Comment from lakeport

Excellent

Home is a Sailor, indeed that's a wonderful expressed poem, Very nice rhyming and form. I enjoyed reading it, God bless you. lakeport,

 Comment Written 08-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015

Thank you so cmuch for that rewview and for finding the time to read the sonnet. Very many thanks indeed

reply by lakeport on 08-Jun-2015

you are very welcome,Lakeport.

Comment from I am Cat

Exceptional

I've come here today... a few days past the prime of the poem... (or so the others will think)... they may never visit it again, ah... but someone will.
Yes... someone will.

Let's be clear...
I waited to give the six stars to this poem, More as an offering...
I couldn't come with less.
Both as a thank you,
and as an offering of... dare I say, love? For this: Littoral, the closest work of my heart on this site. I've watched it grow, and now, upon culmination, to breathe life into it, as a synergistic piece, with this poem: 'Home Is The Sailor'.
I am more proud and humble than I can possibly say, to offer this, but also...
how could I ever 'review' such an epic artist as you are.
I know it...
and you know it...
And so...
I just say...
Thank you.
Simply, thank you, Gynt. For letting me ride along.

Puss

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015

I've never had a review like this before. I doubt if I shall ever have one like this again. Had you given me the whole star-spangled heavens I could not have been more deeply touched. I am beyond words. You offer... love? And I am supposed to say thank you for this complimentary review and the vlovely six stars.

You're quite sure you don't want to change anything?

In that case I can say that your offeris accepted and I'm thrilled you have enjoyed the ride.

Comment from w.j.debi

Excellent

This is a beautiful sonnet. It has a sense of peace and joy to it. The sailor is grateful to see the light guiding him home. It is a great way to end the series. It gives a sense of completion and of longing soon to realized.

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015

Thank you so much for this kind and sympathetic review.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Thank you for letting us know the inspiration for your title and selecting GaliaG's striking, surreal artwork. I enjoyed your "lighthouse" simile and "filament" metaphor, plus alternating rhymes in this love sonnet. Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2015

Thank you for reading and for this kind review.

Comment from Walu Feral

Excellent

G'day mate, I would like to give you a six for the series and how much I enjoyed it, but like my wallet, my six stable is empty. This is a beautiful piece to finish on and I applaud you Sir. Well done...

NEXT PLEASE!

Cheers Fez

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2015

Thanks Fez. Your comments are worth more than stars anyway. Thank you for following the series all along the way. Your reviews have been a joy to read.

Comment from amahra

Excellent

I like the idea of the lighthouse and what it means. It could also symbolize the light in the window that tells a lover you're waiting. The art work is so stunning. What a great completion.

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2015

Thank you for reading. Yes there are any number of metaphors that can be applied here. Many thanks for the review.

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This Shakespearean sonnet, Home is the Sailor, makes me think of he Stevenson Classic "Requiem", and '...the hunter home from the hill, the sailor, home from the sea.' Nice poem.

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 05-Jun-2015

Thanks Bill for reading and reviewing this.

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Exceptional

A beautiful sonnet, perfectly constructed. A story of love using great metaphor throughout. Your first stanza sets the scene for the sonnet - establishing your admiration for this person from afar, beautifully depicted by using the lighthouse that guides you forward to where you want to be. Darkling - a lovely underused word. Stanza 2 - 'your flashing welcome' - things are looking up for you LOL. The turn in stanza 3 is just perfect. Mention of the 'shoaling parts' in line 1 - shallow feelings perhaps? True love never did run smooth. Lines 3 and 4 tells us in nautical terms that everything is fine - she kept you on course and this is described so well in your words. And the couplet is a perfect ending to a really beautiful sonnet. Berth/hearth - I'm not very good with near rhymes etc. but the meanings used here are right and I enjoyed the read very much. Warm regards Dorothyx

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 05-Jun-2015

Very many thanks for this carefully thought through review, both complimentary an thorough. Most grateful also for those precious 6 stars.

Comment from Treischel

Excellent

A touching closing sonnet for this collection of littoral poetry. It brings forth the inherent challenges in sailing and bundles it with the resulting satisfaction derived. A well honed sonnet in classic abab rhyme scheme on iambic tetrameter, it starts with the dangers and the lighthouse assistance, then the turn at L9 brings you in to safe harbor. Throw in some outstanding alliteration, and an romantic closing couplet, you have a lovely gem.

 Comment Written 04-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 05-Jun-2015

Thank you for persevering throught the creation of this collection. I have valued your presence alongside. Tetrameter? Pentameter surely unless I am slipping!

reply by Treischel on 05-Jun-2015

Oh, sorry. It was pentameter and i had counted it, but fingers typed tetrameter

Comment from CMac2

Excellent

An enjoyable read. Don't you just love RLS. Your poem captures the love a sailor has for his ship. I am not sure if that was what you were trying to say but the words are heart felt regardless

 Comment Written 04-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 05-Jun-2015

THank you fr reading and reviewing this piece. Yes RLS is one of the best.