Comment from jonathan1

Excellent

Really enjoyed this piece. It connects with the readers emotions. Incorporates the picture nicely. The piece is easy to read and flows well. A

 Comment Written 10-May-2016

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reply by the author on 11-May-2016

Hi Jonathan Many thanks for your great review and for saying you thought it read and flowed well. And connected with the reader. i enjoyed this challenge piece Cheers Christine😃

Comment from Leineco

Excellent

Very poignant Chrissy.

To sleep, perchance to dream
for in that sleep, what dreams may come- - -
dreams of love and sunlight's beam;
no whips and scorns to bear.
How kind of friends to guard him there
for brief relief and joy so rare.

 Comment Written 10-May-2016

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reply by the author on 11-May-2016

Hi Leineco. What a lovely review with your rhyme ,it is always great to reveive this type of review as it makes me feel the reader connected with my words or meaning. So Thanks for reading and for your kind words Cheers Christine😃

Comment from lightink

Excellent

This is such a sad story yet, how cool that even the most abused humans may have secret pockets in their souls that might offer some temporary relief!
Quite a contrast between day and night! Well composed and moving!

 Comment Written 10-May-2016

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reply by the author on 11-May-2016

Hi lightink. Yes hopefully even the saddest hopefully have some release. I am glad you found my theme well composed and moving. Thank you very much for your review Cheers Christine😃

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Chrissy. Such a charming and tender poem. Wonderful flow, rhyming and content. Last two stanzas are especially nice. My daughter, Caroline, (the artist) will get a copy of all the poems. Marilyn

 Comment Written 09-May-2016

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reply by the author on 11-May-2016

Hi Marilyn, Thanks for your lovely words amd Thank you and your daughter for the inspiring image. I enjoyed writing this and so glad you thought it charming and tender. What fun to do these hey Cheers Christine😃

Comment from misscookie

Excellent

This is a awesome write
You had my attention from the first line to the last.
You almost brought tears to my eyes.
Thank you for sharing this heartfelt poem
Cookie

 Comment Written 09-May-2016

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reply by the author on 11-May-2016

Hi Cookie. Thank you very much for your great review and I am pleased you found so much empathy for my sad boy. It was quite sad to write but and enjoyable challenge. Appreciate your support have a great day Cheers Christine😃

Comment from frogbook

Excellent

This is an excellent interpretation of the art. It is different from many and interesting to see who sees this child as happy or sad.

 Comment Written 09-May-2016

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reply by the author on 11-May-2016

Hi Frogbook. Yes I am pleased you found my poem an excellent interpretation of the image it will certainly bring out many different approaches. Many Thanks for your kind words Cheers Christine😃

Comment from ciliverde

Excellent

Nice job, Chrissy, this is a well-written poem with a sad, wistful message - the boy who has to escape his horrid life in dreams. I think you captured the essence of the painting, how I see it anyway!
Carol

 Comment Written 09-May-2016

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reply by the author on 11-May-2016

Hi Carol. Thanks for your review and lovely comments I hope I did justice to the image it has brought out many different poems I enjoyed the challenge and this just came out once I wrote the first line. Cheers for your time Christine😃

Comment from GoodHearted Woman

Excellent

Very nice work on this piece--way more there than first meets the eye. It reads like a fairytale, but with sinister sharp edges; and the painting is definitely dream like, yet without distortion. It's also, sadly somewhere between a lovely state and harsh reality. I also thought "the other world" could have meant the dog and giraffe were able to take him to the heavenly realm. But I guess you are talking about his peaceful dream world. In a way that I'm sure you know, this poem is disturbing. Children and animals seems to be taking the brunt. Nicely done.
GHW

 Comment Written 09-May-2016

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reply by the author on 11-May-2016

Hi GHW, Your interpretation of my poem is interesting and has given me insight as to how the reader reviews it so many thanks for sharing this with me. I never know how a reader will think of my poetry and I enjoyed writng this abet a bit sad and fairy tale like. Appreciate your narritive Thank you Cheers Christine😀

Comment from pattipac

Excellent

Christine, I so enjoyed your narrative interpretation of this 'Picture This' prompt. You painted a caring giraffe and dog watching over an abused child, who can only find happiness in his dreams. Well done!

 Comment Written 09-May-2016

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reply by the author on 11-May-2016

Hi pattipac. Yes you have hit the nail on the head that's exactly my intention with this poem I am pleased you enjoyed my take on this image Many Cheers and a big thank you For reading and reviewing Chritine😀

Comment from Gone but not forgotten

Excellent

I hope he's safe and sound. His life sounds very sad otherwise. A tiny edit: no apostrophe needed here, is there? "And boy's can feel quite safe and sound"... Best.

 Comment Written 09-May-2016

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reply by the author on 11-May-2016

Hi wordcraft3198' Hi nice to meet you and thanks for reading and reviewing my poem and also for your edit I think I have dorrected the mistakes. Much appreciated and many Cheers to you Christine😀