Of Poets and Poetry
Viewing comments for Chapter 6 "A Frosty Night"NaPoWriMo 2016 Challenge (30 Poems in April)
19 total reviews
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A well-written poem about the northern lights which always fascinated me although I never experienced it first hand I an sure it is an awesome experience.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016
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A well-written poem about the northern lights which always fascinated me although I never experienced it first hand I an sure it is an awesome experience.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016
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Hi Sandra,
I'm really lucky to have grown up here in Alaska. The Northern lights are always awe inspiring, no matter how many times you've seen them. :) Thank you for the kind review.
Kim
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
I love the artwork. I would love to see it in person some day. Your poem is very well written and the biographical information is interesting. I am learning a lot about these poets. Well done, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016
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I love the artwork. I would love to see it in person some day. Your poem is very well written and the biographical information is interesting. I am learning a lot about these poets. Well done, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 07-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016
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Thanks, Debbie.
I grew up here, love my scenic state :) I appreciate your kind comments. Thanks for taking the time to review.
Kim
Comment from darkmoonbaby
This is an amazingly well written piece of poetry. I love how the image sets the scene for th poem, and the color scheme selected is nice! I absolutely love the part about wolves-- my favorite animal! I see nothing at all that I would even remotely consider changing about this piece. I think you truly hit the nail on the head with this one! Great job, and I'm actually sharing it to Facebook (via the 'facebook share link') to show some of my friends that I think will also very much enjoy your piece.
DMB
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016
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This is an amazingly well written piece of poetry. I love how the image sets the scene for th poem, and the color scheme selected is nice! I absolutely love the part about wolves-- my favorite animal! I see nothing at all that I would even remotely consider changing about this piece. I think you truly hit the nail on the head with this one! Great job, and I'm actually sharing it to Facebook (via the 'facebook share link') to show some of my friends that I think will also very much enjoy your piece.
DMB
Comment Written 07-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016
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Hi DMB:
I am so flattered by the six shiny stars, this fantastic review, and the fact that you are sharing with your friends on Facebook. Thank you so much for the exceptional comments. You've made my night!
Kim
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You're more than welcome! :) I hope to see more of your stuff soon!
DMB
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The Frost poem is the 6th in a book I'm working on this month. You can access all of the other selections off of that poem :) It is my tribute to Poets and Poetry for National Poetry Month.
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
He is one of my favorite poets with his air of writing that cant be beat by any other.
You piece latterly flowed with description and praise.
Very nicely done
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016
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He is one of my favorite poets with his air of writing that cant be beat by any other.
You piece latterly flowed with description and praise.
Very nicely done
Comment Written 06-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016
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Thank you Barb, for the kind comments, and for taking the time to read and review.
Kim
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Outstanding [no, not in the Alaskan wilderness]s, but in its presentation: the artwork is beautiful, the color scheme super, the format pure gold, and the flow amazing. I love the original poem from which this is taken as inspiration. I know that poem well, and yours is a great 'new' version. Thanks for sharing a well written wonderful poem. Thanks for the notes. I always read author notes. I know that with yours, I will learn a great deal.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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Outstanding [no, not in the Alaskan wilderness]s, but in its presentation: the artwork is beautiful, the color scheme super, the format pure gold, and the flow amazing. I love the original poem from which this is taken as inspiration. I know that poem well, and yours is a great 'new' version. Thanks for sharing a well written wonderful poem. Thanks for the notes. I always read author notes. I know that with yours, I will learn a great deal.
Comment Written 06-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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Thanks, Janny!
I was thinking about what artwork I wanted to present and decided to go with the Aurora since you had expressed an interest the other day in one of our exchanges ;) The aurora is for you. Thank you so much for this exceptional review. I appreciate your sentiment and am honored by the six shining stars.
Kim
Comment from CD Richards
What can I say? I'm a sucker for Frost, and you have produced a wonderful tribute to him in this. I think however, points should be deducted for cheating. You are surrounded by such wonderful scenery to provide inspiration it doesn't seem fair to the rest of us.
As far as I can tell, your rhyme is perfect and so, surprisingly, is the meter ;-) (I'm in so much trouble if someone proves that assertion wrong).
Perhaps you should contact the Alaskan Tourism board, they might be interested in this piece of shameless propaganda!
Well done Kim, it really is lovely :)
Craig
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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What can I say? I'm a sucker for Frost, and you have produced a wonderful tribute to him in this. I think however, points should be deducted for cheating. You are surrounded by such wonderful scenery to provide inspiration it doesn't seem fair to the rest of us.
As far as I can tell, your rhyme is perfect and so, surprisingly, is the meter ;-) (I'm in so much trouble if someone proves that assertion wrong).
Perhaps you should contact the Alaskan Tourism board, they might be interested in this piece of shameless propaganda!
Well done Kim, it really is lovely :)
Craig
Comment Written 06-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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Hi Craig,
Thank you for all of your assistance :) I'm happy you are loving my Northern Lights in addition to my tribute to Frost. I appreciate the six shining stars, they blend in with my night sky perfectly ;)
*Hugs*
Kim
Comment from lightink
This is so well written, my dear! I so much fun to see you going for metered poetry - and you did such a good job with it (with a little credit to Craig). You wrote an absolutely breathtaking ode to your land.
The first line engages the reader right away - it's an invitation to take a trip with you in that stunning State! Both your love for it and the beauty of the place comes through amazingly! Such a great Frost-style poem!
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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This is so well written, my dear! I so much fun to see you going for metered poetry - and you did such a good job with it (with a little credit to Craig). You wrote an absolutely breathtaking ode to your land.
The first line engages the reader right away - it's an invitation to take a trip with you in that stunning State! Both your love for it and the beauty of the place comes through amazingly! Such a great Frost-style poem!
Comment Written 06-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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Hi Jyoti!
You'll be so proud to know that Craig didn't actually change any of my meter lol I had him read it before I posted it just to make sure I had it right ;) And then I tossed some wording ideas on a couple of lines that I was restructuring. He's always a big help with that. He gets full credit for the word Mercury :)
I'm so happy you enjoyed my tribute to Frost. He's always been one of my absolute favorites. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment.
Kim
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You rock! I'm so happy! Thank you for letting me know! :)
Comment from Joy Graham
Your poem is lovely, and I appreciate the extra effort to put your iambs right :) I love Robert Frost, and appreciate hearing the history behind his inauguration participation. It's fascinating to me.
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Your poem is lovely, and I appreciate the extra effort to put your iambs right :) I love Robert Frost, and appreciate hearing the history behind his inauguration participation. It's fascinating to me.
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Comment Written 06-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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Thank you for a great review, Joy :) I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.
Kim
Comment from BeasPeas
Hi Kim. This poem is just beautiful. You've expressed such a feeling of Alaska and it's outdoorsy and mysterious charm. Rhyming and form are wonderful. Marilyn
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Hi Kim. This poem is just beautiful. You've expressed such a feeling of Alaska and it's outdoorsy and mysterious charm. Rhyming and form are wonderful. Marilyn
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Comment Written 06-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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Thank you for the grand review, Marilyn. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. :)
Kim