Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hey Carolyn,

I really like this. It's so true what you say, and the way you say it in this poem. Opportunity does not knock all that often. So, grab hold and down't let go.

Love the artwork. Well done. This is a great presentation and entry. Good luck in the contest

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

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014

Thanks Jax, I appreciate your fine review and generous rating. Yes, we all overlook opportunities at times, but they are rare. Have a great day, great lady.... :-) Carolyn

Comment from Neonewman

Excellent

Ok, now this should be the winner! I absolutely love the entirety of this Naani. It just doesn't get any better than this. I have written my first Naani today for the contest and I must say, it pales in comparison with yours. Thank you for the share and God Bless.

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014

And I think this is the most enthusiastic review I have ever read. What a pleasure. Thank you for enjoying the Naani and the best wishes. I will read yours also. :-) Carolyn

Comment from royowen

Exceptional

I love your Naani poem Carolyn, I like the ambiguity you've woven into tho this poem, and if you combine it with artwork it makes it a good entry in this contest, well done, good luck, blessings, Roy.

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014

Thanks Roy for the wonderful review, great support, and the bright shining golden cross. Good night my friend. :-) Carolyn

reply by royowen on 20-Sep-2014

You're welcome, Carolyn , roy

Comment from Pyrrho

Excellent

The English thrive on irony by understatement and here, for the first time (I think) is irony by overstatement. No, "underwhelmed," qualifies ... doesn't it.

For some reason a quote sprung to mind (by anon as I recall). "The English love a fellow who is talentless and modest about it."

I am getting confused and it is only 9:43: been reviewing too long.

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014

Thanks for stopping by, are you saying I am talentless and modest about it, or I have 'underwhelmed' you. I don't want you to be overly confused. Naani is hard enough to write as it is. LOL . I appreciate the generous rating. It is 11:49 pm here, where in the world are you? West coast? :-) Carolyn

reply by Pyrrho on 20-Sep-2014

neither comment refers to you or your writing. I am in Los Angeles and it has finally cooled off after three solid days and nights of air conditioning ... I hate to anticipate my electric bill.

reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014

I have a cousin in your area, she told me she wakes up in the morning and says, 'Oh no, another beautiful day in southern California.' Now that's irony. :-) Good night, sleep well, Carolyn

reply by Pyrrho on 20-Sep-2014

That is an old saw that was born in Santa Barbara I believe.

Comment from kiwisteveh

Excellent

I'm not sure I'm 100% with you on the logic - are you saying there are few snowflakes in a blizzard?

However, the overall meaning of your poem is clear - carpe diem - seize the day and make the most of it.

Good luck.

Steve

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014

No, I am saying there are many snowflakes and few opportunities. I will take another look, it is late and I may be getting as flaky as the snow.. LOL. Thanks for stopping by and your generous rating. :-) Carolyn

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Carolyn;
Written as a metaphorical Oracle message And well-written piece of poetry this Naani is. I particularly enjoyed this writing very much as not only does this send a message it makes common sense that opportunities are few and far in between them snowflakes in a blizzard. Very witty and clever this is.
Good luck in the contest and made the sun always shine on your shoulders.
Alex

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 Comment Written 20-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014

Thanks Alex, for this great review and well wishes. :-) Carolyn

reply by krys123 on 20-Sep-2014

You are so sincerely welcome my dear friend Carolyn.
Have the greatest of weekends also.
Alex