Comment from Brett Matthew West

Excellent

howmanysyllables.com does make the claim, however, other sources say didn't is 2 syllables. Bit of a grey area there perhaps? Not sure how the Contest Committee would view that.

Poem presents a clear picture of the emotions felt when "the right one" comes along.

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2022

There are lots of grey areas when it comes to counting syllables in English. It's a lot easier in Spanish.
To me it sounds like one, but of course, I may be mistaken.
Two other people have told me before you.
Thanks for reading.

Comment from aryr

Excellent

Definitely a wonderful picture, Heather. Good luck wishes regarding the contest. I loved your poem because it showed that love can be surprising, especially since it can come up at any time. Very well done and greatly enjoyed. Blessings n Hugs!

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 06-Oct-2022

Thanks so much, Aryr. Enjoy the rest of your day.x

reply by aryr on 06-Oct-2022

You are so welcome, Heather.

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

Hello Maria, you crafted a lovely Nonet and used a wonderful theme that captures our imaginations. The combination of fantasy and seduction work well together in this verse. Well done and good luck, my friend.

Melissa

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022

Hi Melissa,
It's always a pleasure to hear from you.
Thanks so much for your review.

Comment from Mrs. KT

Excellent

Hello, Heather!
A creative nonet offering; however, two areas need to be addressed:

1. and I didn't see her coming = eight syllables; this line requires seven syllables.
2. hypnotising (hypnotizing)

Hoping I have helped and not offended.

diane

 Comment Written 04-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022

Hi Diane,
Thanks for correcting my spelling.
Regarding the syllable count, I still see 7 syllables:
and-I-didn't-see-her-co-ming
No offence taken. I'm very grateful
Have a lovely day,
MJ

reply by Mrs. KT on 05-Oct-2022

Hello, Heather!
didn't = two syllables in standard English.
But here is the kicker: according to howmanysyllables.com, didn't is listed as one syllable! That was news to me.
So...perhaps in your Author's Notes you might want to cite howmanysyllables.com as most readers will recognize didn't as the contraction for two words: did not = 2 syllables!

Whew!
diane

reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022

Yeah, I'll do that. I checked just in case, but I always pronounce didn't as one syllable. English is a surprising language !

reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022

Done! :)

Comment from Liz Westfall

Excellent

Even though your syllable counts were incorrect for a nonet, I think it was still a great piece. I like your word choice and the picture attached. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 04-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022

Could you tell me where you think the syllable count is incorrect, Liz?
I'm not a good poet at all, but when in doubt, I used howmanysyllables.com
Thanks for reviewing.

reply by Liz Westfall on 05-Oct-2022

You had two 8-syllable lines, that's all.

reply by the author on 06-Oct-2022

Hi,
I don't think so. I talked to another FanStorian about this before. I don't know if you are referring to this, but if you check https://www.howmanysyllables.com, you'll see didn't is just one syllable.
Thanks for reading so carefully.

reply by Liz Westfall on 06-Oct-2022

I can see that but it just doesn't make sense to me, I guess. Since to say didn't, you make two sounds.

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

This poem makes me think of the butterflies-in-the-stomach feeling of falling in love that school kids feel. I especially liked:
"she twirled on silky wings
hypnotising me,"
Best wishes in the contest!

 Comment Written 04-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2022

Thanks so much for your kind review and for telling me which lines you liked best.