Where Poetry Waned
Contest Entry23 total reviews
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Nice photo and
presentation, Ron.
-Your notes are appreciated.
-You wrote a very good poem
with effective meter, imagery, and rhyme.
-You also make good points
about poetry, like
" that seek not the refuge
their own thoughts replace."
-There are those of us who don't
write about the issues of the day;
hope you find some of them and
share your talent, too.
-Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2021
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-Nice photo and
presentation, Ron.
-Your notes are appreciated.
-You wrote a very good poem
with effective meter, imagery, and rhyme.
-You also make good points
about poetry, like
" that seek not the refuge
their own thoughts replace."
-There are those of us who don't
write about the issues of the day;
hope you find some of them and
share your talent, too.
-Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 11-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2021
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Thank you for the fantastic review, Pam. Yeah, I don't mind if people want to write about current events. I just wish they'd make them a little more creative than the just the same writes over and over. I really appreciate the gracious stars, Pam. Thank you again.
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Ron
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You are very welcome and deserving, Ron. I agree about creativity.
Comment from Pantygynt
I think poetry, like other forms of writing will always reflect the age in which it is written even a piece ostensibly not connected with the news such as an ode to daffodils will usually appear in spring time. It is hard if not impossible to divorce oneself from the news however unpalatable tha may be.
But I do agree, when the 'news' becomes the 'olds' and overstays its welcome then we all yearn for something else.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2021
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I think poetry, like other forms of writing will always reflect the age in which it is written even a piece ostensibly not connected with the news such as an ode to daffodils will usually appear in spring time. It is hard if not impossible to divorce oneself from the news however unpalatable tha may be.
But I do agree, when the 'news' becomes the 'olds' and overstays its welcome then we all yearn for something else.
Comment Written 11-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2021
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Yeah, I know we can't away from it. I just wish folks would try to go at it a little more poetically rather than the same thing over and over. But maybe that's just me. Lol. Thank you for the great review and stars, friend. I hope everything is well in your corner of the world. Have a good one.
Ron
Comment from jenintorre
Yes I do agree with you to a certain extent and know where you're coming from. A very well written peice but I wouldn't call it fun or any of the other poems that I've read in this catagory. Good luck in the competition. Jen.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2021
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Yes I do agree with you to a certain extent and know where you're coming from. A very well written peice but I wouldn't call it fun or any of the other poems that I've read in this catagory. Good luck in the competition. Jen.
Comment Written 11-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2021
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Thank you for the great review and generous stars, Jen. I'm glad you liked the piece.
Ron
Comment from Wendy G
I tend to agree with you - a desire for pure, inspirational, challenging and thought-provoking poetry, which is not maudlin, or political is a reasonable desire. Hope you find it soon! Best wishes. A very honest, and well-written poem.
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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2021
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I tend to agree with you - a desire for pure, inspirational, challenging and thought-provoking poetry, which is not maudlin, or political is a reasonable desire. Hope you find it soon! Best wishes. A very honest, and well-written poem.
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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 11-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2021
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Thank you for the great review and stars, Wendy. I'm glad you liked the piece.
Comment from Suzanna Ray
Dear Dragon, do not feel badly, you were not the only poet to have a theme that was grim and gritty, but something that he felt, needed to be said. I guess that is what you have done here. I think your gripe, is a legitimate one.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2021
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Dear Dragon, do not feel badly, you were not the only poet to have a theme that was grim and gritty, but something that he felt, needed to be said. I guess that is what you have done here. I think your gripe, is a legitimate one.
Comment Written 10-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2021
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Thank you for the great review, Suzanna. Yeah, I just had to get it off of my chest. Lol. I really appreciate the generous stars.
Comment from Boogienights
It didn't have to be fun fun fun. It just had to be fun for you to write. I believe there is room for all types of poetry, it's a great forum for expressing ideas and yes, opinions. I like Shakespeare and Poe as well and read thier work often. Best of luck in the contest. :)
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2021
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It didn't have to be fun fun fun. It just had to be fun for you to write. I believe there is room for all types of poetry, it's a great forum for expressing ideas and yes, opinions. I like Shakespeare and Poe as well and read thier work often. Best of luck in the contest. :)
Comment Written 10-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2021
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Thank you for the fantastic review, Boogie. Yeah, I saw there was a couple in here that weren't all happy happy so I decided to rant a little. Lol
Comment from TommyWrites
You never fail me Dragonskulls. I have not read a single thing written by you that I have not liked. I am guitly of writing everything you talked about (and I am sure I will still find myself doing it at times), but you're right...covid, black or white, this side of that side, it's all we ever hear about anymore. So you're very right, let's have some POETRY--the kind that of poetry where "two hearts combine." The kind that draws you in by it's deep and thoughtful words.
As always, wonderful poem, beautifully written, and well said.
Thank you for sharing,
TommyWrites~
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2021
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You never fail me Dragonskulls. I have not read a single thing written by you that I have not liked. I am guitly of writing everything you talked about (and I am sure I will still find myself doing it at times), but you're right...covid, black or white, this side of that side, it's all we ever hear about anymore. So you're very right, let's have some POETRY--the kind that of poetry where "two hearts combine." The kind that draws you in by it's deep and thoughtful words.
As always, wonderful poem, beautifully written, and well said.
Thank you for sharing,
TommyWrites~
Comment Written 10-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2021
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Hey, Tommy, hello. Thank you so much for the fantastic review and the giant sixer, friend. Yes, we've all written stuff that's on the news, and always will. What really set this one off was another piece on masks. If they want to come up with something different and original about masks, I'm all for it. But if it's just the same thing we've read a couple hundred times over, I'm not that interested anymore. Lol. I really appreciate the huge sixer, T. I'm glad you liked my little rant. Thank you again. Have a good one.
Ron
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You're very welcome! Your writing is the bombdiggity of FanStory. :D ;) I agree with you wholeheartedly and hopefully enough people have read your "rant" to perhaps realize there is more to poetry then masks, covid, etc. Thank YOU for sharing the poem!
Comment from CrystieCookie999
This is a poem that serves to remind the reader that really poetry that is written more as a reaction to bad news is not nearly as poetic as that which comes from purer motives. Favorite stanza is the third one, and how I appreciate the 'w' alliteration in 'weep while they whine.'
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2021
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This is a poem that serves to remind the reader that really poetry that is written more as a reaction to bad news is not nearly as poetic as that which comes from purer motives. Favorite stanza is the third one, and how I appreciate the 'w' alliteration in 'weep while they whine.'
Comment Written 10-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2021
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Thank you for the great review and gracious stars, Crystie. I'm glad you liked my little rant.
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Ron
Comment from Chris Fruge
I enjoyed reading this and thought you nailed the rhyme and got your point across. I don't really have any input to offer, other than, like you said, this probably isn't too much in line with 'fun, fun, fun'; but, it was something you felt needed to be said.
Nice job
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2021
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I enjoyed reading this and thought you nailed the rhyme and got your point across. I don't really have any input to offer, other than, like you said, this probably isn't too much in line with 'fun, fun, fun'; but, it was something you felt needed to be said.
Nice job
Comment Written 10-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2021
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Thank you for the great review and stars, Chris. I'm glad you liked the piece.
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
You nailed it--my sentiments exactly--this site is rife with political rants and Coronaphobic laments. Indeed, this does not fall under the purview of the FUN FUN FUN theme; nonetheless, I hope the judges aprpeciate the irony. Well done.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2021
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You nailed it--my sentiments exactly--this site is rife with political rants and Coronaphobic laments. Indeed, this does not fall under the purview of the FUN FUN FUN theme; nonetheless, I hope the judges aprpeciate the irony. Well done.
Comment Written 10-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2021
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Thank you for the fantastic review, Elizabeth. Yes, I seem to get tired of all the same writes passing by over and over again. I really appreciate the generous stars. I'm glad you liked the piece.
Ron