Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear

Excellent

This No Rules Poetry Contest contest entry speaks about sonnet to a super moon, the peak on 13th, a visionary fantasy of the state of July's Buck Moon as to how it would light up the evening sky and only a stag would wonder out to greet the night; well said, well done, post god speed more, share post not 4 self-joy-pride but 4 God and readers worldwide Alcreator Litt Dear (DR)

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022

Thank you for being such a faithful reviewer. I always enjoy your comments.
Beth

Comment from the13thpoet

Excellent

Hello Bethshelby a good day to you. I hope this review finds you well. I enjoyed this poem of yours as well, Another fine poem that describes a picture and paints one at the same time. Nice work and good luck!

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022

Thank you again for another review. I'm so pleased for having you review my poems and such.
Beth

Comment from Annmuma

Excellent

What a perfect picture to catch the reader's attention and call for reading of the poem: Imagery, rhythm and structure are perfect and that's before even considering the content -- which is outstanding. Great job. ann

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022

Thank you for the review and the nice comments.
Beth

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

I'm not one of those who chases a huge rack to hang on my wall, but I have been known to eat a backstrap or two. But then, I'm fast asleep, and seldom see the moon. LOL. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022

Thanks Ric, I don't see a lot of the moon either. It has to be straight overhead because I have too many trees around and besides I'm usually asleep by the time it gets that high. I just started writing moon poems in January, one each month, and I guess if finish the year out with them.
Beth

reply by Ric Myworld on 30-Jun-2022

It's always nice to learn about the moons and anything we don't already know. But unfortunately for me, my memory isn't what it used to be. So, the new knowledge is usually short lived. LOL. Thanks for sharing

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

This is an interesting story. I am always interested in stories about the moon, I guess it is because I am a Cancer also known as a moon child. I love the moon. Well done, Beth. Good to know. Nancy:)

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022

Thank you Nancy. I love the moon too. When I was growing up, I could always see the moon at night but now I'm so surrounded by mountains and trees that I can only see it when it straight above me.
Beth

Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)

Excellent

It seems strange to me to write about the full moon as though it had already happened when it it still a few weeks away. It's a bit like going to see the fortune teller. Otherwise, I found your words could have been less text-book and more poetic to be in keeping with the sonnet form. Kate xx

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022

Thank you Kate. I see what you mean. I've been writing a new poem each month about the upcoming moon and grouping them together. This time I decided to just combine it with a contest poem. A sonnet wasn't the best choice.
Beth

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

You did a great job with your contest entry, Beth.
The information you gave readers is well supported
by fact. The way you turned that into a sonnet is super.
Anyone who doesn't like reading scientific facts from
journals, encyclopedias, etc could learn a lot from reading
about the same in the form of a poem. The image is
beautiful.
Best wishes in the contest, Jan

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022

Thank you Jan, I really appreciate the review and lovely comments.
Beth

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I enjoyed your heartfelt sonnet Beth, a well metered and rhymed sonnet. I couldn't make sense of this line, although I read it a few times:

"and soon those racks they're proud of will appear."

Good luck with the contest, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022

Thanks Dolly. The antlers are called racks. You're first to mention it. Maybe I should changes it. People always saying Look at the rack on that deer. I always heard they use their large racks to attract the females so it logical they would be proud of them..

Comment from Theodore McDowell

Excellent

Nice response to the prompt. I had never heard of a Buck Moon so this poem was interesting. You weave it into the life of bucks and that was a very nice twist.

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022

Thank you Ted. I didn't realize until recently that each month the moon has a different name throughout the year. I'm not sure why we keep the Native American name but apparently we do.
Beth

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I didn't know when the buck's rack started growing back. I appreciate the education that came with this entry. You wrote a good informative poem. Good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022

Thank you Barbara. Did you mean to give me just three stars or did it slip. You don't tell me anything is wrong.
Beth

reply by barbara.wilkey on 29-Jun-2022

Sorry a mess up. I've corrected it. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.