The Moth
A poem in ballad measure59 total reviews
Comment from Connie C
Congratulations on winning the Poem of the Month. This is certainly deserving of a win. I love it!
Your rhyme and meter are perfect, and your poem flows beautifully as you describe this moth.
Connie
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2017
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Congratulations on winning the Poem of the Month. This is certainly deserving of a win. I love it!
Your rhyme and meter are perfect, and your poem flows beautifully as you describe this moth.
Connie
Comment Written 06-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2017
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Thanks for your review, Connie, and for the six stars and congratulations. Very much appreciated! A happy Easter to you. Tony
Comment from writeapoem
Oh the moth And it's inspiration for it makes a good artistic verse to describe the insect that Did not neglect and you added to it's existence with this good prose. All the best
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2017
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Oh the moth And it's inspiration for it makes a good artistic verse to describe the insect that Did not neglect and you added to it's existence with this good prose. All the best
Comment Written 06-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2017
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Very many thanks for your review, writeapoem. Much appreciated! Tony
Comment from Contests
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2017
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 A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for the recognition this post has received from the FanStory community. While this was not a Contest Committee decision, the committee recognizes this achievement with a seven star review. |
Comment Written 06-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2017
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Many thanks to the contest committee for short-listing my poem. Tony
Comment from catch22
Hi T, this is an exquisite ballad and excellent use of imagery for the magic of metaphor. I loved this not only for the spot on and natural sounding rhymes and rhythm, but also for the clever use of the moth as a symbol of the dreamers spirit for a poet. Lovely write and best to you in the POM contest.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2017
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Hi T, this is an exquisite ballad and excellent use of imagery for the magic of metaphor. I loved this not only for the spot on and natural sounding rhymes and rhythm, but also for the clever use of the moth as a symbol of the dreamers spirit for a poet. Lovely write and best to you in the POM contest.
Comment Written 05-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2017
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Thanks for your review, Catch22, and for the six stars. Very much appreciated! I was both surprised and delighted that this one was voted Poem of the Month. A happy Easter to you. Tony
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You're welcome, and you as well.
Comment from closetpoetjester
I loved the way you seamlessly narrated the alighting of the moth on the pane, 'neath the barest breath of breeze and your chance to form a temporary relationship but thinking better of it after weighing up your options.
Mmm...Much better to pen an eloqent engagement through irridescent albeit blind eyes and some very astute and observant peepers...as opposed to you letting it in and then chasing it about the room in a mad cap escapade only to have it completely shed its lifetime powder quota on all your walls along with it's ability to fly LOL
Awesome write, yet again Tony but I'm all outta sixers dammit! Sorry mate. I actually am not that keen on these moths, however you have given me a new appreciation for their freaky looking irridescent windows to the soul so I will think of this delightful poem and your clever self, next time I am chasing one around the room haha
I just LOVE the way poetry opens up new perspectives or broadens stuffy narrow minded ones of olde LOL You da bomb, Tony.
Hugs P
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2017
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I loved the way you seamlessly narrated the alighting of the moth on the pane, 'neath the barest breath of breeze and your chance to form a temporary relationship but thinking better of it after weighing up your options.
Mmm...Much better to pen an eloqent engagement through irridescent albeit blind eyes and some very astute and observant peepers...as opposed to you letting it in and then chasing it about the room in a mad cap escapade only to have it completely shed its lifetime powder quota on all your walls along with it's ability to fly LOL
Awesome write, yet again Tony but I'm all outta sixers dammit! Sorry mate. I actually am not that keen on these moths, however you have given me a new appreciation for their freaky looking irridescent windows to the soul so I will think of this delightful poem and your clever self, next time I am chasing one around the room haha
I just LOVE the way poetry opens up new perspectives or broadens stuffy narrow minded ones of olde LOL You da bomb, Tony.
Hugs P
Comment Written 15-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2017
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I am motht honoured by your kind words, P. Lotht for words, in fact! It's almotht worth writing a poem jutht to be reviewed by you!
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Ohth Thomy, your moth ridiculoth
Comment from His Grayness
Absolutely brilliant! Very clever and delightful to read. This offered a very nice introduction and understanding of the Moth's world and then delivered the compassion for it's situation and wrapped it all in a very well penned poem. I loved it and apologize for being short of the sixth star it truly deserves! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2017
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Absolutely brilliant! Very clever and delightful to read. This offered a very nice introduction and understanding of the Moth's world and then delivered the compassion for it's situation and wrapped it all in a very well penned poem. I loved it and apologize for being short of the sixth star it truly deserves! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
Comment Written 06-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2017
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Very many thanks, Vance, for dropping by to review this one. Much appreciated, as is your suggestion of six-worthiness! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Pearl Edwards
This is a lovely read Tony about the moth on the windowsill. You describe it beautifully -
a feathered brush on powdered wing -
The yearning to 'let this dreamer flutter in'
A really lovely read, well done Tony.
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2017
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This is a lovely read Tony about the moth on the windowsill. You describe it beautifully -
a feathered brush on powdered wing -
The yearning to 'let this dreamer flutter in'
A really lovely read, well done Tony.
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 05-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2017
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Thank you, Valda, for this most affirming and encouraging review, and for your six stars. Very much appreciated! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Donya Quijote
I am not sure what I can say about your poem except wow! Such a beautifully written poem about such an mundane insect, one that it to often mushed under a rolled up newspaper or zapped by a bug zapper.
Simply a stunning poem...
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2017
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I am not sure what I can say about your poem except wow! Such a beautifully written poem about such an mundane insect, one that it to often mushed under a rolled up newspaper or zapped by a bug zapper.
Simply a stunning poem...
Comment Written 03-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2017
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Kind words, Donya, and much appreciated! Thank you, too, for the six shining stars. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from mermaids
Not many poems around about the moth. Your poetic form is smooth and clear.
I like how the poet chose to keep the window closed and the moth inside. Excellent use of words that create a fantasy feel to your words.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2017
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Not many poems around about the moth. Your poetic form is smooth and clear.
I like how the poet chose to keep the window closed and the moth inside. Excellent use of words that create a fantasy feel to your words.
Comment Written 03-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2017
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Kind words, Mermaids, and much appreciated! Tony
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
Gosh Tony, you've written a beautiful allegory to that moth. I've often seen Moths with exquisite patterns on their wings. Your photo clearly shows the 'eyes' in the wings. A most enjoyable poem all round, Giddy
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2017
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Gosh Tony, you've written a beautiful allegory to that moth. I've often seen Moths with exquisite patterns on their wings. Your photo clearly shows the 'eyes' in the wings. A most enjoyable poem all round, Giddy
Comment Written 03-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2017
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Kind words, Giddy, and much appreciated! Thank you, too, for the six shining stars! Best wishes,Tony