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The Ritual

A Sevenelle for the Potlatch Challenge

20 total reviews 
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written Sevenelle aout the ritual of pretence some people ahave to hold up because they will never show to the world they have flaws like anyone else.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2019


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    Thank you for taking the time to read and share your insights on this sevenelle. I really appreciate the feedback.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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You did a great job, June, with your poignant poem. Your lines read smoothly with great rhymes and attention to detail. Your story is what makes this poem, though. What a sad memory still plays in the mind and heart every year although it was never true. However, the heart wanted it to be and compensates for it lack of truth. Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2019


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    Thank you for taking the time to read and share your insights on this sevenelle. I really appreciate the feedback.
Comment from Janetsue
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Even though it is so sad, I love this poem. The imagery, rhyme and appropriate repetition are excellent. These lines are my favorite:

she'd dance from dawn until moonrise
amidst the crickets and fireflies,
near bullfrogs with their mating cries.
Behind those eyes of sapphire blue
were depths of pain that no one knew.

I must also applaud the gorgeous picture...it has served you very well with this posting. Best wishes always, Spangle

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
    Thank you for taking the time to read and share your insights on this sevenelle. I really appreciate the feedback.
reply by Janetsue on 07-Jul-2019
    You're very welcome!
Comment from Janice Canerdy
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This one must have a 6! This skillfully-written, beautiful, profoundly sad poem movingly conveys its theme. Some people simply cannot--or will not--move on after this type if devastation.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2019


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    Thank you for taking the time to read and share your insights on this sevenelle. I really appreciate the feedback. And the exceptional rating!
Comment from Rikki66
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Jilted at the alter she withdrew from society to hide her sapphire blue eyes except for that one anniversary day when she dances pretending remembering what was and was not. Very good. My interpretation of the art, not the painting.
Rikki:)xo

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
    Thank you for taking the time to read and share your insights on this sevenelle. I really appreciate the feedback.
reply by Rikki66 on 07-Jul-2019
    you are most welcome.
    Rikki:)
Comment from nancy_e_davis
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Nice, June. I must say the picture truly adds interest to your well written Sevenelle. The tarnished gown, the sad face, but fresh flowers for the occasion. Great feeling and imagery in this well written poem. Nancy:)

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2019


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    Thank you for taking the time to read and share your insights on this sevenelle. I really appreciate the feedback.
Comment from Elizabeth Johnson1
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This is an absolutely beautiful poem. It flows so nicely and paints a perfect picture.
The picture used is perfect for the poem. The coloring and spacing make it very easy to follow.
Nice job and good luck

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 Comment Written 07-Jul-2019


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    Thank you so much for sharing your insights!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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This is one of my favourite forms and you put it to good use here June, so delicately delivered with the magic of the dance, her sparkling gown and flowers in her hair, but behind it all there is sadness as the heart knows the truth when it has been betrayed, my first six of the week goes to you for this wonderful presentation, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
    Thank you so much, Dolly, for the insightful review and most generous rating!
Comment from Rachelle Allen
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We've all been this woman in one form or another. You are an awesome writer, June. This is expertly done. I enjoyed it from the first word to the last. (and great artwork you chose, too.) xo

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 Comment Written 07-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
    Thank you for sharing your insightful and encouraging feedback!
reply by Rachelle Allen on 07-Jul-2019
    My pleasure.
Comment from Diana L Crawford
Exceptional
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I love this! You weave such a sad tale of love lost, yet hope tries to survive. Once we love someone, it can be years before you truly get over the loss; but for some, it can be a lifetime. The picture you chose elegantly portrays the beautiful gown. You did an awesome job evoking emotions in this! It is now a favorite of mine on this site! xoxo

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
    I?m so glad you got the gist of this piece. The heart is so vulnerable- we protect it sometimes with the soft clouds of illusions. Thank you for stopping by to read and review.
reply by Diana L Crawford on 07-Jul-2019
    It?s fantastic! xoxo