Free Verse Collection
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35 total reviews
Comment from Pearl Edwards
A lovely read about a rain storm Tony, beautiful descriptions of both the walker and the storm -
and soaked,
not longer in self-pity
and slum-pervaded thought -
love those lines. Great finishing verse. I wish I had a 6 to give you,
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 05-May-2017
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A lovely read about a rain storm Tony, beautiful descriptions of both the walker and the storm -
and soaked,
not longer in self-pity
and slum-pervaded thought -
love those lines. Great finishing verse. I wish I had a 6 to give you,
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 04-May-2017
reply by the author on 05-May-2017
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Very many thanks, Valda. I always appreciate your reviews. Tony
Comment from IndianaIrish
What. Wonderful poem this is, Tony, and I even read it out loud a second time to hear your words paint such a descriptive beautiful picture. It feels so good to be clean after the grime is gone...on ourselves and on the world. Excellent, Tony!
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
reply by the author on 05-May-2017
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What. Wonderful poem this is, Tony, and I even read it out loud a second time to hear your words paint such a descriptive beautiful picture. It feels so good to be clean after the grime is gone...on ourselves and on the world. Excellent, Tony!
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
Comment Written 04-May-2017
reply by the author on 05-May-2017
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Very many thanks, Karyn. I always appreciate your reviews. Delighted that you found this one came alive when read aloud. Tony
Comment from Nikki-Nicole
Very interesting poem.
The artwork is good and supports the poem. The background color blends in well with the art.
My favorite part: 'It takes, at times,
a sudden storm to wash away the grime
from city streets - and living.'
--This reminds me of the thunderstorm we had last week. It's raining now, and the temperature has dropped.
Thanks for sharing.
Good luck with your future writing.
-Nicole-
reply by the author on 05-May-2017
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Very interesting poem.
The artwork is good and supports the poem. The background color blends in well with the art.
My favorite part: 'It takes, at times,
a sudden storm to wash away the grime
from city streets - and living.'
--This reminds me of the thunderstorm we had last week. It's raining now, and the temperature has dropped.
Thanks for sharing.
Good luck with your future writing.
-Nicole-
Comment Written 04-May-2017
reply by the author on 05-May-2017
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Very many thanks, Nikki. I always appreciate your reviews. Tony
Comment from Mastery
You have many wonderful images in this free verse, Tony. I liked these in particular:
"team on stone,
as the glistening sun came out again,
defiantly adorning streets in evanescent gold."
Bravo! good job, my friend. Bob
reply by the author on 05-May-2017
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You have many wonderful images in this free verse, Tony. I liked these in particular:
"team on stone,
as the glistening sun came out again,
defiantly adorning streets in evanescent gold."
Bravo! good job, my friend. Bob
Comment Written 04-May-2017
reply by the author on 05-May-2017
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Very many thanks, Bob. I always appreciate your reviews. Tony
Comment from frierajac
I really appreciate the sentiment here and the venture into the outer meters as well.
I can't tell how it affects me although I do remember a walk through Hyde Park in April, which this brings to mind in a cheerful way.
reply by the author on 04-May-2017
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I really appreciate the sentiment here and the venture into the outer meters as well.
I can't tell how it affects me although I do remember a walk through Hyde Park in April, which this brings to mind in a cheerful way.
Comment Written 04-May-2017
reply by the author on 04-May-2017
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Many thanks for your review of this and your six-star award, both very much appreciated! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
Yes my friend this is well written a storm is needed at times to freshen the air and cleanses everything such a blessing at times, this reads well with good strong word choices I enjoyed regards Jill
reply by the author on 04-May-2017
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Yes my friend this is well written a storm is needed at times to freshen the air and cleanses everything such a blessing at times, this reads well with good strong word choices I enjoyed regards Jill
Comment Written 04-May-2017
reply by the author on 04-May-2017
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Very many thanks, Jill. Glad you found the word choices strong. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A joy to read Tony and I always look forward to reading your work and I am never disappointed, summer storms in Australia are a bit different to the streets of London, but I will forgive you for that! Love Dolly x
reply by the author on 04-May-2017
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A joy to read Tony and I always look forward to reading your work and I am never disappointed, summer storms in Australia are a bit different to the streets of London, but I will forgive you for that! Love Dolly x
Comment Written 04-May-2017
reply by the author on 04-May-2017
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Thanks so much for your kind words, Dolly. You're right! Storms here are a bit more savage! All the best, Tony
Comment from June Sargent
Nature does have a way of cleansing the earth periodically with sudden storms, sometimes quite dramatically. And we likewise need to be cleansed now and then from our own leaden thoughts and self pity. Writing seems to have that effect on me. Thank you for sharing this free verse.
reply by the author on 04-May-2017
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Nature does have a way of cleansing the earth periodically with sudden storms, sometimes quite dramatically. And we likewise need to be cleansed now and then from our own leaden thoughts and self pity. Writing seems to have that effect on me. Thank you for sharing this free verse.
Comment Written 04-May-2017
reply by the author on 04-May-2017
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Very many thanks, June. Yes, writing, too, can be cathartic. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)
but in the glorious freshness,
steam on stone,
as the glistening sun came out again,
defiantly adorning streets in evanescent gold.
It takes, at times,
a sudden storm to wash away the grime
from city streets - and living.
Nothing like a summer rainstorm to refresh th city...as long as one is not cught in one...well done as ever beautifully written kind regards, Meia x
reply by the author on 04-May-2017
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but in the glorious freshness,
steam on stone,
as the glistening sun came out again,
defiantly adorning streets in evanescent gold.
It takes, at times,
a sudden storm to wash away the grime
from city streets - and living.
Nothing like a summer rainstorm to refresh th city...as long as one is not cught in one...well done as ever beautifully written kind regards, Meia x
Comment Written 04-May-2017
reply by the author on 04-May-2017
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Very many thanks for stopping by, Meia, and for your kind words. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from lyenochka
Tony, your poems are so beautifully crafted even without the rhymes. I like the great descriptions of the storm, and while rainy gloominess is not uncommon in London, I can't help see shadow of the recent violence there and the poet's hopeful future outlook that there will be a washing away of the grime not only off city streets but off peoples' minds and hearts.
reply by the author on 04-May-2017
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Tony, your poems are so beautifully crafted even without the rhymes. I like the great descriptions of the storm, and while rainy gloominess is not uncommon in London, I can't help see shadow of the recent violence there and the poet's hopeful future outlook that there will be a washing away of the grime not only off city streets but off peoples' minds and hearts.
Comment Written 04-May-2017
reply by the author on 04-May-2017
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I so much appreciate your reviews, Helen, and an award of six stars from you makes the heart sing! Good Lord - whoever heard of a heart singing? - more like bubble and squeak! You are right that I still had in the back of my mind the atrocities being committed by terrorists in London and elsewhere. However, there is little that can dim the sense of joy that sunshine brings after rain.
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My pleasure, Tony. You're one of my favorite poets here.