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Song Of The Serenades

eerie melodies of the mountain

33 total reviews 
Comment from Wendy G
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A beautiful description of both the countryside there and of the burgeoning love experienced in that lovely place. I very much enjoyed the lyrical qualities, the imagery, and the measured pace and flow. Lovely poem.
Wendy

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2024

Comment from Ulla
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Hi Jim, this wonderful love poem evokes long forgotten memories memories along the Serenade Mountains. The imagery is beautiful as the Sequoias stand guard protecting that special memory. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2024

Comment from patcelaw
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This is a beautifully written poem and your presentation is lovely. I enjoyed so much listening to it. I wish you a very good day and may you always hear the sound of serenades when you think of that time in life. Patricia .

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 18-Apr-2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words!
Comment from Bill Schott
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This poem, Song of the Serenades, is a classic love poem that connects the beauty and memories of a natural environment, visited together, with the splendor of a solid, endearing relationship.

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 18-Apr-2024
    Many grateful thanks!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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You brought the romance and the music here in your nature poem Jim and I enjoyed the ambient scene created with your words here, a joy to read, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 18-Apr-2024
    Thank you! I really appreciate and respect your poetic talent!
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
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Oh wow, Jim, this is so evocative, romantic and beautiful! Your fine free verse skipped and danced along embracing those awesome mountains and the love affair, so special and poignant in your heart. As nature blends inextricably with your emotions there is a poignant and nostalgic tone reflected in those echoing "eerie tones" of the Serenade Mountains. Why no contest for this beauty, Jim? A virtual six from me. Take care Debbie

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 18-Apr-2024
    I appreciate your very kind words. I originally was going to enter it in the Free Verse contest but misdirected it. So I entered another instead, granting me twice the experience.
Comment from dragonpoet
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HI Jim,
This is a poem full of nature metaphors and personification about what seems like memories of a first love. It is very romantic. I like the repetition and alliteration too. You chose a beautiful picture of the mountains.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have great rest of the week.
Joan

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 18-Apr-2024
    I very much appreciate your words!
Comment from Michele Harber
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Your descriptions are lovely, and very visceral. I'm totally straight, yet you nearly had me drooling over those crimson lips.

The repetition of "the Serenade Mountains" to end each stanza is very powerful, as is each stanza giving its own version of the mountain's actual serenade. I love the way you touch on both the aural and the visual. Beautiful job!

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 18-Apr-2024
    Thank you so much, my friend!
reply by Michele Harber on 18-Apr-2024
    You're very welcome. And please know that everything I said was based on your talent and not on our friendship.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2024
    I am honored!
reply by Michele Harber on 18-Apr-2024
    You're also talented!
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2024
    If, it's the great company I share with you and others on FS.
reply by Michele Harber on 18-Apr-2024
    😀😊😁
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2024
    🤓🎉🤓🎉🤓🎉🤓🎉🤓🎉🤓🎉🤓🎉
reply by Michele Harber on 18-Apr-2024
    Your emojis are cuter than mine!
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2024
    There's more where they came from, but I didn't know if you could handle it all! Have a pleasant night. I'm going to try a little rest, and also try to see if I can do a post at midnight for as closing contest.
reply by Michele Harber on 18-Apr-2024
    Bring those emojis on! (?I am woman, hear me roar.?)

    Go get some rest, and I?ll look forward to whatever you post for the contest later.
    🥱😵😴

Comment from Ginda Simpson
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Your words paint a most beautiful landscape, one that leads us into the landscape of feeling, longing, and wistful nostalgia. Expertly crafted and a pleasure to read.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 18-Apr-2024
    I am very thankful for your words!
Comment from jaded831
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Beautiful, as I read, I could feel peace and serenity. You spiked your poem up with a touch of romance. We should all experience a time in our lives to reflect upon when times are rough. Your poem rejuvenates the soul.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 18-Apr-2024
    Thank you so much! You've deeply touched me!