Comment from Bonnie Seach

Excellent

Thank you for your post. I find it thought-provoking but a little remote and abstract. I do so much appreciate a poem that at once tells a story, even though the words be few. You are indisputably an artist and a romantic. Your choice of words carries one to a higher, ethereal plane. Thank you

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2021

Bonnie,

I so enjoyed your comments, review, and compliment. I never wrote poetry in school and hardly understood the nuances of the same. Now as a senior, I enjoy the intellectual challenge of writing almost daily. However, my poetic style is limited in scope and syllables. I really favor 5-7-5 syllable formats.

Mark

reply by Bonnie Seach on 23-Apr-2021

That urge to write and the addiction to expressing oneself in written words come only after years of experience and
wisdom. You are now in the bloom of a different facet of youth. The rough edges that get polished reveal the priceless gem within. May you have success. Thank you

reply by the author on 23-Apr-2021

Bonnie,

Thanks for those generous remarks!

Mark

Comment from tempeste

Excellent

Ciao poet!

I gave you your 6th vote..

Watching the corn sway in the wind is mesmerising ...

but I was unaware how corn actually grows ..
so I googled

Too strong winds, rain or hail can compromise crops if they pluck off too early the tassels ..

I hope I got it right ..

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2021

Thanks for your vote! Maybe it will carry me to the top of the podium. Pleased you liked my effort.

Comment from Liz O'Neill

Excellent

You have used several literary techniques. Your alliteration becomes onomatopoetic. The reader can hear the sounds of the winds. I love the sensory imagery conducted by the word "pluck".
Great job.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2021

But did you miss my pluck of the winds (stringed instruments)? Thanks for recognizing those other elements in my entry that you mentioned.

reply by Liz O'Neill on 17-Apr-2021

love the sensory imagery conducted by the word "pluck". onomatopoetic

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This 5-7-5, Summertime Concert, has the right set up and finds the natural sounds of wind and grain provide a satisfying sound to calm the soul.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2021

Bill,

I thought you would like the sound of this post.

Comment from T B Botts

Excellent

This was an interesting poem. A little play on words with the corn. I liked it. The picture for your poem was perfect. I guess it won't be all that long before the stands of corn will start showing in the mid-west. I grew up in corn country, and the poem brings back memories of home. Good work.

Tom

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021

Tom,

Thanks for your encouraging words for this contest entry. Pleased you ?heard? my play on words.

I went searching for an interesting wind name for my first line, but you may be familiar with:

Chinook - A type of foehn wind. Refers to the warm downslope wind in the Rocky Mountains that may occur after an intense cold spell when the temperature could rise by 20 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit in a matter of minutes. Also known as the Snow Eater. (Weather Channel Glossary)

reply by T B Botts on 16-Apr-2021

Yep, I'm quite familiar with Chinook winds. They're welcome after a long winter, and they do a great job of knocking down the snow. As long as you're not out on the boat, they're appreciated.

Comment from RodG

Excellent

Farmers would enjoy this poem because it focuses on how musical the wind can sound passing through ears of corn when it is growing well. Nice focus on sound.

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021

Thanks Rod!

I tried to get in the plucking of the strings (winds) and hearing the same. The farmers are likely sensitive to other sounds too!