Comment from GE Parson

Exceptional

Hi Carolyn,

Great contest poem, worth a 6 if ever there was one deserving.

You seem to have special talent for writing about nature.
I could see the little Missouri creek enlarge itself into a river and into a rushing mountain stream into a lake and wherever lake water runs into.

Your Friend,
Jerry

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2014

Dear Jerry,
Thank you so much for this glowing star. I am delighted you enjoyed Rivers. I do love nature and can't think of it without thinking of our great Creator.
:-) Carolyn

Comment from JB Lynn

Exceptional

I think the final stanza was my favorite. I especially liked the image of "creation's canvas". The reverent tone cannot be missed in this piece. The aa,bb rhyming scheme creates a rhythm to the sounds that when read aloud remind me of waves. Was that your intention? Very clever trick, if so. Nicely done. Thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2014

Thanks JB, I am glad you liked Rivers. I am not sure if I intended for the feel to be that of waves, but I had that sensation as well. Of waters lapping at the sides of the river. I appreciate the wonder sixer and the good luck wishes, it would be nice.... :-) Carolyn

Comment from Petriesan

Excellent

sorry for no reviews lately, been away too long, and I have been focused on getting book two going. . now maybe I have momentum there, so, maybe back in the saddle?

I like waters collecting god's graciousness.

Well written piece

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2014

Hi there, No apologies, I am so far behind myself. Congrats on the book, I hope it goes well for you.
Thanks for this lovely review.
:-) Carolyn

Comment from misscookie

Excellent

I love the artwork you posted with your poem
It is a perfect match.
I not only like the flow to your poem , those words touched my heart.
Good lock

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2014

Larry and I take a lot of pictures. Writing, painting and photography are blessings from the Lord. I am so glad you enjoyed this one Cookie, I hope you, Madison and all your family are doing well. How is that new born doing?
Love,

reply by misscookie on 07-Jun-2014

What a blessing you both have and it's nice your sharing them to the world.
Madison is growing fast. I have not seen little Blake in awhile. I feel blessed to have seen him then.

Comment from 9999pool

Excellent

As the river slowly meanders from the hills to the valley and sand onward to the sea, life giving water nourishes the plants and trees along the way.
The birds and animals frolicking are also provided for. God in His creations to be so beautiful and peaceful.
Along the rivers and lakes, we must have felt the calm and peace that the slow moving water gave to our hearts.
Excellent write and well pen.
Cheerio, hugs and love, bro Ritchie. :))

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2014

Thanks Ritchie, I appreciate your kind words and the passion you put into each review. I need my river to run a little faster, I am running behind on everything. Smiles... Love, Carolyn

reply by 9999pool on 07-Jun-2014

Hi Carolyn,

The weekend is just next door, so slow down a little, take a deep breath and look outside the window. My muse usually go the extra mile in reviews for my sisters and brothers and Godmas and the rest of my good gang here, lol.
Have a serene day and take a walk perhaps?
Smiles, Chheerio, bro Ritchie. :))

Comment from Maureen's Pen

Excellent

Dear Carolyn - This work has such a great thread connecting nature and the calm we explore from its beauty. I always feel restored too.
Nicely penned quatrains and solid rhyme.
A great submission and good luck in the contest.
Thanks for sharing.
Love
Maureen

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2014

Thank you Marlene for your sweet comments and great review. I hope you are doing well.
Love, Carolyn

Comment from wordsmatter2me

Excellent

I like this quatrain poetry of the beauty of water in nature and especially how you recognize God's graciousness in his creation of the river of nature.

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2014

Thank you words...
Without the Creator, waters would not be in the picture, so to speak. I appreciate you kind words. :-) Carolyn

Comment from Cajungirl

Excellent

A wonderful spiritual poem that had a calming sense. This is a very beautiful poem with a picture to match. As with all of your poetry, I found this very enjoyable.

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2014

Thank you for this thoughtful review. Love, Carolyn

Comment from MizKat

Excellent

Hi Carolyn,

Your poem is nicely written. I like the picture you've used with it too. I've read it over several times and the first verse has nine syllables in all four lines. If you changed calms to calming the last line would have ten syllables.

Kat

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2014

I will certainly 'count' again. Smile. My intent was 9-9-9-10..Thanks for catching this and glad you enjoyed the poem.
:-) 'Carolyn

Comment from Mystic Angel 7777

Excellent

This is a beautiful quatrain and a stunning entry to the contest. You touched me deeply with your eloquent expression of water and its soothing qualities. I feel much the same way, as if baptized anew every time I am in or around it. I wish you all the best in the judging and thank you so much for sharing this with me.

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2014

I am glad you could feel the soothing qualities of the poem. Thanks so much. :-) Carolyn