Comment from karenina

Excellent

An acrostic with meter, fine imagery, and a bit of mystery (as we imagine Victoria's face)--

Couplet like rhymes as well!

This is a hefty notch above regular acrostics, and I hope you have great success in the contest!

Karenina

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024

Thanks so much karenina. Your lovely comments and review are much appreciated!
Luv&stuff
Katiemae1977

reply by karenina on 13-Sep-2024

You are welcome~

Comment from Frank Malley

Excellent

I'm not a fan of acrostic poetry, but this poem uses the spelling of 'Victoria' to start each of 9 elegant, tetrametrical rhyming couplets. The word 'doth' is often used to fill a line metrically or to permit a different verb inflection; it seems a little archaic in the context of this poem, but 'does' is no better and it's hard to find a one syllable replacement word. 'Will; shall; can; then' can work, but don't really add anything to the sense of the poem.

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024

Thanks Frank. I know what you mean. That's difficult. I may change that line.
Thanks for reviewing.
Luv&stuff
Katiemae1977

reply by Frank Malley on 13-Sep-2024

It can be like swimming in a blender, but part of the fun is trying variations. I don't know about the romantic poets or Edmund Spencer, but most of us who clasp the quill have a lot of second, third, fiftieth, etc. thoughts about what we write.

Comment from June Sargent

Excellent

This is a unique and beautiful acrostic poem highlighting a beautiful young woman with allure. It appeals to the senses in both and earthly and ethereal ways. Great entry for the contest. Love the artwork!

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024

Thanks so very much June!
Luv&stuff
Katiemae1977

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

This is a sweetly rhymes and metered acrostic and a pleasure to read, a fine entry for the contest and I wish you luck. I hope this is a tribute to someone you know, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024

Thanks so very much Dolly. No one I know in particular. Just general.
Luv&stuff
Katiemae1977

Comment from 3rd Sight.

Excellent

Beautiful little poem: And great metaphors! Everything seems to be in order here. I really enjoyed this piece, it was so refreshing - it's like a breath of fresh air; and the rhymes, are pretty good too... Thanks! For sharing.

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024

Thanks so very much for your lovely comments and review
Luv&stuff
Katiemae1977

Comment from royowen

Excellent

This is beautifully written Katiemae, I love the story of Apollo, who was forced to serve a human king because he slew the creatures who produced the thunder of bolts of Zeus, who had a bad temper, I love your poem of violet who irresistible to young men, well done, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024

Thanks so very much for your lovely wishes comments and review Roy!
Luv&stuff

reply by royowen on 13-Sep-2024

Bless you

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

I enjoyed your Acrostic Poetry Contest entry, as you describe the virtues of a young woman with God inside her soul, who men are drawn to. I especially like the way each rhyming line of your poem built upon the previous line giving cohesion to your work. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024

Thanks so very much for your lovely comments and review Luv&stuff
Katiemae1977

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

Hello Katie. I hope you are enjoying a happy day! Your well-written verse is just lovely and I really enjoyed the lyrical rhythm and your choice of end rhymes. A wonderfully executed Acrostic. Good luck.

Melissa

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024

Thanks so very much Melissa. Your review is much appreciated!
Luv&stuff
Katiemae1977

Comment from Harry Craft

Excellent

This is a great poem Katiemae. I have not heard of this format. I am sort of new at this poetry thing. But I really liked how it rhymed and the message behind the poem too. The photo was great as well. Keep up the great work!

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024

Thanks so very much Harry. Try one sometime.
Katiemae1977

reply by Harry Craft on 13-Sep-2024

You are so welcome Katiemae!

Comment from jessizero

Excellent

I liked this acrostic for the contest. You did a great job with the poem instead of just writing a list of words. Thank you for sharing this, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024

Thanks so very much!
Luv&stuff
Katiemae1977