I thought I'd missed the chance to vote for these.  (Apparently I was looking at a 'draft' version of the trio.)  Glad to've been mistaken.  Among the best pieces on the site.

G'Luck ~!~

I VOTE PUBLISH.

General:
Without doubt, one of the most important poets of our generation and a voice that will resonate with seekers of eternal life and love.




Form:
Attuned to her subject matter, Vicki's footsteps fall upon the path in which her words lead us, sometimes hesitantly, sometimes boldly striding with the rhythm of conviction.

Content:
What is at once personal and universal is shared from poet to reader as fellow observer of life beyond life, by way of intimate glimpses upon loss, regret and the journey to acceptance.

Imagery:
Sometimes the brightness of Vicki's imagery can be blinding, in the way that a dental examination will expose every raw nerve in need of healing.  Yet the visual imprint of each poem lives like the scorch of sunlight upon an eyelid; an unmistakable recognition of our own longing, of our own bewilderment.

Tone:
Each poem reflects it's own emotion - a sceptical optimism in 'The Reading' dissolves into fragile curiosity in 'Je Vois Tout.'  What lingers most memorably for me, however, is the daunting foreign misadventure of 'A Note to My Father in Brighton' - a girlhood grown-up along the passage to reconciliation. I, too, teeter on those heels by the curb as I recall facing that chasm of insecurity in the days after I lost my own father.

Musicality:
The feast of Vicki's poetry concludes with delicacies of language that bring together raw ingredients with finely chopped spices of sounds.  There are constant surprises, satisfying conclusions and vast aching depths in which every word knows its place.

Publish.  Publish without delay.

Vanessa Cobb

Again, I nearly missed voting for you, one of the best poets here, because by name alone, I was certain that I had already voted. Thanks to Webook posting those 'vote' buttons with the on/off highlight, I was able to see that I hadn't actually voted for you.
This would have been terrible because you are one of my personal favorites here, and of course, one of the best poets here on the site.

Now, after all that, I have commented on these from before, but I want to say here too how absolutely wonderful I find your work to be.
It truly is a cut above, and from the first lines in your work, it is obvious.

Each poem you chose here has such vivid, original imagery and emotions that keep me reading and wanting to see more of your work.
So, naturally, I will take a look.
Of course it's a huge YES for voting, all three are worthy of that, and good luck to you as well.
take care,
tuesday_rayne

P.S.
my parents live in a home called Sea Urchin...
all the homes only have names, no numbers, so each is displayed proudly over their doorway's. I like that thought.
It makes it interesting to walk past and read each one.

I found "Reading" to have incredible imagery and thoughtful metaphors.

Good luck!

http://www.webook.com/project/The-Romantic-the-Sucidial-and-the-Tortured-Soul

You have my vote.

http://www.webook.com/project/Animal-Cruelty

I loved this work, Well done and best of luck

please read mine if you can thank you

Publish, please -- I adore your work!

Very well done!

well done

http://www.webook.com/project/Webook-poetry-contest

Good Luck with the vote.


http://www.webook.com/project/Three-for-the-competition


If you have the time.

very interesting work here, well done, good luck


http://www.webook.com/project/My-Poetic-Thoughts-and-Rambles

These poems contain some very beautiful imagery. A yes vote from me.

Lovely poems.  You have my vote.

http://www.webook.com/project/My-Poetic-Trilogy

Brilliant. Publish!!!!

A unique and classy collection.

Love these. CF

General:
You are my favorite poet on this site!

Imagery:
Even if I don't know what you're saying, you say it so beautifully that I immediately fall in love . . . and keep reading on until your meaning and mystery reveals itself to me.

I love your wrinkled map as a permanent question mark . . . where am I?

I love your bus on crack . . . speeding along, spewing forth passengers.

And I love how you describe this final cruise with your Dad . . . and how you wait until the very last to clue your fans in on the identity behind the ashes.

AWESOME!

General:
Yes to these three pearls!

Form:
The open form is suitable to the freeflowing style of these pieces.

Content:
Beautiful subjects, treating the mystery of death with eloquent lines that are unforgettable.

Imagery:
The words conjure spirits, and leave you touched by mysterious forces.

Tone:
Very serene, not trying to scare you.  Authoritative in that what the voice tells one believes.

Musicality:
Hypnotizing.