Reflections of Bulgaria
Impressions from my time in Bulgaria30 total reviews
Comment from Caressa_08
Oh, wish I could visit Bulgaria when I was younger, and now too, if health and time permits...And think now is a relatively peaceful country compared to some these days..Though, I Thank you for this poem that takes me there that way....Being I feel a kinship to that Country and do remember my Bulgarian, Grandpa Doneff..when I was such a wee child he would bake bread with yellow raisins and nut & poppy seed rolls in my mom's kitchen stove in Illinois, and the aroma would fill the kitchen with such a sweet, wondrous aroma..
God Bless....& Thanks So much for sharing such a beautiful poem about Bulgaria and wish I had a six to give...C.
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2016
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Oh, wish I could visit Bulgaria when I was younger, and now too, if health and time permits...And think now is a relatively peaceful country compared to some these days..Though, I Thank you for this poem that takes me there that way....Being I feel a kinship to that Country and do remember my Bulgarian, Grandpa Doneff..when I was such a wee child he would bake bread with yellow raisins and nut & poppy seed rolls in my mom's kitchen stove in Illinois, and the aroma would fill the kitchen with such a sweet, wondrous aroma..
God Bless....& Thanks So much for sharing such a beautiful poem about Bulgaria and wish I had a six to give...C.
Comment Written 09-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2016
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Caressa,
Thank you so much! It makes me feel so good to know that my words have brought back memories for you and that you enjoyed the poem. I so wish you could visit Bulgaria now. I think you would be pleased. Blessings!
Cynthia1
Comment from Gladys2013
What a great tribute to what must be a wonderful country to visit! I've never been to Bulgaria but I imagine if it's anything the way you described in beauty and hospitality, well then I hope I am blessed to go someday. Great poem!
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2016
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What a great tribute to what must be a wonderful country to visit! I've never been to Bulgaria but I imagine if it's anything the way you described in beauty and hospitality, well then I hope I am blessed to go someday. Great poem!
Comment Written 08-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2016
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I hope so , too, Gladys. Thank you for the nice review.
Cynthia1
Comment from frogbook
A fine tribute to a land you obviously appreciated. Great observations and descriptions to allow the reader a little journey there also.
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2016
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A fine tribute to a land you obviously appreciated. Great observations and descriptions to allow the reader a little journey there also.
Comment Written 08-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2016
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Thank you so much for the very positive review. I appreciated your words.
Cynthia1
Comment from Pantygynt
I am really rather envious of your experiences in Bulgaria they sound really "en famille" which is by far the best way to fisit any foreign part. I was there in June this year as a tourist which is of course rather different but I was impressed with the country and the friendliness of the people. This is a fine paean to the place.
The for mis basically rhyming couplets of iambic tetrameter in quatrains with occasion metric substitution into pentameter and a couple of neat feminine endings. None of these substitutions make reading aloud difficult and they serve to vary the steady beat most attractively in a a poem of twenty-eight lines overall..
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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I am really rather envious of your experiences in Bulgaria they sound really "en famille" which is by far the best way to fisit any foreign part. I was there in June this year as a tourist which is of course rather different but I was impressed with the country and the friendliness of the people. This is a fine paean to the place.
The for mis basically rhyming couplets of iambic tetrameter in quatrains with occasion metric substitution into pentameter and a couple of neat feminine endings. None of these substitutions make reading aloud difficult and they serve to vary the steady beat most attractively in a a poem of twenty-eight lines overall..
Comment Written 08-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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Thank you for your positive comments and the review of my work. As always, your points are clearly made and helpful. Yes, I agree with you about "how" you visit a foreign country. I was most fortunate, for I actually stayed in the home of a Bulgarian family and really saw life on a day to day basis. Wonderful experience!
Cynthia1
Comment from DR DIP
Lovely description of a place you are obviously fond of your descriptive lines enhance the vision I have of this place. thankyou for sharing
dip
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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Lovely description of a place you are obviously fond of your descriptive lines enhance the vision I have of this place. thankyou for sharing
dip
Comment Written 08-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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Yes, Bulgaria, is lovely- especially the people.
Cynthia1
Comment from joannakruk
You've definitely painted a picture of Bulgaria as a very embracing, open country, where everyone is accepted as long as intentions are pure. Your experiences must have been very positive.
Great lines to emphasize this point ;
The music, art-gentility
expressions of a spirit free
Well done
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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You've definitely painted a picture of Bulgaria as a very embracing, open country, where everyone is accepted as long as intentions are pure. Your experiences must have been very positive.
Great lines to emphasize this point ;
The music, art-gentility
expressions of a spirit free
Well done
Comment Written 08-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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Yes, my experiences in Bulgaria were indeed positive ones. I will always think of the country with fond memories. Thank you for your review of my poem and the fine rating. I appreciate it.
Cynthia1
Comment from Thomas Bowling
Lovely poem. I built houses before the crash in 2008. I built a house for a young Bulgarian single woman. She came to this country five years earlier and got a job as a dental assistant. The house she chose cost $180,000. I asked her if she wanted me to put her in touch with a mortgage agent. She said, "No, I'll pay cash."
What an industrious people.
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2016
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Lovely poem. I built houses before the crash in 2008. I built a house for a young Bulgarian single woman. She came to this country five years earlier and got a job as a dental assistant. The house she chose cost $180,000. I asked her if she wanted me to put her in touch with a mortgage agent. She said, "No, I'll pay cash."
What an industrious people.
Comment Written 07-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2016
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Yes, thank you for sharing this story. Certainly, they are lovely people. It was such a pleasure to spend those weeks with them in that beautiful country.
Cynthia1
Comment from AnnieDawn
What a wonderful memory and you seem to have captured it in your poem. I think the rhyme is good throughout and the flow carries one along well without breaking concentration. One can feel your attachment to this country and I believe that is the purpose of your poem so mission accomplished. Great job.
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2016
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What a wonderful memory and you seem to have captured it in your poem. I think the rhyme is good throughout and the flow carries one along well without breaking concentration. One can feel your attachment to this country and I believe that is the purpose of your poem so mission accomplished. Great job.
Comment Written 06-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2016
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Thank you, Annie. Such a nice review of my poem. Blessings....
Cynthia1
Comment from lalique
I enjoyed the poem. It gave me a picture of the colour and traditions of Bulgaria that you experienced on your trips. It is a happy type of poem.
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2016
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I enjoyed the poem. It gave me a picture of the colour and traditions of Bulgaria that you experienced on your trips. It is a happy type of poem.
Comment Written 06-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2016
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I am so glad that you enjoyed the poem. Thank you for the positive review.
Cynthia1
Comment from PoemsOfDD
Cynthia1, I really enjoyed reading this poem you have written on Bulgaria. I have never visited such a place but your words paint a pretty picture of a country worth a visit. You have rhymed your piece very well which added to the attraction. Nicely done and thank you for sharing such a special read. ~DD
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2016
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Cynthia1, I really enjoyed reading this poem you have written on Bulgaria. I have never visited such a place but your words paint a pretty picture of a country worth a visit. You have rhymed your piece very well which added to the attraction. Nicely done and thank you for sharing such a special read. ~DD
Comment Written 06-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2016
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Thank you. Yes, Bulgaria is a wonderful place. What makes it so very special are the people. I am glad that you enjoyed the poem.
Cynthia1