Spring or Autumn
In Florida lots of green and up north, lots of reds.29 total reviews
Comment from EMB
I've never experienced northern winter for an extended period of time, so I don't have a good idea of what most people are running from when coming down here. But this poem helps a bit. :)
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2013
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I've never experienced northern winter for an extended period of time, so I don't have a good idea of what most people are running from when coming down here. But this poem helps a bit. :)
Comment Written 07-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2013
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It's 20 degrees below zero. Before going to work, you have to go out into the cold and scrape and shovel snow and ice from all automobile windows. You hope the car will start. You get it started and turn the heat on full blast. You go back inside your home and wait for several minutes for the car to warm up, then you get back in the car and slide to work hoping you won't get stuck getting out of your driveway. It is a slow drive or you will end up in the ditch. Of course, this takes getting up about an hour earlier than usual to get the car ready to drive. Does this help you understand? Thanks for reading. livelylinda
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Oh yeah. That's definitely not for me. :)
Comment from allborn66
This is a wonderful poem. I loved the flow. The form set up a delightful rhythm. The word choice is strong. You conveyed your theme well.
Barbara
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2013
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This is a wonderful poem. I loved the flow. The form set up a delightful rhythm. The word choice is strong. You conveyed your theme well.
Barbara
Comment Written 07-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2013
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Thank you, Barbara, for reading and your positive comments. livelylinda
Comment from Selina Stambi
it must be autumn but
palm trees green
flowers seen
subtropics look like budding spring ... love these lines, Linda.
What a delectable picture you paint, Linda, especially with the grey fall weather that is upon us!
Hope you have a lovely day, my dear.
Sonali :)
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2013
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it must be autumn but
palm trees green
flowers seen
subtropics look like budding spring ... love these lines, Linda.
What a delectable picture you paint, Linda, especially with the grey fall weather that is upon us!
Hope you have a lovely day, my dear.
Sonali :)
Comment Written 07-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2013
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The sun is shining just fine where I live. . .thanks for reading and your positive comments. livelylinda
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Ugh, it's been rainy, drippy and soggy out in Ontario! So glad you have the sun smiling on you. :)
Comment from adewpearl
solid rhymes
excellent use of enjambment to keep thoughts flowing from line to line
childrens' yells - children's
vivid descriptive detail with strong sensory appeal
you create an upbeat mood effectively :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2013
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solid rhymes
excellent use of enjambment to keep thoughts flowing from line to line
childrens' yells - children's
vivid descriptive detail with strong sensory appeal
you create an upbeat mood effectively :-) Brooke
Comment Written 07-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2013
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Thanks so much for your positive and helpful comments. Linda
Comment from Eternal Muse
A wonderful poem (though the text color used was a bit jarring to the eye. I feel, a darker shade of blue might enhance the presentation). I enjoyed your seasonal references and the phenomenal picture.
East Coast is very cold and volatile; I lived in Vegas for two years, and can really appreciate the last verse:
it must be autumn but
palm trees green
flowers seen
subtropics look like budding spring
These lines conjured up great visuals:
almost feeling the sharp autumn chill
ice on sill
windy northern October leaf storms
Thank you for sharing this with us.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2013
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A wonderful poem (though the text color used was a bit jarring to the eye. I feel, a darker shade of blue might enhance the presentation). I enjoyed your seasonal references and the phenomenal picture.
East Coast is very cold and volatile; I lived in Vegas for two years, and can really appreciate the last verse:
it must be autumn but
palm trees green
flowers seen
subtropics look like budding spring
These lines conjured up great visuals:
almost feeling the sharp autumn chill
ice on sill
windy northern October leaf storms
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2013
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Thanks for reading and commenting. livelylinda
Comment from goompa
A beautiful poem lovelylinda filled with terrific imagery. I suppose some would argue, but I'll put up with the wintry blasts just to continue living in a part of the country where there are four seasons. Tropicl Christmas is just not me me, but I surely like your poetry and look forward to more.
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2013
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A beautiful poem lovelylinda filled with terrific imagery. I suppose some would argue, but I'll put up with the wintry blasts just to continue living in a part of the country where there are four seasons. Tropicl Christmas is just not me me, but I surely like your poetry and look forward to more.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2013
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It is an interesting twist, decorating a palm tree for Christmas. . .thanks for reading and your positive comments. livelylinda
Comment from harmony13
Excellent Poem! The reader just knew it was Florida!
The author was descriptive with words throughout this poem. The poem flowed and connected well. The poem was creative and the reader pondered on this poem. Thank you, harmony13
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2013
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Excellent Poem! The reader just knew it was Florida!
The author was descriptive with words throughout this poem. The poem flowed and connected well. The poem was creative and the reader pondered on this poem. Thank you, harmony13
Comment Written 06-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2013
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I appreciate your kind words. Linda
Comment from Black_Oxygen
Well Done ~ Linda
This poetry transports the reader to a beautiful, colorful,
and Tropic place. The rhymes are selected and used nicely
which add to the enjoyable reading. The attached photo is
the perfect enhancement. Thank You for your creation.
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2013
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Well Done ~ Linda
This poetry transports the reader to a beautiful, colorful,
and Tropic place. The rhymes are selected and used nicely
which add to the enjoyable reading. The attached photo is
the perfect enhancement. Thank You for your creation.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2013
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And, thank you for reading. Linda
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
A lovely descriptive poem - flows well - unusual and very effective rhyme scheme. Good descriptive contrasts between Autumn and Spring. A good, enjoyable read with a sing-song quality. Regards Dorothy
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A lovely descriptive poem - flows well - unusual and very effective rhyme scheme. Good descriptive contrasts between Autumn and Spring. A good, enjoyable read with a sing-song quality. Regards Dorothy
Comment Written 06-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2013
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Thanks so much for reading and commenting on this piece. Linda
Comment from Righteous Riter
Nice eye catching photo that grabs my attention from the start. Good solid rhyming with eyes/disguise...chill/sill...display/clay...ground/sound...smells/yells...green/seen. Good description within the words that hold my attention to the end of this piece.
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2013
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Nice eye catching photo that grabs my attention from the start. Good solid rhyming with eyes/disguise...chill/sill...display/clay...ground/sound...smells/yells...green/seen. Good description within the words that hold my attention to the end of this piece.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2013
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Thanks for your positive comments. livelylinda