Steve's Story-Poems
Viewing comments for Chapter 3 "Poetry in the Blood"A collection of my poems
44 total reviews
Comment from c_lucas
No poet or writer likes to see his work unfinished. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for an easy read. There is very good imagery.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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No poet or writer likes to see his work unfinished. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for an easy read. There is very good imagery.
Comment Written 10-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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Thanks for the review!
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You're welcome. Kiwi
Comment from Majicman
What a horrible/beautiful poem. With blood flowing and death it was difficult to read at first, then the masterpiece was produced only to have it burn up. You are very creative and your poem is well written. People need to be shocked once in awhile.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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What a horrible/beautiful poem. With blood flowing and death it was difficult to read at first, then the masterpiece was produced only to have it burn up. You are very creative and your poem is well written. People need to be shocked once in awhile.
Comment Written 10-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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Thankyou for the review!
Comment from KathyH
This is very well done. You do an excellent job of integrating the poet's language into this piece; something complex that you made flow smoothly. Great twist on the ending, sad, of course, for the poet.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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This is very well done. You do an excellent job of integrating the poet's language into this piece; something complex that you made flow smoothly. Great twist on the ending, sad, of course, for the poet.
Comment Written 10-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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Thanks, Kathy - hopefully this will never happen to us!
Comment from ulster3
Hello kiwisteveh.
Ouch! The bitter irony of that conclusion. These quatrains are wonderfully done, and tell a very interesting and sad story. Bravo for really exceptional work.
Fondly, Rebecca
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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Hello kiwisteveh.
Ouch! The bitter irony of that conclusion. These quatrains are wonderfully done, and tell a very interesting and sad story. Bravo for really exceptional work.
Fondly, Rebecca
Comment Written 10-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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Thank you, Rebecca - glad you liked the ending - I did consider leaving it out
Comment from Ann Smith
I like the use of tools of the trade in the poem and getting inside the poet's head. The thoughts are clear and well defined. It is a tragic tale. All that work gone up in smoke. Good luck with the contest. ann
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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I like the use of tools of the trade in the poem and getting inside the poet's head. The thoughts are clear and well defined. It is a tragic tale. All that work gone up in smoke. Good luck with the contest. ann
Comment Written 10-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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Thanks for the six and the kind words.
Steve
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You are welcome. ann
Comment from cheyennewy
Hi kiwisteveh,
I was merrily reading along, enjoying the words, rhyme and easy flow. Then came the end which gave me a start. Our poor poet who struggles to write his last poem only to have it go up in smoke! You have chosen excellent words and the ab/ab rhyme is musical. Well done and good luck in the contest. chey
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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Hi kiwisteveh,
I was merrily reading along, enjoying the words, rhyme and easy flow. Then came the end which gave me a start. Our poor poet who struggles to write his last poem only to have it go up in smoke! You have chosen excellent words and the ab/ab rhyme is musical. Well done and good luck in the contest. chey
Comment Written 10-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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Thank you - nothing like shocking the reader back to life!
I did consider submitting this without the last stanza - it would have been a totally different poem
Comment from Kingsland
This poem brought to mind the famous poet Coleridge. This was a well written free flowing verse. It was just a delight to have read and written this response for... John
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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This poem brought to mind the famous poet Coleridge. This was a well written free flowing verse. It was just a delight to have read and written this response for... John
Comment Written 10-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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Wow! and I wasn't even high on opium as Coleridge apparently was when he came up with Kubla Khan...
Comment from The Stranger
I like this story come poem of the turmoil within the mind of a poet, it is both original and makes for an excellent read, thank you
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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I like this story come poem of the turmoil within the mind of a poet, it is both original and makes for an excellent read, thank you
Comment Written 10-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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Thanks for your review.
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
'Poetry in the Blood' is a well-written, but heart-rending piece. Fate has been more than unkind to the diligent scribe.
It was a privilege to review a work of this quality.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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'Poetry in the Blood' is a well-written, but heart-rending piece. Fate has been more than unkind to the diligent scribe.
It was a privilege to review a work of this quality.
Comment Written 10-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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Thank you so much for your kind words!
Comment from findingmyroom
Oh, man that sucks! Your ending is a terrific wrap for the story. You've incorporated so many great images and created a story-poem, too. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2011
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Oh, man that sucks! Your ending is a terrific wrap for the story. You've incorporated so many great images and created a story-poem, too. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2011
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Thank you - it started out as something else and then the dark story took over!