Carpe Diem
3-7-5 poem (breaking dawn)17 total reviews
Comment from PoemsOfDD
CONGRATULATIONS on this win. A worthy win that utilises the 3-7-5 syllable count to the max and with meaning. I have only just returned from vacation and popped in to and see this well written entry. Excellent effort.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
CONGRATULATIONS on this win. A worthy win that utilises the 3-7-5 syllable count to the max and with meaning. I have only just returned from vacation and popped in to and see this well written entry. Excellent effort.
Comment Written 04-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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I am so pleased with the win! I guess I seized the moment to be inspired for the contest (-;
Mark
Comment from Paul Manton
Well done, my friend, on constructing a very accurate and interesting 3-7-5 poem. And well done too on finding such a good illustration for your poem. "It is the early bird that catches the worm" could almost be a Japanese poem itself, but it has the same message expressed here.
I very much like your use of the word 'heralds' - perhaps the most significant word in the poem, with its many resonances - guardianship, warning, daybreak (as here) and those who proclaim on behalf of a great lord. In the Bible the 'heralds' are the malachim - the angels, who proclaim the glory of God. (See what I mean? 'heralds' is a brilliant word.)
then yes, now you are ready for anything: you should win the prize/the battle/the lady or the man - or maybe have a fantastic exam result.
Carpe Diem! You earned it.
Paul
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
Well done, my friend, on constructing a very accurate and interesting 3-7-5 poem. And well done too on finding such a good illustration for your poem. "It is the early bird that catches the worm" could almost be a Japanese poem itself, but it has the same message expressed here.
I very much like your use of the word 'heralds' - perhaps the most significant word in the poem, with its many resonances - guardianship, warning, daybreak (as here) and those who proclaim on behalf of a great lord. In the Bible the 'heralds' are the malachim - the angels, who proclaim the glory of God. (See what I mean? 'heralds' is a brilliant word.)
then yes, now you are ready for anything: you should win the prize/the battle/the lady or the man - or maybe have a fantastic exam result.
Carpe Diem! You earned it.
Paul
Comment Written 26-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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Thanks for such a detailed review. Apparently others agreed with your assessment because I earned top prize for this contest entry.
Mark
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Congratulations!
Well deserved.
Paul
Comment from Bill Schott
This 3-7-5, Carpe Diem, has the proper formatting and reminds the readers that time and tide wait for no one. The day slips by in seconds and minutes.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
This 3-7-5, Carpe Diem, has the proper formatting and reminds the readers that time and tide wait for no one. The day slips by in seconds and minutes.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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Lucky for me that you took the time to review my contest entry!
Comment from tempeste
Ciao poet, you now have 4 votes
Yes I have always been too hesitant missing out on life's opportunities .. some come only once in a life. ( sigh)
Looking back I do have regrets.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
Ciao poet, you now have 4 votes
Yes I have always been too hesitant missing out on life's opportunities .. some come only once in a life. ( sigh)
Looking back I do have regrets.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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Your review did not slip by! Thanks for your vote. At the moment I am leading the vote count. I hope to seize the moment of victory. LOL
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Celebrations on your red ribbon win !
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Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent entry for the 3-7-5 writing prompt Contest.
I like the presentation too. Concrete images easy to visualize.
Good syllables count and connection between lines.
Good luck in the contest.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason" -- Novalis
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
Excellent entry for the 3-7-5 writing prompt Contest.
I like the presentation too. Concrete images easy to visualize.
Good syllables count and connection between lines.
Good luck in the contest.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason" -- Novalis
Comment Written 26-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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Thanks Gypsy!
It earned first place.
Mark
Comment from Mario PIERRE
Very wisely and well said. Too many times we fail to capture the moment because of many reasons, all regretted after. Good luck with the contest!!
Mario
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
Very wisely and well said. Too many times we fail to capture the moment because of many reasons, all regretted after. Good luck with the contest!!
Mario
Comment Written 25-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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Thanks Mario for your review. I earned first place in the contest.
Mark
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Congratulations!!! Well deserved!!!
Comment from Theresa Honnigford
I love your writing style and the phase "seize the day". One of my favorites. You're image was well chosen. Syllable count appears accurate. Thanks, Theresa H.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
I love your writing style and the phase "seize the day". One of my favorites. You're image was well chosen. Syllable count appears accurate. Thanks, Theresa H.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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Thanks Theresa!
Apparently, others agreed with your assessment since it earned first place in the contest.
Mark
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Comment from Wendy G
That is quite a remarkable image - and a well chosen onre to accompany your words. Your poem shows a positive attitude and a great philosophy to live by Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
That is quite a remarkable image - and a well chosen onre to accompany your words. Your poem shows a positive attitude and a great philosophy to live by Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 25-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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Wendy,
I try to use FanArt for all my illustrations. Your review reflects the voting since my entry earned top prize.
Mark
Comment from Andrea Kepple
Good strong words chosen to communicate the meaning behind the poem. I like the image of the sun rising to a fanfare. I always picture official messengers arriving to fanfare.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
Good strong words chosen to communicate the meaning behind the poem. I like the image of the sun rising to a fanfare. I always picture official messengers arriving to fanfare.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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Andrea,
Thanks for your review! Others agreed with you since it earned me a first place in the contest.
Mark
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Each day we experience has new opportunities and we should grab the day and make it our own, I enjoyed your uplifting words here, good luck with the contest, love Dolly x x x x
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
Each day we experience has new opportunities and we should grab the day and make it our own, I enjoyed your uplifting words here, good luck with the contest, love Dolly x x x x
Comment Written 25-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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Dolly,
Your good wishes carried over to the contest since I earned top prize.
Mark