Melancholy Dance
5 Line Poem11 total reviews
Comment from Irish Rain
I just love this.
Autumn is my favorite season, and
melancholy, one of my favorite words.
The picture is perfect...
a winner for me!!
Blessings...
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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I just love this.
Autumn is my favorite season, and
melancholy, one of my favorite words.
The picture is perfect...
a winner for me!!
Blessings...
Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Thank you "to the moon and back," as this means a great deal to me. Also, I think your poem should have taken first.
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So nice of you to say!!! And you're more than welcome, you had all my favorites going on here!!
Comment from RodG
This five-liner definitely gives one a sense of Autumn as the colored leaves ruffle in "October's crisp breeze." Indeed, for most viewers it is the "last show" of the season. Nicely done.
Rod
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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This five-liner definitely gives one a sense of Autumn as the colored leaves ruffle in "October's crisp breeze." Indeed, for most viewers it is the "last show" of the season. Nicely done.
Rod
Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Thank you for "getting" my intentions here, and for the lovely review.
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My pleasure.
Comment from tfawcus
There is a sense of melancholy sadness associated with the beautiful colours of autumn. A last hurrah before winter sets in! Your poem captures the atmosphere well.
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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There is a sense of melancholy sadness associated with the beautiful colours of autumn. A last hurrah before winter sets in! Your poem captures the atmosphere well.
Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Thank you, I have always found the Fall beautiful and equally melancholy. I am glad you "got" my message.
Comment from lyenochka
Lovely picture created by your five-line poem! I like the near rhyme of leaves and breeze and the personification of the trees with the "melancholy dance." Congratulations on your second prize!
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Lovely picture created by your five-line poem! I like the near rhyme of leaves and breeze and the personification of the trees with the "melancholy dance." Congratulations on your second prize!
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Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Thank you for this lovely review and congratulations
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
The picture sets the stage well for this poem that shows the sight and the feel of fall as the breeze ruffles the brightly colored leaves, creating the feeling of sadness that comes with the season. I hope this does well in the contest.
reply by the author on 17-May-2022
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The picture sets the stage well for this poem that shows the sight and the feel of fall as the breeze ruffles the brightly colored leaves, creating the feeling of sadness that comes with the season. I hope this does well in the contest.
Comment Written 17-May-2022
reply by the author on 17-May-2022
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Thank you so much for "getting" my little poem.
Comment from Debra White
Hello Val :)
I wouldn't normally see orange and gold as anything other than vibrant colours, but combined with that harsh wind and the last movements of the dying leaves - I get it!
Beautifully written and with such vivid imagery, this is a wonderful poem.
Good luck in the contest.
Best wishes, Debra :)
reply by the author on 16-May-2022
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Hello Val :)
I wouldn't normally see orange and gold as anything other than vibrant colours, but combined with that harsh wind and the last movements of the dying leaves - I get it!
Beautifully written and with such vivid imagery, this is a wonderful poem.
Good luck in the contest.
Best wishes, Debra :)
Comment Written 16-May-2022
reply by the author on 16-May-2022
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Well, Debra, you just made my day. I treasure every "exceptional" I receive, and they seem to be harder and harder to get (which is probably a good thing). I really appreciate your support. You might find this amusing, but I wrote this at Heathrow Airport on our way back from France which I believe is in your "neck of the woods"
Comment from Gert sherwood
Val Crisson your 5 line poem Melancholy Dance
you knew hot make me (Melancholy) with only five lines you have the way of showing of how blueI feel when I see the last leaf of our maple tree falls to the ground. I wish you the very best in the five line contest.
Gert
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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Val Crisson your 5 line poem Melancholy Dance
you knew hot make me (Melancholy) with only five lines you have the way of showing of how blueI feel when I see the last leaf of our maple tree falls to the ground. I wish you the very best in the five line contest.
Gert
Comment Written 15-May-2022
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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Thank you, Gert, for the lovely review. Yes, you really got my intention here. The end of Autumn makes me "melancholy"
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Val Crisson
You are most welcome
Gert
Comment from Michele Harber
This is a lovely, very visual poem, heightened by the "melancholy dance" metaphor. The image you chose is beautiful, and highlights your words perfectly. You made excellent and organic-sounding use of the required syllable count. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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This is a lovely, very visual poem, heightened by the "melancholy dance" metaphor. The image you chose is beautiful, and highlights your words perfectly. You made excellent and organic-sounding use of the required syllable count. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 15-May-2022
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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Thank you so much for this lovely review.
Comment from Bridge
A lovely poem. The artwork is beautiful and suits the poem perfectly. You have managed to so such a lot in so few words. All the best to you in the contest.
With regards
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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A lovely poem. The artwork is beautiful and suits the poem perfectly. You have managed to so such a lot in so few words. All the best to you in the contest.
With regards
Comment Written 15-May-2022
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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Thank you for the lovely review.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Nice artwork and presentation,Val.
-You wrote a good poem to go with it.
-Effective color and nature imagery
describing the Indian summer.
-I like the use of 'ruffles' and
the concluding line is very good.
-One thing to look at:
Indian is 3 syllables.
-Good luck in the contest.
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reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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-Nice artwork and presentation,Val.
-You wrote a good poem to go with it.
-Effective color and nature imagery
describing the Indian summer.
-I like the use of 'ruffles' and
the concluding line is very good.
-One thing to look at:
Indian is 3 syllables.
-Good luck in the contest.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 15-May-2022
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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You're right I changed it. Thank you
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You are very welcome. A good change, too.
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Agree, it flows better. Thank you.
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You are welcome.