Reviews from

Nature's Poetic Voice.

Viewing comments for Chapter 14 "Sunset's Goodbye."
A sensory appreciation of nature.

7 total reviews 
Comment from Treischel
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

Nicely captured in picture and verse. This unrhymed poem is excellent blank verse, for even though is doesn't rhyme, it flows like it does and is carried well by virtue of its poetic imagery and consistent tetrameter. Well done!

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2014


reply by the author on 10-Apr-2014
    Thank you for your continued support.
    I appreciate your time and generous review.
Comment from Maureen's Pen
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

What a beautiful shot you managed to capture here. Your poem was lovely, sharing not only the imagery of a sunset but also the beauty and awe with our sight that always fills the heart with warmth.
Lovely post my friend.
Thanks for sharing it.
Maureen

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2014


reply by the author on 08-Apr-2014
    Thank you Maureen.
    Your review and comments are appreciated.
    I live to the east of the valley so I don't often get to see
    the spectacular sunsets up close.
    I just happened to be coming home from the west so I was lucky
    Indeed to get the picture.
Comment from Sam Mendonca
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

First let me say what a beautiful photo. You capture the sunset at the perfect time.

I enjoy watching the sunset, it's like a sign the day is over and new beginning come tomorrow.

You did an excellent write describing this.

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2014


reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
    Thank you.
    I appreciate your review.
Comment from Sankey
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

What a great poem. I have a heap of photos taken of our Sunsets and Sun rises. The aspect of our house faces East and West. East to the back of the house and West to the front. Thanks really good.
One spag...touches (th)e sky

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2014


reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
    Thank you for a lovely review.
    I'm so glad you liked it.
Comment from l.raven
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

OMG Shirley, this is just beautiful...I love sunrise and sundown...both are stunning....your poem puts the reader right there...watching it with you...beautiful...so very well written..and I love the picture...luff Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2014


reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
    Thank you Linda.
    I appreciate your heartfelt review.
    I'm so glad that you enjoyed it.
reply by l.raven on 07-Apr-2014
    soooooooooo welcome Shirley...luff
Comment from Nosha17
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

You have painted some nice images of the sunset with your good choice of words. It had a smooth read and was most enjoyable with super illustration. Faye

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2014


reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
    Thank you.
    I appreciate your generous review.
Comment from The Death
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

Hi,

A beautiful poem which captures the charm of sunset.
The imagery is vivid and strong as well.

As you have opted for minimal punctuation, I won't be commenting on its use.

The first line has 9 syllables, so you might want to adjust it to 8 for consistent rhythm.

As the sun sets over the valley,
It seems the Earth touches the sky.
It's I who now will stand and watch
The sun prepare today's goodbye.

If you switch the places of 'now' and 'will', it will read well. Nice opening here with consonance of S.

An already perfect canvas,
Will today be transformed anew,
As a multi-coloured palette,
Is painted deftly in the sky.

There is a question mark missing at the end of the second line here.

All else reverts to the background(.)
Sun's golden glow steps to the fore.
I'm enchanted by such beauty,
As my eyes gaze transfixed in awe.

Shows the magnificence of this happening and its effect. Good use of G alliteration.

I can't wait until tomorrow,
To repeat this magic anew,
So I quickly raise my camera,
To capture this image so true.

Simple closing, but very effective and apt. To avoid the repetition of 'anew', consider:

To again see its charm renew

These are just suggestions, so you keep all the stars.

It was an enjoyable read. :)

Regards,
Anupam

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2014


reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
    Thank you.
    I appreciate your detailed and generous review.
    I have taken note of your suggestions and made a
    couple of changes.
    :-)