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Heart Cafted Poems - 2020

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Musings of an old man -2020

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Comment from Gloria ....
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Some brilliant images and metaphors in your "cold" free verse prompt. You've also used internal rhymes that pace the rhythm to build to a crescendo, and then back to the kitchen where it's warm and stocked with good food.

A most enjoyable read today, J. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 10-Dec-2020
    I do appreciate the time you spent reading and commenting on this club challenge.
Comment from greyson ernst
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nice job but good luck in the contest i have no suggestions and as always keep writing and stay safe and as always keep writing and stay safe


sincerely Greyson Ernst

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 10-Dec-2020
    Greyson Ernst, thank you for the time spent to read and comment on my poem.
Comment from Ben Colder
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After reading this, I got up and turned up my heat. Put on a sweater and thinking about going outside but it is 70 degrees out there.
Wow. A good job poet.

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 09-Dec-2020
    Ben, smiling back with a big thank you.
reply by the author on 09-Dec-2020
    Ben, smiling back with a big thank you.
Comment from Reese Turner
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You detail in great free verse,
The many reasons why a Texan must never
Travel north of Dallas after December 1
We know ice here in Texas
We use it to chill beer
We blend it with lime juice and Tequila to make Margaritas
We use it to keep food fresh should our fridge fail
Other than these things, I know not of what you write
And I am extremely happy in my ignorance.

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 10-Dec-2020
    Reese, now that spicy drink it just the ticket, I am certain.
Comment from Ben B.
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I hate the cold too. I'm not a big a fan of it and you pretty much narrowed down the feelings right there. I don't see how a bowl of chili hopes though. All that does for me is burn my tongue.

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 10-Dec-2020
    Ben to bad about that bowl of spicy chili, perhaps a "current" bush and electric blanket would be in order.
Comment from Waterfowl
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You went the extra mile describing a freezing winter day with the senses of sight, touch, and sound.

Winter landscapes are beautiful so long as they're maintained with freezing temperatures. Once it warms up, things turn into a slushy mess.

And may a bunch of snow be dumped into your pants for making me crave chili during work! It's way tastier than my lunch!

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 10-Dec-2020
    Waterfall, brrr! Smiles all around.
Comment from Ulla
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Hi there, that sounds cold indeed. Too much cold for my liking if truth be told. It's a great entry for the free verse challenge and I think you've written a fine poem. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 10-Dec-2020
    Ulla, thank you. I did enjoy the club challenge!
Comment from mermaids
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You have a vivid use of words that appeals to the senses, the reader can feel the cold. Spicy chili and long johns are definately for the cold winter season. Excellent use of words and poetic form. Stay warm.

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 10-Dec-2020
    I so value your time spent to read and comment on my poem, Thank you, happiest of holidays.
Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan
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Reading this lovely poem made me freeze.!:) The words flow freely. Don't freeze! Fine rhyme! Arctic is wild and hauntingly beautiful created by God! How can a humble mortal man conquer it? Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 09-Dec-2020
    Thank you good sir!
Comment from Roxanna Andrews
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I got cold just reading this! I don't like it that cold, I do like it to feel like winter, a least for a few days. That's what we have in FL a few days of winter. Last night was our coldest temp, there was even frost on windshields. Well done is describing cold. I need a hot cocoa now. =]

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 09-Dec-2020
    Roxanna, thank you for your time taken to read and comment on my poem.