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Magical Moonbeams

a rhyming poem

35 total reviews 
Comment from Bill Schott
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This poem, Magical Moonbeams, presented with three ABCB-rhymed quatrains, brings the reader into the ethereal dream of interacting with those mythical figures who make meaning of distant planes.

 Comment Written 29-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 29-Dec-2022
    Haha, hello Bill. You always offer succinct reviews :). Thank you.

    Melissa
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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Love this one, its rhyme is fluid, and full of fabulous descriptions. I also thought the title which sparkled with alliteration, Magical Moonbeams, was a brilliant touch that automatically brought me into read the poem. So well done, and I wish you the best of luck in the contest. :)) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 29-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 29-Dec-2022
    Hello Sandra. Thank you so very much for your lovely words of affirmation and kindness. I appreciate your thoughts on this one... I had fun putting on my whimsical cap and imagining sparkling moonbeams. LOL :)

    Melissa
Comment from Heather Knight
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I love the title of your poem. Alliteration has always been my weakness.
I wanted to choose a favourite line, but it's really difficult.
Thanks so much for sharing.

 Comment Written 29-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 29-Dec-2022
    Hello Maria... so happy that you enjoyed my verse that led us into the whimsical world of sparkling moonbeams :). So appreciate you.

    Melissa
Comment from Wendy G
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That's very lovely! Filled with beautiful and sensory descriptions. I'm not great at metre - but I like what you've done here with Amphibrach metre! I wish you every success in the contest with this one.
Wendy

 Comment Written 29-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 29-Dec-2022
    Hi there Wendy! Thank you. I am delighted you enjoyed my whimsical piece on sparkling moonbeams :). So appreciate you!

    Melissa
Comment from judiverse
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Lovely picture. This is beautifully worded. The alliteration, "magical moonbeams" and "silvered and shimmering." Lovely imagery with "dawn's sunny bright face" and "Moonbeam's embrace." Great work, too, with the rhyme and flow. Best wishes for your success in the contest. judi

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 29-Dec-2022
    Hello sweet Judi. Thank you!! I so appreciate your take on this one and I'm glad you liked the imagery :). Its fun to write about sparkling moonbeams :). Hugs, my friend.

    Melissa
reply by judiverse on 31-Dec-2022
    You're welcome. Happy New Year to you. judi
Comment from Moonbeams Musings 55
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I love your words. They flow like a sweet dance, very light hearted and whimsical. The photo is absolutely gorgeous. Great job!

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 28-Dec-2022
    Haha... I love your user name... I am guessing you are whimsical too ;). Thank you so much for your wonderful review... so appreciated!!!

    Melissa
Comment from Jasmine Girl
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I love your invention of the magic moonbeams where all our shadows are silvered with shimmering light. What a beautiful and creative image and I can see it in front of my eyes.

I love this poem so much that I wish I could give you 10 stars.

Excellent.

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 28-Dec-2022
    Thank you sweet Lisa!! I am so glad you like it and can enter into the magical world of whimsy with me. Hugs, dear friend.

    Melissa
Comment from Paul McFarland
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A really good job with your chosen meter. The poem flows very nicely, and the meter really fits the subject matter. You should do really well in the contest.

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 28-Dec-2022
    Thank you so much Paul!! Much appreciated!

    Melissa
Comment from Rachelle Allen
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Omigoodness!! FANTASTIC!!! I set my fingers into a triplet metronome beat, and as always: AB. SO. LUTE. LY. FLAWLESS!!! Sooo enjoyable to read, Melissa! It felt like butterflies fluttering about. You must have been the star of that class!!!

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 28-Dec-2022
    Haha, you are so charming, Rachelle. I loved the class and had so much fun playing with different meters... I absolutely hate anapaest meter which is an unstressed, unstressed, stressed pattern i.e. comprehend, unabridged, contradict. Keeping that pattern through the entire verse is hard. Thank you for a lovely and gracious review!! Hugs.

    Melissa
Comment from Sally Law
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Beautifully penned and illustrated poem in one of my favorite subjects: the moonlight. Aw, yours is perfect in meter and rhyme, and has an allure of fantasy.

Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for the upcoming contest.
Sal XOs

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 28-Dec-2022
    Thanks so much Sally. I always like to write with a bit of whimsy... its fun. So glad you like it!!

    Melissa