One Day in April
a tribute to William Wordsworth21 total reviews
Comment from bob cullen
Allow me to begin with the image, absolutely delightful and so appropriate to your poem. Your poem sits more than comfortably with that one verse of Wordsworth in your notes. Your words flow with delightful rhythm. I enjoyed this very much
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2020
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Allow me to begin with the image, absolutely delightful and so appropriate to your poem. Your poem sits more than comfortably with that one verse of Wordsworth in your notes. Your words flow with delightful rhythm. I enjoyed this very much
Comment Written 09-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2020
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Thank you, Bob, for sharing my poem and your kind praise. Rod
Comment from BeasPeas
Hi Rod. This is lovely. I felt as if I was the one taking a walk. Loved the reference to the deer and the twin fawns. Nicely composed and illustrated. A fine tribute to Wordsworth. He certainly had the right name. Marilyn
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020
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Hi Rod. This is lovely. I felt as if I was the one taking a walk. Loved the reference to the deer and the twin fawns. Nicely composed and illustrated. A fine tribute to Wordsworth. He certainly had the right name. Marilyn
Comment Written 08-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020
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Thank you, Marilyn, for your wonderful response to ONE DAY IN APRIL. I m glad you enjoyed your walk in the park and meeting those fawns. Rod
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You're welcome. :)
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
Your poem was a pleasure to read. So lilting and filled with great imagery. Your tribute is excellent. The cadence is so much like Wadsworth's. So well done.
"I wandered through a park today
and saw in bloom lush cherry trees.
Like ballerinas they did sway.
With arms aloft and limbs at ease"
Stay safe
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020
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Your poem was a pleasure to read. So lilting and filled with great imagery. Your tribute is excellent. The cadence is so much like Wadsworth's. So well done.
"I wandered through a park today
and saw in bloom lush cherry trees.
Like ballerinas they did sway.
With arms aloft and limbs at ease"
Stay safe
Comment Written 08-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much, Raffaelina, for your lovely review of ONE DAY IN APRIL. Rod
Comment from zanya
This is indeed balm for the soul and spirit at a time like this when we are fretful - replete with scents and scenes from the great healer that is the natural world - Wordsworth's imprimatur would no doubt have been forthcoming
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020
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This is indeed balm for the soul and spirit at a time like this when we are fretful - replete with scents and scenes from the great healer that is the natural world - Wordsworth's imprimatur would no doubt have been forthcoming
Comment Written 08-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much, zanya, for your marvelous review and day-brightener. You also introduced me to a new word. Rod
Comment from RShipp
"Like ballerinas they did sway.
With arms aloft and limbs at ease,"
What a delightful picture!
"a spotted fawn with flapping tail
flew by me to a flowered vale."
Oh, so vivid!
Well done!
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020
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"Like ballerinas they did sway.
With arms aloft and limbs at ease,"
What a delightful picture!
"a spotted fawn with flapping tail
flew by me to a flowered vale."
Oh, so vivid!
Well done!
Comment Written 08-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020
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Thank you for your high praise of ONE DAY IN APRIL. Rod
Comment from Janetsue
I wish I had had teachers who enjoyed teaching poetry, but evidently none of them did because we sort of breezed through it quickly and went on to other things. (I didn't start studying it on my own until I was 50. Sigh) You've done a super job here presenting your tribute to Wordsworth, and I enjoyed reading it very much.
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020
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I wish I had had teachers who enjoyed teaching poetry, but evidently none of them did because we sort of breezed through it quickly and went on to other things. (I didn't start studying it on my own until I was 50. Sigh) You've done a super job here presenting your tribute to Wordsworth, and I enjoyed reading it very much.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020
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Where I taught, we used anthologies that had all kinds of theme units, some?not all?including poetry. Some of my colleagues breezed over the poetry and taught mostly prose. Thank you very much, Spangle, for your kind praise. Rod
Comment from Frank Jauregui
As I was reading your poem I was thinking of that very thing. This poem reminded me of Wordsworh's poem. It definitely leaves an impression in the mind and heat that the reader can return to during winter. Well done!
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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As I was reading your poem I was thinking of that very thing. This poem reminded me of Wordsworh's poem. It definitely leaves an impression in the mind and heat that the reader can return to during winter. Well done!
Comment Written 07-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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I am delighted ONE DAY IN APRILleaves you with echoes of Wordsworth?s poem, Frank. Many thanks for sharing. Rod
Comment from Bill Pinder
Rob, great job with this poem that flows With smooth rhyme and rhythm. I really like the idea of capturing a vivid memory to carry with you into a different time and then reliving it. Bill
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Rob, great job with this poem that flows With smooth rhyme and rhythm. I really like the idea of capturing a vivid memory to carry with you into a different time and then reliving it. Bill
Comment Written 07-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much, Bill, for your wonderful response to ONE DAY IN APRIL. Wordsworth?s poem planted all the seeds in my mind and I am flattered you like the story I told. Rod
Comment from easyeverett
And pay tribute you did my friend. An excellent rendition
of the master's mood, style and skill. My senses were flooded
with every stanza as a poem of nature and continuum should
provide. Excellent work poet. tom
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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And pay tribute you did my friend. An excellent rendition
of the master's mood, style and skill. My senses were flooded
with every stanza as a poem of nature and continuum should
provide. Excellent work poet. tom
Comment Written 07-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Thank you profusely, Tom, for your wonderful praise of ONE DAY IN APRIL and that galaxy of stars. I am thrilled you think this poem does justice to WW, the master.
Rod
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It was truly my great pleasure Rod. tom
Comment from June Sargent
You did a beautiful job honoring the romantic poet! Your imagery of pink cherry trees swaying like ballerinas was perfect. And to end with the discovery of a fawn - a sweet surprise! Great tribute.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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You did a beautiful job honoring the romantic poet! Your imagery of pink cherry trees swaying like ballerinas was perfect. And to end with the discovery of a fawn - a sweet surprise! Great tribute.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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I am thrilled you like my poem so much, June. Thank you for the marvelous praise of my imagery and those six bright stars. Rod