Comment from Reedblitzerman

Excellent

AnnieDawn, enjoyed this poem, thank you! The third stanza is probably my favorite. "The whole night long I heard it howl". I enjoyed your work and the art went well with it. I can see why you got recognized. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2015

I do thank you for your review and kind comments. It makes my heart happy to know that someone likes my work. Thank you.

Comment from MacMhuirich

Excellent

This is wonderful, a poem that took me through the journey of a storm brewing, the storm raging, and then the storm dissipating. I love the imagery you created in your well chosen words. It is clear why your poem won the contest, it is stunning.
Bless you
John

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2015

Thank you so much for your review and kind comments. You made my day.

Comment from scd41

Excellent

Congrats on your well deserved win. The narrative for a storm rising, striking and finally receding has been excellent. It has lastly ended leaving the mind 'quiet' - the word that triggered your imagination

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2015

A lot of my poetry comes from my life experiences. Somehow they trigger something inside and the storm we just had was responsible for this one too. I am happy that you like the poem and I thank you for your review. Thanks again.

Comment from Ma Russell

Good

The poem makes me think back to my childhood days and wishing with all my heart that the storm would pass. I like the rhythm of the poem, except that I think the last line of the first stanza needs another syllable to make it flow better.

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2015

A lot of my poetry comes from my life experiences. Somehow they trigger something inside and the storm we just had was responsible for this one too. I am happy that you like the poem and I thank you for your review. I will definitely check the line you are refereeing to. I am always open to any suggestions. Thanks again.

Comment from zanya

Excellent

A vivid and enlightening description of a storm brewing , raging and ultimately blowing itself out -akin to a beautiful concerto ending with a sense of 'peace and quiet '.

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2015

Thank you for your warm comments and kind review. I am happy that you liked my poem. I did have fun writing it as the storm we had was a big one with a lot of damage done.

Comment from nancyjam

Excellent

Congratulations on your well deserved win.
this is a well crafted poem with great rhyming
and strong meter.
Very descriptive of an on-coming storm and the
sun breaking out in the morning.
Nancy

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2015

Thank you for your warm comments and kind review. I am happy that you liked my poem. I did have fun writing it as the storm we had was a big one with a lot of damage done.

Comment from Lovinia

Excellent

Hi Anniedawn

A lovely entry for the contest. Perfect rhyme and rhythm with the build from gentle breeze to raging storm. As much as I enjoy a good storm, I also have hidden under the bedcovers at the ferocity of thunder and lightning crashing just above my roof. This was a common occurrence in my last home in the country. An abundance of assonance and consonance which provided the 'sound' effects to your excellent show of nature. Congratulations, a well earned win. A very neat 'tuck in' of the final word for the prompt requirement. Warm Regards - Lovinia xoxo

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2015

Thank you for your warm comments and kind review. I am happy that you liked my poem. I did have fun writing it as the storm we had was a big one with a lot of damage done.

reply by Lovinia on 24-Nov-2015

I see you won the contest. Congratulations!! A shame about the damage ... we've had quite a few like that lately, though my area has been let off lightly. Well this time, the storm brought you good luck. :)) Hugs - Lovi xoxo

reply by the author on 24-Nov-2015

How very nice of you to take the time to send congratulations. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Comment from Jacq77

Excellent

I loved this poem as it took me through the journey of a storm brewing, raging, and then finally abating. I could almost hear the wind and rain howling. I equally enjoyed the sense of calm of a new, sunny morning where peace and quiet replaced the wild wind. I can see why you won the contest. The picture is an exquisite choice for your delightful poem.

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2015

Thank you so much and I can say that reviews and suggestions for improvement do assist in a good entry. I appreciate your review time and kind comments.

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

A good poem, based on an actual event, in good abcb form. You describe the storm vividly then in the end you fulfil the demands of the prompt by telling us of the peace and quiet tht followed the storm. Good luck in the contest. Warm regards Dorothy x

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2015

Thank you so much for your review and kind words. I do appreciate the time it takes to do a review.

Comment from ann marie mazz

Excellent

good morning poet

this entry is lovely
and yes
marvelous poetry
the formatting is wonderful
the words are expressive
they are both reflective and vivid
this entry is wonderful poetry in its entirety
you have met the challenge

thank you for sharing your talent
best of luck with the contest
ann marie

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2015

I thank you for your kind review and I am happy that you enjoyed my poem. It was written after the wild storm that we just had here in Washington State.