One Day in April
a tribute to William Wordsworth21 total reviews
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hello Rod, this is a lovely tribute to Wordsworth. You liken the cherry trees, in description, to the daffodils in his poem. I particularly like your final stanza. 'Next winter when I'm oft confined......... Wordsworth - As oft upon my couch I lie, in vacant and in pensive mood.......... You have written a lovely poem and I'm sure Wordsworth would have thought so. Lovely accompanying picture. Well done - warm regards Dorothy x
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Hello Rod, this is a lovely tribute to Wordsworth. You liken the cherry trees, in description, to the daffodils in his poem. I particularly like your final stanza. 'Next winter when I'm oft confined......... Wordsworth - As oft upon my couch I lie, in vacant and in pensive mood.......... You have written a lovely poem and I'm sure Wordsworth would have thought so. Lovely accompanying picture. Well done - warm regards Dorothy x
Comment Written 07-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much, Dorothy, for your wonderful praise of ONE DAY IN APRIL I am thrilled you think Wordsworth would have liked it too. Rod
Comment from lyenochka
Loved your poem, Rod! I also remember Wordsworth's poem, too and the imagery of the crowd of daffodils remain as clear from high school. But yours is just as wonderful and reads smoothly and I like how you take us through these spring scenes from the ballerina cherry trees and you snapped this experience to savor in winter. Virtual six!
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Loved your poem, Rod! I also remember Wordsworth's poem, too and the imagery of the crowd of daffodils remain as clear from high school. But yours is just as wonderful and reads smoothly and I like how you take us through these spring scenes from the ballerina cherry trees and you snapped this experience to savor in winter. Virtual six!
Comment Written 07-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Thank you, lyenochka, for this marvelous review of ONE DAY IN APRIL and the virtual six. Rod
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I was on that walk with you here Rod and your well described scenes made this a pleasurable journey, a great tribute to Wordsworth and a joy to read, love Dolly x
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I was on that walk with you here Rod and your well described scenes made this a pleasurable journey, a great tribute to Wordsworth and a joy to read, love Dolly x
Comment Written 07-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much, Dolly, for accompanying me on my walk. I am delighted it was a pleasurable journey for you. Rod
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem and tribute to William Wordsworth on his birthday. Taking the reader in a early morning walk to enjoy the beautiful scenes of nature as well as the animals that come to greet.
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A very well-written poem and tribute to William Wordsworth on his birthday. Taking the reader in a early morning walk to enjoy the beautiful scenes of nature as well as the animals that come to greet.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Thank you very much, Sandra, for sharing ONE DAY IN APRIL and your kind praise. Rod
Comment from royowen
We've holidayed in the very place William Wordsworth walked, in that most salubrious of location, where he attended school in Hawkshead, in the Lake District, it's like the garden of Eden would be like I'm sure, I was only 50 miles from there. This is beautifully written Rod. It's worth a a read, because it's so beautifully written, blessings, Roy
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We've holidayed in the very place William Wordsworth walked, in that most salubrious of location, where he attended school in Hawkshead, in the Lake District, it's like the garden of Eden would be like I'm sure, I was only 50 miles from there. This is beautifully written Rod. It's worth a a read, because it's so beautifully written, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 07-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much, Roy, for sharing ONE DAY IN APRIL and your kind praise. Visiting the Lake District in England is #1 on my bucket list. Rod
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It is beautiful Rod
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
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One Day in April
by RodG
Hello my friend
Nice tribute to William Wordsworth on his birthday. I like the imagestic style. It's easy to visualize it. Well done.
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One Day in April
by RodG
Hello my friend
Nice tribute to William Wordsworth on his birthday. I like the imagestic style. It's easy to visualize it. Well done.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much, Gypsy. I am delighted you like the imagery. Rod
Comment from robyn corum
Rod,
This is really beautiful. I could hear the rhythm and pattern of Wordsworth in these lines. What an achievement. Kudos!
The scenes you brought before me were so pretty - and my, we certainly need these things right now, don't we? *smile* Thank you so much!
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Rod,
This is really beautiful. I could hear the rhythm and pattern of Wordsworth in these lines. What an achievement. Kudos!
The scenes you brought before me were so pretty - and my, we certainly need these things right now, don't we? *smile* Thank you so much!
Comment Written 07-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much, Robyn, for all those kudos. Yes, I, too, feel we need to read cheerful verse in these times. Rod
Comment from Thomas Bowling
Excellent. Your poem reads like a Van Gogh painting. In my mind I cane see everything just as you describe it. You are a ver talented writer. Your words are worth a thousand paintings.
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Excellent. Your poem reads like a Van Gogh painting. In my mind I cane see everything just as you describe it. You are a ver talented writer. Your words are worth a thousand paintings.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Wow! Did you ever make my day with that comparison, Thomas. I am truly flattered you like my poem so much. And thank you,too, for those six bright stars. Rod
Comment from Marjon van Bruggen
Five stars, only because I'm out of the sixes. Beautiful tribute to William Wordsworth. Very recognizable, but not copied. Yes, I saw the seven-line stanzas instead of his six-liners, but that only enhances its authenticity. The first lines of each one are the most significant for me.
His romantic adoration for Nature speaks also clearly in your poem.
Such a pleasure to read this!
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Five stars, only because I'm out of the sixes. Beautiful tribute to William Wordsworth. Very recognizable, but not copied. Yes, I saw the seven-line stanzas instead of his six-liners, but that only enhances its authenticity. The first lines of each one are the most significant for me.
His romantic adoration for Nature speaks also clearly in your poem.
Such a pleasure to read this!
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Comment Written 07-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much, Marjon, for this wonderful review. I am thrilled you think I?ve done WW justice with this tribute. Rod
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I am happy with your reply.
Comment from Puzzle
Oh no! You have to fix your author's notes!! That pesky troll is up to no good again! But other than that I loved this piece. And I love how you state it will be used as a reflection once winter arrives again. Nice job!
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Oh no! You have to fix your author's notes!! That pesky troll is up to no good again! But other than that I loved this piece. And I love how you state it will be used as a reflection once winter arrives again. Nice job!
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Comment Written 07-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Thank you for your kind praise of ONE DAY IN APRIL and that heads up about my notes. I did fix them. Rod