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CSP: A Collection of Poems

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A collection of poetry

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Comment from lennis
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You've done a good job staying true to the confines of the technical requirements of the sonnet, while at the same time penning an enjoyable read. Not easy to do! This flows well and your message is clear. Good work!

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2009

Comment from drivenbackward
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Good poem, Six. Romance isn't really my thing, but I appreciated it. Good luck in the contest.

My memories of past, are all ignored
--- Comma doesn't really make sense here.


 Comment Written 19-Feb-2009


reply by the author on 19-Feb-2009
    Why is it one reads and re-reads their work over and over and a terrible punctuation problem like that is totally missed??? Thanks so much for bringing that up. All fixed. And thank you for your very kind review. With regards, Sue
Comment from Alexander E Poet
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Great poem good message, love the imagery and the thoughts behind it. You done a great job and are a talented poet it has a clear message vision of life . There were no errors. No typo's and nothing to change as far as i can see. I look forward to your next one. And Bully for you QQ

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2009


reply by the author on 19-Feb-2009
    BrQQLYN, thank you very much for your great review and compliments. :-)) Sue
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
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'An Unexpected Smile' is a delightfully written piece which brings with it a message on love lost, renewed strength and love gained. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review.

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2009


reply by the author on 19-Feb-2009
    Duchess, thank you for your very kind review and compliments. Very much appreciated, Sue
reply by duchessofdrumborg on 19-Feb-2009


    Sue, you're more than welcome.

    All the best,

    the Duchess
Comment from Fireflyte
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Excellent. The phrase "In shatters" confused me for a moment, but I realized that was partly because I wasn't reading in iambic pentameter. On reread it made perfect sense. All other lines flowed very well, which is particularly impressive given the difficult constraints you had to work in. Excellent job.

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2009


reply by the author on 19-Feb-2009
    Fireflyte, thank you for your very kind review and compliments. I do love a sonnet! And glad you enjoyed this one. With regards, Sue
Comment from yachtworknz
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Switch-That was great. Strong and true.

I liked this bit-

But now your glint, a razor-sharpened sword
has slashed through my defenses, with a hush
My memories of past, are all ignored
as I return your smile, I'm pink with blush

Kind of the change that only love can bring.

Scott

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2009


reply by the author on 19-Feb-2009
    Scott, yes, one glance sometimes and, voila! Thanks for highlighting the stanza you liked. And for your very kind review. With regards, Sue
Comment from justmade
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I love the ending in this poem I think it is perfect really.
I love how it went from a quite sad beginning to a happy ending. Nice work Sue.
Much love,
Justmade.

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2009


reply by the author on 19-Feb-2009
    Justmade, yeah, I decided to mix it up (time-frame wise) and glad it worked. Thanks very much for commenting on that and for your very generous review. With Regards, Sue
Comment from mmichelle97219
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I really do like this one, and thought it read so fantastically out loud. You know from me I don't just praise lightly. Good luck in the voting booth. its a solidly good entry.
Michelle

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2009


reply by the author on 19-Feb-2009
    You are a hardcore truth-teller! HA! (oh, God, here comes Michelle - LOL!) I always appreciate your very close reads and thanks so much for your great review and compliments. With regards, Sue
Comment from SteveI
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Excellent piece for the young at heart and young in age. For me though it is gentle, kind reminder to keep my heart within its sheath as every time I have taken it from there it has been lied to get it out and then used upon my own person for the enjoyment of conquering what ever I was at that time in my life; a famous athlete, a famous Professor, a famous writer but never , ever for just who I am behind the titles and money and fame.
Excellent work

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2009

Comment from EllenV
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A delightful sonnet, Sixteezkid.

So happy to read a poem about love as so beautifully expressed in these lovely last lines:

My hardened, tempered heart has taken flight
Now melted by your beckoning delight

Enjoyed the read,
ellen

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2009


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2009
    Ellen, so glad you enjoyed this sonnet. Thank you for highlighting the lines you liked. And for your very kind review and compliments. With regards, Sue