End of an Era
a haiku about the demise of buffalo herds8 total reviews
Comment from RYME4U
Well done, sad but informative. Your presentation is very attractive and the way you express yourself about the near extinction of the buffalo is deeply felt, I can tell.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014
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Well done, sad but informative. Your presentation is very attractive and the way you express yourself about the near extinction of the buffalo is deeply felt, I can tell.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014
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Thank you so much for understanding the intent of my poem and for your very kind praise. Rod
Comment from Jay Leeward
I feel this is a very strong contest entry. So far as this "prose-only" writer can tell, the contest conditions are admirably met. Of more interest to me than poetry mechanics are the images stirred by this work. It's an even-money bet whether the first bovines I ever saw were cattle or buffalo. Both were ranched when and where I grew up.
The image of huge herds "plodding" across the plain rings so true. "Bleak bison sunset" is stunning in its simplicity and heartbreaking in its truth.
Thank you for the enjoyment.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014
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I feel this is a very strong contest entry. So far as this "prose-only" writer can tell, the contest conditions are admirably met. Of more interest to me than poetry mechanics are the images stirred by this work. It's an even-money bet whether the first bovines I ever saw were cattle or buffalo. Both were ranched when and where I grew up.
The image of huge herds "plodding" across the plain rings so true. "Bleak bison sunset" is stunning in its simplicity and heartbreaking in its truth.
Thank you for the enjoyment.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014
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Thank you so much, Jay, for such a thoughtful review and your kind praise.
Comment from artisart4u
This is a well put together haiku about the buffaloes being extinct. It very nice how you fitted a poem to the pictures and as you said "majestic mountains ...." All this as well as the animals are something to behold.
The word, "bleak" tells it all.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014
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This is a well put together haiku about the buffaloes being extinct. It very nice how you fitted a poem to the pictures and as you said "majestic mountains ...." All this as well as the animals are something to behold.
The word, "bleak" tells it all.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014
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Thank you very much for your wonderful review and the six-star rating. I am delighted you think so highly of this poem.
Comment from l.raven
it truly is awful what was done to the Buffalo...slotted by man kind...we destroy all that is good...how sad...very well written....
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2014
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it truly is awful what was done to the Buffalo...slotted by man kind...we destroy all that is good...how sad...very well written....
Comment Written 30-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2014
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Indeed it was very sad. I appreciate your empathy and your kind praise.
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you are so very welcome...xxoo
Comment from rrabinow
Wonderfully written poem that you wrote for this prompt. Great job with the syllable count. Great job with the alliterations. Great picture. Best of luck.
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2014
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Wonderfully written poem that you wrote for this prompt. Great job with the syllable count. Great job with the alliterations. Great picture. Best of luck.
Comment Written 30-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2014
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Thank you. I am very pleased your like this poem.
Comment from Auntie Kath
I think you have chosen a great picture to enhance your poem. Also the last line has a nice double meaning to me which I enjoyed.
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2014
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I think you have chosen a great picture to enhance your poem. Also the last line has a nice double meaning to me which I enjoyed.
Comment Written 29-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2014
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I am delighted you enjoyed the poem and Bierstadt's art. Thank you so much for sharing.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Super piece of work. I love everything about it. The words are so striking as is the picture. Good job and good luck with the contest. I see nothing to change.
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2014
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Super piece of work. I love everything about it. The words are so striking as is the picture. Good job and good luck with the contest. I see nothing to change.
Comment Written 29-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2014
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I am delighted you enjoyed both the poem and the art. Thank you so much for sharing.
Comment from lynglyng
Awesome! Amazing how you could creat the feel of this poem in so few words. Great color scheme and picture. Excellent!thank you for sharin, LyngLyng
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2014
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Awesome! Amazing how you could creat the feel of this poem in so few words. Great color scheme and picture. Excellent!thank you for sharin, LyngLyng
Comment Written 29-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2014
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Thank you so much, lynglyng, for such an uplifting review.
