Comment from dragonpoet

Exceptional

Hi John
This is a wonderful mix of photo and words that tell of the peaceful feeling looking and pristine snow gives you not matter what time of day.
Congrats on winning the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Have a great day.
Joan Pechter
P S If I haven't told you yet, I have just published a book title "The Interloper and other stories in prose and poetry". There is a link to in on Amazon.com at the bottom of my profile page bio.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2024

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024

Thank you, Joan. I appreciate your warm comments and congratulations. I particularly appreciate your overly generous sixth star. Blessings to you.
John

reply by dragonpoet on 13-Nov-2024

You are most kindly welcome, John, on all counts.
Joan

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

As I've often said, when it comes to poetry, I wouldn't know a sonnet from sorbet. But even I can't help but appreciate and enjoy such an outstanding poem and picture combination. Thanks for sharing and congratulations on your Blue Ribbon award winning poem.

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2024

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reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024

Thank you for your review, Ric. I'm still kind of blindly wandering my way through this strange and complex world of poetry, myself; hoping to learn a little as I go. I appreciate your kind words and congratulations. John

Comment from Ginda Simpson

Exceptional

John, your beautiful photograph really did inspire some beautiful writing. Your imagery is exquisite, the rhyme and flow, flawless. Congratulations on your well-deserved win.

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2024

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reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024

Thank you, Ginda. I appreciate your positive review and kind comments. Thanks too, for your congratulations.
John

reply by the author on 27-Nov-2024

I especially appreciate your overly generous sixth star. Thank you.

Comment from Contests

A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2024

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reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024

Thank you for your exceptionally generous seven-star rating,

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

This is a beautiful poem expressing the ethereal beauty of moonbeams on shimmering glittering snow. It certainly points to the Creator. Thanks you for sharing. Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy

 Comment Written 27-Oct-2024

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2024

Thank you, Wendy. I glad you picked up on God's contribution to the glorious beauty of His word. And I appreciate your kind words.
John

Comment from jim vecchio

Excellent

Sometimes God paints solitary, serene scenes that seem to be only for our individual inspiration before it is gone. A very appropriate photo and enhanced by your words.

 Comment Written 26-Oct-2024

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2024

Thanks, Jim. I haven't thought of it that way, but I believe you're right. I think that God specifically places evidence of His beautiful creation in our path. We just have to have eyes to see. I appreciate your review.
john

reply by jim vecchio on 27-Oct-2024

God's ways are not hard. We just need to break off our hard part to know it.

Comment from T B Botts

Excellent

Hello John,
I like the way snow looks when it falls in someplace other than here. When I see it on my driveway and sidewalk, I see cold work, and lots of it. I guess I could do like a lot of people do and find a warmer climate for the winter, but that's an extra expense and entails a lot of planning, so for now, I'll just keep the snow blower gassed up.
Have a blessed day.
Tom

 Comment Written 26-Oct-2024

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2024

Thanks, Tom. Living in the South, I've probably never seem more than 3 or 4 inches of snow at one time, so we don't really get the snowplow effect and the extended slush that comes along with it. Two things I don't miss in my old age is "expense" and "planning." I try to avoid both and stay happy as a clam. And sometimes it actually works...but not that often. Appreciate the review. Blessings to you.
John

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

This is such a lovely poem about the beautiful moonlight on fresh fallen snow. I love how you conclude that it shows God's love for us. Best wishes in the contest!

 Comment Written 26-Oct-2024

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2024

Thanks, Helen. I'm glad you got the God connection. I wasn't sure it came through. As always, I appreciate your kind words and best wishes. John