Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Congratulations on your 5-7-5 winning the contest. I relished the poem and the lovely tree-of-life carpet illustration to reinforce your message and the "tapestry" metaphor. Big cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2018

Thank you

Comment from royowen

Excellent

It could have been an ekphrastic poem, but obviously, mostly it's not, beautifully written 5/7/5 poem, the "weaves" its magic in just a few words, a worthy winner, well done Val, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2018

Thank you, Roy, it is always a blessing to hear from you. Val

Comment from RodG

Excellent

This 5-7-5 is a deserving winner of the contest. I truly like the analogy you chose to compare life's memories to--a tapestry where sad tears and laughter are woven together.

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2018

Thank you for the review

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Yep this is the tapestry of life and congratulations on your win Val, well done, your words speak the truth we all cry and laugh in life, best wishes, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2018

Thank you, Dolly

Comment from zanya

Exceptional

It's simply exquisite this 5/7/5 - conveys the essence of life's journey within the confines of the format - a worthy winner - and with such a lovely visual to accompany

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2018

What a pleasant SURPRISE, and yes 5/7/5s are not really respected by many on this site. I am actually Japanese Short Form writer but some times I just can't resist a contest like this. Thank you so much for your "exceptional" support. Hugs Val

Comment from Contests

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

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2018

Thank you

Comment from Violet WolfChild

Excellent

Excellent job, Val.
You make a great comparison. I enjoyed this piece. Memories really do create the tapestries of our lives.Great job and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018

thank you for the lovely review.

Comment from oliver818

Excellent

This is a beautiful poem, with lovely images. It flows well and is easy to read and I think it will make a great entry for the 5/7/5 competition. Thanks for sharing this and have a great day

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018

Thank you for this lovely review.

Comment from kahpot

Excellent

Excellent and yes memories do send us on or create different paths for us to choose from a yet uncompleted tapestry, very well done with great artwork, good luck in your competition****kahpot

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018

Thank you for this lovely review

Comment from The Death

Excellent

Hi Val,

It's a lovely poem! The theme is relatable and appealing. Life is all about the tears and and laughter, as you mention. Executive word economy! I like how you used the third line for personal interpretation, which makes this a bit haiku-esque. This should do well in the contest. Good luck!

Regards,
Anupam

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018

So good to hear from you, thank you for the lovely review. It means a great deal coming from you. Val

reply by The Death on 09-Jun-2018

You're welcome! Seems you don't post much these days. I was away for almost a year and came back last month. Hope you're doing well.

reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018

I pop in and out of this site now. I haven't liked to new approach on Japanese Short Form writings, so I mainly enter cash contests. It is so nice to hear from you. Best wishes Val

reply by The Death on 10-Jun-2018

I can totally relate to it. I also enter the cash contests mainly. So glad to be interacting with you again.

Regards,
Anupam