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23 total reviews
Comment from Preston McWhorter
Hi, Treischel,
The 3 poems; "The Creator's Mind", " My Forest Friend," and "Writhing Wraiths"
are all exceptional examples of your poetic skill and vision. "The Creator's Mind" although great in scope and concept, in combining all of those poetic forms in a single poem is a bit flashy.
Your friend and colleague,
Preston
reply by the author on 09-May-2016
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Hi, Treischel,
The 3 poems; "The Creator's Mind", " My Forest Friend," and "Writhing Wraiths"
are all exceptional examples of your poetic skill and vision. "The Creator's Mind" although great in scope and concept, in combining all of those poetic forms in a single poem is a bit flashy.
Your friend and colleague,
Preston
Comment Written 09-May-2016
reply by the author on 09-May-2016
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Thank you very much for those combined reviews and the recognition.
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
Congrats-what an interesting animated still photo.
You have a talent for finding, capturing and including
unique photos in your poetry.
This image and words are perfect together.
Great thinking out of the box.
:-) Shirley
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2016
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Congrats-what an interesting animated still photo.
You have a talent for finding, capturing and including
unique photos in your poetry.
This image and words are perfect together.
Great thinking out of the box.
:-) Shirley
Comment Written 27-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2016
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Thank you Shirley. It was a fun write.
Comment from Pantygynt
Mono rhyming tercets - your favourite I think. I can see where you are coming from with this. I wonder how come it grew like this. I can think of two possible reasons. It is close to the lake and perhaps a flood loosened the earth around it at some point causing it to fall and then grow straightish thereafter.
I think that is more likely than it being part of a cut and laid hedgerow at some time. In the days before barbed wire this was a technique that, if properly managed could produce a hedgerow completely impervious to farm stock and results in apparently horizontal growth until, no longer kept trimmed it reverts to type. To be honest this doesn't really look like that.
Your keen observations continue to produce interesting and technically very sound poetry.
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2016
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Mono rhyming tercets - your favourite I think. I can see where you are coming from with this. I wonder how come it grew like this. I can think of two possible reasons. It is close to the lake and perhaps a flood loosened the earth around it at some point causing it to fall and then grow straightish thereafter.
I think that is more likely than it being part of a cut and laid hedgerow at some time. In the days before barbed wire this was a technique that, if properly managed could produce a hedgerow completely impervious to farm stock and results in apparently horizontal growth until, no longer kept trimmed it reverts to type. To be honest this doesn't really look like that.
Your keen observations continue to produce interesting and technically very sound poetry.
Comment Written 05-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2016
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Thank you Pantygynt. I think the growth was natural, being by a lake. There were a few willows that grew out horizontal to the water.a bit, then sprouted up. At any rate. An interesting tree, I felt it has a sassy character.
Comment from ciliverde
It is a funny photo, and it does look like a woman posed seductively. Reminds me of that Far Side cartoon where a lady snake is posed like that in an old Western bar - full of "western" snakes with cowboy hats - Lol!
I loved your poem about the Wicked Willow. She's all "come hither" and then she's gonna call the cops - what a tease!
Carol
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016
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It is a funny photo, and it does look like a woman posed seductively. Reminds me of that Far Side cartoon where a lady snake is posed like that in an old Western bar - full of "western" snakes with cowboy hats - Lol!
I loved your poem about the Wicked Willow. She's all "come hither" and then she's gonna call the cops - what a tease!
Carol
Comment Written 04-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016
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Thank you Carol. Isn't she though.
Comment from sunnilicious
I saw a bunch of them somewhere in Pasadena. They were so abstract to look at.... the mental images got wild. Willows are fun trees like this poem. Great flow of rhythm and rhymes to roll from the tongue. Creative. Cute. Nice work.
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016
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I saw a bunch of them somewhere in Pasadena. They were so abstract to look at.... the mental images got wild. Willows are fun trees like this poem. Great flow of rhythm and rhymes to roll from the tongue. Creative. Cute. Nice work.
Comment Written 04-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016
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Thank you Alicia. It was a fun poem.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I enjoyed your willow tree poem. I like the personification. Good job with the rhyme and flow.
[Did you intend for the word OH to be in all caps for emphasis? ]
Good job and thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016
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I enjoyed your willow tree poem. I like the personification. Good job with the rhyme and flow.
[Did you intend for the word OH to be in all caps for emphasis? ]
Good job and thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 04-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016
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Thank you Jannypan. Yes.
Comment from lightink
Haha! I this is most unexpected! What a player! Yes, it should be illegal for trees to just lay around in such an immoral position :).
My favorite thing was the ambiguity of this:
"I'll treat you to some woody bliss!" well, maybe not that ambiguous! ;)
What a fun poem with a delightful twist at the end!
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016
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Haha! I this is most unexpected! What a player! Yes, it should be illegal for trees to just lay around in such an immoral position :).
My favorite thing was the ambiguity of this:
"I'll treat you to some woody bliss!" well, maybe not that ambiguous! ;)
What a fun poem with a delightful twist at the end!
Comment Written 04-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016
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Thank you Jyoti. I just smile when ever I see that tree.
Comment from TAB_that's me
I love willow trees - they look so free (and sexy - ha!)
Great write from your picture. You take good pictures too.
Teresa
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016
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I love willow trees - they look so free (and sexy - ha!)
Great write from your picture. You take good pictures too.
Teresa
Comment Written 04-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016
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Thank you Teresa. Glad you got a chuckle, and I appreciate the compliment.
Comment from patcelaw
To me one of the most stately trees is the weeping willow. I had one in my yard that looked a lot this one. I had to have it taken out because it was getting diseased. I miss that beautiful tree. Patricia
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016
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To me one of the most stately trees is the weeping willow. I had one in my yard that looked a lot this one. I had to have it taken out because it was getting diseased. I miss that beautiful tree. Patricia
Comment Written 04-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016
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Thank you Patricia. They are most interesting trees, for sure.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A well-written poem with a bit of romance and a sexy Willow tree. It seems to be love at first sight. It is an excellent capture of the sexy lady. Lol.
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016
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A well-written poem with a bit of romance and a sexy Willow tree. It seems to be love at first sight. It is an excellent capture of the sexy lady. Lol.
Comment Written 04-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016
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Thank you Sandra. She's a sassy lady and always leaves.