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| Reviewed by Jerry Engler |
11/12/2009 |
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| A great metaphor to portray the beauty of human aging with grace to the color and stateliness of the oak, Dawn. Well done with life and color--I only have to look at the lines in my own face to see again the weathering of each season..........Jerry |
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| Reviewed by Gianetta Ellis |
11/7/2009 |
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| The photo reminds me of the one I took/used for my article Thoughts on Home; I love it. Your softness and approachability and willingness to mentor/teach gleam through your words just as the sun backlights the leaves in your beautiful photograph. You are reflective and 'honoring' and aware. |
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| Reviewed by Sheila Roy |
10/31/2009 |
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A splendid write. I agree! Hugs,
Sheila |
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| Reviewed by Ed J. |
10/30/2009 |
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We so often overlook the beauty of nature. Good write.
Stay well and keep writing
Ed |
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| Reviewed by J'nia Fowler |
10/30/2009 |
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| So incredibly true Dawn. Well penned. I use to be asked to draw a portrait of children or young adults and it was so very difficult not to represent them as the near blank slate that they were. For there are no wisdom lines nor hard earned lessons perched on their lips or gazing out of their eyes yet. How can I paint what is not there? I sometimes succeeded in merely suggesting the possibility of such. Your poem is a wonderful example of this. Love it. J'nia |
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| Reviewed by richard cederberg |
10/29/2009 |
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Your metaphor (of our own lives) touched me.
Your insights here are rich with the wisdom of living.
"Aging with grace" is a gift that many do not possess.
Light and Wisdom ...
r |
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| Reviewed by Dallas D'Angelo-Gary |
10/29/2009 |
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| Amen! Well said, Dawn. |
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| Reviewed by Cryssa C |
10/29/2009 |
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This one is a keeper...true beauty and wisdom shown through the color of your words.
Cryssa |
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| Reviewed by Georg Mateos |
10/29/2009 |
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Autumn is putting everywhere the color of old love letters.
Great thoughts in a great poem!
Georg
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| Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen |
10/29/2009 |
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Amen. You've captured a lot of wisdom herein, Dawn.
Another superb write.
Carolyn |
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| Reviewed by David Hightower |
10/29/2009 |
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Dawn - Quiet wisdom expressed in a gentle tone from the leaf that settles in your lap to
a gift only obtained
through the color of
life’s seasons and the
beauty of aging with
grace.
- David |
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| Reviewed by Liana Margiva |
10/29/2009 |
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| EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva |
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| Reviewed by John Flanagan |
10/28/2009 |
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Dawn,
It's that, "...landing on my lap" that sets the mood and tone of this gorgeous poem - intimate, personal, human and natural in one, and great wisdom, once again, in your thought and elegant delivery.
John |
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| Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan |
10/28/2009 |
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| beautiful, soft, wise and peaceful-i love it! |
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| Reviewed by L Hippler |
10/28/2009 |
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| Great thoughts, Dawn. There is a beauty in aging that is all too under appreciated. |
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| Reviewed by Christine Alwin |
10/28/2009 |
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Dawn, This is full of beauty and grace, I could see a leaf dance to the tone of your words...stunning and such a great message indeed
Christine |
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| Reviewed by Paul Berube |
10/28/2009 |
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Dawn,
We are seasonal blessings?(lol)Only kidding, of course. The years pass so quickly and you've filled them with beautiful words and colors. Friends Always, Paul. |
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| Reviewed by Kate Burnside |
10/28/2009 |
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| I wish I could be like that leaf that just accept each age and stage for what it is and thrive in the beauty of the moment, Dawn. Your beautiful meditation is so soothing and has such a sage aroma to its inspired wisdom. Slowly I am learning that to be joyful in my (current!) skin lends a glow which bestows its own healthy exuberance. Such an aura exudes a very beneficent grace and blessing. Thank you, Kate xx |
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| Reviewed by Amber Moonstone |
10/28/2009 |
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Yes the beauty of aging gracefully...Contentment found in your words, wonderful poetry as always, I enjoy your work.
Much peace, love, and light,
Amber "V" |
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| Reviewed by Joyce Bell |
10/28/2009 |
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OH DAWN...THIS IS SO IMPRESSIVE! THE CORRELATION OF THE BEAUTY OF THE SEASON OF AUTUMN AND THE AUTUMN OF OUR LIVES, IS JUST MARVELOUS.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS |
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| Reviewed by Peter Schlosser |
10/28/2009 |
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| This is fantastic poetry. I love the message. Beautiful. |
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| Reviewed by Gene Williamson |
10/28/2009 |
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Dear Dawn, such truth such wisdom, such beauty in your words.
I love--better, appreciate--your closing lines:
Yet true beauty can be
found with age…through
that which has been lived
and experienced…
through what has been
earned…through what
has been offered…
a gift only obtained
through the color of
life’s seasons and the
beauty of aging with
grace.
-gene. |
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| Reviewed by Felix Perry |
10/28/2009 |
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This is a real eye opening, make one think write. I can so see your heart and mind inspired by that colour of the leaf, not when it is young and green but now as it is at it's most special. Too bad more sons and daughters couldn't see this in their senior parents.
fee |
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| Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner |
10/28/2009 |
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So beautiful, so moving - thank you, Dawn. Your best, yet - well done.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. |
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| Reviewed by Mr. Ed |
10/28/2009 |
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Yet, true beauty can be
found with age…through
that which has been lived
and experienced…
Both a beautiful poem and a beautiful picture, Dawn.
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| Reviewed by Jerry Bolton |
10/28/2009 |
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| This is absolutely beautiful and such a precious way to look at what we all live to obtain if we are lucky . . . Age. Like the seasons, beauty is found in all of life's stages, but it is when we have aged enough to understand what makes life worth living which gives us more "real" pleasure than the rambunctiousness of youth and the coming to grips with life and fighting middle-age ever could . . . |
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| Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper |
10/28/2009 |
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| I agree with the concept of your poem about "beauty of aging". We need to respect and revere our older generation more than we do because they have much wisdom to share from their trials, struggles,failures,successes and their life-learnings. People don't get old in the brain, only their bodies and outer flesh. Nice poem, Dawn. |
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