Comment from Lobber

Exceptional

Hello my friend,
I like the way you transition between stanzas with:

)The ice malaise of writer's block
cascades into a session

of words and thoughts(...

A style rarely seen at FS. Bravo!
- Lobber

 Comment Written 20-May-2022

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reply by the author on 21-May-2022

Thanks so much for the awesome review, Lobbed. You've made my Saturday morning :-)

Kike

Comment from LisaD123

Excellent

This is an excellent use of metaphor and the reader is able to visualise the anguish of writer's block before the poem springs into life. The metre and rhyme evoke the power of the poem being borne into existence. I think that the last line is particularly strong and encapsulates what we all deire to do. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 20-May-2022

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reply by the author on 20-May-2022

Thank you for the awesome review, Lisa :-). This one came tumbling out in a rush - I oive it when things happen that way.

Mike

Comment from nomi338

Excellent

Inspiration sometimes come unbidden, sometimes through desperate summoning. Whenever it comes, it is always welcome. It will always find a welcome home in the heart and mind of the grateful writer, who will seek to make the very best use of it while it remains.

 Comment Written 20-May-2022

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reply by the author on 20-May-2022

Thanks so much, Nomi :-). I'm really glad you like it.

Mike

reply by nomi338 on 20-May-2022

It was very cleverly done.

Comment from elainec4

Exceptional

Hi Fleedleflump! I really enjoyed this outstanding work. I find it so difficult to use rhyme and make it work. You did a great job. I had to read several times to appreciate all your words and images. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 20-May-2022

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reply by the author on 20-May-2022

Thanks so much for the awesome review :-). This one came out smooth and almost wrote itself. I must have been ready to write it!

Mike

Comment from Anne-Marie brison

Exceptional

Dear author.



BEAUTIFUL!!!! You described the journey and joy of writing!! Well done!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! May God bless you and your family!!!

 Comment Written 20-May-2022

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reply by the author on 20-May-2022

Thanks so much, Anne-Marie. I'm thrilled you enjoyed waltzing with me :-)

Mike

Comment from JLR

Excellent

Mike, strong metaphor brings the thinker/ writer to a point of connection with you. How many of us who claim to be writers have not had that Viennese Waltz free our thinking mind so our soulful mind can be released without constraints so the words flow - like water rushing over the eddy ....? Quite good, Mike!

 Comment Written 20-May-2022

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reply by the author on 20-May-2022

Thanks so much :-). I see you know the feeling of words flying on their own terms, letting the air dictate their direction...

Mike

Comment from Neonewman

Excellent

Our muse is funny like that lol. Think too hard and forget it! Relax, the muse says. This is a wonderfully crafted piece. I enjoyed it immensely and know many here relate.
God bless!
Steve

 Comment Written 20-May-2022

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reply by the author on 20-May-2022

Thanks so much, Steve - this was a relaxing piece to write for exactly that reason.

Mike

reply by Neonewman on 20-May-2022

My pleasure, Mike.

Comment from E. Denison

Exceptional

I really like this, Fleedleflump. It has a strong movement and a lyrical rhyme/meter that (for lack of a better verb, please forgive me my lyrical qualities are failing me right now . . .) pull the reader through the work with relative ease. Your imagery is quite strong as well. I normally am not a fan of near rhyme (passion/session, for example) or the choice to wrap stanzas non-uniformly (I like the symmetry of all the lines running together or none of them), but I make an exception for this work. Marie Howe has talked about how inspiration can hit all at once, though it's usually a byproduct of putting "the work" in during your struggle of not being able to write anything for a while, with a sudden decision to give up and just write something new or something in a different way. It seems like you've had a similar experience. Very nice work here. Thank you for sharing - lots of great things to consider here.

 Comment Written 19-May-2022

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reply by the author on 20-May-2022

Thanks so much for the great review and words. My meat and potatoes is Sonnets, so I'd usually agree with you on partial rhyme and structure, but this one came with a built in flow and quite a purpose! I'm thrilled you enjoyed it.

Mike

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

A very insightful poem beautifully written with lovely imagery. Truly, sometimes you just have to step back and give it up to get ahead.

Well done.
Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 19-May-2022

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reply by the author on 20-May-2022

Thank you, Janet! I timed it right for my muse with this one and it came pouring out. I'm really glad you liked it :-)

Mike

Comment from Cindy Decker 2

Excellent

The rhythm and imagery of you're poem are stellar.
I love the way you touch every aspiring writer's mind and heart with your dancing, Solomon words.
Excellent poem and photo.
Good luck with this one!
Cindy

 Comment Written 19-May-2022

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reply by the author on 20-May-2022

Thank you, Cindy. I'm really pleased you enjoyed it. This one was a pleasure to write.

Mike