Saturday, March 11, 2006

The Welcomed Intruder Comments

Rating: 4.3

She flew in from the Countryside,
She flew in through my front door,
She whizzed around my kitchen,
She skimmed across my floor.
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Ernestine Northover
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Chuck Audette 06 April 2006

Spring is in the air, and a ladybug went in my ear. I was a bit surprised to say the least... chuck

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Ghada Shahbender 12 March 2006

Your poem is such a welcome and uplifting addition to my day... Thank you Ernestine.

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Esther Leclerc 11 March 2006

Completely delightful, Ernestine! You make the everyday special. Love it! Love and prayers, Esther

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Gina Onyemaechi 11 March 2006

A mysterious and worrying opening leading to a light and jolly denouement. Sweet little number, Ernestine.

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Hugh Cobb 11 March 2006

This is a very sweet and earthy poem, connected to life, connected to the unexpected gifts each moment can bring if we only pay attention. Hugh

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Emma Johnson 11 March 2006

I love the cadence of the first stanaza and its syntax. I thought at first it was some rival invading your little private kingdom despite the word 'flew' when to my surprise the visitor was a ladybird. This made the visitor more than welcome as the poem progressed. A wonderful technique.

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Michael Shepherd 11 March 2006

Nature seems to have made us contented neighbours on this page, Ernestine!

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Duncan Wyllie 11 March 2006

Another wellcomed guest, let in through your door of kindness and great words.Love Duncan

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