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Ancient Art of Poetry

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A compilation of poems

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Comment from patcelaw
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There's nonet is good for the contest, and I wish you the very best in all the things your writing. May you have a blessed rest of the weekend. Patricia.

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 24-Jun-2023
    Thank you patricia i'm so glad you like it and your kind words I am most grateful! I thank you for using time and I'll be up to blocks this evening thanks again!
Comment from lancellot
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Hmm, the more I read and hear about the war between Ukraine and Russia, the more I come to see, that it is the same thing that has happened between people from around the world. Is it injustice? Is it wrong? Perhaps, but it has always been this way. Human history is filled with it. The only difference is we are witnessing it and chose a side.

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 24-Jun-2023
    Yes you're right human nature is filled with it we are lovely creatures aren't we? It is sad that power and grief around the world love. And hope but that would be a perfect world would it not? Thank you so much for commenting and for reading. I appreciate your time and your insight hope you have a great day!
Comment from royowen
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I'm not sure greed is Putin's problem, I think it's more what Julius Caesar, Napoleon,Hitler, and Ghengis Khan dreamed, I think they were afflicted with that disease, narcissism, this is a beautifully composed nonet poem Lea, good luck, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 17-Jun-2023
    Thanks again Roy! I'm glad you liked this one too! Always appreciate your comments and your insight! Have a great night!
reply by royowen on 17-Jun-2023
    Most welcome
Comment from Paul Manton
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Hello again, Lea. Another great poem! And nonets are not easy, even for experienced writers. Being European, and having Ukrainian families staying with several of my friends in London, the war seems very close. I am glad that both the UK and USA are training Ukrainian military, in the hope that victory will be sooner rather than later. Someone I know who met Putin long ago said ,"He is a man without a soul" and that is exactly where your poem takes his story - a man without a soul is already in hell. I do have a tentative question about a word you have used, which might (or not) be a typing error: is the word 'cassocks' what you intended - or was it 'cossacks'? Best wishes, Paul

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 17-Jun-2023
    You could very well be right I'll check it out thank you! Thanks for your review and your kind comments and your insight! Very much appreciated by me. Thanks again!
Comment from Lisasview
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Congratulations... wow!! 50 posts...
This one is so very interesting...
Really enjoyed it.
Love the image you chose and the color.
Lisa, new to this site

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 15-Jun-2023
    Thank you so much Lisa! I appreciate your kind comments and your insight! I'm very glad you enjoyed it and I hope you had the best of the evenings!
Comment from JSD
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This really works, Lea. Well done. I love the way the viciousness grows as the syllables decrease, and the way it bumps down at the end to 'hell' is just perfect. Tight language as always, and some unusual vocabulary to keep us on our toes: cassocks, grandiose. Love it!

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 14-Jun-2023
    Thank you! Happy you enjoyed it! I see you've got one there for gonna go read it! Thank you again for your comments and your kind review. Have an awesome day!
Comment from Theresa Honnigford
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Very powerful poem here. The background color and font add to the atmosphere of the poem. The story within the poem is moving. Your syllable count was accurate as far as I could tell. Congratulations on your milestone post. Thanks, Theresa H.

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 14-Jun-2023
    Thank you so much Teresa. Very? Thoughtful and kind of you. I also appreciate your kind. Comments you're fine with you and so you're kind as well! I hope you have the best of day. Thanks again!
reply by Theresa Honnigford on 14-Jun-2023
    You're welcome.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
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This is very well done. The greedy need of Putin's to oppress others comes through loud and clear. Sadly, the Ukrainian people are the ones who suffer his vicious madness.

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2023


reply by the author on 14-Jun-2023
    Thank you Carol so much I'm glad you liked it. I appreciate your time and your kind words but I really hope it ends for the ukrainians soon. Thank you too for your insight and I hope you have the best of days!
Comment from Paul McFarland
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Congratulations on your milestone post (50). You have accurately portrayed Putin. The situation in Ukraine bothers me intensely. I have written a few poems about it.

 Comment Written 08-May-2023


reply by the author on 08-May-2023
    Thank you very much paul i'm happy you're gonna appreciate this phone and understand this meaning. You're kind review your thoughts in your time are very much appreciated by me and I take any of all comments very seriously so thank you very much. Again I hope you have a great day!
Comment from PoemsOfDD
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This is a great entry into the Nonet contest. All syllables are in check to convey a striking and strong message on the power hungry Putin and the dire situation that has devastated many lives. I like how it flows through to the end and makes sense without hiccup. A worthy milestone and write for the competition. Well done and best of luck.

 Comment Written 08-May-2023


reply by the author on 08-May-2023
    I thank you so very much for your kind words and for your wonderful review. I'm happy that you like it and it resonates with people. i'm also glad for your insight into my poem.
    Hope you have a great and wonderful day!