Comment from rhymelord

Excellent

Shakespeare, eat your heart out.
Sue,
A lovely sonnet. What more can I say. I'm running out of superlatives.

Regards,

Reg

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2009

YIKES! A compliment like that has made me jump out of my chair! HA! So cool! Come on, you can find more superlatives, can't you?! LOL!! Thanks SO much for your great review and lovely compliments. ** big smiles ** Sue

Comment from Judian James

Excellent

This is lovely Sue. It flows beautifully, tells the story of a wonderful bond,and has a wistfullness about it that I enjoyed as well. I wish you luck in the contest. excellent entry.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2009

Comment from skye

Excellent

This is a strong sonnet to your muse... fresh and beautiful.
These are my favorite lines -- because they accept the ups and downs of writing.
But distance doesn't separate the heart
For bridges made of love, will keep us nigh

You are my muse; for daily I rejoice
In song or silence, lifting up my voice

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2009

Skye, thank you for highlighting those lines that you liked. Always good to see. And for your very kind review and lovely compliments. Always appreciated, Sue

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

You wrote a lovely sonnet and followed the rules well. How delightful to have this man as your muse. I also enjoyed the alliteration in the first stanza.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2009

Comment from fayesh

Excellent

I enjoyed this sonnet and the description of the relationship of the muse to the poet. The love component is apparent in inspiration.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2009

fayesh, before I started writing recently, I didn't understand the significance of a muse. Wow! I sure know the meaning now! HA! Thanks very much for your review. Sue

Comment from bard owl

Excellent

You sonnet is so beautifully written. You have a very beguiling muse to keep you company. Nothing is a better muse than one fostering love. My little muse is sitting on my lap right now, patting my face with her dainty white paw. Thank you for entering this contest. Your work is truly inspired. Excellent contest entry. Best of luck to you ... blessings too! Linda

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2009

Read your sonnet and saw your precious little muse. She's a darling. Mine doesn't have those gorgeous green eyes, though. HA! I do love a sonnet. And I thank you for the compliment. Still working on writing them better. With regards, Sue

Comment from JoAnna Lee

Excellent

For a relatively newbie, you picked up fast. All I can say is that you are a natural. I don't like even attempting sonnets. BRAVO!!! This was great...

Thanks for sharing,
Donna

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2009

All I did was go to Wikipedia, do some reading to comprehend all those CONFUSING words like iambic pentameter! HA! Much easier to write than to read those definitions and instructions! Also have a great mentor her on FS. Thank you for your lovely compliments and review. :-)) Sue

Comment from Dreamdancer

Excellent

Hello my friend,
Wonderful and I wish I could write like this but unfortunately I have not the patience nor the brains to pull it off:-) This comes alive with each read and I think you have a winner here my friend.... Good luck... Dreamdancer

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2009

Ha! And I wish I could write well in free verse like you! Thanks very much for your very kind compliments and review. Always appreciated, :-)) Sue

Comment from Loyd C. Taylor, Sr

Excellent

Hello Sue hope your doing well
This was well crafted and followed the guidelines to a T. I hope you have wonderful sucess in the contest. LOyd

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2009

Comment from joan marie

Excellent

My muse has four legs and a tail. Dillard will sit next to me for hours. Guess I could write about him. But your poem is sweet and easily read as the flow and well chosen language makes this a great read. joan marie

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2009