Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

A great ABC poem Kim and I'm sorry, I can't believe - I really didn't mind - after walking into a mess like that.LOL Great artwork and good descriptive story through these abc verses.Well done, something different,
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2017

Hi Valda,

I've decided that it is better to just enjoy the holiday with the family and then worry about cleaning up the messes the next day. That's why I had three sinks full of dishes to wash today lol But it is worth it to spend the time holding and playing with Cooper and Josh, and watching movies with the family. I cooked and baked and cleaned up today. Thanks for all the great comments :)

Kim

Comment from sunnilicious

Excellent

Great accompanying vintage artwork. This ABC Suite came out fantastic. Good lyrical flow of rhythm and rhyme. Great visual imagery created too. Times have changed yet they are still the same. Good luck in the contest. Wonderful work. Goodnight :)

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2017

Hi Sunni,

Thanks for taking the time to read and review. I appreciate all of your delightful comments.

Kim

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written ABC poem. Those dishes and laundry can get a little bit overwhelming at times. One way to get over the blues is to write a poem and find the blessings that cause all the dishes and laundry.

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2017

Hi Sandra,

Thanks for taking the time to read and review. I decided it was best to enjoy the kids and the dinner and my dad visiting and deal with all the clean-up today. I appreciate your great comments.

Kim

Comment from CD Richards

Excellent

Your adherence to form is spot on. The rhyme is consistent. Your choice of artwork didn't falter. Rhythm is a bit off in places. The story progresses well throughout and is a nice one.

Craig

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2017

I appreciate the time you've taken to read and review. Thank you, Craig.

Kim

Comment from Nikki-Nicole

Excellent

This is a GREAT poem.
It rhymes.
It follows the ABC format.
Great artwork: The image of the untidy kitchen is a good match for this poem.
The author's notes are greatly appreciated.- Thank you!
Best of luck to you in the contest.
Thanks for sharing your poem.
Good luck with your future writing!
-Nicole-

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2017

Hi Nicole,

Thank you for taking the time to read and review. I appreciate all of the great comments.

Kim

Comment from kahpot

Excellent

Great story and read it gives the vision of a very busy housewife loving everything she does great artwork to compliment good luck in your competition****kahpot

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2017

Hi Kahpot,

Thanks for the kind comments. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review.

Kim

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Lovely poem describing a loving attitude towards the hard work of everyday drudgery as kitchen cleaning after all that cooking. Great meter and rhyme scheme plus the ABC feature.

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2017

Hi lyenochka,

Thank you for the wonderful comments. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review.

Kim

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

Wow, you really went the extra mile with your ABC poem, Kim. Definitely more than one stanza ... 8 X as good! :) The artwork is fabulous, and your poem does it justice, and then some. Virtual six for this 'feel good' poem, Kim! I'm sorry I am all out already.

A 'happy' mess is a good thing! When you don't have time to clean because that time is taken up by entertaining friends or playing with your kids, then I'd say it's a happy mess. "Quickly he'll be so sneakily rambling across the floor" ... brings back memories of mine when they were little.

Very clever how you fit the artistry connection into your write in your seventh stanza. Well this poem is certainly a winner, and will no doubt fare very well in the contest. Good luck, Kim. -- Connie

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2017

Hi Connie,

I'll take a virtual six any day of the week! :) We had a really good day yesterday when the kids came for dinner. I appreciate all of the spectacular comments. Thanks for this fun and enthusiastic review.

Kim

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

Perfect ABC contest entry and a lot more.
Very well done with the rhyming and the story you told of dishes, no pictures, food and all that goes with the day and yet when all is clean and sparkley, it is time to rest

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2017

Hi Barb,

I decided to enjoy the kids and the dinner yesterday and save all the cleaning for today. Thank you for the fantastic review. :)

Kim

Comment from Sasha

Excellent

What a delightful poem and one I can personally relate to, as I am sure others can as well. I was always cleaning up after the kids and my husband, but somehow never really seemed to mind. Love your ABC poem and also the marvelous illustration. You introduced me to a new artist. I will have to check him out. Great entry for this contest and I sincerely wish you all the best.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017

HI!

I've come to the conclusion that it is better to just enjoy the day and tackle the mess tomorrow. (Which was today lol) I have the house all to myself most days, so it is nice to have it bustling with life on a holiday. Thank you for the wonderful comments. I hope you will enjoy JPF's artwork.

Kim