

 Comment Written 02-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
    Thank you for reading this and the virtual six...it is much appreciated! --Janet
Comment from Colin John
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Hello, this is a lovely Tanka and a great photo to aid its meaning, out of sixes but surely deserves one. kind regards Colin x
we used to do this is school, wish I could remember how to make a paper hat. lol

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 04-Aug-2020
    Thank you greatly, Colin...virtual sixes are a much-appreciated gift. Smiles, Janet
Comment from Y. M. Roger
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Wow -- now this one really has quite a bit of emotional impact, Janet -- wonderful job, my lady! :) Love how you are able to touch on sympathy, empathy, as well as a bit of wonder in the visual here -- thanx for sharing and best of luck! ;) Yvette

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
    I'm thrilled that you like this, Yvette. :-)
    Hope your moving situation has calmed down a bit.
    It's always such a hassle...I've lived in over 50 places. xo
Comment from A. Louise Robertson
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This is lovely poem and the perfect Tanka contest entry.
I have always been facinated by origami, although my own feeble attempts at it have failed miserably.
I don't know the reason that your child is bedridden, but those lines were difficult to process, picturing them, folding paper to pass the time.
Well done and thank you for sharing - good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 28-Jul-2020
    Thank you so much for your kind and sensitive review. The posting, however, is a compilation of someone I knew whose child was bedridden and others who excelled at origami. Like you, my own origami skills are seriously lacking! :-)
Comment from mermaids
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There is a good feeling in your tanka form. Despite the child is bedridden, beautiful paper doves are created, an image of peace and hope. Excellent tanka form and use of words. You also tell a story here.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 28-Jul-2020
    I truly appreciate your understanding review. Thank you so much! :-)
Comment from Janice Canerdy
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If 7's were allowed, This poem would get one! It is superb--skillfully-written, vividly descriptive, and so VERY moving! Such a lovely though expressed here!

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 28-Jul-2020
    I wish I had a review nomination left...any member would love to receive a review such as this. It is very heartwarming knowing that one's work has touched others in positive ways. Thank you so much, Janice!
    Smiles, Janet
reply by Janice Canerdy on 28-Jul-2020
    :-)
Comment from Monica Chaddick
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Congratulations on being recognized and on being named one of the all time best. This is a beautiful and sad poem. The art work is absolutely gorgeous. Best wishes to you and your child. Creativity is one of the best cures that I have ever found.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 28-Jul-2020
    Creativity cannot be over-emphasized for health benefits of all kinds. I truly appreciate your review and positive comments for this posting. Thank you greatly!
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
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"origami doves", is a short, succinct an heart-wrenching piece. It was a pleasure to both read and review, this talented poet's work. I very much look forward to seeing your next post.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 28-Jul-2020
    Your review and comments are truly appreciated, Duchess. Thank you greatly!
reply by duchessofdrumborg on 29-Jul-2020

    Spangle,
    you're more than welcome.
    God bless, take care and keep sharing,
    the Duchess
Comment from mauial
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Very beautifully written. Keeping some one bedridden involved is and act of love that can do woders to lift their spirits .Is this boigraphical? If so I hope it is not a major thing.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 28-Jul-2020
    Thank you for a lovely review. Someone else also asked that question and I told him that I have known families with bedridden children and known other people who excel at doing origami. This posting is the result of a compilation of such experiences and not about any one particular child. Thank you, also, for asking. :-)
Comment from ameen786
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A beautiful tanka with touching/moving words; I hope it's not factual; picture perfect presentation; thanks for sharing and good luck!

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
    I have known families with bedridden children, and I have known people who excel at origami. This is really a combination of different experiences plus imagination. Thank you especially for mentioning my artwork. I enjoy doing it as much as writing the poems I post. Big smiles!
reply by ameen786 on 27-Jul-2020
    I enjoyed reading your post, thank you.