this piece is both classical in its flavor and flow. Outstanding work!

Great.
Somebody mentioned the painting but for me it also called to mind a poem by one of the French Romantics (Baudelaire I think, but don't trust me on that)
I do like that moody nineteenth century stuff - its like a Leonard Cohen song, quite uplifting in that it has a hypnotic effect.
Ian

what a sad, beautiful write. you got the feel of melancholy across very well, with the invocation of the tragic ophelia, and such beautiful natural descriptions.

Most enchanting, Carrie. Thank you for sharing this gift. Love and peace to you.

Regis

Absolutely outstanding, This is excellent.

Reindeer

This brings about thoughts of Millais' painting. Lovely.

very vivid imagery and atmosphere in this poem ... in "Hamlet" Ophelia is found with here dress spread open, leaving her looking like a flower ... i like how you took this theme into another level ... it has a dream-like quality to it ... i'm just a little confused why she waits for "a century later" to be never thawed ... overall, i like the affect of this poem ...

A beautiful write, Carrie, haunting and timeless with wonderful word relationships, like quickly and splashes, and the leaves covering the maiden while the river does the same, by dragging her down, flowing and floats, garland and icy beauty.

A masterful poem that leaves the reader wondering ... why. The only hint is the name Ophelia, which is all, and nothing. Unless, the blue lips and purple-rimmed eyes have a deeper meaning than the winter cold...

Erin Elizabeth Kelly-Moen

Mystical and poignant write that leaves the reader wondering the maidens true story is.

Felix