Comment from aryr

Exceptional

I really liked this for several reasons Christine. Oh and by the way I have actually read 'The Man from Snowy River' (smile). Any way, it was comfortable reading, it had a unique rhyme pattern, it acknowledged the difficulties of a month long commitment, it acknowledged the other contestants and wished them well and thanked them for their persistence. You forgot no one and that makes this special. Thank you for sharing, And for all your work- Good luck. Well done.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018

Hi Ary, Thank you so much I am thrilled thos gained a six and I love thos meter and style. The Man From Snowy Rover is such a terrific poem filled with suspense and brilliant Story telling and Banjo is an icon in Australian poetry along with Henry Lawson . I have enjoyed my month long effort and to think I had no idea what ai was going to wrote on April 1st don't think I have done too badly Again you make my day Cheers and hugs and big smiles Christine

reply by aryr on 30-Apr-2018

You are so welcome Christine, I agree it was great reading and you did so very well for the whole month.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written second last poem for the napowrimo challenge. Your did a great job and I am glad you could catch up and are now up to date. Good luck and enjoy the break after tomorrow.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018

Hi Sandra, Thank you and yes last one today I must get up and at it I mightg be a little lost from tomorrow bit I am sure I can whip my mise back into action LOL Cheers Christine love you African theme poets

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Hi Chrissy, Well done - you kept going and produced some very good poetry. You did not skimp, and deliver short, mediocre pieces just to get through the month. I enjoyed reading your work and I can see why your muse is a little tired LOL. Once a week you will find a 'piece a cake' after this month's trial. Enjoyed your final one, and look forward to seeing you on FS once a week. Warm regards Dorothy xx

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018

Hi Dorothy, Thank you and I appreciate tou lovely words and continued support for my month long journey I have enjoyed this although a bit tired bit hopefully have produced some worthy pieces for this challenge. My last one I will post today so then have a breather and try to read more of the others rather than just write and answer my reviews. The support from everyone has been terrific and much appreciated Many Cheers Christinexx

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Christine. Your poem encapsulated the challenge and excitement of the yearly challenge. This stanza, in particular, sums it up:
"I love a challenge any time
Contests that make me think,
perhaps I'll pit my brain against the best.
To then come up with many words, just free or with good rhyme
win or lose to play the game's the test."
Great job. Marilyn

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018

Hi Marilyn, Thank you and ues it has been a busy month but that suits my Ego to do something and stick it out And I have enjoyed this fun but will have a break after todays poem which ai will post soon Cant win if you are not in it LOL Cheers Christine

Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

Hi Chrissy,

It's amazing how fast this challenge went by. It feels good to have successfully finished. I really enjoyed this poem of yours today :) I love learning about historical poets. I love that you loosely followed his meter and style. This was almost a six star poem for me.

- "and then have (other's) read" - others

- "win or lose to play the (games) the test" - game's

- "My (purse string) also (need) a tug..." - needs and/or purse strings?

- "...to other (poet) here" - poets

Sincerely Joy xx

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018

Hi Joy Oh Thank you I have read and re read this and made many changes to the meter and words because I wanted to get this one right so I do appreciate your assistance and will correct all those spags A six next time LOL Cheers so much Christine

Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear

Excellent

This speaks experiences of working, accepting the NaPoWriMo April Challenge, fun and enjoyment, playing with words, musing, sharing and enjoying the process; well said, well done. DR ALCREATOR

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018

Hi DR ALCREATOR, Thank you for your review and Yes this was a challenge of sorts and ai have never been busier here bit fun too Cheers Christine one to go

Comment from RodG

Excellent

I commend ALL of you on FanStory who accepted the challenge of NaPoWriMo. I also enjoy hearing how you personally enjoyed the competition. I can see why you might want a break now. I will miss the daily reads. Rod

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018

Hi Rod, Thank you and I feel so bad for not reading many of the others as I am so busy writing and answering review received which is terrific I just run out of time for anything else so ai hope to catch up when this has finished only one to go tomorrow Cheers Christine

Comment from Susan B. Lamphier

Excellent

Christine--I am SO jealous! You made it! I can't post any more today (I'm limited to 2 per day, Fanstory rules), so I won't be able to complet the challenge. You did! And you survived! And thrived! Well done! And I hope to hear more from you when the dust settles and you can freshen up that amazing brain of yours!

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018

Hi Susan, Thank you so much, one to go and that is tomorow and I think my favourite so I hope ypu read that one too. Yes It has been a challenge bit I have loved coming up with different ones and have so appreciated everyones support. thank you so mich for your support over this month I have loved getting your reviews. Have a great day Cheers Christine

Comment from Harry Smith

Excellent

Great picture selection for an outstandingly written poem that is filled with lots and lots of imagery. The reader really enjoyed the read.

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 Comment Written 29-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018

Hi Harry, Thank you very much I am glad ypu enjoyed this one and one to go Cheers Christine

Comment from nartoonla

Excellent

Loved it and agree, promoting is not cheap but the challenges Fanstroy gives makes it intriguing.
You words rhymed well and within a story shared and found it just great.

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 Comment Written 29-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018

Hi nartoonia. Thank you and it is quite expensive and I am glad I work and yes FS does challenge one and I love being here Cheers Christine