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The art of solitary living is much under-rated, as many a widow knows...
Living with her ghosts Empty home so full of noise Peace attained at last Copyright 2007 by Carolyn Gale McGovern-Bowen. All Rights Reserved. 09/06/07, Santa Rosa Valley, CA.��
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Reviewed by Butch Howard (Reader)

Reviewed on September 13, 2007

There is a special kind of peace in solitude. Excellent insight and another outstanding senryu! Well done.
~Butch Howard

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on September 10, 2007

Another excellent write Carolyn
as always I must add
Thank you peace be with you

Love
William

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on September 8, 2007

well done!!

Love tinka

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on September 6, 2007

Amen! Fantastic,and I agree,some just don't get it! Glad you do;-)

ET

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper

Reviewed on September 6, 2007

Wonderful--and so true. There is never a dull moment in life is one enjoys his/her own company---and those noisy ghosts.

Reviewed by Rafiriio Daniels

Reviewed on September 6, 2007

This was excellent, Keep poetry alive!

Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater

Reviewed on September 6, 2007

Disciplined environment...
Embraces self-discovery...
Rebirth to a nonconditional mode of being...

Solitude is so suited for your temperament, Carolyn.

Sage♥

Reviewed by Sharon Jordan

Reviewed on September 6, 2007

Very powerful!

Reviewed by Barbara Smith

Reviewed on September 6, 2007

Carol, this is written in few words but emits a large impact. I truly like this.

Reviewed by Gwendolyn Thomas Gath

Reviewed on September 6, 2007

A beautiful and heart touching senryu.

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo

Reviewed on September 6, 2007

Few words, but EXTREMELY intense emotion. I know those walls as a Mom. It does take a long time to find that peace.

Blessings,
Kathy

Reviewed by Michael Guy

Reviewed on September 6, 2007

well said from one who has also done a lot of solitary living (but no widower) I never could get my thoughts to flow into these simple "ku" forms. I'll have to read on your site when I get time.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on September 6, 2007

Peace is truly a blessed thing to achieve, if we possibly can.

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