Comment from Rmocruz

Exceptional

You have spoke volumes in such brevity. This writing as well as the visual art selection are exceptional. I find it dark, yet optimistic as to our
mortality and regeneration.

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019

Thanks, Rmocruz, for giving this a look. Bill

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

This little sentence is to true The artwork works well to illustrated the words. The cloak will come off and the person will be lighter from the love of the child in the carriage.
Congrats on finishing second in the contest.
Keep writing
Joan

 Comment Written 27-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 27-Sep-2019

Thanks, Joan

reply by dragonpoet on 27-Sep-2019

You're welcome, Bill.
Joan

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Many kudos on having your 1-5-7 Poem so well received in the contest. Your intriguing artwork selection caught my eye, and your words reminded me of how grateful I am to have my son! Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2019

Thank you, Joan. I believe the same.

Comment from CrystieCookie999

Excellent

Those babies and little children's souls are certainly remarkable and life-affirming, as the poem and graphic choice here affirm. Even if a grownup doesn't believe in God, there is still a light in their eyes that cannot be denied. Nice share!

 Comment Written 25-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019

Thank you, CC.

Comment from judester

Excellent

Such a brief yet powerful poem. Looking at the pure joy in a grandfather's eye, I must agree with you.
Bravo on the win, cheers, judester

 Comment Written 25-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019

Thank you, Judester.

Comment from brenda faye curtis

Excellent

The poem is well written and certainly inspirational, but the picture you paired it with really confuses me. Is this perhaps another tribute to Dean? If so, the picture is appropriate.

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019

I see the depth of despair with life-reinforcing butterflies emerging from the perambulator.

reply by brenda faye curtis on 22-Sep-2019

Ok, now I get it. You have a blessed day, Bill.

Comment from kahpot

Excellent

This is an excellent example of exactly what our children give and leave us, very well written and best wishes for the contest your artwork is great ****kahpot

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2019

Thank you, kahpot

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Bill. LOL! Whatever doesn't kill us, cures us. (Just kidding.) Our kids and grandkids do give us revival and reason to continue. Despite the illustration (which is terrific) this is a "happy" poem from my point of view. Marilyn

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2019

Thank you, Marilyn. Yes, the kids are our legacy and immortality.

Comment from Mark D. R.

Exceptional

Bill,

This is so good that I shared your text with my families and friends. As a grandparent, this feeling has been extended another generation!

Thanks for your posting. Methinks it will do A-OK in the voting.

Mark

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2019

Thank you, Mark, for the high praise and super review. Bill

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Bill, so very true. Kids have that ability and that's a blessing. your picture seems almost a bit sinister but that surely can't be your intention. Or have I missed the point? Good luck. All best. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2019

I?m not certain of the artist?s intent, but mine was to point out new beginnings from what seems like the end.