Comment from Asem.inspirations

Excellent

This is a brilliant antonym poem. I see that it has won first place. Good choice! What more can I say? The poem is perfect but you know that by now. (smile)

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017

Thank you so much for the generous review. Quite unexpected, coming this much later :) Craig

reply by Asem.inspirations on 09-Apr-2017

Yes, I think I read one of your other poems and it made me go to your portfolio where I found, "The Calm". I just had to read it and reply.

Comment from Pyrrho

Excellent

Thanks for writing and posting something worth reading. It is getting rare to find such here-about. The word 'frangipani' which I recall without the final 'i' like spotting motion in my peripheral vision. I remember it from childhood, but did not even know it is a flower except for the illustration and the context.

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2016

I probably write a lot of stuff people wouldn't think worth reading - this was me in a more pensive mood. They are such beautiful flowers, and they have a wonderful scent. Thanks for the lovely review - Craig

reply by Pyrrho on 10-Apr-2016

I looked it up and was floored. I have five mature plumeria trees on my grounds purchased five years ago.

Three of them produced seed pods two years ago and I planted a passel of them. I produced about fifty new trees, gave over thirty away as gifts to friends and loved ones and currently have about fifteen two-year-old trees in pots. The flowers, unfortunately have little odor.

reply by the author on 10-Apr-2016

How lovely :)

Are they all the white/yellow ones? That's the kind I knew as a child, though I believe they come in other colours. Unfortunately, I live in a cold climate now, and I don't think they would take too well to that.

reply by Pyrrho on 10-Apr-2016

White/Yellow, yes.

Comment from Rookette

Excellent

This is beautifully written. You've stirred so much feeling in me in so few words! This is amazing and a wonderful tribute. xoLeslie

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016

Thanks, Leslie, for the lovely review. Much appreciated. Craig

Comment from Lovinia

Excellent

Hi Craig

A sad lament worded so beautifully. You really have a good heart with this lovely tribute to such a tragedy. It is a shame we don't learn from these horror situations, or even from the good in the world. Greed or power or sometimes just for the sake of cruelty, always manages to rear their ugly heads some way or another. Your poem brings remembrance for the Bali victims. Great use of the 'f' alliteration and wonderful image for your presentation. Well considered wording and theme with superb recognition for your antonyms. A well deserved win. Congratulations. Hugs - Lovi xoxox

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016

Thanks so much, Lovi, for the lovely review. I was listening to John Williamson's Flower on the Water as I wrote it. You probably know the song? That helped a lot with the inspiration. Being human can be depressing sometimes. Your kind words are much appreciated :)

Craig

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

A well deserved win by this metaphoric description of knowledge. It is a wonderfully smelling perfume when it brings people together.

Congratulaltions.

Keep writing

dragonpoet

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016

Thanks for the generous review, dragonpoet - much appreciated! Craig

reply by dragonpoet on 06-Apr-2016

Any time, Craig.

Joan

Comment from MariMc

Exceptional

This is a beautiful poem with references both obvious and subtle. Thanks for the mention of the Balinese tradition -- that really deepens the meaning. The flower and the water are clear physical details while the knowledge and ignorance are abstractions, and so create another type of acronym. Very nice.

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2016

Thank you, MariMc, for the lovely review, and the very generous rating! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Much appreciated, Craig.

Comment from fionageorge

Excellent

Hi CD Richards, congratulations on winning the Antonym Poem, with this stunning poem. Well done. Stunning, complemented with beautiful artwork. A first for Australia (and a second - me!). But I believe your Antonym was superior to any others I have read, including mine. Warmest regards, Marijke :o) (Tasmania)

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2016

Oh wow, thank you Marijke! I just opened up my PC and saw I had a couple of reviews - this being the first. I didn't even know I'd won haha. Congratulations on your great result too. A 1-2 for us..... oi oi oi! :)

Comment from Contests

A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2016

Oh wow, I'm stoked! My first ever site contest win. Thank you so much for noticing mine in amongst all the great entries :)

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

Technically quite accurate. The definition of ignorance as an active thing, a deliberate refusal to learn, bends it away from being a pure opposite of knowledge. Still, an accurate antonym poem.

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Apr-2016

Thank you for reviewing, much appreciated. Craig.

Comment from William Ross

Excellent

Yes, good entry and use of these on an antonym, knowledge does have a good scent to it compared to ignorance. Good luck on this and have a great day.

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Apr-2016

Thanks William. Your good wishes are appreciated - Craig.