Comment from onkughosh19

Excellent

A remarkably nice write with an interesting title 'Gist in tne Bliss'The description of Paradise is very vivid.Here the poet talks of a 'sweet summer land of bliss'which is'a forever dwelling place, called Paradise'...this is a place 'for those who dare to live.'
She goes on to explain "The gist in the bliss /is when we have found peace" This poem is concluded well "This is a heaven.....make life into a brilliant glitz."
A nice photo accompanies this piece.

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2013

Thanks for a wonderful review of Gist in the Bliss- Part 1, your comments are so encouraging. Ritchie and I both appreciate you, :-) Carolyn

Comment from Nosha17

Excellent

Nicely chosen words and imagery for your concept of Paradise. The Champs Elysees do conjure up things of beauty-I am an avid Francophile and Anglophile. It flows very well and is well-written. Faye

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2013

What wonderful comments, thank you so much. :-) Carolyn

Comment from ericawrites

Excellent

This is a really nice poem, filled with faith in God and the hereafter. It flows well and rhymes beautifully.

The artwork complements it perfectly.

Well done, thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2013

And thank you for this wonderful review. It was nice of you to read and enjoy. :) Carolyn

Comment from CR Delport

Excellent

I think we all have a place that we call our own paradise. A place where you feel at peace and one with your maker. Thanks for sharing this lovely poem.

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2013

Your comments are very insightful. Thank you so much, Carolyn

Comment from Curly Girly

Exceptional

This is a good piece to think about. I particularly liked these words:
Where we can earn life's worth
The secret of nature's gist
To make life into a brilliant glitz

Life does have its worth, but sadly, far too many people find out what the true value of friends and family are, when it's too late.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2013

That is so true, we had such fun co-writing this Duet poem. I am glad you enjoyed this one. Have a good week Nicole, :-) Carolyn

Comment from lakeport

Excellent

Gist in the bliss,indeed that's a beautiful expressed poem,
very nice flow, I enjoyed reading it. God bless you. Hugs!
lakeport....

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2013

Thanks so much, it was fun to write this with Ritchie. I am glad you enjoyed it. :-) Carolyn

reply by lakeport on 17-Nov-2013

your welcome.Hugs!lakeport.

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

Well, that is certainly different, Carolyn and Ritchie, to write a poem together. That's great!

First, I loved the artwork ... very inviting and calming. It is the perfect complement to this write. Absolutely love the title "Gist in the Bliss"!

A poem that makes the reader pause and ponder what hopefully awaits us. It is a calming, soothing type of a write that is well written and presented.

Thanks for sharing you two! :)

bichonfrisegirl aka Connie

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2013

And thank you Connie for the glowing review. We both had fun doing this. Love, Carolyn

Comment from Maureen's Pen

Excellent

Hi Carolyn, I read these out of order but they still work well - I enjoyed reading your dual poems, they bring peace as I ponder them as one.
Thanks for sharing it.
Maureen

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2013

Thanks Maureen, we tried to write them in such a way they made sense either way. So glad you enjoyed them both. I hope you have had a good weekend my friend, Love Carolyn

Comment from MizKat

Excellent

Hi Carolyn,

This is another great poem that's written really well. The rhyming is wonderful too. It's so nice to see your smiling face.

I put a picture of me up a couple of days ago.

Kat

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2013

I will take a look soon, reviewing has been down again, I am hoping to catch up. So glad you enjoyed this Duet. We had fun writing it, :-) Carolyn

reply by MizKat on 18-Nov-2013

Reviewing takes up most of my time. I only post things every four or five days when I can. Otherwise it's longer.

Some days I don't even get on the computer.

reply by the author on 18-Nov-2013

I actually try to work a part of each day, reviewing and an occasional post. But some days, like yourself, I can't work it in. You are such a lovely lady Kat. It is nice to put a face with the poetry. :-)Carolyn

reply by MizKat on 18-Nov-2013

Thanks so much!

I may go back to the cat since I am one.

Kat

Comment from JMUwrites

Excellent

This is really quite beautiful Carolyn, takes the reader to a temporary place outside of our Earthly reality (1st stanza) yet reminds us of our mortal state in the 2nd...both being equally endearing, that's what I've taken from the poem anyway.

Thanks for sharing, and happy writing to you going forward!

Jeffrey

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2013

Thanks Jeffrey, did you get an opportunity to read part 2 posted by 9999pool? We enjoyed writing this as a Duet. I am so happy you liked it. :-) Carolyn