Comment from CD Richards

Excellent

Not sure how I missed this. I try not to miss many of your postings when I'm around. In any case, a very impressive entry for the contest, and congrats on the result :) Cheers, Craig

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2023

Thank you very much for reviewing (especially for two cents!) and I am glad you enjoyed it. Congratulations on second place to you. Outstanding, and very clever poem.
Wendy

Comment from w.j.debi

Excellent

I love a good rainstorm, as long as I am inside and dry. Excellent personification of the thunder as it claps for the dancers, very loud applause indeed for the dancing lightning performing the light show.
Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 04-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 04-Sep-2023

Thank you - lovely review, and I also appreciate the good wishes.
Wendy

Comment from Faith Williams

Exceptional

Oooo, I do love this one, Wendy. The play on words and 'lightning's flash dance moves'. And your final line is brilliant as well. Thank you for sharing and best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2023

Thank you so much flor your enthusiastic review and good wishes. Many thanks too for the six stars. That makes me very happy! I am so glad you liked it.
Wendy

Comment from BethShelby

Excellent

I like the personification of the thunder and lightening in this poem. I love thunderstorms although I remember being afraid of them when was really young. Later I loved sitting on a porch swing and enjoying the display. Now I don't get full display because of too many trees, but sill love the sound of thunder.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2023

Thank you so much, Beth, for this lovely review. I'm glad you enjoyed this one.
Wendy

Comment from T B Botts

Excellent

Hello Wendy,
this is quite a picture that you display with your words, and I love the picture that accompanies this poem as well. Nature dancing, what a great thought. Thanks so much for sharing this.
Have a blessed day.
Tom

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2023

Thank you very much Tom. I am very pleased you enjoyed this one. I value your reviews.
Wendy

Comment from harmony13

Excellent

The author's words are engaging, descriptive and creative. I like the way
this author combined lightning and thunder with dance moves. The next
time thunder scares me I will think of this poem! The artwork is perfect
and compliments these words well. Great Poem!
Hi Wendy, have a great weekend!...Maria

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2023

Thank you very much Maria. I am so glad you enjoyed this one!
I greatly appreciate your review.
Wendy

Comment from K.L. Rockquemore

Exceptional

A wonderful example of a
5-7-5 verse, well done!

I love the strong visuals you present with words like...
clasp, applause and dance. Everything is moving.

This is a strong contest entry that I hope will do well.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2023

Thank you very much for this super review, and six stars to accompany it. That is so pleasing and encouraging. Thanks too for the good wishes.
Wendy

Comment from Aussie

Excellent

I loved your poem and I am never afraid of thunder. It is the Angel's tenpin bowling. Lightning is another thing. It is dangerous and has caused much damage, and killed cattle and humans. For me, storms represent the mighty power of our God. K xx

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2023

I don't mind storms, but I dislike strong winds. Although two o;d ladies were struck by lightning a couple of years ago while they wee trying to find shelter. Both died.
I am glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks for reviewing.
Wendy

reply by Aussie on 01-Sep-2023

I never heard about those deaths from lightning. K xx

Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell

Excellent

Excellent poetry and beautifully illustrated. I hope it wins. I've been buried, trying to finalize putting together my book of my favorite poem from nine of my books, and it turned out to be a huge task. I just sent it to my editor tonight!

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2023

Oh congratulations. You write such beautiful poetry and have so many excellent pieces I can understand it must have been a big job. Thank you for your lovely review. I appreciate it.
Wendy

reply by Verna Cole Mitchell on 01-Sep-2023

A lot of my favorites are on FanStory. ; )

Comment from Paul McFarland

Excellent

I have a hard time reviewing these shorties, Wendy. That second line is a really good one. Based on that one line, I think you should do very well in the contest.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2023

Thank you for your comments, always appreciated. I hope that line will be enough.
Wendy