Littoral
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Comment from CR Delport
I love to sit next to the ocean and listen to the sound of the waves. Its been a while and I miss it. This is well done.
Take Care.
Christelle.
reply by the author on 14-May-2015
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I love to sit next to the ocean and listen to the sound of the waves. Its been a while and I miss it. This is well done.
Take Care.
Christelle.
Comment Written 13-May-2015
reply by the author on 14-May-2015
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Thank you for your complimentary review.
Comment from Gloria ....
Ha, love it PG. In places your poem reminds me of an old sea shanty or Donald Where's your Troosers. Oh who knows where we these impressions come from, I'm just saying.
Cleverly interwoven Elvis tunes and do they have these Elvis look alike contests everywhere? I've always wondered what Lisa Marie thinks about people imitating her dad all over the world.
Super fun and super job, dear friend.
Gloria
reply by the author on 14-May-2015
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Ha, love it PG. In places your poem reminds me of an old sea shanty or Donald Where's your Troosers. Oh who knows where we these impressions come from, I'm just saying.
Cleverly interwoven Elvis tunes and do they have these Elvis look alike contests everywhere? I've always wondered what Lisa Marie thinks about people imitating her dad all over the world.
Super fun and super job, dear friend.
Gloria
Comment Written 13-May-2015
reply by the author on 14-May-2015
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There's a big one in Australia so a couple of antpodeans have told me. Thanks your generous review.
Comment from Dom G Robles
A beautiful a Rock and Roll poem. It is reminder of the time of Elvis Presley--the King of Rock and Roll. He is still remembered today. And the place that is visited by Elvis Fans Porthcawl is teeming with visitors almost every year if not yearly where Presley is immortalise. I think the poem when recited or sang is beautiful. Thanks for reminding us once again an idol who had rocked the world during his time. Dom
reply by the author on 14-May-2015
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A beautiful a Rock and Roll poem. It is reminder of the time of Elvis Presley--the King of Rock and Roll. He is still remembered today. And the place that is visited by Elvis Fans Porthcawl is teeming with visitors almost every year if not yearly where Presley is immortalise. I think the poem when recited or sang is beautiful. Thanks for reminding us once again an idol who had rocked the world during his time. Dom
Comment Written 12-May-2015
reply by the author on 14-May-2015
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Thank you for reading and reviewing so generously
Comment from rspoet
A fascinating poem with a great title to introduce the poem
I wonder which will last longer, Homer's Odyssey or Elvis' memory.
The gulls and whales run away, but the people flock on this day to Tucker Rock.
Good combination of exact and near rhyme that rocks well
Good rolling tetrameter
Great art work to match the poem
And thunder rolls on Tucker Rock
Well done
reply by the author on 14-May-2015
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A fascinating poem with a great title to introduce the poem
I wonder which will last longer, Homer's Odyssey or Elvis' memory.
The gulls and whales run away, but the people flock on this day to Tucker Rock.
Good combination of exact and near rhyme that rocks well
Good rolling tetrameter
Great art work to match the poem
And thunder rolls on Tucker Rock
Well done
Comment Written 12-May-2015
reply by the author on 14-May-2015
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Thank you for your kind and interesting review
Comment from Walu Feral
G'day mate. This is another very well written addition to the series, they all rock but this one rocks more. There is a place called Parkes in NSW, Australia where they hold an Elvis festival each year and even after all of this time he's still hugely popular. Every time I do a gig here perhaps one third of the requests are for Elvis songs, even from the young blokes. Well done my friend, great stuff, cheers Fez
reply by the author on 12-May-2015
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G'day mate. This is another very well written addition to the series, they all rock but this one rocks more. There is a place called Parkes in NSW, Australia where they hold an Elvis festival each year and even after all of this time he's still hugely popular. Every time I do a gig here perhaps one third of the requests are for Elvis songs, even from the young blokes. Well done my friend, great stuff, cheers Fez
Comment Written 12-May-2015
reply by the author on 12-May-2015
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Yup. I've heard of Parked and it's festival. He definitely was unique. Thanks for another great review.
Comment from valerieellis
Excellent! The rhyme and rhythm flowed smoothly and you created a vivid image of not only Elvis but of the excitement one must feel when celebrating in the international Elvis Festival! I also enjoyed the play on words (the title and hi tide). Great Job! God bless :-)
reply by the author on 11-May-2015
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Excellent! The rhyme and rhythm flowed smoothly and you created a vivid image of not only Elvis but of the excitement one must feel when celebrating in the international Elvis Festival! I also enjoyed the play on words (the title and hi tide). Great Job! God bless :-)
Comment Written 11-May-2015
reply by the author on 11-May-2015
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Thank you very much for reading and reviewing. So glade you enjoyed your visit.
Comment from TAB_that's me
I like the references to the rock and roll greats and the personification that it brings to the sea. I will say that this was not my favorite in your series but that is just me:) - nothing against your poem - my opinion only.
Teresa
reply by the author on 11-May-2015
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I like the references to the rock and roll greats and the personification that it brings to the sea. I will say that this was not my favorite in your series but that is just me:) - nothing against your poem - my opinion only.
Teresa
Comment Written 11-May-2015
reply by the author on 11-May-2015
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Pssst! It isn't mine either, but thanks for reviewing it anyway!
Comment from Treischel
That lively Anapestic tetrameter worked very to hold the musical rhythm and breaking waves of this clever piece on that English Elvis Event. Loved how you wove in some song titles. I bet not everyone will catch "all shook up". I really enjoyed this one.
reply by the author on 11-May-2015
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That lively Anapestic tetrameter worked very to hold the musical rhythm and breaking waves of this clever piece on that English Elvis Event. Loved how you wove in some song titles. I bet not everyone will catch "all shook up". I really enjoyed this one.
Comment Written 11-May-2015
reply by the author on 11-May-2015
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I'm really pleased you liked it. I didn't write this for "Littoral" specifically but penned actually during the event - tidying it up later. When I came to put "Littoral" together I realised that as a coastal event it could legitimately be included. Thanks for the great review.
Comment from Autumn Splendour
What an entertaining poem. Yes I remember Elvis, seen his movies and hear his songs. In Singapore we have musical groups who patronized the Elvis Festival too.
Your poem rocks with your diction, rhythm and flow.
"Sets flared white trousers shaking.
Pounding on Rest Bay and headland,
Rock and Rolling from every shop,
The beat, born deep south in Graceland,
Thunders on Tusker Rock."
The images are so appropriate to describe the Rock and Roll King and his vibrant festival. Well done.
Just a comment:
"Drives gulls (away) and whales away,"
It reads better if you remove the first away.
reply by the author on 11-May-2015
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What an entertaining poem. Yes I remember Elvis, seen his movies and hear his songs. In Singapore we have musical groups who patronized the Elvis Festival too.
Your poem rocks with your diction, rhythm and flow.
"Sets flared white trousers shaking.
Pounding on Rest Bay and headland,
Rock and Rolling from every shop,
The beat, born deep south in Graceland,
Thunders on Tusker Rock."
The images are so appropriate to describe the Rock and Roll King and his vibrant festival. Well done.
Just a comment:
"Drives gulls (away) and whales away,"
It reads better if you remove the first away.
Comment Written 11-May-2015
reply by the author on 11-May-2015
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Thanks for a great review. If we lose the first away we lose the tetrameter! Also Masefied wrote "... the gulls way and the whales way where the wind's like a whetted knife."
Comment from Chris Tee
This poem is absolutely excellent and reminds me of our young days when Elvis made us rock. Well done indeed with this poetry which bring back fond memories.
reply by the author on 11-May-2015
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This poem is absolutely excellent and reminds me of our young days when Elvis made us rock. Well done indeed with this poetry which bring back fond memories.
Comment Written 11-May-2015
reply by the author on 11-May-2015
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Thank you for you time spent reading and reviewing. So glad you enjoyed it.