Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Deprived of inhabitants; deserted and uninhabited. The area sure looks pretty desolate to me. Did the fire reach as far as Gavados Island? I have a friend from FanStory who lives near there. His name is Alex, and I believe he's since left the site since his fantasy novels were published a couple of years ago.

This definitely incorporates concrete imagery of a terrifying kind. It's a unique take on the tree hugger 5-7-5 prompt as well.

Good luck to you in that contest.

~Dean

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015

Thank you Dean I appreciate the excellent review. I don't know how far did the fire go. I hope your friend Alex is ok.

reply by Dean Kuch on 07-Jun-2015

I haven't heard from him in awhile is why I asked. You're very welcome, I hope you do well in the contest. ~Dean

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

Since your emmendations you have a neat 5-7-5 that precisely fits the requirements I have therefore re-written this review and regraded the stars. I like the subject and your treatment of it.

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015

Thank you for your good review. The error has been fixed. I noticed after I had saved the first copy.

Comment from rspoet

Excellent

You have written an excellent, if sombre 5-7-5 poem for the contest.
I question though, the syllable count. I get 8 for line two. "Towards" is normally 2 syllables.
If you're okay with it, that's fine
Excellent message presented perfectly in fire red font on the black background
Picture matches poem
Excellent, check syllables, I may be wrong.

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015

Thank you rspoet, I appreciate your review and finding that error. I changed it. Thank you

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

This is a great presentation. The color scheme is perfect. The artwork, although sad, is super.

Longest Lasting Fire

Pleading Branches Towards Heaven

Desolating Grief

Good job on the syllable count.

Good job. No changes. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015

Thank you Jannypan, I appreciate your excellent review and kind words.

Comment from Brett Matthew West

Excellent

Very familiar with the Peloponnese, a tremendously fascinating area of Greece indeed. Well written story told in 5-7-5 format.

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015

Thank you Brett, I appreciate your excellent review.

Comment from emkoutny

Excellent

Very interesting how you related the story of the fire and the picture and related the poem to that event. Perhaps I was aware of the fire in the news at that time, but with so many world events constantly occurring, it is easy to lose track and forget. Also, I don't think world events are covered as well as they should be. Your poem is well written and informs people of a devastating vent.

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015

Thank you Emkoutny, I appreciate your review.

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi...

_ Such a dramatic photo.
_ Having been evacuated because of an impending fire when we lived in the pines, I can honestly understand where this comes from.
_ Such a tragic thing, fire. You depict it so well in your 5.7.5.
_ Good contest entry. Good luck.

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jax (*:*)


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 Comment Written 07-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015

Thank you so much Jax, I appreciate your review.