Of Poets and Poetry
Viewing comments for Chapter 30 "Thoughts of a Poetess on Emerson"NaPoWriMo 2016 Challenge (30 Poems in April)
14 total reviews
Comment from honeytree
The art work is very
good for the words
the talent and how
he expresses his writing
is wonderful to read
in everyway.
Very interesting to read.
Honey tree.
reply by the author on 02-May-2016
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The art work is very
good for the words
the talent and how
he expresses his writing
is wonderful to read
in everyway.
Very interesting to read.
Honey tree.
Comment Written 02-May-2016
reply by the author on 02-May-2016
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Hi Annie,
If you are interested in reading more about Emerson, there is a wonderful website, rwe.org with all of his writing. Thank you for the generous gift of this exceptional review. I appreciate your time and comments.
Kim
Comment from Dawn Munro
Jeezum Crowe!!! I almost missed this beautiful poem!!! I am so far behind, and I must apologize sincerely because this is SO worthy of a six, yet to rate it so now would not do it any good - it's so late, it won't promote it! I simply have to do better! But rest assured, IMHO it is MOST outstanding - it SINGS!
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reply by the author on 02-May-2016
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Jeezum Crowe!!! I almost missed this beautiful poem!!! I am so far behind, and I must apologize sincerely because this is SO worthy of a six, yet to rate it so now would not do it any good - it's so late, it won't promote it! I simply have to do better! But rest assured, IMHO it is MOST outstanding - it SINGS!
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Comment Written 02-May-2016
reply by the author on 02-May-2016
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Hi Dawn!
I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. A virtual six is always a joy to receive. :) Thanks for this most wonderful review! I'm so glad you enjoyed the poem!
Kim
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Oh I did! SO much! I'm heading to bed just now, but will try to do a little more catching up soon. (It's almost 4:00 a.m. - LOL)
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midnight here and I'm 7 from FINALLY being caught up after getting behind in April! lol I'm going to tough it out and be caught up once and for all! lol til the end of the week when I get behind again ;)
Sweet Dreams!
Kim
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
This is a wonderfully written poem, my friend. I haven't read much written by him since I had no education in poetry. He looks like a good one to read more from. Your poem is lovely~~Debbie
reply by the author on 01-May-2016
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This is a wonderfully written poem, my friend. I haven't read much written by him since I had no education in poetry. He looks like a good one to read more from. Your poem is lovely~~Debbie
Comment Written 01-May-2016
reply by the author on 01-May-2016
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Hi Debbie!
I am so flattered by your gift of six shiny stars. You'll find everything he accomplished listed at www.rwe.org It is an exceptional site! I only began to scratch the surface. Poem Hunter also has an extensive list of his poetry. Thank you for the wonderful review.
Kim
P. S. I just updated my thread in the Poetry Forum with my list of a favorite poem from each of the NaPoWriMo books :)
Comment from Leineco
I should be commenting on YOUR poem
(which is wonderfully crafted and reflects
your reverence for Emerson as a poet/essayist
by way of rhymed tetrameter), but
I simply have to comment (or more accurately
applaud) on your choice of "To Laugh Often And Much"
as an example of his poetry transcendentalist approach
to poetry. It was this poem that first made me aware
of his ability to write in such a way as to totally hold
my attention . . . and to do so without bowing to the
conventions of meter and rhyme scheme. Prior to reading
this poem, I had pretty much lumped him into the "guys
the teacher makes us read, but that bore me with what (at
the time) I thought of as manipulative in their construction.
(I was at the time a rabid aficionado of e.e. cummings).
Coming across this poem probably marked the first time
I accepted that the "masters" had more to say than I was
hearing - and it lead me to a much more "open arms" policy
in regards to learning more about the revered ones.
Great submission Kim :-)
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2016
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I should be commenting on YOUR poem
(which is wonderfully crafted and reflects
your reverence for Emerson as a poet/essayist
by way of rhymed tetrameter), but
I simply have to comment (or more accurately
applaud) on your choice of "To Laugh Often And Much"
as an example of his poetry transcendentalist approach
to poetry. It was this poem that first made me aware
of his ability to write in such a way as to totally hold
my attention . . . and to do so without bowing to the
conventions of meter and rhyme scheme. Prior to reading
this poem, I had pretty much lumped him into the "guys
the teacher makes us read, but that bore me with what (at
the time) I thought of as manipulative in their construction.
(I was at the time a rabid aficionado of e.e. cummings).
Coming across this poem probably marked the first time
I accepted that the "masters" had more to say than I was
hearing - and it lead me to a much more "open arms" policy
in regards to learning more about the revered ones.
Great submission Kim :-)
Comment Written 29-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2016
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Thanks, Leineco!
I've so enjoyed all my reading and research on the various poets this month. This piece turned out to be one of my favorites :)
Thanks for sharing all your thoughts!
Kim
Comment from CD Richards
Very good work, Kim. You have a talent for distilling the essence of others and reproducing it in tribute form in your own work.
I especially like this:
The poet is but half a man,
who, through expression becomes whole.
I have a question, which you might be able to answer. I've noticed more people seem to be posting their poems as images (at least I think that is what they are doing, because it's impossible to highlight and copy text in them). Is this an attempt to stop people copying (I can't imagine people would do that), or is it to allow formatting that isn't allowed by the FS editor?
I know that there are times (this is one such) where I would like to comment on several parts of a poem, but it's too tedious to have to scroll back and forward over and over since I can't see the poem's text at the same time as the comment box.
Anyway, I'm not trying to tell you how to post your poems, I'm just curious as to the reason.
A strong work, very nicely done.
Craig
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016
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Very good work, Kim. You have a talent for distilling the essence of others and reproducing it in tribute form in your own work.
I especially like this:
The poet is but half a man,
who, through expression becomes whole.
I have a question, which you might be able to answer. I've noticed more people seem to be posting their poems as images (at least I think that is what they are doing, because it's impossible to highlight and copy text in them). Is this an attempt to stop people copying (I can't imagine people would do that), or is it to allow formatting that isn't allowed by the FS editor?
I know that there are times (this is one such) where I would like to comment on several parts of a poem, but it's too tedious to have to scroll back and forward over and over since I can't see the poem's text at the same time as the comment box.
Anyway, I'm not trying to tell you how to post your poems, I'm just curious as to the reason.
A strong work, very nicely done.
Craig
Comment Written 29-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016
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Hi Craig,
Actually no, that comes from using a black background. You can still highlight and copy and then past into the review box. Sometimes you can't tell that it is copying, but If you trust that it is and go up and paste, it will work. Now, if you look at say, the Palindrome posts from Gloria, where the image and poem are together, that is something she created for artistic effect on her computer.
Mine isn't that way, you can copy and paste. :) But, yes, I think you get them impression you can't because of the editor. I'd love to hear the other comments :)
Thanks for your thoughts.
Kim
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Ah, ok. Well, thank you for letting me know that. See, you are good for my education ;-) I'll keep that in mind in future. It's odd that it looks like it's not working.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Kim,
This is an awesome presentation. The picture is beautiful. Your words flow smoothly and have many good uses of alliteration. The rhyme is super, too.
I can see you took to heart Emerson's method of delivering his message. I really liked the way your words resonated in his style.
Good job an thanks for sharing. Love the author notes, too. Jan
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016
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Kim,
This is an awesome presentation. The picture is beautiful. Your words flow smoothly and have many good uses of alliteration. The rhyme is super, too.
I can see you took to heart Emerson's method of delivering his message. I really liked the way your words resonated in his style.
Good job an thanks for sharing. Love the author notes, too. Jan
Comment Written 29-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016
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Thanks, Jan! :) I truly appreciate you taking the time to read and share your thoughts.
Kim
Comment from Joy Graham
This has been an inspirational post for me today. I'm sorry to be out of sixes. You introduced me to a poet I had not heard of before. Your poem is truly lovely and I see a talent in you that has grown with this NaPoWriMo 2016 challenge. The poems you included in your aithor notes spoke to me today and tunes in to my thoughts and concerns. My mom is 88 and is slowly going blind. Your post today comforts me to some extent. Sorry to ramble on.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016
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This has been an inspirational post for me today. I'm sorry to be out of sixes. You introduced me to a poet I had not heard of before. Your poem is truly lovely and I see a talent in you that has grown with this NaPoWriMo 2016 challenge. The poems you included in your aithor notes spoke to me today and tunes in to my thoughts and concerns. My mom is 88 and is slowly going blind. Your post today comforts me to some extent. Sorry to ramble on.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016
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Hi Joy:
Thank you for the truly amazing review. If you want to know more about Ralph Waldo Emerson you can check out rwe.org it is a website with all of his essays, etc. Poemhunter.com also has many of his poems listed. I appreciate the compliments and a virtual six is always wonderful to hear :) I'm sorry to hear about your mom. Hope you have a wonderful day!
Kim
Comment from Pantygynt
I catch myself wishing you had adopted Emmerson's rhyme scheme from "I the Poet". Though many have gone from a bulk of alternate or othe schemes to finish on a couplet, to write the bulk in couplets and finish oh on the alternate is far less common and therefore interesting, whatever the content.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016
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I catch myself wishing you had adopted Emmerson's rhyme scheme from "I the Poet". Though many have gone from a bulk of alternate or othe schemes to finish on a couplet, to write the bulk in couplets and finish oh on the alternate is far less common and therefore interesting, whatever the content.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016
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Hi Pantygynt:
He wrote in varied rhyme schemes, but you are right, that would have made it interesting... in fact, I looked, the first three stanzas could quite easily be switched up, but the other four, not so easily lol thus, I'll be boring and offer you an alternate ending in couplets, and make a mental note to write one for you in the other direction soon :)
?tis woman who will truly see,
the beauty in her rivalry,
as men, distracted, rise and stand
and bow to kiss her waiting hand.
You always give me such interesting thoughts to ponder. I hope you enjoyed this one as much as I enjoyed writing.
Kim
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Pretty good off the cuff stuff.
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thanks :)
Comment from BeasPeas
This is very nicely composed, Kim. I have enjoyed how you have featured and written in the style of different poets throughout the 30 days. RWE was born not too far from my hometown in Massachusetts. Lines that really stuck out for me are:
"the poet is but half a man,
who, through expression, becomes whole."
Marilyn
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016
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This is very nicely composed, Kim. I have enjoyed how you have featured and written in the style of different poets throughout the 30 days. RWE was born not too far from my hometown in Massachusetts. Lines that really stuck out for me are:
"the poet is but half a man,
who, through expression, becomes whole."
Marilyn
Comment Written 29-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016
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Hi Marilyn,
Thank you for the lovely review. I adapted that line from a comment RWE had made in his Essay I The Poet, which was rather long, but an interesting read. I love it that we can find inspiration from anywhere, don't you? :) I appreciate all of your kind comments.
Kim
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I'm still woefully behind in my reading and reviewing. I wonder if I will ever catch up. :( Marilyn
Comment from William Ross
very good, very nicely done and a great poem to finish the book off with. you did a wonderful job on putting this all together here on fanstory. Have a wonderful day
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016
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very good, very nicely done and a great poem to finish the book off with. you did a wonderful job on putting this all together here on fanstory. Have a wonderful day
Comment Written 29-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016
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Hi William! :)
I may add one or two more, just depends on my days this weekend! Thank you so much for the compliments. It is has been such a fun project, and so rewarding for me to learn as I've been writing. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment.
Kim