Russian Coryphees
At the ballet ...18 total reviews
Comment from nomi338
A fitting salute and tip of the hat to the glorious art of ballet. The graceful movements that are both magical and musical. The discipline that is required to master this beautiful art form is at least as demanding as any training for sport or training for war.
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2024
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A fitting salute and tip of the hat to the glorious art of ballet. The graceful movements that are both magical and musical. The discipline that is required to master this beautiful art form is at least as demanding as any training for sport or training for war.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2024
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Hey Nomi! It's great to see you, my friend! I'm very happy that you enjoyed my poem. I have your portfolio on my To-Do List. I hope to get there in the next day or two. See you soon!
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Thank you. I hope that I do not disappoint. I would hate to waste your time.
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No time is ever wasted when we get to know people through their art. 😊 Talk soon!
Comment from Sarah Probe S.
Very inspiring poem full of lovely details, portraying the magic of ballet: i can almost imagine the voluptuousness and sumptuousness of a Mariinsky theatre ballet dream show,
Thanks a million,
God bless You
Sarah
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2024
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Very inspiring poem full of lovely details, portraying the magic of ballet: i can almost imagine the voluptuousness and sumptuousness of a Mariinsky theatre ballet dream show,
Thanks a million,
God bless You
Sarah
Comment Written 30-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2024
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Hello Sarah! I think I remember your poem! Yes, I looked into your eyes and got lost! 😂 Right? That was you? Anyway, thank you for your review. I'm glad you appreciate the beauty of ballet like I do!
Patrick
Comment from F. William Lester
Very nice poetry. Not a poet myself, I am intrigued by any and all forms to improve what dabbling I attempt. Well done. I could see and feel their dancing, something we try to achieve in all our writing. I enjoyed this piece. Thanks for sharing it and have a wonderful day. Be well.
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2024
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Very nice poetry. Not a poet myself, I am intrigued by any and all forms to improve what dabbling I attempt. Well done. I could see and feel their dancing, something we try to achieve in all our writing. I enjoyed this piece. Thanks for sharing it and have a wonderful day. Be well.
Comment Written 29-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2024
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Hello! Thank you so much for not only your review but also your rating. It really means a lot to me. 😊
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Welcome, Patrick. I heard about your writing and that you're new to the site. Glad to have you aboard and look forward to more of your writing. I read Pam Lonsdale's interview and am interested in reading your book. Take care. Again, welcome aboard and be well. Frank
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Hi Patrick,
You are a brilliant writer, my friend! This poem was a great free verse. It was whimsical, fun, and deeply moving.
The form was great and helped us picture the subject.
Well done, and welcome to the site!!
Rhonda
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2024
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Hi Patrick,
You are a brilliant writer, my friend! This poem was a great free verse. It was whimsical, fun, and deeply moving.
The form was great and helped us picture the subject.
Well done, and welcome to the site!!
Rhonda
Comment Written 29-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2024
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Thank you so much for your sweet comments, Rhonda! I'm really happy you enjoyed the poem! 😊
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It was brilliant!!
Comment from Wendy Jungbauer
Beautifully written, formatted and illustrated! I especially loved the cadence of this poem and it's spoken meter and rhyme scheme which created a fluidity of artistic expression. The visualization of these dancers is vivid and "on pointe" and through their performance, the reader is taken on a journey through Russian geography, history and culture. Great usage of the page spacing, format and font styling.
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2024
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Beautifully written, formatted and illustrated! I especially loved the cadence of this poem and it's spoken meter and rhyme scheme which created a fluidity of artistic expression. The visualization of these dancers is vivid and "on pointe" and through their performance, the reader is taken on a journey through Russian geography, history and culture. Great usage of the page spacing, format and font styling.
Comment Written 29-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2024
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Thank you, Wendy! I'm glad you liked it!
Comment from CrystieCookie999
Wow, this poem just woke me up. I am so glad I have a six-star rating left to give. Nice combination of form and illustration. I had not heard of Coryphees before, and a couple of other words in there, too. Nice share.
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2024
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Wow, this poem just woke me up. I am so glad I have a six-star rating left to give. Nice combination of form and illustration. I had not heard of Coryphees before, and a couple of other words in there, too. Nice share.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2024
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Thank you so much for your words, Crystie, and also for your rating! I really appreciate it!
Comment from royowen
I have a talented dancing granddaughter, and a professional acting/musician 12 year old grandson. Two daughters, who were dancers growing up, I wrote all the music and skits for a gospel performing band, I'm Australian, but well travelled, my elder daughter lived in New York for four years with husband, Nick, and three grandsons, we visited every year for those four years they were there.
I read Pam's part-biographical account of your life, particularly the Australian bit. Interesting excerpt. Well done, you think outside the box, which writing has a propensity to do, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2024
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I have a talented dancing granddaughter, and a professional acting/musician 12 year old grandson. Two daughters, who were dancers growing up, I wrote all the music and skits for a gospel performing band, I'm Australian, but well travelled, my elder daughter lived in New York for four years with husband, Nick, and three grandsons, we visited every year for those four years they were there.
I read Pam's part-biographical account of your life, particularly the Australian bit. Interesting excerpt. Well done, you think outside the box, which writing has a propensity to do, blessings Roy
Comment Written 28-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2024
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Thank you so much for the review, Roy! I lived in a Queensland region called the Tablelands, about an hour inland from Cairns, town called Atherton. Thanks also for reading Pam's interview! Talk to you again soon!
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I keep trying to post my comments but the site won't let me. I will just post this and see if it takes so that you at least get credit for the review.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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I keep trying to post my comments but the site won't let me. I will just post this and see if it takes so that you at least get credit for the review.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 28-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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Yeah, that's very strange! Thanks for trying. I'm just happy to know that you read it and liked it. 😊
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
You contain so much energy and momentum in this evocative ballet. I like the river/water imagery and other worldly influence that delves ever deeper into this dramatic scene in which I can practically hear the pounding accompaniment before it fades away into the icy freeze. A clever play on the word 'rime.' I assume the reduced size of the font is to reflect the diminishing movement of the dance. This is a very pleasing post, Patrick. Thank you so much. Debbie
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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You contain so much energy and momentum in this evocative ballet. I like the river/water imagery and other worldly influence that delves ever deeper into this dramatic scene in which I can practically hear the pounding accompaniment before it fades away into the icy freeze. A clever play on the word 'rime.' I assume the reduced size of the font is to reflect the diminishing movement of the dance. This is a very pleasing post, Patrick. Thank you so much. Debbie
Comment Written 27-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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Thank you Debbie! Yeah, I played around quite a bit with the formatting trying to insinuate some of the crescendoes and decrescendoes that would occur in the ballet's music. And you know what, I never considered the fact that "rime" could imply its homophone "rhyme." I appreciate you picking up on that! 😊
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You're welcome, Patrick! But you should never 'admit' you didn't consider the homophone - of course you did:))
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Okay, in that case, I did! 🤣
Comment from Begin Again
You never cease to amaze me, Patrick, You are capable of taking the reader deep into the bowels of horror and then flip the switch and have us enjoying a graceful ballet. You are an expert at your skills. Well done.
smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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You never cease to amaze me, Patrick, You are capable of taking the reader deep into the bowels of horror and then flip the switch and have us enjoying a graceful ballet. You are an expert at your skills. Well done.
smiles, Carol
Comment Written 27-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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Thank you Carol! I am hoping to swing back a little to the other side so that I can help the community understand that I am more than darkness and sex! I appreciate you stopping by!