Comment from easyeverett1

Exceptional

Damn, you have become a true and tried poet my good
friend. I have watched you, as you know, grow in confidence and skill since you joined this little vanity club. I love reading your stuff. You might get a real kick out of my post this morning. Read the notes first then the poem out loud. I followed what the notes describe, seriously, and I actually like it. lol easy

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2023

Thanks, Easy, for the kind words and generous gift of stars.

Steve

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

Congrats on your contest placement.

There are many haikus I don't fully comprehend, yours is not one of them.

Perfect wording supported by an awesome photo.

Cheers, John

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2023

Thanks, John. Glad you enjoyed.

Steve

Comment from Celyn

Excellent

This is a very atmospheric poem that follows the rules of the 5-7-5 poetry contest so well done. It reads well throughout and I love the idea of the dawn breathing on the moon.
Good luck with it
Celyn

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2023

Thanks for the kind words.

Steve

Comment from Mary Shifman

Excellent

This is a lovely 5-7-5 poem. The imagery is exquisite and the words are very soothing. The picture goes well with it, too. Good choice of color, as well. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 19-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2023

Mary, many thanks for the kind review.

Steve

reply by Mary Shifman on 02-Jan-2023

You are welcome.

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

hi Steve,
Nicely done 5-7-5 poem. It personifies dawn and Peace well. It shows how sunrise calms your soul.
Congrats on placing third in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Happy Holidays.
Joan

 Comment Written 19-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2023

Joan, many thanks for the kind words.

Steve

reply by dragonpoet on 02-Jan-2023

No problem, Steve.
Happy New Year
Joan

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Peace is hard to come by and I feel only true peace can be achieved through God. Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. You've presented us with a complete package. Good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 19-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 19-Dec-2022

Thanks, Barbara. I think we can all agree that peace is a big deal!

Steve

Comment from Jesse James Doty

Excellent

I love this ending line which says Peace, whispers my heart. It speaks of the dawn and the dark beforehand and how you wish peace on all of us. I love this and I love the picture of the twilight dawning. Thanks for showing us how to turn our lives around and wish for peace among us.
Jesse

 Comment Written 19-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 19-Dec-2022

Thanks, Jesse.
It's easy to see darkness all around - not so easy to achieve true peace, but my fingers are always crossed.

Steve

Comment from Begin Again

Excellent

Good morning

Yes, I often find peace during the wee hours as dawn approaches and a new day begins. Even the birds chirp with joy. Thank you for sharing.

Smiles, Carol

 Comment Written 19-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 19-Dec-2022

Thanks, Carol.
Is that why those bloody birds are waking me up in the early hours? I forgive them!

Steve

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-Nice artwork and presentation, Steve.
-The syllable count is good, along with the topic.
-Effective nature imagery with "blue dawn" and "silver moon.
-A very good concluding line showing the importance of peace
and how it can fill our hearts.
-We just need more people and nations to feel that way.
-A good entry; good luck!
-Have a Merry Christmas and good New Year!

 Comment Written 19-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 19-Dec-2022

Hi, Pam. Thanks for your great review as always.

All the best for a great Christmas and a wonderful new year.

Steve

reply by Pam (respa) on 19-Dec-2022

You are welcome, Steve. I appreciate your reply. Did you get my message about spacing?

reply by the author on 19-Dec-2022

Yes, thanks. Formatting is a long-time issue, isn't it, even with the updated editor.

reply by Pam (respa) on 20-Dec-2022

Seems like it is, but it does seem better as long as you know what to do!

Comment from humpwhistle

Exceptional

Ah, peace. The sheerest and most complete aspiration of all. Such a deceptively simple word. Your poem should remind us of those quietly blissful moments when our internal tuning forks strike a single true, clear note and all is well for as long as the tone resonates. If there is a Heaven, on Earth, or elsewhere, all it really is is unmitigated peace.

I started out giving you five stars--hey, I ain't no pushover! But as I wrote my comments, I realized you had struck a really meaningful chord with me. So . . .

Best of luck, Steve.

Real peace, Lee

 Comment Written 19-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 19-Dec-2022

Thanks, Lee - glad you were swayed towards the sixth star.

As for peace? Well that's your word, isn't it? I like your description of it as the sheerest and most complete aspiration of all. If only we could achieve it, firstly on a personal level and then, of course on that much wider level. Let's try your sign off...

Peace!

Steve

reply by humpwhistle on 19-Dec-2022

Reading your poem made think about changing my sign-off. 'Peace' is too precious a word to used by rote.
Instead, I think I'll keep it, but pay more attention to what I'm saying.