Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Oh Carolyn, this is just beautiful...I forget to check for contest poems...I miss so many of them...and you are right...I lives will be in our children's hands...I love your poem....and the picture says it all...love ya Linda xxxooo

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014

I thought that picture was so sweet. So glad you liked the poem. Love Carolyn

Comment from heyjude

Excellent

notesandmore, very good job on this 1-9-1. I like
the thoughts you have expressed here. When you
touch a newborn it does give you joy. Looking forward
to doing that the end of November with another grandchild
and also hope.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2014

Congrats on the coming grand baby. We have 8 grandchildren. They are amazing. Age from 22 down to 6. I am happy you enjoyed the 1-9-1, it was fun to write. Thanks so much. Carolyn

reply by heyjude on 28-Aug-2014

You're welcome. This little girl will make 6 grandchildren for us. Age 9 and down.

Comment from Selina Stambi

Excellent

Lovely!

Joy and Hope ... the newborn child.

Sometimes the reviews are longer than the piece itself!

Good work, Carolyn. Hope you win!

Best wishes,

Love,

Sonali

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2014

Thanks Sonali, LOL you are right, the review is longer than the piece. :-) Carolyn

Comment from sgalletti

Excellent

You wrote a poem that meets the requirements of the prompt and provides a good message in just a few words and syllables. I've touched the hand of several new born children and it is, indeed a joy, and a time when we hope for the very best for their future. Well done! Good luck in the contest. Sue

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2014

Thanks Sue for this sweet review. :-)

Comment from Liilia

Excellent

That is a very precious poem. Couldn't pack more feeling or significance. Good luck in the contest and thank you for using my drawing to illustrate.

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

Thank you for such a fantastic drawing, it fit perfectly my friend, :-)

Comment from Smoothiecool

Excellent

good luck in the contest

you follow the contest prompt

your few words allow the reader to see and feel the hope in a new born child as one touches

good visual

cheers smoothiecool

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

Thanks Smoothiecool, I appreciate your wonderful review and generous rating. :-)

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi,

The artwork and the poem together make an impressive work. Great message of love and hope.

Nicely done. Good luck in the contest.

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jax (*-*)

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

Thanks Jax,

Comment from LoannaLois

Excellent

Sweet and soft and so real. The new -born hand of a baby is just a wonder. I love holding a baby, looking at their little hands.Nothing gives us more hope...or joy.

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

Thank you for your sweet comments LoannaLois. I am glad you liked the poem.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

You have a sweet poem. I enjoyed reading it. The picture is great. I see nothing to change. Good job and good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

Thanks for your wonderful review.

Comment from Green Lake Girl

Excellent

Such a lovely response to this writing prompt. You have my vote. Our youth is indeed important. So why does our country scrimp on education? Makes no sense to me as that is an investment in the future. Hope resides in every single child. Very well done!

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

Thanks Green Lake Girl, What a nice review you have given this one.