Tilting at Windmills
When faith runs out48 total reviews
Comment from johnwilson
Ha! This is a winner! I absolutely loved it. (thanks for the notes, because I wouldn't have been able to laugh out as loudly with them.) What an incredible visual to accompany the piece you penned. Excellent alteration, rhyme, flow! I'm still laughing!
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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Ha! This is a winner! I absolutely loved it. (thanks for the notes, because I wouldn't have been able to laugh out as loudly with them.) What an incredible visual to accompany the piece you penned. Excellent alteration, rhyme, flow! I'm still laughing!
Comment Written 25-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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Very many thanks, Clem, for your supportive review and the six stars. Both much appreciated. So glad that this one caused you a little amusement! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Writeling
Ah yes, this is a real treat, which I'm sure will amuse many of its readers. The illustrative image is just right and the rhyming pattern clever and rewarding. I particularly admire:
'to genuflect, and then skedaddle.' I might borrow 'skedaddle' sometime!
With best wishes, Writeling
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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Ah yes, this is a real treat, which I'm sure will amuse many of its readers. The illustrative image is just right and the rhyming pattern clever and rewarding. I particularly admire:
'to genuflect, and then skedaddle.' I might borrow 'skedaddle' sometime!
With best wishes, Writeling
Comment Written 25-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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Very many thanks, Writeling, for your supportive review and the six stars. Both much appreciated. So glad that this one caused you a little amusement! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Dean Kuch
Excellent poem here, Tony, which utilizes many poetic devices.
I really enjoyed reading this one aloud what with all of the S, B, and W sounds. Not to mention the abundance of R and T sounds throughout.
Good use of slant/near rhyming with "cracks" and "facts".
You showcase your extensive vocabulary in this piece which also features an abundance of good examples of alliteration.
Loved the following stanza:
"But encased in faith's dull armor,
blood-crusted in pursuit of right,
this old crusader, resurrected,
stands ready, resolute to fight." ... We have to be ready, don't we, heh-heh?
A composition featuring creative rhyming and slant rhymes, coupled with a smooth, even meter and flow.
Very well presented also.
Bravo!
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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Excellent poem here, Tony, which utilizes many poetic devices.
I really enjoyed reading this one aloud what with all of the S, B, and W sounds. Not to mention the abundance of R and T sounds throughout.
Good use of slant/near rhyming with "cracks" and "facts".
You showcase your extensive vocabulary in this piece which also features an abundance of good examples of alliteration.
Loved the following stanza:
"But encased in faith's dull armor,
blood-crusted in pursuit of right,
this old crusader, resurrected,
stands ready, resolute to fight." ... We have to be ready, don't we, heh-heh?
A composition featuring creative rhyming and slant rhymes, coupled with a smooth, even meter and flow.
Very well presented also.
Bravo!
Comment Written 25-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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Very many thanks, Dean, for your supportive review and constructive remarks about the composition of this one! Best wishes, Tony
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Anytime.
Comment from RGstar
A couple of strong underlined meanings here, Tony. Beautifully constructed, with another angle on that very word: faith.
Assonance, alliteration, beautifully imbedded with that perfect image to set things of.
Bravo.
Good write.
Best wishes.
RG
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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A couple of strong underlined meanings here, Tony. Beautifully constructed, with another angle on that very word: faith.
Assonance, alliteration, beautifully imbedded with that perfect image to set things of.
Bravo.
Good write.
Best wishes.
RG
Comment Written 25-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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Very many thanks, Roy, for your supportive review and constructive remarks about the composition of this one! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
"Tilting at Windmills' is an extremely well-written and thought-provoking piece. This poem is deftly descriptive and to me, a definite six. I look forward to seeing your next post.
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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"Tilting at Windmills' is an extremely well-written and thought-provoking piece. This poem is deftly descriptive and to me, a definite six. I look forward to seeing your next post.
Comment Written 25-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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Very many thanks, Duchess, for your supportive review and the six stars. Both much appreciated. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Gloria ....
Ha, this is filled with great wit and humour. I especially like the genuflect and skedaddle. That actually makes a lot of sense when the call for battle comes too late in life.
I never even for one second though about Don Quixote. hehe. That's me just getting with the disinformation program.
Great job Tony.
Gloria
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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Ha, this is filled with great wit and humour. I especially like the genuflect and skedaddle. That actually makes a lot of sense when the call for battle comes too late in life.
I never even for one second though about Don Quixote. hehe. That's me just getting with the disinformation program.
Great job Tony.
Gloria
Comment Written 25-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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Very many thanks, Gloria, for your supportive review. So glad that this one caused you a little amusement! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from karenina
Interesting.....I expected Don Quixote a nd if I got him he was "bad to the bone"----(hah!)---
Your thyme scene was....Well, what WAS it?
XXXAA
XBXB
XCXC
DDEE
(Pardon me while I post a nip)
Hey.....it's five stars for wit and image and the twist of in a free verse with rhyme chasers!
I'm smiling.....
Karenina
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2018
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Interesting.....I expected Don Quixote a nd if I got him he was "bad to the bone"----(hah!)---
Your thyme scene was....Well, what WAS it?
XXXAA
XBXB
XCXC
DDEE
(Pardon me while I post a nip)
Hey.....it's five stars for wit and image and the twist of in a free verse with rhyme chasers!
I'm smiling.....
Karenina
Comment Written 25-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2018
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Many thanks for stopping by to review, Karenina. Glad you enjoyed this rhyme cocktail! Best wishes, Tony
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It wad authentically your own and it worked!
Karenina
Comment from w.j.debi
A delightful entry for the Faith contest, and an unusual subject. Don Quixote is one of my favorite stories. He may have seemed daft to many, but one has to admire his dedication to his cause, even though it was meant as a parody.
Excellent tribute to the story. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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A delightful entry for the Faith contest, and an unusual subject. Don Quixote is one of my favorite stories. He may have seemed daft to many, but one has to admire his dedication to his cause, even though it was meant as a parody.
Excellent tribute to the story. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 24-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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Many thanks for your kind response, WJ. Very much appreciated! There is much in the character of Don Quixote to like. Best wishes, Tony.
Comment from rama devi
Wow - loved reading this aloud--especially the first stanza with the S, B, and W sounds plus consonance of R and T. Love the slant rhyme of cracks and facts. Love line one:
How wildly wind-shanked windows rattle,
Love the unusual vocabulary here and the continued alliteraiton (note one optional spag suggestion):
Once more unto the battledore,
to loft his shuttlecock of shame,(;)
but how the howling gale is blowing
through his wormwood weakened frame.
Fun rhymes here:
Since his armour's rather rusted,
ancient rites no longer trusted,
he is tempted by the devil
to genuflect, and then skedaddle.
Highly original and eloquent in a whimsical way.
Creative rhymes and slant rhymes, all well-timed and rich with phonetic resonance. Fine presentation.
Bravo
Warmly, rd
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2018
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Wow - loved reading this aloud--especially the first stanza with the S, B, and W sounds plus consonance of R and T. Love the slant rhyme of cracks and facts. Love line one:
How wildly wind-shanked windows rattle,
Love the unusual vocabulary here and the continued alliteraiton (note one optional spag suggestion):
Once more unto the battledore,
to loft his shuttlecock of shame,(;)
but how the howling gale is blowing
through his wormwood weakened frame.
Fun rhymes here:
Since his armour's rather rusted,
ancient rites no longer trusted,
he is tempted by the devil
to genuflect, and then skedaddle.
Highly original and eloquent in a whimsical way.
Creative rhymes and slant rhymes, all well-timed and rich with phonetic resonance. Fine presentation.
Bravo
Warmly, rd
Comment Written 24-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2018
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As always a detailed and supportive review, for which, many thanks. Delighted that you thought this one worth six stars! All the best, Tony
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My pleasure, Tony. Blessings, rd
Comment from Ben Colder
Oh the thrill of playing the game of Bad Mitten. An art to conquer for many, only simple task for others. Well written poem. Thank you for sharing. Best to you.
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2018
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Oh the thrill of playing the game of Bad Mitten. An art to conquer for many, only simple task for others. Well written poem. Thank you for sharing. Best to you.
Comment Written 24-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2018
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Many thanks for stopping by to review, Ben. Bad Mitten just about sums up my prowess at the game these days. Best wishes, Tony
