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Comment from Pearl Edwards
Great descriptions of Vevina with her fiery red springy curls and her green as grass eyes. You give us a real sense of the Irish with Vevina Vallelly,
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2017
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Great descriptions of Vevina with her fiery red springy curls and her green as grass eyes. You give us a real sense of the Irish with Vevina Vallelly,
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 20-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2017
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Thanks for the read Valda. I am almost finished and hope to get cracking on the publishing stuff. I appreciate your enthusiasm. - Wendy
Comment from lalajovanoski
Hello friend I really enjoyed reading your children's poem I like the flow and structure throughout very interesting I like the imagery that you use to thank you very much for sharing this and God bless you
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2017
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Hello friend I really enjoyed reading your children's poem I like the flow and structure throughout very interesting I like the imagery that you use to thank you very much for sharing this and God bless you
Comment Written 20-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2017
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Thanks for taking the time to visit with one of my alphabet kids again. Almost done !! - Wendy
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
This is an excellent ABAB rhyming pattern and it flow light and lively as it tells of Vevina who thinks she is a changling. Very well done and a great addition to the set as the 'V'
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2017
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This is an excellent ABAB rhyming pattern and it flow light and lively as it tells of Vevina who thinks she is a changling. Very well done and a great addition to the set as the 'V'
Comment Written 20-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2017
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Good morning Barb and thanks for the R & R. Just one to go and I will have the full set. Umay Ulysses is in a bit of a snit and so I have sent her to the corner to see fi she can learn how to behave. I'll let you know when she is ready to come out. - Wendy
Comment from dragonpoet
Sounds like a description of a stereotypical Irish redhead. A lot of Irish believe in fairy's and that they sometimes switched children and birth. It sounds like a fitting description of what happens in the garden from a one such as her. Though pigs are probably the answer. Maybe fairies changed into pigs. If it was leprechauns why hasn't she found the gold yet.
Keep writing
dragonpoet
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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Sounds like a description of a stereotypical Irish redhead. A lot of Irish believe in fairy's and that they sometimes switched children and birth. It sounds like a fitting description of what happens in the garden from a one such as her. Though pigs are probably the answer. Maybe fairies changed into pigs. If it was leprechauns why hasn't she found the gold yet.
Keep writing
dragonpoet
Comment Written 19-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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Ah Joan, to answer your question, not only would the Leprechauns punish her, but her mother threatend to beat her with a spoon if she dug anywhere near the garden again . . .unless it was for potatoes. Thanks for the read and review. - Wendy
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You're welcome. How would they know if she was digging for potatoes or not.
Joan
Comment from ~Dovey
Hi Wendy,
What an original name: Vevina Vallelly! This gets a six all the way around: I love all of the Irish references; fairies, leprechauns, red hair, fair skin. Do they do bagpipes in Ireland, too? I was thinking the highlands and bagpipes were all about Scotland, but it is a delightful inclusion in your poem.
The kids will love this bit of fun! :) Great job!
Kim
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2017
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Hi Wendy,
What an original name: Vevina Vallelly! This gets a six all the way around: I love all of the Irish references; fairies, leprechauns, red hair, fair skin. Do they do bagpipes in Ireland, too? I was thinking the highlands and bagpipes were all about Scotland, but it is a delightful inclusion in your poem.
The kids will love this bit of fun! :) Great job!
Kim
Comment Written 18-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2017
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Actually, there are Irish and Scottish highlands There are many varieties of instruments known as bagpipes throughout Europe and in parts of Asia, but in the Celtic world of the British Isles, there are two main types, The Irish (Uillean or Elbow) and the Scottish (Great Highland or Small Border). I did me research before decidin' which country the wee lass would be from. With a slight spelling change in the last name, it could be either. I am so glad you liked the poem and her name. I looked all the names up by ethnicity and got lucky on a great one for my darlin' Irish girl. Less than six degrees of separation in the two worlds.My Irish eyes are smilin' - Wendy
Comment from BeasPeas
Each time I read one of these additions to your book, Wendy, I think it's the best. I guess on that note, they are all the best. LOL! Great job with this. Word choices are outstanding. I particularly liked your description of Vevina. Wonderful chapter to your book. Marilyn
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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Each time I read one of these additions to your book, Wendy, I think it's the best. I guess on that note, they are all the best. LOL! Great job with this. Word choices are outstanding. I particularly liked your description of Vevina. Wonderful chapter to your book. Marilyn
Comment Written 18-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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Thank you so much for the encouraging words, Marilyn. I am truly struggling with Umay Ulessys, the last one, and needed a kick start to open the poem and get at it. I think I will follow your sixth 'star' in that direction. - Wendy
Comment from Mistydawn
I loved the great description with the hair, the eyes the skin it quickly brought her to life, allowed me to picture this troublesome girl in my mind. The way you brought up the leprechauns and fairies something a young child would think about. A very fun poem, thank you for sharing it.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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I loved the great description with the hair, the eyes the skin it quickly brought her to life, allowed me to picture this troublesome girl in my mind. The way you brought up the leprechauns and fairies something a young child would think about. A very fun poem, thank you for sharing it.
Comment Written 18-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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Thanks for the R & R of my latest kiddie poem. I do love all things Irish and so this one was one of the easier alphabet poems to write. I'm glad you liked it. - Wendy
Comment from bichonfrisegirl
Terrific!!! I love this creative fun fantasy-type of a poem. Children will delight in having this read to them or to read it themselves. I loved it too! You captured lots of Irish folklore in this piece and you give your reader great images. "Vevina Vallelly" ... say that 10X fast!! :)
"She's sure that it's leprechaun mischief, not pigs,
who dig up the garden, and leave things a mess.
They bury their gold here then, dancing a jig,
run off with our beans!", that's Vivina's best guess" ... (guess.)
... this is my fave stanza, Wendy. I love the imagery that you created here. A wonderful children's poem!! ~ ~ Connie
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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Terrific!!! I love this creative fun fantasy-type of a poem. Children will delight in having this read to them or to read it themselves. I loved it too! You captured lots of Irish folklore in this piece and you give your reader great images. "Vevina Vallelly" ... say that 10X fast!! :)
"She's sure that it's leprechaun mischief, not pigs,
who dig up the garden, and leave things a mess.
They bury their gold here then, dancing a jig,
run off with our beans!", that's Vivina's best guess" ... (guess.)
... this is my fave stanza, Wendy. I love the imagery that you created here. A wonderful children's poem!! ~ ~ Connie
Comment Written 18-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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Thank you Connie! I actually have said the name so many times that the 10x would be easy. I just hope that all the real kids out there are as enthusiastic as you. - Wendy
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written children's poem for your book. The Irish are known for their red hair an green eyes, snow white skin splashed with some freckles all over. The land of green leprechauns who protect the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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A very well-written children's poem for your book. The Irish are known for their red hair an green eyes, snow white skin splashed with some freckles all over. The land of green leprechauns who protect the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Comment Written 18-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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Thanks for the R & R, Sandra. Hope your week is productive.
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Lovely picture with a poem to match. A fiery-haired Irish lass who knows where the pots of gold are buried! Wow. She should dig them up. Oh, wait... the leprechauns will punish her for that, I think. :)
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reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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Lovely picture with a poem to match. A fiery-haired Irish lass who knows where the pots of gold are buried! Wow. She should dig them up. Oh, wait... the leprechauns will punish her for that, I think. :)
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Comment Written 18-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2017
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Thanks Phyllis and you are right. Never mess with a Leprechaun's gold. Besides that, her mother also threatened her with a whipping the next time she took a shovel to the garden unless it was to dig up potatoes. Always look forward to your reviews. - Wendy