Interpretations For Consideration
Viewing comments for Chapter 1 "Enveloped in Memories"An Ekphrastic Poetry Collection for NaPoWriMo 2022
10 total reviews
Comment from karenina
I have grown to appreciate ekphrastic poetry from the gifts of your poems I did catch through this challenge. Now, I get to feast on each offering...
A gift for me!
Karenins
reply by the author on 12-May-2022
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I have grown to appreciate ekphrastic poetry from the gifts of your poems I did catch through this challenge. Now, I get to feast on each offering...
A gift for me!
Karenins
Comment Written 12-May-2022
reply by the author on 12-May-2022
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Aw, you really are too kind...
I find that if I'm struggling to write, a visual stimuli helps to kickstart my word generator! x
Comment from ~Dovey
Hi Debra!
I am enjoying your ekphrastic poetic interpretations. I have also noticed a theme of black and white, which I find intriguing, as well.
I am following along to see how the month develops.
Kim
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2022
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Hi Debra!
I am enjoying your ekphrastic poetic interpretations. I have also noticed a theme of black and white, which I find intriguing, as well.
I am following along to see how the month develops.
Kim
Comment Written 03-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2022
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Hello Kim :)
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. I appreciate it!
Yes, all the artwork I am using is black and white... On reviewing my prologue, Val Crisson asked if I would be using black and white pictures throughout the challenge - at that point, I hadn't thought about it, so I thought about it and decided that I liked the idea! Thanks for noticing!
Best wishes, Debra :)
Comment from Sally Law
Dear Debra, An emotional tanker in ekphrastic free verse poetry. Your inspiration for this was so very sweet. You are setting a high bar early on in this poetry competition. What am I going to do? A six to send you off. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2022
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Dear Debra, An emotional tanker in ekphrastic free verse poetry. Your inspiration for this was so very sweet. You are setting a high bar early on in this poetry competition. What am I going to do? A six to send you off. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
Comment Written 03-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2022
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Hello Sal :)
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback and generous star rating. I really do appreciate both, and I am glad that you enjoyed reading this one.
Best wishes as always, Debra x
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Super offering! I am so impressed by this one. So short yet powerful. I?m delighted to see you in this contest. Sal XOs
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Debra,
Is there an end to frazzled days? I have heard about the Golden Years, but even at 71, they are still no where in sight.
I think this poem is about your hubby... taken for granted, perhaps, when you were young and tired out? Kids pulling at your dress, wanting this, wanting that. Housework, demanding. Teaching job at school, pulling you away. No time for hubby. He'll have to muscle through, same as you. You see him overlooked, and now you wish you could go back. Right the wrongs. Your world crowded him out. Now you realize he was your "greatest gift".
He gave you flowers... daisies and buttercups, handpicked. You stuffed them in an envelope where they dried over many years. Yet, even in their moist-less state, they speak to you. A purpose. They "gently whisper" that he has always been "the greatest gift".
Superb! A wonderful start to your NaPoWriMo, "National Poetry Writing Month" project. I hope I've interpreted correctly. Anyway, that's the way I see it. Now I've got to go heat up my tea... it got cold... I was so wrapped up in deciphering your poem. The artwork with those dried flowers told the tale. And it's never too late.
If I had a sixer left, it would be yours.
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2022
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Hi Debra,
Is there an end to frazzled days? I have heard about the Golden Years, but even at 71, they are still no where in sight.
I think this poem is about your hubby... taken for granted, perhaps, when you were young and tired out? Kids pulling at your dress, wanting this, wanting that. Housework, demanding. Teaching job at school, pulling you away. No time for hubby. He'll have to muscle through, same as you. You see him overlooked, and now you wish you could go back. Right the wrongs. Your world crowded him out. Now you realize he was your "greatest gift".
He gave you flowers... daisies and buttercups, handpicked. You stuffed them in an envelope where they dried over many years. Yet, even in their moist-less state, they speak to you. A purpose. They "gently whisper" that he has always been "the greatest gift".
Superb! A wonderful start to your NaPoWriMo, "National Poetry Writing Month" project. I hope I've interpreted correctly. Anyway, that's the way I see it. Now I've got to go heat up my tea... it got cold... I was so wrapped up in deciphering your poem. The artwork with those dried flowers told the tale. And it's never too late.
If I had a sixer left, it would be yours.
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 01-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2022
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Hello Kimbob :)
Thank you so much for sharing your interpretation of my poem with me. I can see why you would think the poem is about my husband - I see it too now - and you are perceptive in how our life has been...
But, the poem isn't about that (lol!) It's about my firstborn. All three of the kids are my greatest gifts, but I found it hard to adapt to motherhood after being without children (and wanting them so badly) for so long. I felt so blessed, but clueless all at the same time. Nothing much changes!!
Thank you for letting your meal go cold whilst you tried to figure out my words - I take that as a huge compliment :)
Best wishes as always, Debra x
Comment from mermaids
You have a smooth flow of words that gives your poem an almost musical feel to it. "And tiredness ruled" is a wonderful line that I am sure many can relate to. Excellent use of words and free verse form.
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2022
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You have a smooth flow of words that gives your poem an almost musical feel to it. "And tiredness ruled" is a wonderful line that I am sure many can relate to. Excellent use of words and free verse form.
Comment Written 01-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2022
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Thank you so much for your kind feedback :)
Best wishes, Debra
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
This actually reminded me of the first years of my marriage while I was reading it. Not sure if that's where you were going with it . . . It's a lovely poem - thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2022
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This actually reminded me of the first years of my marriage while I was reading it. Not sure if that's where you were going with it . . . It's a lovely poem - thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 01-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2022
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Hello Pam :)
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. I appreciate your thoughts - it is great to read different interpretations of what I've written :)
Best wishes, Debra
Comment from jessizero
This is so wonderfully sweet. Thank you for choosing to share this on FanStory. Keep up the good work, and keep sharing that work here. Best wishes.
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2022
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This is so wonderfully sweet. Thank you for choosing to share this on FanStory. Keep up the good work, and keep sharing that work here. Best wishes.
Comment Written 01-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2022
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Thank you so much for your kind feedback :)
Best wishes, Debra
Comment from Raul1
I see that the greatest gift is yours and I can understand reading your poem. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. I like your poem. Good job! Thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2022
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I see that the greatest gift is yours and I can understand reading your poem. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. I like your poem. Good job! Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 01-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2022
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Thank you so much for your kind feedback :)
Best wishes, Debra
Comment from royowen
I think quite often my grandkids have given their mums wildflowers as gifts, or expressions of love Debra, such wonderful gestures are very memorable, children aren't usually so effusive, beautifully written, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2022
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I think quite often my grandkids have given their mums wildflowers as gifts, or expressions of love Debra, such wonderful gestures are very memorable, children aren't usually so effusive, beautifully written, blessings Roy
Comment Written 01-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2022
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Thank you so much, Roy, for your kind feedback :)
Best wishes, Debra
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Most welcome
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
We look back at our journey and we realise how far we've come and the memories we've gathered are precious. A fine free-write, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2022
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We look back at our journey and we realise how far we've come and the memories we've gathered are precious. A fine free-write, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 01-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2022
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Thank you so much, Dolly :)
I'm glad you enjoyed this one. Best wishes as always, Debra x
