Comment from Sasha

Excellent

I am definitely becoming a broken record when reviewing your awesome poems. I just love them. No matter what you write it flows smoothing as I read and leaves me with a warm, peaceful feeling when finished. As always, your notes are filled with fascinating information that makes me want to learn more about your poet of the day. I have copied and pasted your link into my things to do list and will definitely follow-up with this one. Lovely work with this one and my favorite lines are:
My love, be the sentences
that I have yet to write... just beautiful is all that I can think of to say.

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2017

My husband, James, and I will celebrate our 22nd wedding anniversary next month. This selection is meant for him. I am so happy that you enjoyed my interlude with Elizabeth Barrett Browning. It is the first time I've written in her style, but I think it won't be my last. It is one of my favorite pieces so far this month. Thank you for adding me to your things to do list, what an honor!

Kim

Comment from Lindagail Hall

Excellent

You've done a grand job here, we studied her in our English Lit classes, she was well before her time, breaking open that females are just as good, your interpretation is a very good write using today's words my fav stanza is V1 My love, whispers in my ear, breath bearing tender words, is to die for.
Your AN are very clear to understand and helps new readers of Mrs Browning.

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2017

Hi Lindagail,

Thanks for all the wonderful comments. I appreciate the lovely review.

Kim

Comment from alf collier

Excellent

For me, the writing of love and romance is the most difficult genre I have ever tackled, so I give you kudos for writing such a beautiful piece!! Bravo!!

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2017

Hi Alf,

Thank you for taking the time to read and review. I try to dabble in diverse topics. Wherever the wind blows me for the day. I appreciate your kind comments.

Kim

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

I like Elizabeth Barrett Browning's style of writing, and you did her style justice with your entry for the Love Poem contest. This style with its numbered stanzas is like listing all the great reasons why you love someone.

I loved all of your reasons, and my favorite one is "In me you're my poetry". It doesn't get much better than that! No doubt James will love it too. You even included his beloved hockey, which I thought was clever as it brings this style of poetry into the present era.

Well done, Kim!

Connie

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2017

Hi Connie,

You just effectively summed up my reasons for writing :) Thanks for the great review! Our 22nd wedding anniversary is a month from today. I wanted to start a project for him. I appreciate all of your comments.

Kim

reply by bichonfrisegirl on 07-Apr-2017

Nice project! :)

reply by bichonfrisegirl on 07-Apr-2017

22 years together. That's nice, Kim. Good for you and hubby.

Not many couples seem to go the distance any more. It seems to be less and less often that I hear of couples who have been together for more than 20 years.

reply by the author on 07-Apr-2017

Thanks :) I agree with you.

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

Although this follows very closely the style and the sentiments of of EBB's original I hesitate to class it as a parody. Although a parody does not have to be humorous, so many are that to classify this similarly would not I believe do it justice.

I have to admit that the romantics are not my favourites but this seems to be a faithful reproduction of her style, not only of form but of content too.

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2017

Hi Pantygynt:

Thanks for the thoughtful comments on this one. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review, especially when it isn't in your favourite style. Our 22nd wedding anniversary is a month from today, so I thought I'd work on something for James.

Kim

Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)

Excellent

Beautifully written, my friend. I want you to know you have inspired me to read more of the classical poetry after reading all of your wonderful pieces. I bought a Robert Frost book yesterday and one on Greek mythology too~Debbie

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2017

Hi Debbie,

That makes me happy to hear, Debbie. When I was in Oregon with my mom last August we were in a store that is owned by an auction house. They have antiques and just all sorts of things. I came across a book by Robert Frost that was inscribed as a gift to someone the year I was born. Although, I know I've owned, The Complete Robert Frost, at some time before, I was just thrilled to find this treasure. I'm just as thrilled today to hear that I've inspired you. Thank you for this wonderful review and comments.

Kim

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Kim,
This is an awesome poem. You did an excellent job with your inspiration. Your words read like a fairy tale with a REAL happy ending. I like the way you divided each of the 4 lines[I know that is how the original was done]. You did a great job with the rhyme & making your story so current--hockey is a great addition. My favorite is the 5th verse--I love the reference to the stars.
Each little verse could stand alone. But when combined, they are super. You have created an awesome poem.

Good job & thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2017

Hi Jan,

Thank you for all of your gracious comments. #5 seems to be the favorite, followed by the hockey stanza. James and I will be celebrating our 22nd wedding anniversary a month from today and I wanted to do something for him. I appreciate your review.

Kim

Comment from honeytree

Excellent

The art work is great
for these words
our chosen partner
in life are very important
for us all within our lives
We love and care for them
when sick and have to
live with pain and some dull thoughts
God helps us all in the end.

Honey tree
I have no six

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2017

Hi Annie,

Your comments made me laugh. A virtual six is wonderful any day of the week. Thank you so much for this wonderful review.

Kim

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Beautifully presented Kim and beautifully written, you just couldn't resist the hockey could you.lol :Loved reading these author notes about and both poem's yours and Elizabeth's.
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2017

Hi valda,

James and I will celebrate our 22nd wedding anniversary a month from today. This is me getting an early start on something for him, so it had to include hockey, of course. :) Thanks for the wonderful comments.

Kim

Comment from sunnilicious

Excellent

Elizabeth dated Edgar Allen Poe before marrying Robert. Story goes, Poe always did things to look like there was a love triangle going on. So they remained friends because they feared his mysterious personality. Elizabeth and Robert made a son. They named him Pen.

Your poem came out great. I found stanza 5 to be most memorable. The stanzas stand well alone. Although, they all worked together nicely. Lovely work.

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2017

Hi Sunni,

Thanks for the interesting backstory. I thought the Browning's were in Europe and Poe was in America. I appreciate the kind comments.

Kim