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Stones

An acrostic

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Comment from John Ciarmello
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"Stones" is a beautiful journey through time. The steady pace of this poem transforms the stone to beauty as minerals combine. Beautiful! Photo to words. Best JohnC

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 15-Jun-2023
    Thank you John! I really appreciate the kind review! Best wishes to you
Comment from GWHARGIS
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This was so good it was scary. I'm used to reading acrostic that sound more like alphabetized grocery lists. Yours had a natural flow. I like the fact that the intro and final line were the same. Great job. Gretchen

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 15-Jun-2023
    Thank you Gretchen! I?m flattered! Best wishes to you
Comment from dragonpoet
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Hi Mike,
This short acrostic reminds us how Earth's pressure and time can change
ugly stones to beautiful gemstones.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a good day.
Joan

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 15-Jun-2023
    Thank you Joan! Best wishes to you!
reply by dragonpoet on 15-Jun-2023
    No problem, Mike.
    Joan
Comment from JSD
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Excellent little acrostic that perfectly sums up the beauty, strength and possibilities of the subject. This reads easily with no awkwardnesses and the picture fits perfectly. Well done and good luck.

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 15-Jun-2023
    Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!
Comment from Pam (respa)
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-Nice image and presentation, Mike.
-Your notes are appreciated.
-You wrote a good acrostic with a good topic.
-I like your font choices, too.
-Effective imagery and rhyme.
-You have a good progression of
the process of how the original
material is formed into stone.
-I like the repetition of the first line at the end,
and the line "Nurtured at a steady pace."
-A good entry; good luck.

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 15-Jun-2023
    Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kindness. Best wishes to you!
reply by Pam (respa) on 15-Jun-2023
    You are very welcome, and best wishes to you.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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A fine rhyming acrostic to describe different stones of value here Mike and I enjoyed the journey, good luck with the acrostic contest, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

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 Comment Written 07-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
    Thank you Dolly! I?m glad you liked it. :)
Comment from Barry Penfold
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Clever poem which should make its mark on the judges. Never thought stones would be a topic chosen but hey I believe it works . All the best for the competition and take care. Keep writing and have a good day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.

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 Comment Written 06-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
    Thank you very much! Best wishes to you