Free Verse Collection
Viewing comments for Chapter 3 "Night Ode"A collection of free verse poems
43 total reviews
Comment from Yvon
Beyond dusk of night that brings forth the darkness out of you. I liked that idea. This also started out strong. It seemed to lose a little enchantment near the end. But was good over all.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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Beyond dusk of night that brings forth the darkness out of you. I liked that idea. This also started out strong. It seemed to lose a little enchantment near the end. But was good over all.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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I appreciate your review, Yvon, and your personal impressions about the poem. All the best, Tony
Comment from estory
Nice. This was musical, and contemplative, and I loved the imagery in it as well. It wafts like a nightingale's song on a dark, moonless night. It really is a great poem of dreaming in the darkness, of one's dreams taking flight like a cloud in the night sky. I thought there were some great echoing effects in the internal rhymes and alliteration, and I loved the drama highlighted in the line breaks. This was well crafted and well conceived. estory
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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Nice. This was musical, and contemplative, and I loved the imagery in it as well. It wafts like a nightingale's song on a dark, moonless night. It really is a great poem of dreaming in the darkness, of one's dreams taking flight like a cloud in the night sky. I thought there were some great echoing effects in the internal rhymes and alliteration, and I loved the drama highlighted in the line breaks. This was well crafted and well conceived. estory
Comment Written 11-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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I appreciate your review, estory, and the sixth star. I particularly appreciate your comments about the poem and the impression it made. All the best, Tony
Comment from Pantygynt
This is first class as you know after our discussion the other night. The use of rhyme of various types is beautifully rationed so that it becomes the more effective when it does appear.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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This is first class as you know after our discussion the other night. The use of rhyme of various types is beautifully rationed so that it becomes the more effective when it does appear.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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Thanks, Jim. I appreciate the review and the extra star. As you can see, I fiddled about with it again after the workshop session. I ended up being much happier about this final version. Glad you liked it. All the best, Tony
Comment from Joy Graham
Hi Tony,
The view of the water in the picture makes me feel peaceful, tranquil, and reflective. To find a peaceful place away from the busy city life here. Your poem makes me long for a day trip to Banff to be surrounded by the mountains. Humpwhistle's story today makes me crave blueberry and whip cream crepes at our favorite little restaurant in Banff. Banff is our escape from busy city life and we haven't gone for a while. Maybe if they fix my hip we will go there.
Joy xx
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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Hi Tony,
The view of the water in the picture makes me feel peaceful, tranquil, and reflective. To find a peaceful place away from the busy city life here. Your poem makes me long for a day trip to Banff to be surrounded by the mountains. Humpwhistle's story today makes me crave blueberry and whip cream crepes at our favorite little restaurant in Banff. Banff is our escape from busy city life and we haven't gone for a while. Maybe if they fix my hip we will go there.
Joy xx
Comment Written 11-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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Thanks for your comments about the mood this poem established for you. I hope they manage to fix your hip so that you can resume your trips to Banff. My brother-in-law used to ski there occasionally. It sounds like a glorious part of the world. The closest I ever got was a couple of weeks in Edmonton, on detachment with a Canadian C130 squadron. I guess that would have been about 50 years ago! LOL
Comment from Louise Michelle
I have no idea what you're expressing in this one, Tony. So much darkness is emphasized, which is often equated to negativity. Yet, you could just be contemplating the evening, with its stillness, especially since you make mention of having quiet time to think. I suppose I shouldn't over analyze, should I? Nicely written. Regards, Lou
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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I have no idea what you're expressing in this one, Tony. So much darkness is emphasized, which is often equated to negativity. Yet, you could just be contemplating the evening, with its stillness, especially since you make mention of having quiet time to think. I suppose I shouldn't over analyze, should I? Nicely written. Regards, Lou
Comment Written 11-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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Thanks for your thoughts, Lou. You were closer to the mark with your second suggestion - I was just taking the opportunity to contemplate life as night began to fall. The night sky always humbles me a bit!
Comment from catch22
Hi Tony, this is such lovely poem about missing on the darkness and possibilities in space and time. I thought the code was well constructed and the images were very pleasing. Best to you.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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Hi Tony, this is such lovely poem about missing on the darkness and possibilities in space and time. I thought the code was well constructed and the images were very pleasing. Best to you.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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I appreciate your comments about my poem, Pam. Thanks for dropping by to review. I'm glad you enjoyed it. All the best, Tony
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi, Tony,
This is a very thoughtful piece. I found myself reflecting on each of your well-written lines, and wondering how I fit in. Your last line was kind of surprising, as it felt like it was aligned perfectly with my thoughts.
~patty~
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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Hi, Tony,
This is a very thoughtful piece. I found myself reflecting on each of your well-written lines, and wondering how I fit in. Your last line was kind of surprising, as it felt like it was aligned perfectly with my thoughts.
~patty~
Comment Written 11-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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I appreciate your comments about my poem, Patty. Thanks for your review and the sixth star. I'm glad you enjoyed it and were able to relate to it. All the best, Tony
Comment from James W. Reynolds
Nice work. The imagery is effective and evocative. I like the theme of stillness and quiet giving the writer/reader time to reflect - precious commodity these days.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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Nice work. The imagery is effective and evocative. I like the theme of stillness and quiet giving the writer/reader time to reflect - precious commodity these days.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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I appreciate your comments about my poem, James. Thanks for your review and the sixth star. I'm glad you enjoyed it. As you say, quietness and the peace to reflect are precious commodities in this increasing frenetic world. All the best, Tony
Comment from Pearl Edwards
As the skies turn black so too the darkness inside comes out - I love what you've done in this free verse with this topic Tony, and then, when the darkness turns again to light so too the lightness comes out in us. It is o true, and beautifully told. Love the picture too,
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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As the skies turn black so too the darkness inside comes out - I love what you've done in this free verse with this topic Tony, and then, when the darkness turns again to light so too the lightness comes out in us. It is o true, and beautifully told. Love the picture too,
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 11-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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I appreciate your comments about my poem, Valda. Thanks for your review and the sixth star. I'm glad you enjoyed it and were able to relate to it. All the best, Tony
Comment from victor 66
This is a very good poem about the night, the sea, and those special times when nature calms us and everything seems right with the world. Too bad we can't feel like that all the time. But, once in awhile is still pretty good. Best wishes.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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This is a very good poem about the night, the sea, and those special times when nature calms us and everything seems right with the world. Too bad we can't feel like that all the time. But, once in awhile is still pretty good. Best wishes.
Comment Written 10-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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Many thanks for your review, Victor, and your comments about my poem. As you suggest, these moments can be both rare and precious. All the best, Tony
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You are most welcome, Tony. It was my pleasure.