Free Verse Collection
Viewing comments for Chapter 3 "Night Ode"A collection of free verse poems
43 total reviews
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I enjoyed your free verse, Tony. I liked the scattered rhyme, the cross rhyme, the picture choice/font color, the great imagery your well-chosen words create, and your message. When all is quiet, one has time to think about the day that is ending, their part, and what comes next. Good job and thanks for sharing. Jan
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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I enjoyed your free verse, Tony. I liked the scattered rhyme, the cross rhyme, the picture choice/font color, the great imagery your well-chosen words create, and your message. When all is quiet, one has time to think about the day that is ending, their part, and what comes next. Good job and thanks for sharing. Jan
Comment Written 10-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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Many thanks for your review, Jan, and your comments about my poem. These moments can be both rare and precious. All the best, Tony
Comment from Mastery
You are a very talented writer for sure, in my 'umble opinion, Tony.
Your choice of words and the way you utilize them is a real reader's treat. In this one I like these lines in particular, my friend:
"discerning now the part,
though it be small,
"that I shall choose to play."
Great writing, my friend. Bob
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019
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You are a very talented writer for sure, in my 'umble opinion, Tony.
Your choice of words and the way you utilize them is a real reader's treat. In this one I like these lines in particular, my friend:
"discerning now the part,
though it be small,
"that I shall choose to play."
Great writing, my friend. Bob
Comment Written 10-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019
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Thanks, Bob. I appreciate your review and support. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Gail Denham
Nice poem, layers of meaning, good images. "The part I shall choose to play". good line. "Without the thrall of day". another good line. Do our thoughts come more fully when it's dark and there's no light? Possibly. Last night I had trouble sleeping as my mind raced with some ideas. Had to take a nap today. Good job.
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019
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Nice poem, layers of meaning, good images. "The part I shall choose to play". good line. "Without the thrall of day". another good line. Do our thoughts come more fully when it's dark and there's no light? Possibly. Last night I had trouble sleeping as my mind raced with some ideas. Had to take a nap today. Good job.
Comment Written 10-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019
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Thanks, Gail. I appreciate your review and support. As you say, night is not always a peaceful time when we have things on our minds. It was part of my intent in this poem to show how clearing the mind can bring peace. Sometimes, easier said than done! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from lyenochka
Such a beautiful reflective poem. Enjoyed the cinematography of your words which makes the thoughtfulness seem like the lighting directions focused on our roles in life's play. Great contrasts between the light and dark and how in the calming dark of night, there is more clarity than in the "thrall of day."
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019
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Such a beautiful reflective poem. Enjoyed the cinematography of your words which makes the thoughtfulness seem like the lighting directions focused on our roles in life's play. Great contrasts between the light and dark and how in the calming dark of night, there is more clarity than in the "thrall of day."
Comment Written 10-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019
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Thanks, Helen. I appreciate your review and comments about the atmospheric qualities of this poem. Thank you. too, for the sixth star. Always an honour and most affirming. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from CD Richards
I love the imagery you've used and the sentiment expressed in this most delightful poem, Tony. Once the hustle and bustle of all that demands our attention during the day is done, then is the time to reflect on what's to come. A masterful bit of free verse, I hope to see this up for POM. Well done -- Craig
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019
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I love the imagery you've used and the sentiment expressed in this most delightful poem, Tony. Once the hustle and bustle of all that demands our attention during the day is done, then is the time to reflect on what's to come. A masterful bit of free verse, I hope to see this up for POM. Well done -- Craig
Comment Written 10-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019
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Thanks, Craig. I appreciate your review and comments about this poem. Thank you. too, for the sixth star. Always an honour and most affirming. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from karenina
I really enjoyed this read... There is a peacefulness to the night. A quiet solitude in which, without distraction, we have time to look within and evaluate (sometimes re-evaluate) just who we are, in essence--and how we hope to leave our mark on the world. Poetic truth is such a whispered epiphany!--Karenind
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019
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I really enjoyed this read... There is a peacefulness to the night. A quiet solitude in which, without distraction, we have time to look within and evaluate (sometimes re-evaluate) just who we are, in essence--and how we hope to leave our mark on the world. Poetic truth is such a whispered epiphany!--Karenind
Comment Written 10-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019
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Thanks, Karenina. I appreciate your review and comments about the atmospheric qualities of this poem. Best wishes, Tony
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You certainly set the scene!--Karenina
Comment from Sugarray77
I like this, Tony. I like it that it is free verse, but with the ending rhyme in the last line. Your philosophical approach sets me to thinking along with you about what roles we choose to play. Well done.
Melissa
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019
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I like this, Tony. I like it that it is free verse, but with the ending rhyme in the last line. Your philosophical approach sets me to thinking along with you about what roles we choose to play. Well done.
Melissa
Comment Written 10-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019
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Thanks, Melissa. I appreciate your review and comments about the philosophy and free verse technique. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Boogienights
Everyone needs time for themselves. I can completely relate to this beautiful description of your surrounding. You are right of course, that getting out, being alone, gives you time to fiqure things out. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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Everyone needs time for themselves. I can completely relate to this beautiful description of your surrounding. You are right of course, that getting out, being alone, gives you time to fiqure things out. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 10-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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Many thanks for your review, Boogienights, and your comments about my poem. Such moments can be both rare and precious. All the best, Tony
Comment from krys123
Cheers, Tony;
>I can you amaze me at your wisdom is where sharing your philosophy Of the way nature's way of looking at life.
>This poem's way of looking at Nightfall mesmerizes the readers own philosophy and feelings about that time of day in their lives.
>I thought I was never proponent for free verse poetry until I've recognized its potential through your writings.
>Thank you for sharing and caring and take care and have a good one, Tony especially because you deserve it.
Alx
PS: Mr. Thawcus, may ask your permission to utilize the first first of the your poem's, The Sleeping Music",["The sleeping music lies in harmonies of stream and spring and waterfall, glissandos into pools where quiet waters swirl, and leaves stirred by the evening breeze perform a pas-de-deux."] i as my website's definition of music? I would really appreciate it because it's the finest definition of music have ever read.
>It will be posted as an amendment to my albums philosophy at this website and please be feel free to visit. [alexiskrysyna.com).
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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Cheers, Tony;
>I can you amaze me at your wisdom is where sharing your philosophy Of the way nature's way of looking at life.
>This poem's way of looking at Nightfall mesmerizes the readers own philosophy and feelings about that time of day in their lives.
>I thought I was never proponent for free verse poetry until I've recognized its potential through your writings.
>Thank you for sharing and caring and take care and have a good one, Tony especially because you deserve it.
Alx
PS: Mr. Thawcus, may ask your permission to utilize the first first of the your poem's, The Sleeping Music",["The sleeping music lies in harmonies of stream and spring and waterfall, glissandos into pools where quiet waters swirl, and leaves stirred by the evening breeze perform a pas-de-deux."] i as my website's definition of music? I would really appreciate it because it's the finest definition of music have ever read.
>It will be posted as an amendment to my albums philosophy at this website and please be feel free to visit. [alexiskrysyna.com).
Comment Written 10-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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I appreciate your comments about my poem, Alx. 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
Yes, of course you can use my poem. It would be an honour to be associated with your website. I've made a note of its address and will take a look.
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Thank you very much Tony, I used it in my definition of my album and why I wrote it. It's so dynamic and I think every musician would feel like the way it's expressed.
Thanks again and take care Tony.
The album CD will be out on Amazon in four days.
Alx
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I do a lot of thinking and praying at night. It seems quieter and more alone, less disruptions that during the day. I enjoyed reading your poem. It caused me to reflect and that's a good thing.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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I do a lot of thinking and praying at night. It seems quieter and more alone, less disruptions that during the day. I enjoyed reading your poem. It caused me to reflect and that's a good thing.
Comment Written 10-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2019
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Many thanks for your review, Barbara, and your comments about my poem. As you suggest, these moments are ideal for prayer and reflection. All the best, Tony