a romance by chance
ekphrastic poem in 15 words (strangers in the night)8 total reviews
Comment from Rena Smith
What I like about this poem is the poet talks about chance encountering and falling in love. The poet talks about two strangers meeting and they seem to hit it off and fall in love. I love it. I think this is a great poem. I'm a sucker for pure, simple, honest, and true love. So, I'll buy this 'love at fist glance' type of love which is what the poet seems to be conveying.
I don't see anything wrong with this poem.
Again, I love poems that talk about chance meeting and falling in love.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2022
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What I like about this poem is the poet talks about chance encountering and falling in love. The poet talks about two strangers meeting and they seem to hit it off and fall in love. I love it. I think this is a great poem. I'm a sucker for pure, simple, honest, and true love. So, I'll buy this 'love at fist glance' type of love which is what the poet seems to be conveying.
I don't see anything wrong with this poem.
Again, I love poems that talk about chance meeting and falling in love.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2022
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Thank you Rena for your ?a-one?derful review for this contest entry. Your critique of the same was my intent, but you actually said it better. Let?s hope the voters will be equally impressed by my words and your heartfelt analysis.
Comment from tempeste
Ciao Marco!
There are lot to appreciate in this awesome entry.
I love the mystery vibe .. two strangers that meet during a flight .. I definitely do believe 2 people can feel drawn to each other at first encounter.
Very original the opening and closing sentence : both being songs ... love the second one.
I love the choice of artwork too : glad you didn't show the two strangers .. leaving it up to the reader to imagine them.
You are really refining your skills in this challenging format.
Keep safe !
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2022
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Ciao Marco!
There are lot to appreciate in this awesome entry.
I love the mystery vibe .. two strangers that meet during a flight .. I definitely do believe 2 people can feel drawn to each other at first encounter.
Very original the opening and closing sentence : both being songs ... love the second one.
I love the choice of artwork too : glad you didn't show the two strangers .. leaving it up to the reader to imagine them.
You are really refining your skills in this challenging format.
Keep safe !
Comment Written 03-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2022
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Thank you for such a nice interpretation for my post and your recognition of my developing poem style.
Yes, in today?s world, my imagined couple may include many variations in gender, ethnicity, language, etc.
Comment from Sugarray77
I commend you on writing an excellent verse for this prompt. The lyrical theme resonates with all of us who love those songs and... yes, they will play in my head all day :). Well done and I wish you luck.
Melissa
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2022
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I commend you on writing an excellent verse for this prompt. The lyrical theme resonates with all of us who love those songs and... yes, they will play in my head all day :). Well done and I wish you luck.
Melissa
Comment Written 01-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2022
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Sorry that those songs will play in your head! In reality, I met my wife on an all-day tour bus in Holland. This April trip included a visit to the tulip fields. (A year later, as an engaged couple, we also did spend romantic days in Paris!) Later, we reprised our tulip trip with our two children.
Comment from LisaMay
You are right... both those songs are now ear-worms! Paris is the perfect destination for potential new love. Your poem is skilfully crafted and I think it will do well with voters.
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2022
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You are right... both those songs are now ear-worms! Paris is the perfect destination for potential new love. Your poem is skilfully crafted and I think it will do well with voters.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2022
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Lisa,
I will leave it to you to create a poem using ?ear-worms?! I actually met my wife on an all day tour bus in Holland. So my poem was somewhat biographical. Later, we spent time together in Paris. LOL
Comment from LateBloomer
Hello author, very good, very cute. I especially liked:
love is in the air
(Indeed it is)
Well chosen artwork choice. Accurate word count. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck. LateBloomer
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2022
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Hello author, very good, very cute. I especially liked:
love is in the air
(Indeed it is)
Well chosen artwork choice. Accurate word count. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck. LateBloomer
Comment Written 31-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2022
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LB,
My writing style is predominantly 5-7-5. My poetry wheelhouse does not include longer verses.
For my reality, I met my future wife on a full day bus excursion in Holland. So fairytales do happen on trips during the day.
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My husband and I met on a bus, but nothing romantic like Holland. Just a city bus going to and from work. Cheers!
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Sounds pretty romantic too. My in-laws have an identical story on a city bus (-;
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Smiles. Bloomer
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Smiles. M
Comment from Eunice Amero
I understand it's a good thing to find love they found it in the air on a plane. Love is in the air. This is true. True love is hard you find. You did a good job. I like this. Good luck
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2022
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I understand it's a good thing to find love they found it in the air on a plane. Love is in the air. This is true. True love is hard you find. You did a good job. I like this. Good luck
Comment Written 31-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2022
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Eunice,
This was an easy write for me since it is based on my personal experience. However, I met my future wife on a full day bus excursion to see the tulip fields in Holland.
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Okay that's interesting. Uou are welcome.
Comment from JessicaAshley
I love this. This is definitely some kind of fairy tale I, and probably lots of others, wish we could experience in our lifetime. I enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2022
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I love this. This is definitely some kind of fairy tale I, and probably lots of others, wish we could experience in our lifetime. I enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 31-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2022
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Jessica,
Believe it or not I met my future wife on a full day tour bus excursion in Holland. So that romance can happen on any trip.
Comment from Eternal Muse
Oh, how awesome. Sinatra would say "exchanging glances" and we exchange names on a Paris flight. Cool. Love is in the air - that adage fits here. Do you know, when I got my new 5G phone, I made the ringtone sing "Strangers in the night" (smile). He is my idol.
I found your poem very elegant, witty and well presented. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2022
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Oh, how awesome. Sinatra would say "exchanging glances" and we exchange names on a Paris flight. Cool. Love is in the air - that adage fits here. Do you know, when I got my new 5G phone, I made the ringtone sing "Strangers in the night" (smile). He is my idol.
I found your poem very elegant, witty and well presented. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 31-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2022
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Thanks EM for such a nice review. Sinatra had a great voice and many of his songs are memorable. So, his song is already ringing in your mind and soon in your ears LOL
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I could play it for you but only virtually (LOL).
