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Silver Threads

A (modified) Shakespearean sonnet of cursed enchantment

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Comment from words
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I like your Shakespearean curse on infidelity.

lucky for men that women don't usually have the magical powers of your poem's heroine ... if they did, there would be a lot of men lying at the bottom of the sea.. LOL

Good to be back and reading you again.

Hugs, d

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 02-Jul-2013
    Lovely to have you back, D! :)Sharyn
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
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You worked hard creating this Sonnet and all your comprehensive author notes. I enjoyed it all and most of all like the story behind the poem. Your peripeteia works well. Giddy

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 02-Jul-2013
    Thank you so much Giddy! :)Sharyn
Comment from Treischel
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A beautifully written Shakespearean sonnet. A tale of infidelity that conveys the total loss of hope, and the black tendrils of death in the sea. Such a sad tale. Worthy of the bard.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 02-Jul-2013
    Bless you my dear! :)Sharyn
Comment from Glasstruth
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You write a Shakespearean sonnet so well. I'm jealous. It's something I can't do. The rhyming, flow, and meter is all so natural. The third verse takes a dramatic turn, as it should. Sorry, my bank of sixes is empty. The ending, superb!!! Les

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 02-Jul-2013
    Actually it gets easier, Les. I've only ever written half a dozen, so I'm still learning. I had NO idea why I chose a sonnet form for this one. It was boring until I came up with the silver thread imagery - then I knew I was on to something worthwhile ... :)
Comment from poeticpatchwork
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Wow! Great sonnet! I thought writing about the picture was challenging enough! I can't believe you were able to do such a demanding sonnet about it!! Really cool! I can see why you are in the top 10 ratings!

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 02-Jul-2013
    It was certainly a challenging picture - and has been driving me crazy for weeks, so I thought I'd better get it out of my system! Bless you for your lovely six on this one my dear - I so appreciate your lovely words and encouragement!
    :)Sharyn
Comment from Spitfire
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Well, I wasn't expecting that! So much for a romantic cruise. Love the use of silver thread for a metaphor. The couplet turns the bliss into a curse-- the new image.
Sonnets aren't easy. I commend anyone who can pen them.

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 02-Jul-2013
    NO cruise is romantic, not these days spits (did you ever read my "Torture at Sea"?? I have no idea why this one decided to be a sonnet! Thx spits! :)S
Comment from Selina Stambi
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Eek ... the Curse of The Scorned Maiden ... hell hath no fury , etc. etc.!

Your sonnets are always flawless in from, Twinnie!

He "lied" with the captain's daughter ... oh ... (a) no-no!

Thou dastardly varlet - a thousand curses on thee!

Love the Pirates of the Caribbean feel to this ...

Hope you win, doll! :) Hugs

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 02-Jul-2013
    well, it takes a fellow histrionic to recognize one, hmm? And how did you know "Pirates of the Caribbean" is one of my favorite rides (and movies - the first one - but I melt for Johnny Depp). Glad you enjoyed some theatrics - thanks for leaving a few inches for me - I see you've been VERY busy with your own productions!:))))))))))))))))))))))
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
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How the silver thread of love has turned to a state of being cursed is well stated, in flavour of Shakespearean sonnet in manifestation, well versed under extreme literary structural emancipation. 12/701

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 02-Jul-2013
    thx so much Al! :)
Comment from 9999pool
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A promise to set sail with love.
To give that golden needle and silvery thread a chance of a lifetime - but nothing.
Empty promises were never kept.
The captain's daughter felt jilted and gave a cursed silver thread since the golden needle was never there to weave that beautiful love gone astray.
Good write and good luck.
Cheerio, hugs, Ritchie. :)).

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 02-Jul-2013
    thx so much Ritchie! GRRRR! Fun to go Shakespearean every so often, hmm?
    :)S
reply by 9999pool on 02-Jul-2013
    Whenever I hear the word Macbeth and Midsummer's Night Dream, Sharyn, I shuddered and you sure got a way to make us grrrrr...and more grrrrr..LOL.
    Have a great week ahead hon, cheerio, Ritchie. :))
Comment from Sasha
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This is such a dark but beautifully written sonnet. Wonderful entry for the contest too. The poem goes perfectly with the dark illustration. I wish you all the best in the contest.

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 02-Jul-2013
    Bless you, my dear! I haven't written 'dark' for a while and the pic certainly doesn't suggest anything less, hmm? Bless you - glad you enjoyed!
    :)Sharyn