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Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (3.5)
*Star**BalloonB*Welcome to WDC Blinda! I am here with a review to celebrate you and found this on the Read A Newbie page! *Delight*

This is an easy to read and understand article on Windows Hosting. I find the tech world confusing even if making a choice of platforms. I liked ubuntu for the private feeling of it and ease of use, but not that I had to figure out stuff when it went wrong. LOL

*Computer* Your page is well organized with a clear thesis line and bolded subsections covering specific queries or data. I like the objective view point providing advantages and disadvantages and then supporting the opinion that Windows is the productive way to go.

*Computer* Thanks for sharing your expertise on this subject.

Keep on Writing!*Smile*

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Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (3.5)
*Angel* Hi Netty! I am here with a review to celebrate you. Happy New Year! *Balloonp*

*Smile*This is a clear and simple expression on who guides our lives. The repeating words emphasize the theme as you lead us to the final realization.

I notice a few places to tweak to make the impact stronger.

The first line is a bit awkward though. I am not sure why there is a question mark. Maybe put a comma after "life" as I see the question is about who is guiding. I like the third line but I think you need a comma at the end of line 2 to have it pause from the next thought.

Line 4 is a bit confusing the way it is written especially after the word "trod". *Confused*

In line 5, "trod has been" I think "have" should replace "has" to follow from the plural word "steps".

The expression of gratitude at the end is a perfect way to end. *Smile*

Thanks for sharing this inspirational and instructional wisdom. *Star*

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Review of The Crush  
Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (4.0)
*Smile* Hiya Chris! Here is a review to celebrate you! *Delight*

I was really moved by this short tale of the young lad's dream of love and his acting on it in a romantic way. I liked how it worked out at the end, where he was admired by his aunt as she explained things and he felt like a hero. His aunt handled it so well!

It is so romantic how a rose or a little attention even when you do not know where it comes from, can brighten a day and change a mood. The aunt wisely focused her new found confidence on her true love to renew connection. It is a good lesson about how life gets in the way of relating.

As this is for a contest I think you could leave out the first two lines and begin the tale. A dropnote would serve to explain things. *Wink*

You showed the closeness of the aunt and boy vividly and how the boy grew in understanding, and the idea of heroism was brilliant way to keep him feeling good about himself. The dialogue was an effective addition to balance the narrative and add emotional impact. Her explanation to the boy was child friendly and natural and the treat of ice cream was perfect.

The story fulfilled the prompt in an engaging way. I enjoyed entering the vision. Thanks for sharing this unique romantic tale. *Star* Write on!

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Review of Gunter  
Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (5.0)
*Snow2* Hey Beholden! I am back with a second review as part of your win in our January 2022 Super power Raid! *Star*

*Dog1* Oh my gosh! How precious is that? The dog knew you would find him a home...even by trickery. *Laugh* It is sad how dogs wind up wandering, left by owners. I like how the "eyes" got you. That is so like a dog. A cat would never beg. LOL A big heart can't say now anyway.

*Dog2* This is a wonderful memory piece and an entertaining story. I like how you use your knowledge of what dog your dad liked and really it can be hard to tell about dogs unless you know them well. He certainly quickly turned your mom's mid around quick. *Wink*

*Dog1* I like how the father keeps watching for growth and it does not happen and he can't blame you as he took him without doing research. LOL I am glad he did like him in the end. Love conquers all.

*Dog2*The writing was pleasant to read and flowed in an natural progression. The mix of detailed narration and dialogue was effective and I felt the relief when a home was found. Your detail at the end of how he must have been mistreated and how the dog's desire to please won everyone over is so moving.

*Dog1*I like the name Gunter and the photo of what he might have looked like is adorable. A keeper. The last line was perfect! Funny.

*Star*Thanks for sharing this moving memoire. It is cool that you lived in Harare!

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Review of The Water Vole  
Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (4.5)
*Snow3* Hiya Beholden! I am here with a review to celebrate you and your win in our January 2022 Review Raid! *Delight*


*Snow2*I love nature and had never heard of the Water Vole so here I am to learn! What a cool idea for a no dialogue contest about summer. *Thumbsup* The picture is so cute!

*Snow3* Your very long first line weaves well a lot of information and it was pleasant to read for the word choices repeating the "s" sound. It makes the idea that the hiker stops to rest at the end very vivid. One wanted to pause like him after tailing him through the descriptive landscape. *Smile*
*Quill*In the next line, " at that point" is redundant and breaks the sense of the line.

*Quill* A few things that struck me out: *Wink*
~ "the green that leafy Warwickshire was in those days." This line threw me out of the read and could be rewritten in a clearer way.
~ "in thick fur streamlined..." needs a comma after "fur".
~"pumping away it its sides." needs an edit. *Confused*
~" he was loth" "loth" should be "loath"
~"we do not see him struggling, " if there is only him and the vole there, who is the "we"? *Confused*

*Snow2* I enjoyed the long sentence style that flowed quite readily with good use of letter soundscape. The surprising twist was unexpected and so original. I like the idea of a portal and the possible transformation of the man later on. Cool! *Cool* It was quite magical, which is how he felt.
At one with the land and vole.

*Snow5*This vision was easy to enter with its vivid descriptions, a very contemplative air to it!
Thanks for sharing your craft teaching about the vole and adding a fantasy vibe. Brilliant! *Starstruck*

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Review of 9-11  
Review by eyestar~*
In affiliation with WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group  
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
*Star* Hiya Jody. I am here with a review just for you celebrating you for all the work and generosity you display in the Contest Challenge! *Heart*


*Badge* This short poem title popped out and it is a heart felt tribute to the 9-11 tragedy. I like the free style three line verses that bluntly share your ideas. The short lines are emphatic and strike home in a potent manner. You did well with the rhymes too and the repeated last line of each verse is an emphatic echo.

*Badge* The line about grown men crying speaks to the horror and shock of the event.

*Badge* I like the change in the time as you go on...bringing us to the present and the notion that it cannot be forgotten. It has a positive vibe as you see that humanity can get through hard times and to recognize the strength that is forged through tragedy.

Thanks for sharing your vision in a striking manner. *Star*

Light on the path as you write on!

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Review by eyestar~*
In affiliation with WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group  
Rated: E | (4.5)
*Heart**Bigsmile* Happy Day Jody! I am here with some cheer and gratitude for all you do for The Contest Challenge. Watch out for a port raid! *Wink*

*Heartp* What an intriguing title for the poem...the idea of MY water made me curious.

*Heartt* The short poem with its effective repetitions of key words/phrases is fun to read. It has a quick pace and shows clear images of the problems with water. I like how it builds to a comical last line. I thought of how you might want that cold drink as it felt like your experiences with water ight have been a lot of work! And I get the idea it is summer as you work with the pool, hose, etc.! *Laugh*

*Heart* the soundscape made for a delightful read aloud. Good for you getting all the words to rhyme with "bloke". *Thumbsup* I like the connection between "pool" and "stroke". It is indirect and a cool trick.

*Star* I had a good time playing in your vision as I could add all kinds of water things, like washing the car, slides, etc. Thanks for sharing your craft. Hope you got a coke after this! *Smile*

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Review of Gargoyle  
Review by eyestar~*
In affiliation with WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group  
Rated: E | (4.5)
*Delight**Fairy2* Hiya Beholden! I am raiding your port for comical things and found this most unsual topic for a funny tale! Awesome.


*Delight* This free verse style is perfect for the theme of the gargoyle's lament. His plaintive voice is so clear as he appeals to his creator with a non appreciative tone. The sarcastic "blessed creator" made me smile. Your descriptions are vivid. I liked "naked as my carving day" and "an architect's jest".

*Smile* I like how you reveal the listener...the one he is speaking to..til the middle and had to laugh at the reveal in the last verse. He is trying to avoid the final insult appealing to the pigeon. Another relevant reason for being mad at having no clothes and his home place. *Laugh* It was amusing that you even have a name for him. So solemn. *Laugh* Well done!

*Rolling* It was a delight to read your expression aloud. Your use of poetic devices is effective. I heard the long i sound throughout, c, d, s, long o and ee sounds and bits of inner rhyme as well. The soundscape added to the pleasing flow with its conversational, emotive tone.

*Quill**Confused* I puzzled over this line:
"it’s gratitude is my desert,
not mocking."

*Laugh**Star* Though this piece could be a sad complaint, at the same time is has a comical vibe. I had fun entering your clear vision. Gargoyles are not my favourite things but I feel for this guy.

*Star*Light on the path as you write on!

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Review by eyestar~*
In affiliation with WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group  
Rated: E | (4.5)
*Snow4* Happy Winter Rock around the Sox! *Snow5* Happy to review your piece from "I Write: Enter the Second Decade!


*Snow4* Wow! It has been a long time since I have seen the anaphora form. I had to look up the definition. *Laugh* You have created a wonderful example of the format with its repeated phrasings. The theme is an appealing one and I could almost hear the sentimental tone as if the memories were good. I think sometimes we do long to be small again, before we knew what we know now and had to take responsibility for our life. I loved the line about mom and placing it near the end was effective cause I think it is the best memory. *Heart*

*Snow2* I enjoyed reading the flow of your words as you took me on a journey of the trials and wounds of childhood. I felt sad for the broken heart, lack of hope sometimes and the powerlessness over fate!
It is interesting that you wished you were still small even though some unhappy times occurred. The word "despite" is a good one. The idea that mom could help doesn't fit with the "despite" phrase, but I think provides one reason why the poet wishes to be small once more. *Wink*

*Snow3* Adding instances of alliteration, and repeated letters added to the pleasing soundscape and flow.*Thumbsup* One line that struck me potently was " My heart....grew tough"! Wow. I felt badly that hope was so small as a child.

*Star* This was really an evocative expression! Thanks for sharing your gift and craft. I am inspired to look at this form again and try in on!

Keep on writing on as the muse takes you! *Heart*

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Review of Winter watch  
Review by eyestar~*
In affiliation with WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group  
Rated: E | (4.0)
*Treepine*Greetings! Thank you so much for entering the "Haiku Hunt Contest! *Delight* Here I am with my brief comments on your shining entry.

*Snow5* Wow! I could really see this blustery snowy day from your descriptive observation!

*Snow1* Your haiku follows a traditional approach with 5-7-5 and a nature theme. Your midline pivot works well too! Yay! I could see how the first image and the last line image applies to the second line and could read it both ways. Good job with the challenge.

*Quill* Little glitches for me:

I think your middle line could be simpler as I had to re read to get how the connection is made. I would work this line to make it simpler using the verb "blowing" first. We get the idea of a blizzard from your third line so "blustery" may be unnecessary.*Wink*

From my own studies, I have learned that we don't need to use so many descriptors in haiku as we can get lost in them. The idea of the haiku was less is more so the reader can add or see their own perspective from you give us to observe.*Smile*

*Snow5* *Star*I liked the active image of "driving snow" as I could see myself walking in it and being blown back. The contrast of the leaves (ending fall} and the blast of winter is a striking comparison to notice. I could imagine the last of leaves which had held on so long could not resist this blast of winter to let go. I thought of how we can be like this, it can take us a while to let go until it hurts too much or we tire of it finally!

It is so cool how your haiku engaged me to travel into my own interpretation and story, which is an element of haiku. Good job. Just tweak that second line. *Wink*

*Star* I enjoyed my journey into your take on the haiku pivot. Thanks for sharing your craft and allowing me to learn more. Thanks for taking up the challenge. Keep on haikuing!

Good luck in the contest! *Shamrock*

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Review of Winter Solstice  
Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (5.0)
*CakeB* HAPPY WDC ACCOUNT ANNIVERSARY FROM "Anniversary Reviews*CakeP*


*BalloonR**ConfettiP*Happy New Year Arakun! *Genielamp* I am here with a review to celebrate you! *Star*

*Snow4**Earth* I love to celebrate the solstice days outside under stars and by fires so I was drawn to your title and theme. Your short poem encapsulates the essence of the winter solstice related to the natural cycle of light. *Sun* The contrast of the dark and light is vivid in your word descriptions. I like how you added us to the experience as people are part of nature and if awake, honour the earth! *Heart*

*Delight* I enjoyed reading the poem aloud with its fine soundscape and rhyme. I got the sense of the heavy long dark in the first line and the lighter "heaven's light". The word "banish" is evocative and active verb. Repeated letter sounds in alliteration, b and w and est" sounds add to the flow of the read aloud. *Thumbsup* "waking world" is suggestive of spring and also our own consciousness of earth change I think. Cool! *Cool*

*Star* Thanks for honouring earth in this concisely expressed poem. I loved it as I could enter into it with my own experience of how we might welcome the light and let go of our dark. *Smile*

May your next year at WDC be fulfilling and fun! Thanks for all you be and do to make this space shine brighter, banishing dark cold! *Wink**Wand*

Light on the path as you write on!!*Star*

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Review of Have a Nice Day  
Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (5.0)
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*BalloonR**ConfettiP*Happy first WDC Anniversary! I am here with a review to celebrate you! *Star*

*Delight* This poem is a unique expression that made me laugh at the twist at the end after I felt a bit angry at the mistake! It is a frustrating experience at the end..not a nice day thing at all! Yet it felt like Murphy's Law. LOL The details of things you do before you notice the mistake makes it one of THOSE days!

*Balloonp* The repeated word "After" is very effective especially as we see why you emphasized it at the end. The way you arranged the poem on the page is appealing and adds to the impact of the read. Your images are vivid and some we can all relate to the steps of getting home after shopping. I enjoyed the evocative idea of "sidewalks evolving into road" as I see the car going onto country or out of town roads. The "shuffling of groceries, like cards" is original too. *Thumbsup* You chose words well to paint a vivid picture.

*Butterflyo* I could really sense the rush and and not having a minute to check things out. And we don't expect the outcome. Some folks do not count well. *Sad* So maddening as there is likely no way to get it fixed! Ugh.

*Star* Thanks for sharing your entertaining vision in such a vital way. I enjoyed it.

Light on the path as you write on!!*Star*

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Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (3.5)
*Balloong*Happy New Year gerbenislovingwriting ! I am here with a review to celebrate you. *Delight*

*Plane* This episode describes an air battle with gusto. The title and tag line give us the clue to the theme directly. *Thumbsup* Just a little note that "Brittain" should be "Britain".

*Thumbsupgreen* I can feel the excitement and tension as the pilots see the enemy planes and are outnumbered. You show you did some research to have the types of planes and the main facts of this event. I felt the tale had a fast pace that mimics how it must have felt as these events happen so fast! Short phrases help give that impression. Focusing on one pilot was very effective too.

*Quill*I was confused by this part of the line "Then considered he himself" *Confused*
In "He count's fast," count's should be "counts". "*Wink*

*Plane*Thanks for sharing your historical event so vividly. It feels like you enjoy and know your topic. *Bigsmile* Keep on writing on!

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Review of Summer Days  
Review by eyestar~*
In affiliation with WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group  
Rated: E | (4.5)
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*BalloonR**ConfettiP*HI QPDoll! I am here with a review to celebrate you on your anniversary month! *Star*

*Balloonp* I was interested in this poem as I was curious about the form you mention in your tag line. Thinking of Summer is lovely too as it is so cold right now. LOL

*Star*Your expression illustrates key elements of summer life and leaves the reader to ponder details! The poem follows the form according your notes. I liked your use of alliteration and repeated sounds that add a poetic landscape as you could not use rhyme. *Thumbsupgreen* I enjoyed reading it aloud.

*Quill* One line that seemed stunted when I read, was the passive 4th line with "is had" though I know the syllable count limits how you could say that. Also I wondered if having the three b lines together was part of the plan as you could have said "Fun on the Beach" or something else direct.*Wink* Just a pondering as the line does work...it just jarred me and did not flow as nicely. *Laugh*

*Sun*Thanks for sharing your crafting of this form. It inspires me to give it a try! I admire you for playing with new forms.

Light on the path as you write on into your next year!!*Star*

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Review of Being grateful  
Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (5.0)
*Balloonp* Welcome to WDC CoCoCruz! I was happy to see your title on gratitude as I began a daily gratitude journal here on WDC. I have one in my writing book but when I saw "Greatness in Gratitude!

*Smile*I am not familiar with that book but it sounds awesome. I have many cool books that have uplifted me. I totally get your thinking. When I started doing the gratitude list..the first days were the easy stuff but yep...deeper you go... grateful for fingernails, the workings of the body, the universe. etc. We are part of it all. Miracles.!

*Delight* Your short article is honest and your lure us into your experience with a life expanding tool. The writing is easy to follow and the tone is potent. Thanks for sharing this title. It sounds like something for me to check out! *Smile*

Have fun and keep writing and reviewing! *Star*

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Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: ASR | (4.5)
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*BalloonR**ConfettiP*HI Queen Owl! I am here with a review to celebrate you! *Star*

*Smile* Wow! I was really engaged in the telling of your true life episode. I like how you began with a question to get us thinking and give a clue to what may happen in the tale. I do believe as I have had experiences and so have friends of mine. It seems a more common knowing now than when we were growing up. I was happy you were able to have closure.

*Butterflyo* Your piece flows in a logical order in that it begins and have intermittent flash back explanations. It works to show background. It is so vulnerable a voice to share how you were as a child and it is relevant as I think we all have cousins or relatives we are fated to have trouble with. Also we do pick up on feelings and jealousy can be a common childhood feeling when we hear what adults say to compare us. *Sad*

*Balloonp* I appreciate how you show you do come to terms with your childhood fault, as we do as we grow up. It is realistic as we don't realize a lot when we are kids. *Wink* It sounds like your cousin had a bit of a tough time moving around and Grandma spoiling to make up for his mother's actions. The episode of her life was sad and made an impact.

*Butterflyr*You describe your grandma with skill and I can imagine her attitude and opinions. One wonders what her life was like in her past. It was interesting that your other Grandpa knew something was going on. Cool!

*Butterflyg* Your narrative voice was consistent and sincere and I liked how you kept it observatory.

I was touched by this true story. Thank you for sharing. *Heart*

Thanks for all of your contributions to WDC and "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group in your time here. May you continue to shine and enjoy more fulfilling years here. *Heartp*

Light on the path as you write on!!*Star*

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Review by eyestar~*
In affiliation with WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group  
Rated: E | (4.5)
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*BalloonR**ConfettiP*Happy day Lurie! I am here with a review to celebrate you! *Star*

*Balloonp* Wow! This is a sad tale of a young person who lost his way. I really felt for him. You described the situation clearly. The poem has consistent rhyme and the freer rhythm suit the emotional content as you try to get the details.

*Smile* I liked the repeated word "bright" as it was emphatic. The idea of him "singing" the other's song is a wonderful image for following the crowd! *Cool* Your portrayal shows the opposite ways of being. It is sad when one becomes lost. Even the title presents the contrast! Good choice.


*Quill* A few little English grammar things that caught my eye as I read...

"pen down it" ---pen it down
"Hung out"---hang out and you do not need the word "along" . *Wink*
-verse 3---last two lines I think need to be in past tense to keep consistent with the rest of the poem.
"what all he had lost> "all that he had lost" instead of "what".
"They outdid"--- I think just "did" would be better.
The word "strife" is a noun rather than a verb. "to strive" would be the correct use. Though I see you want to rhyme. *Wink*

Thanks for sharing this emotional piece, made even sadder by the fact that you knew this person. Thanks for the side note about that. Wow. Congrats on your Cramp win too! *Starstruck*

Light on the path as you write on!!*Star* Thanks for all of your participation and contributions in your first year at WDC . You rock!

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Review by eyestar~*
In affiliation with WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group  
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
*Delight* Hi Jatog the Green. This interesting piece showed up on the Random Read. I had not heard of this ride before. Fascinating, so I had to read about it. *Smile*

*Candy2* Wow! This is a tightly woven free style poem with great detail about the experience of riding this Eye. It felt scarey to me as I am not keen on heights and the last line was evocative.
I wondered of the use of the word "bade" I wanted to ask bade time and space to do what. I looked up the word use though and I guess this makes sense. *Wink*

*Candy3* The poem tells a story and describes well the place and its fame in the first verse. The experience of riding it is so vivid. Images like the plush seats, "arm of unearthly proportions" "warty rubber", the simile of glaucoma was so visual too> *Thumbsup* You evoked fear just in your words about being marooned, and "gnaw-bits". I don't think I would even attempt to go on.

*Candy5* I enjoyed reading the poem out loud as it has such a varied soundscape with interesting topical words and repeating letter sounds. I had to smile at "arses" to contrast the royalty of the seats. *Laugh* I really liked "Titanic was the torque". Good use of the word as an adjective and yet my mind did think of the fate of that big ship! *Thumbsup* Talk about adding to the potential danger..ya never know! LOL

*Star*Thanks for sharing your vision and craft. I am glad I count enter the experience from a safe grounded place. *Laugh*

Happy New Year blessings!

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Review of A Legacy of Life  
Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: ASR | (5.0)
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*BalloonR**ConfettiP*HI Ken! I am back with a review to celebrate you! *Star*

This flash fiction popped up on Random reads and the title caught my interest. *Smile*
I like the personification of the house in the first line and how it carried the same vibe as the characters to the end. *Thumbsupgreen*
The first line made me want to read on. You captured the essence of sadness and grief that changed to joyful memory. Great twist. The surprising legacy of grandma made me laugh too. I could imagine the surprise of the grandkids. *Cool*

The story was easy to follow with a perfect mix of description and dialogue that moved the story along and encouraged me to relate to the characters. I really liked the half statement Josh was to make about grandma before his sister's reaction. Cute! It showed Josh's sense of humour. Great job with the comical ending: reading to do? LOL

I was entertained by this well written flash story. Thanks for sharing your vision. Well worth its winning ribbon. *Starstruck*

Light on the path as you write on!!*Star*

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Review of Nipped in the Bag  
Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: ASR | (5.0)
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*BalloonR**ConfettiP*HI LeJenD! I am here with a review to celebrate you! *Star* Happy WDC Anniversary month and thanks for all of your contributions.

*Cat* *Laugh* Your poem has a priceless image and I can so relate to cat antics! You captured the essence of a kitten with clear description of the scene. I laughed at the idea of being in the Nip..

*Cat2* Your poem is well crafted with a steady pace and set rhyme scheme. It was pleasing to read the flow aloud with its effective soundscape. Repeated sounds like P, a, w, d add to the overall impact of the read. I felt it had a quick pace that suits the kitten ready for action. Images comparing her to a villain having capers is brilliant. Lack of punctuation worked well too.

*Cat**Holly2* Thanks for sharing this lively entertainment. It was fun to enter your vision and I can imagine those cat eyes following me. *Wink*

Light on the path as you write on!!*Star*

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Review of Yule Cat Coming  
Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
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*BalloonR**ConfettiP*HI winklett! I am here with a review to celebrate you! *Star*

*Cat* I could not resist peeking in at your Yule Cat entry! You have captured the essence and description with its clear images and well chosen words. I could imagine this creature. The "forked tongue" image was brilliant. EW!!! I like the "demon-filled choir" too. So Dark!

*Cat2* The poem with its fine rhythm and rhyme is a delight to read. The flow is effective and I was not thrown out of the vision though I notice a few lines not on a specific syllable count. It did not distract me. *Smile* The short phrases in verse two add variety and impact as well. The last line leaves us in doubt... a warning. I like that you added the poet as a potential victim, as who knows if they will get clothes. *Wink*

*Cat* I feel lucky as I did get clothes for Christmas! *Laugh* I would not want this creature showing up.

*Star* Thanks for sharing this vivid vision and good luck in the contest.

Light on the path as you write on!!*Star*

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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
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*BalloonR**ConfettiP*Hiya fellow December baby! I am here with a review to celebrate you! *Star*

*Delight* Oh my gosh! I had to laugh at the end of your nonet! *Laugh* Very entertaining!
Summing up the fairy tale in nine lines is amazing. You chose the key points and then added a twist at the end and you let the reader fill in the blank. *Thumbsupgreen*

*Holly2* The composition of the form is effective and kudos to you for adding rhyme scheme. Brilliant and makes it more fun the read. The images are clear and some use of repeating sounds adds to the soundscape as I read aloud. (eg. p, a)

This was so much fun to read and adds to your reputation for humour! *Wink* Thanks for sharing your vision and craft. Keep on shining as the star you are.

Light on the path as you write on!!*Star*

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Rated: ASR | (4.5)
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*BalloonR**ConfettiP*HI Stormy Lady! Happy days! I am here with a review to celebrate you! *Star* Thank you for all you do to make this space shine all the brighter.

*Heart*I so appreciate reading your poetry newsletters and how you added a monthly poetry contest to get folks involved in writing poems. It is something to look forward to each month. I see that you have run it since 2001.! Wow! *Cool* It speaks to its popularity and your dedication. Thank you. *Smile*

*Reindeer* Your short contest page is effective and to the point with all the main protocols and prompts clearly stated. I like the colours used and the invitation to sign up for the newsletters. Some newbies may not really get that idea amid all the things there are to learn here, so a reminder is good! A great way to encourage interest in our letters. *Thumbsupgreen*

I wondered if adding your current newsletter link might be helpful if folks happen to come across this contest before reading the newsletter. *Wink* I wonder what little glyphs or banner could also give the page flair. *Wand*

Thanks for creating this ongoing challenge for the community. You rock!

Light on the path as you write on!!*Star*

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Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (4.0)
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*BalloonR**ConfettiP*HI Marvelous Friend! I am back with a review to celebrate you! *Star*

*Laugh* I could not resist reading your second part of chapter one. I like the style and it gives me inspired ideas.

*Ant*The writing was coherent and child friendly. Using similies to compare the ant home to ours is a good visual for kids to ponder. I think you do not need the word "also" in the third line. I was pondering on using the words "regurgitated" and "emerge" and "assume" {could be "take" instead} depending on the age of the child you read it to. Some may have heard those words but some may need explanation. Though the adult reader of the book could explain it. a teaching moment to use scientific words. *Wink*

*Antr* I think "cacoon" is spelled "cocoon".
In line 6 I think using the word "so" for "and we have a lot of rooms.." might be effective. *Wink*

*Starstruck* Thanks for continuing to share your vision of sharing information in a delightful way.

Light on the path as you write on!!*Star*

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Rated: E | (4.5)
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*BalloonR**ConfettiP*HI Marvelous Friend! I am here with a review to celebrate you! *Star*

*Delight* Oh wow! I so enjoyed the concept and theme of this chapter, and happy you are continuing with it. I am sure children would love it especially with the emoticon helpers. What a fab idea! I loved the hand drawings that link to next chapters. Well done!

*Ant* The story about lessons ants can teach is well written in a style for children using age appropriate language and images. It is short and shares facts in a fun way using the voice of an ant. Personification is an effective technique. *Star*

*AntL* The page is attractive with well placed paragraphing that makes sense. The story flows in a logical order. I was drawn right into the vision.

*Quill*The only glitch I see is that "preditor" needs to be spelled "predator". *Wink*

*Antr**Star* Thanks for sharing this cute entertaining and teaching story. I look forward to reading more.

Light on the path as you write on!!*Star*

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