Comment from Mr edd

Excellent

Excellent I can see myself sat in that chair now, you have just taken away my chaos and replaced it with tranquility. Thank you so much I really needed that.

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2009

Comment from jaeladarling

Excellent

You are fast climbing my list of favorite poets. You always paint such beautiful pictures with your words. I love the serenity this one offers. Thank you for sharing this with us.

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2009

Comment from Loyd C. Taylor, Sr

Excellent

Good morning Sue. Everyone needs a time and a place like that. The quiet place to get alone with God and be still to hear His voice. I enjoyed, LOyd

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2009

Comment from Dave-Aranda-Richards

Excellent

Yeahhhhhhhhhhhh...loved it! Such touching narrative with rhyming scheme working very well. Like a rare gem this is a real pearl.

Dave

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2009

Comment from dportwood

Excellent

I really enjoyed this poem. The meter and rhyming are superbly done. Hard to beat a poem like this. The third stanza appeals to me. Nicely done.

Duane

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2009

Hi Duane, so glad you liked this poem! Thanks very much for your review and lovely compliments. With warm regards, Sue

Comment from rama devi

Excellent

Very nice poem. it has a good rhyming scheme and metric flow. musical, well cadenced and delivers a clear message with a sense of peace and calm contentedness. You have chosen apt artwork to complement the scene imagined in the work.
I FIND NO NITS.
My favorite is the third stanza.

Warm REGARDS,
rama devi

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2009

Oh, it's so good to see you back in the reviews!! Hoping all is well with you! Thanks so much for your lovely review and compliments. So appreciated. With warmest regards, Sue :-))

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Oh, yes, the joy of solitude from time to time. Your rhyme scheme and meter were excellent and supported your theme well. (I had a little trouble with the "be" in the first line hitting the one in the second, but that's probably just my problem.) I also enjoyed the "feast" metaphor at the end.

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2009

Joan E. - yes, I see what you mean about the "be". Hmm....now that's going to bother me all night! HA! Will find a way, though. Thanks for highlighting that. And for your great review. :-)) Sue

reply by Joan E. on 26-Jan-2009

I'm sorry to make you struggle. Maybe something like "Just an hour is enough for me"--might work if it fits your rhythm.

Good luck--

Joan

reply by Joan E. on 26-Jan-2009

I'm sorry to make you struggle. Maybe something like "Just an hour is enough for me"--might work if it fits your rhythm.

Good luck--

Joan

reply by Joan E. on 26-Jan-2009

I'm sorry to make you struggle. Maybe something like "Just an hour is enough for me"--might work if it fits your rhythm.

Good luck--

Joan

reply by the author on 26-Jan-2009

**smiling** I love it when someone cares enough to want my work to be better. I was just joking about losing sleep. But, these things do stay on the mind until they are right! HA! I REALLY appreciate your helping to put thought into it. I'll look at your suggestion and see how it works.

You're a gem!
Sue

reply by the author on 26-Jan-2009

I think I have it. What do you think?

I'd like my thoughts to leave me be
An hour or two; enough for me
To climb a mountain, feeling free
While sitting in my chair

(fingers crossed)

reply by Joan E. on 27-Jan-2009

Yes, by "George," you've got it. Well done.

reply by the author on 27-Jan-2009

Can't thank you enough! I, myself, do not like to see two words the same close by. Didn't even catch it.

Really appreciate it.
Sue

reply by Joan E. on 27-Jan-2009

I just glad I could help, since it so easy to miss small nits in our own work.

reply by the author on 27-Jan-2009

And that is part of our goal here, isn't it? To help each other out! It's the only way I learned how to write. By being here. And for that, I am so thankful.

Comment from bard owl

Excellent

You seem to long for many of the same things I do. I enjoy the beauty of silence when thoughts can wander the earth at will with none of the urgencies of the day. This is excellent. Blessings to you, Linda

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2009

Comment from SherryHo

Excellent

PROS:
Beautifully written. Sentiments I have uttered on more than on occasion. Sometimes the world and everyday living seems to crowd in on us. But, as you say, the treasured gem is the rarest.
SPAG:
I found none.

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2009

Comment from XR15

Excellent

Hi THere

Loved the sentiments of this poem - well written and wise - oh how difficult it is to get a few moments to yourself and just drift off into daydreams.

This is very well put together and beautifully rhymed.

Thanks for sharing

Cheers

Chris

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2009

Chris, thanks so much for your most kind review and compliments. Yes, it is difficult...and when we get them, they are truly gems! With regards, Sue