No Analogy Required
A love poem19 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
I suspect that this is a winner, Craig! For the literary allusions to their well-known poems, I'm sure will garner extra points. But you don't leave us there from romance to practicality. You do confirm your love to the addressee in the last four lines. Hope you do well in the contest!
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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I suspect that this is a winner, Craig! For the literary allusions to their well-known poems, I'm sure will garner extra points. But you don't leave us there from romance to practicality. You do confirm your love to the addressee in the last four lines. Hope you do well in the contest!
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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Thanks very much, Helen, for the great encouragement and good wishes. Glad you liked the poem. All the best, Craig
Comment from Bill Schott
This sonnet, No Analogy Required, has the proper formatting and combines the Bard and these Romantics to bring the thoughts of love through to the present. Nicely done.
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This sonnet, No Analogy Required, has the proper formatting and combines the Bard and these Romantics to bring the thoughts of love through to the present. Nicely done.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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Thanks very much, Bill. I hope the other Bill isn't too upset with me. Cheers, Craig
Comment from Eternal Muse
What a fine Shakespearean sonnet you have here. Would have made a fabulous entry into the site's sonnet contest. Brilliant use of iambic meter, rhymes, cadence and imagery, I loved your clever references (and pictures) of Byron, Burns and Bill.
I thorough enjoyed it, good luck in the contest, my only regret is that I have no sixes left. But please accept it as a virtual six.
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What a fine Shakespearean sonnet you have here. Would have made a fabulous entry into the site's sonnet contest. Brilliant use of iambic meter, rhymes, cadence and imagery, I loved your clever references (and pictures) of Byron, Burns and Bill.
I thorough enjoyed it, good luck in the contest, my only regret is that I have no sixes left. But please accept it as a virtual six.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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The virtual six is gratefully accepted, as are the very kind words. Thanks so much for the good wishes. Cheers, Craig
Comment from roof35
This is a very well written poem and an excellent entry for the Love Poem Contest. I liked your illustration which, of course, pairs well. Nicely done.
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This is a very well written poem and an excellent entry for the Love Poem Contest. I liked your illustration which, of course, pairs well. Nicely done.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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Thanks very much. Your kind words are most gratefully received. Craig
Comment from equestrik
This is a sweet and loving write and a good poem fot the love poem contest. I think here, "cloudless climes", you may have meant climbs but not sure. Best of luck to you.
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This is a sweet and loving write and a good poem fot the love poem contest. I think here, "cloudless climes", you may have meant climbs but not sure. Best of luck to you.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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Thanks for the very kind words and good wishes. "Climes" is an abbreviation of "climates". It's a phrase from a poem by Lord Byron. Much appreciated, Craig
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Ah-that makes sense-thanks
Comment from juliaSjames
I chuckled at your irreverence, Craig. You stayed in character throughout this well composed sonnet. I swear I could see this gruff, no nonsense guy, ardent eyes fixed on the beloved, as he declares himself.
I have one tiny suggestion
Instead of
"until the Reaper taps upon my door."
What do you think of continuing the subtle parody and emphasizing the power of love by writing
"e'en though the Reaper taps upon my door"?
Whatever you decide, I think this is a clever yet heartfelt entry that will do well in the contest.
Good luck
Stay safe and healthy
Blessings Julia
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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I chuckled at your irreverence, Craig. You stayed in character throughout this well composed sonnet. I swear I could see this gruff, no nonsense guy, ardent eyes fixed on the beloved, as he declares himself.
I have one tiny suggestion
Instead of
"until the Reaper taps upon my door."
What do you think of continuing the subtle parody and emphasizing the power of love by writing
"e'en though the Reaper taps upon my door"?
Whatever you decide, I think this is a clever yet heartfelt entry that will do well in the contest.
Good luck
Stay safe and healthy
Blessings Julia
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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Hi Julia. Thanks for the kind words. I do like your suggestion. It changes the meaning somewhat, making love something that transcends death. I'm just concerned some people might stumble over "e'en". I guess "although" might produce a similar result? I'll chew it over. Most grateful, once again. Cheers, Craig
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Good to hear from you Craig. Sure, it's your choice. Best of luck once more, my friend
Julia
Comment from papa55mike
All of them would be proud that you thought so well of them to use their words. What a wonderfully written poem.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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All of them would be proud that you thought so well of them to use their words. What a wonderfully written poem.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
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Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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Thank you, Mike, for the very kind words and good wishes. Both are very much appreciated. Cheers, Craig
Comment from Debbie Pope
And he is back!! You certainly did not forget how to write during your hiatus. This is heartbreakingly lovely. In my vulnerable mental state right now, it's enough to bring me to my knees. Beautiful words can do that to me.
Thanks so much for posting this. I love your poetry.
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And he is back!! You certainly did not forget how to write during your hiatus. This is heartbreakingly lovely. In my vulnerable mental state right now, it's enough to bring me to my knees. Beautiful words can do that to me.
Thanks so much for posting this. I love your poetry.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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You always say the kindest things in your reviews, Debbie. I hope you know how much your encouragement is appreciated. Most grateful, again. Craig
Comment from AnnieDawn
This is a very well written piece for the contest. I like the flow and the rhyming is good. It should do well in the competition and I wish you well. Stay safe in this crazy world.
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This is a very well written piece for the contest. I like the flow and the rhyming is good. It should do well in the competition and I wish you well. Stay safe in this crazy world.
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Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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Thanks for the kind comments, much appreciated. Craig