Comment from Realist101

Excellent

Ahhhh for SPRINGTIME! My favorite season. And we once lived on a hill where the wind was almost constant. And only warm up next to the buildings in cold weather. I love rabbits and your photo is awesome! But the cadence in this is what I loved the most. Easy flow and to enjoy. :) Suse

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2024

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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2024

Hi Suse, That sounds like it a tough place to sit and be - not somewhere you could sit and write poetry outside!

Thanks so much for your lovely comments - I tend to find cadence is the most important thing for me in a poem as it helps to carry your story.

Best wishes

Caroline

Comment from Deborah Dybowski

Exceptional

This is a beautiful poem you have written about seeing the rabbit and
relating him to the last of winter. The rhyming is perfect and flows well.
You have lovely choice of words all the way through the poem.
I especially like...his presence only transient, glimpse of winter's frost, and vernal gown. I could go on. Your poem was a delight to read.

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2024

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2024

Hi Deborah, thank you, thank you, for your fabulous review. I?m so happy you liked it and mentioned what you particularly like. With my best wishes
Caroline

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Oh I'm sure he will find his spring. What a delightful poem this was about the mountain hare. Such a beautiful and elusive animal. It's a wonderful entry for the contest. All the best of luck. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2024

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2024

Hi Ulla, thank you for your kind review. I?m touched by your lovely words - thank you so much.
Best wishes
Caroline

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

This is a beautifully written poem about this majestic creature. I can see him as king of the moor. Your vivid use of words take the reader out into nature. "A ghost of winter's snowstorm" is a perfect line to describe the hare as he surveys his domain. Excellent use of words and poetic form with a light feel and flow to them.

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2024

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2024

Thank you so much for your review. I?m glad you see him as king of the moor - that?s how I see him too. Thanks for taking the time to review. With my best wishes
Caroline

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

Your poem placed me in the mood for spring. Love what spring brings to the land. The smell of fresh dirt, the chirping of various birds, Yes. I am ready. Thank you for sharing your talent.

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2024

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2024

Hi Ben, yes I?m ready for the spring too, although often the winter has a sting in the tail here. All those things are so beautiful and so much more lovely after a harsh season. Thanks so much for your review and for sharing your thoughts. Best wishes
Caroline

Comment from Mrs. KT

Exceptional

Welcome to FanStory, Caroline!
How very much I appreciate your exceptionally well-crafted poetic offering.
Now I have visited England a number of times, as our son-in-law is from Tilston - outside of Chester. But I've never visited the moors = Bucket List!
How I would love to do so and come upon a mountain hair - in any season.
I so enjoyed your rhythmic celebration of this delightful creature and the imagery it invoked.

Best Wishes!

diane

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2024

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2024

Hi Diane, thanks so much for your amazing review - and for the precious green star! Chester is a lovely place and not very far away - just over an hour?s drive from our wild but welcoming moors. I?m glad they are on your bucket list! The hares really are magical and so incongruous when dressed in white when there is no snow!
Thanks so much for this fabulous message and very warm welcome.
With best wishes
Caroline

Comment from Treischel

Excellent

Your free verse poem is a delight. I love the rabbit metaphor for winter. The picture captured a lovely image of the jack-rabbit in the field. Good lick in the contest,

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2024

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2024

Thank you for your kind review - Im so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to feed back - it?s much appreciated.
Best wishes
Caroline

Comment from John Ciarmello

Excellent

What a great Milestone post, Caroline!

I enjoyed the metaphoric coming and going of the frost with the beautiful hair. Or, perhaps, a comparison to the spring ahead.

I loved this first post. I wish you much success here. This community has a great group of peeps! I'm looking forward to your next.

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2024

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2024

Thank you very much indeed John! Yes I?m looking forward to getting to know the community here very much.

I?m glad you liked the comparisons to the seasons and the weather. I really appreciate your review - thanks so much!

Best wishes

Caroline

reply by John Ciarmello on 28-Jan-2024

Sorry, my auto-correct changed hare to hair! It changed the entire meaning of the review as there is no beautiful HAIR in your poem! hahaha. Nice to have you aboard, Caroline!

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

This is a magical post, skilfully written from a talented pen and I enjoyed the journey, the scenes, and the rhymes, I welcome you to Fanstory and look forward to reading more of your poetry Caroline. I reckon this is poem a good contender for the contest, and I wish you luck, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2024

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2024

Thank you Dolly, again, 🤗 I am also really interested in learning what I can do better, so please feel free to comment too.
With my best wishes
Caroline

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Thank you for sharing the background to this poem in the notes. The writing of your poem is engaging, and original. The photo is a wonderful prompt for your thoughts. Very well done.
Wendy

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2024

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2024

Thank you Wendy, much appreciated!
With my best wishes
Caroline