Reviews from

Song of the Nightingale

FreeVerse

21 total reviews 
Comment from Carol Clark2
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

There's such a feeling of peace and calmness to your free verse. I like the personification of the night's drifting and ambling, and the dawn's ushering in the promise of a new day. I also like the consonance of the /l/ sounds throughout. Best wishes in the contest. Carol

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 21-Mar-2022
    Hello Carol. Thank you for your wonderful review and comments. I do feel like night can amble along... especially when I cannot sleep :). LOL. So appreciate your thoughts on my verses!!!

    Melissa
reply by Carol Clark2 on 21-Mar-2022
    Well written poem! Have a great sleep tonight. Carol
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

This is a Absolutely beautifully written free verse poem. Your Photo choice is breathtaking and compliments your words nicely. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 21-Mar-2022
    Hi Joanne. Thank you so much for the lovely comments and encouraging review! Hugs!

    Melissa
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2022
    Hi Joanne. Thank you so much for the lovely comments and encouraging review! Hugs!

    Melissa
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2022
    Hi Joanne. Thank you so much for the lovely comments and encouraging review! Hugs!

    Melissa
Comment from PoemsOfDD
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

A wonderful free verse poem entry. The first stanza hooked me in with the birds and their lullabies. I particularly liked this line:
night drifts on lavender shadows - loved it. Beautiful picture too. I spent the last two evenings watching the sun go down - an amazing hue of orange and yellow. Life is good. Thank you for sharing this most enjoyable read and best of luck in the competition.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 21-Mar-2022
    Thank you very much DD. I adore watching sunsets and the colors of the sky... but it seems my back garden develops shades of lavender as the sun goes down... it is shady. So appreciate you DD!!!

    Melissa
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

Song of the Nightingale
by Sugarray77

Beautiful entry for the Free Verse Poetry Contest, Melissa. Free verse is one of my favorites poetic forms.

The nightingale birds are beautiful. Good luck in the contest, sweetie pie.

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 20-Mar-2022
    Hi Gypsy. Thanks so much :). So glad you liked it.

    Melissa
Comment from June Sargent
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

A most soothing and peaceful free verse that creates a sense of security during these stressful times. Night will always be followed by dawn of a new day. Hope is eternal...

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 20-Mar-2022
    Hi June. Thank you for your charming review. So glad you liked it... and yes, God's promises of hope are eternal!

    Melissa
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

I really like this poem with words somnolent throughout. I love the line "night drifts on lavender shadows." I wish I'd thought of that. Also, I love the note of optimism that you end with.

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 20-Mar-2022
    Hi Verna. Thank you for your wonderful review!

    Melissa
Comment from dragonpoet
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

This is a nicely done free verse poem. The line breaks are chosen well to accentuate the images and morals of the poem. It seems the mockingbird ushers in the sunset and the sunset the knowledge of the hope of another
day.
Good luck in the contest, Melissa.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Joan

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 20-Mar-2022
    Hi Joan. Thanks so much! Appreciation your comments.

    Melissa
reply by dragonpoet on 21-Mar-2022
    You are most kindly welcome, Melissa.
    Joan
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

Your ultra-concise free-verse poem makes excellent use of both literal and figurative language to paint a lovely nighttime scene of comforting sounds and peace.

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 20-Mar-2022
    Hi Janice. I really appreciate your lovely comments. :)

    Melissa
Comment from poetwatch
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

This is cool, Melissa. :) I like your free verse poem. We have been loved more than the rest of the world. We enjoy the coming of the night because tomorrow is another beautiful day of freedom. This is a good offering for the Free Verse Poetry Contest. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 20-Mar-2022
    Hi Jose. So glad you liked it. Thanks for the wonderful comments!

    Melissa
Comment from jessizero
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

This poem captures a feeling of peace and calm. The night comes and passes, and then, as you say, night always turns into day. It's beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 20-Mar-2022
    Hi Jess. I so appreciate your comments and review. Thanks.

    Melissa