Comment from ronnie k

Excellent

A poem that is build on line after line of almost musical beauty, each stanza complimenting the previous, building on the title and message, a rock natures beauty, Gods gift given to be shared.

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2016

Thank you, RonnieK
I am humbled by your wonderful comments and appreciate them so much.
:-) Carolyn

Comment from GE Parson

Excellent

We would be surprised how many smiles are keeping tears in place.

There is an old country western song that as this sentence in it "A little bitty tear let me down

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2016

Hi, Jerry,
That song was by Freddie Fender, I think, wasn't it? I know I have heard it
and have sung along many times.
Thanks for your comments.
:-) Carolyn

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

Carolyn, I found this interpretation of the artwork a semblance of you and your spirituality.
It shined through and through.

Good rhyming pattern and cadence to read this by. Nicely done! John

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2016

Thanks John,
The moment I saw the picture the poem flowed easily. It has been fun
to read all the other writers interpretations as well. I especially appreciate
that you feel there was somewhat of a reflection of myself embodied within
the words.
Love, Carolyn

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Carolyn

= This is a super interpretation of the artwork.
= Interesting story explaining the teardrop.
= Nice work, my friend.
= I'm sooooo far behind. The last few days I've been editing to publish, so I'm doing some spot reviewing. So glad I chose this one. (*<*)

* Cheers & Blessings *
Keep Smilin'... Jackie <> Jax (*>*)

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016

Hi, Jax
So glad you chose this one too.
I'm delighted you liked the 'Rose so fair'
It's fun to see the different takes on the picture
Don't wear yourself out.
Love, Carolyn

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

I enjoyed your challenge poem. You did a great job explaining how God created and watches over everything [the big picture]. Good job on the rhyme and smooth flow and the super message. Good job and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016

Thanks jannypan,
I appreciate your fine comments.
:-) Carolyn

Comment from Douglas Paul

Excellent

This was a very pleasant read. Your faith shows through this verse. I think this was a good interpretation of the picture. This is wel ldone

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016

Thank you Douglas,
It is amazing how so many writers can take a picture and all poetry
be different. I appreciate what you have said.
:-) Carolyn

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

That is lovely, my friend. A perfect take on that picture. There are many lovely ones this times, the rose sparks everyone tender side. Well done, it was a pleasure to read. xsx Sandra

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016

Thanks Sandra,
Yes, it is amazing how many writers can see a picture so differently.
:-) Carolyn

Comment from heyjude

Exceptional

Carolyn, how very beautiful this is. Good alliteration
in dew-drop and fair flowers. I like that about what if
thorns bedeck her stems it's not for us to question why.
Life is filled with thorns, but they can make us grow.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016

I love your comments almost as much as I do the poem.
Thanks Judy, Carolyn

Comment from Debra White

Excellent

Hi Carolyn,
I enjoyed your interpretation of the artwork. It's lovely to see how a piece of art can take us all to different places...
Nice abcb rhyme scheme and good use of enjambment.
I enjoyed the alliteration in care/creation, fair/flowers & cannot/compare.
Nicely done.
Kindest regards, Debra :)

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016

Thank you Debra, for this wonderful review. Yes, each writer lends
a completely different slant on the picture.
:-) Carolyn

Comment from Leineco

Excellent

What a wonderful Ode to the Rose!

A many-layered flower we use to represent so many things,
from love to friendship to mourning. A royal beauty with
stunning scent and just a touch of danger.

Great response to the picture Notes :-)

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016

What a great review and commentary on the poem.
I enjoyed reading it, and thank you for taking the time to write.
:-) Carolyn