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Song of the Nightingale

FreeVerse

21 total reviews 
Comment from RGstar
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Lovely. Parts of this as beautiful as I have read.
A very well done.
Just right.
Good luck in the contest.
My best wishes.
RGstar

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 20-Mar-2022
    Hello RG... thank you so much for your lovely comments! I am not too adept at writing FV, but thought I would give it a try. :)

    Melissa
Comment from Debbie Pope
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Okay. Maybe meter and tankas are not your specialty after all. This free verse is lovely. You seem to think and see life as a poet. With this poem, you put me in that lavender twilight. I can hear the nightingales. Your words are peaceful and promising. The overall effect is enhanced by the lack of meter and rhyme. Your poem just ambles.
I love it! You can do it all. I am so glad that you discovered your gift 4 years ago.

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 20-Mar-2022
    Debbie, thank you so much for your wonderful words of encouragement. I have always struggled with writing FV and usually stick with meter (I guess that is why I love the FS meter class so much), but I thought I should try to stretch a little. I so appreciate you and your support of my writing. I always cherish your take on my work :). Thank you.

    Melissa
Comment from Sally Law
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This is stunning in every aspect and the winner in my eyes. How lovely is this...? comforting and soothing.

Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sal xoxo's

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 20-Mar-2022
    Hi Sweet Sal... thank you for your wonderful comments on this FV. I really struggle with FV, but thought I would give it a try. I so appreciate you!

    Melissa
Comment from royowen
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This is a beautifully illustrated Melissa, the mercy's of God come again at the dawning of each new day, in Lamentations 3:23. But you've written this so beautifully written, this is a gem. Well done, blessings Roy.

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 20-Mar-2022
    Thanks so much, Roy!! So appreciate you and your encouragement.

    Melissa
reply by royowen on 20-Mar-2022
    Most welcome
Comment from Jesse James Doty
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The artwork is stunning, and I love the last two lines that say, the eternal promise, night always turns into day.
The poem expresses hope that God will watch over everyone and bring on the good things in life and as such, this is an inspiring piece. And we can count on night turning into the day with a beautiful dawn. Glorious colors abound for everyone to enjoy.
Best wishes for a lovely Sunday,
Jesse

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 20-Mar-2022
    Thank you so much, dear Jesse, for your lovely comments on this FV. I always struggle with this form. :)

    Melissa
reply by Jesse James Doty on 20-Mar-2022
    You are welcome, Melissa!
    It is a pleasure to read and review your work.
    Jesse
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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I miss the song of the nightingale and yearn to hear sweet music again. Your words reminded me of the gentle twittering here, the dawn chorus has a pleasing sound. A fine, skilfully written free-verse Melissa, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 20-Mar-2022
    Hi Dolly. Thank you so much for your lovely review!!!

    Melissa
Comment from lyenochka
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Ah, what a beautiful "eternal promise" - His Light always turns our night into day! Loved your free verse and enjoyed your personification of night and of dawn. Best wishes in the contest!

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 20-Mar-2022
    Hi Helen. Thanks so much for your lovely comments and sensitive understanding.

    Melissa
Comment from kahpot
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Wow! if I had a six so would you, I don't review many free verses as I am having trouble understanding, I have read many and joined the free verse club to learn, this one tells the story of birds songs saying goodnight to all-knowing day will come, very well written and thank you****kahpot

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2022


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

    Melissa
Comment from juliaSjames
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Your lovely lines flow sweetly as the nightingale's song, dear Melissa. There is a quality of acceptance in this write. Come what may, even if sometimes one is wakeful and time passes slowly in those wee small hours, the light will dawn. Similarly, troubles pass.

Beautiful work. Best of luck in the contest.

Stay safe and blessed

Julia

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 20-Mar-2022
    Hi Marilyn. Thank you for your sweet and perceptive review!! So appreciate you.

    Melissa
reply by juliaSjames on 20-Mar-2022
    :-))

Comment from Jasmine Girl
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I like the positive message this poem carries. Yes. This is always hope. This poem uses descriptive language to paint the coming of the colorful dawn which announces the day has begun.

Well done and good luck.



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 Comment Written 19-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 20-Mar-2022
    Hi Lisa. Thanks so much!

    Melissa