~The World So Blue~
There's so much suffering below...154 total reviews
Comment from ann marie mazz
dean hello
good morning
have a seat
let me ramble for a moment
oh my goodness
but I am not surprised
I turned to your page at random to read an entry
what do I see
w i n n er
w i n n er
congratulations
truly
the title sets the stage
never did you stray from said title
the theme is lovely and has merit
the words are very much poetic with grace and flow
the quatrain format always a winner and clean and clear
there is so much attention to detail by you
and no
I am not talking the ever exquisite presentation
the presentation is fabulous without saying
I am simply talking your chosen poetic words
the entry is well executed in all areas in its entirety
if you read back your own words dean you will see
you will also see humanity within them
thank you for sharing your amazing talent
this was an honor to read
congratulations all the way
have a wonderful morning
ann marie
t h i s
i s
m o r e
t h a n
e x c e l l e n t
PS
I'm sorry I missed this entry when you posted
things have been crazy since august and september...
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2013
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dean hello
good morning
have a seat
let me ramble for a moment
oh my goodness
but I am not surprised
I turned to your page at random to read an entry
what do I see
w i n n er
w i n n er
congratulations
truly
the title sets the stage
never did you stray from said title
the theme is lovely and has merit
the words are very much poetic with grace and flow
the quatrain format always a winner and clean and clear
there is so much attention to detail by you
and no
I am not talking the ever exquisite presentation
the presentation is fabulous without saying
I am simply talking your chosen poetic words
the entry is well executed in all areas in its entirety
if you read back your own words dean you will see
you will also see humanity within them
thank you for sharing your amazing talent
this was an honor to read
congratulations all the way
have a wonderful morning
ann marie
t h i s
i s
m o r e
t h a n
e x c e l l e n t
PS
I'm sorry I missed this entry when you posted
things have been crazy since august and september...
Comment Written 26-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2013
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Hey, Ann Marie, I really appreciate, and am deeply humbled by, all of the glowing compliments from you. You have truly made my day!
Comment from Contests
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2013
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 A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for the recognition this post has received from the FanStory community. While this was not a Contest Committee decision, the committee recognizes this achievement with a seven star review. |
Comment Written 26-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2013
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Wow, that is truly unexpected! Thanks so much, I am really humbled by such an honor.
Comment from Lovinia
Hi Dean
Congratulations on selection for POM ... I might as well say congrats for the win as well.... just getting in early. Well you certainly 'fleeced' us at the booth. A fine poem and as usual magnificently presented. I could listen to that track all day.
I've read your poem a number of times and each time been distracted before I reviewed. Finally I make it. You express some excellent sentiments here ... a few of us seemed to have been thinking along similar lines tis past month.All the devastation that appears to happen far too often.
Perfect meter and rhyme in beautifully conveyed expressions of your feelings about what seems to be, decline in the goodness of humanity. A great play on "blue" and use as personification. A wonderful poem. Warm hugs ....... hang around and keep on writing ... Lovinia xoxoxo
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2013
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Hi Dean
Congratulations on selection for POM ... I might as well say congrats for the win as well.... just getting in early. Well you certainly 'fleeced' us at the booth. A fine poem and as usual magnificently presented. I could listen to that track all day.
I've read your poem a number of times and each time been distracted before I reviewed. Finally I make it. You express some excellent sentiments here ... a few of us seemed to have been thinking along similar lines tis past month.All the devastation that appears to happen far too often.
Perfect meter and rhyme in beautifully conveyed expressions of your feelings about what seems to be, decline in the goodness of humanity. A great play on "blue" and use as personification. A wonderful poem. Warm hugs ....... hang around and keep on writing ... Lovinia xoxoxo
Comment Written 25-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2013
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Thanks, Lovinia, I really appreciate the kind words and wonderful review!
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Hi Dean
OMG .... have you beaten me by ten zillion votes yet??? lol
What a landslide victory ......... Congratulations ... or did I say that already?? My pleasure. Hugs - Lovinia xoxo
Comment from emrpoems
good pairing of picture and poem.
Quatrains with aabb rhymes
Alliterations:still I feel so sad, somehow.
Enjoyed reading this beautiful poem which accounted for all the events/mishaps on earth
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2013
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good pairing of picture and poem.
Quatrains with aabb rhymes
Alliterations:still I feel so sad, somehow.
Enjoyed reading this beautiful poem which accounted for all the events/mishaps on earth
Comment Written 24-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2013
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Thanks so much, emrpoems. I am really glad you liked this one...
Comment from poetbear
This is a stunner.
Lyrical and beautiully written.
Great use of imagery and metaphor.
Meaningful and melancholy.
Very touching and moving.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2013
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This is a stunner.
Lyrical and beautiully written.
Great use of imagery and metaphor.
Meaningful and melancholy.
Very touching and moving.
Comment Written 24-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2013
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Thank you very much for your most kind review, poetbear. I sincerely appreciate that!
Comment from vkmack
What a beautiful poem on the state of this planet--from a very unique perspective. This departing soul, bound for parts unknown, has nothing to lose. He or she can look back and say, "This is what I know I'm leaving, either way." And it's drenched in sadness and pity for those left behinds, the young and the old. Dean, your rhythm and meter are so strong and clear all through this work. Not a misstep anywhere. Stanzas four, five, and six do an exceptional job of summarizing the situation without condemning anyone. It's just a soulful sort of "I wish you could see what I see" longing to share from this soul. It has a beauty to it. And that last line makes it all very clear. This departing person can see that things are blue in the most obvious sense of the word--melancholy. That's the emotion he or she is sharing with us.
Just beautifully done. Exceptionally creative. I wish I had a six to share. I hope a virtual will do. So sorry.
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Thanks for this inspiring work, and good luck in the contest. You've got my vote.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2013
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What a beautiful poem on the state of this planet--from a very unique perspective. This departing soul, bound for parts unknown, has nothing to lose. He or she can look back and say, "This is what I know I'm leaving, either way." And it's drenched in sadness and pity for those left behinds, the young and the old. Dean, your rhythm and meter are so strong and clear all through this work. Not a misstep anywhere. Stanzas four, five, and six do an exceptional job of summarizing the situation without condemning anyone. It's just a soulful sort of "I wish you could see what I see" longing to share from this soul. It has a beauty to it. And that last line makes it all very clear. This departing person can see that things are blue in the most obvious sense of the word--melancholy. That's the emotion he or she is sharing with us.
Just beautifully done. Exceptionally creative. I wish I had a six to share. I hope a virtual will do. So sorry.
******
Thanks for this inspiring work, and good luck in the contest. You've got my vote.
Comment Written 24-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2013
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Thanks so much, vkmack. I am very happy that this poem connected with you. I believe it's how a lot of us view our beleaguered world today, just one Big Blue Marble...
I'm very touched and humbled by such a spectacular review!
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You are so welcome, Dean. It's a winner.
Good luck again, but I don't think you'll need it.
Vista Kay
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I appreciate that. I have no idea where the poem stands in the race. I can not see the results, as I am in the contest voting. I hope it's holding its own...
Thanks again!
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1st.
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Really? Wow, there's a pretty talented group of poets in that list. I am truly surprised!
Thanks so much for the update, vkmack.
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No problem, Dean. Wishing you lots of luck. You deserve the win.
Vista Kay
Comment from Bina1
A fine poem, a hard life lesson. Where does the anger of the world come from? Good luck in the contest, a truly beautiful piece of art is your lovely poem.
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2013
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A fine poem, a hard life lesson. Where does the anger of the world come from? Good luck in the contest, a truly beautiful piece of art is your lovely poem.
Comment Written 23-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2013
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Thank you so much for your beautiful words of encouragement as they pertain to this poem, Bina1. I am sincerely humbled and grateful for such a glowing response.
Comment from ~Dovey
Wow, Dean. This is amazing. You left me such a lovely review today, I had to come and have a read. I wish you the best of luck in this contest, this poem is certainly deserving of the honor, it is utterly amazing, breathtaking presentation. Thank you again, oh, and my Temptation poem did win. :)
Take care,
Kim
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2013
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Wow, Dean. This is amazing. You left me such a lovely review today, I had to come and have a read. I wish you the best of luck in this contest, this poem is certainly deserving of the honor, it is utterly amazing, breathtaking presentation. Thank you again, oh, and my Temptation poem did win. :)
Take care,
Kim
Comment Written 21-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2013
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Thanks very much for the reciprocal read and review, Kim. I truly appreciate that.
As for the poem you've reviewed, I was in a rather melancholy mood the evening that I wrote it. I never dreamed it would get such an amazing response.
Thanks again for the outstanding review. It's very much appreciated...
Comment from Curly Girly
Such true and sad sentiments in this poem. It tells a story of our journey on this cold and sometimes lonely planet which is so over populated and yet lonely. Strange.
It culminated in a clever last line.
Well done, Dean, you've got my vote for this one.
CG
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2013
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Such true and sad sentiments in this poem. It tells a story of our journey on this cold and sometimes lonely planet which is so over populated and yet lonely. Strange.
It culminated in a clever last line.
Well done, Dean, you've got my vote for this one.
CG
Comment Written 19-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2013
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Thanks so much, Curly Girl. I do appreciate your very kind words and support, most humbly.
Comment from Meta4ors
Phenomenal! Finding lots of kindred spirits on FanStory. Great takes on the world we live. I always find that the most difficult things go down best with a glass of "rhyme."
Extra bonus for the musical interlude! Really enjoyed it and most humbly request that you take a look at some/all of my works depending on your time. Here are a few attention getter's (I hope). "Maestro", "Soulmates or Cellmates" "Straight Line" and "Unique." Great poem!!
-meta
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2013
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Phenomenal! Finding lots of kindred spirits on FanStory. Great takes on the world we live. I always find that the most difficult things go down best with a glass of "rhyme."
Extra bonus for the musical interlude! Really enjoyed it and most humbly request that you take a look at some/all of my works depending on your time. Here are a few attention getter's (I hope). "Maestro", "Soulmates or Cellmates" "Straight Line" and "Unique." Great poem!!
-meta
Comment Written 18-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2013
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Thank you very much, Meta4ors.
And, I will check out your portfolio. I appreciate the invitation...
