Old Man Winter
Winter is beautiful, but it can be very harsh.47 total reviews
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
Sounds like Old Man Winter and Mother Nature are conspiring! The depiction of Winter does not miss a thing. It envelops and holds us, sometimes immobile, in its clutches and your snowdrop picture embellishes the words that form a crystal-like image in our minds. I only have five stars left!
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2019
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Sounds like Old Man Winter and Mother Nature are conspiring! The depiction of Winter does not miss a thing. It envelops and holds us, sometimes immobile, in its clutches and your snowdrop picture embellishes the words that form a crystal-like image in our minds. I only have five stars left!
Comment Written 11-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2019
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Thanks again, Ralf. : ) Bob
Comment from brenda faye curtis
I found your descriptions of the brutality of winter so inspiring, I had no trouble visualizing all you described. The color scheme and the artwork added to the beauty you created with your words. I look forward to reading more of your work in the future, and like you, I love spring so much more!
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2019
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I found your descriptions of the brutality of winter so inspiring, I had no trouble visualizing all you described. The color scheme and the artwork added to the beauty you created with your words. I look forward to reading more of your work in the future, and like you, I love spring so much more!
Comment Written 09-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2019
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Thank you so much, Brenda. I appreciate the six stars and your comments. Bob
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You're welcome, Bob.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Very nice artwork and presentation, Bob.
-I can see why you got Poem of the Month.
-This is written very well with
very effective imagery.
-The first line is extremely vivid, and
is followed by many others:
"He batters targets with fists of wind"
"His breath whips through barren branches"
-I like how you go from Old Man Winter
to the "splendor of spring" in the conclusion.
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2018
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-Very nice artwork and presentation, Bob.
-I can see why you got Poem of the Month.
-This is written very well with
very effective imagery.
-The first line is extremely vivid, and
is followed by many others:
"He batters targets with fists of wind"
"His breath whips through barren branches"
-I like how you go from Old Man Winter
to the "splendor of spring" in the conclusion.
Comment Written 12-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2018
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Thank you, Pam. I don't write much poetry anymore. Bob
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You are very welcome, Bob. You write very good poems.
Comment from BeasPeas
This is a lovely poem about winter. Composed using many good lines. Illustrated perfectly to accompany your words. Well described with word choices that set the scene and mood for the reader. Very nice indeed. Marilyn
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2018
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This is a lovely poem about winter. Composed using many good lines. Illustrated perfectly to accompany your words. Well described with word choices that set the scene and mood for the reader. Very nice indeed. Marilyn
Comment Written 14-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2018
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I am so lucky to have you read my work, Marilyn. thanks again, Bob
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Hi Bob. I have been off FS most of the week, but do hope to catch up. It looks like you have a new chapter posted. Marilyn
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Yes, I do, Marilyn. Thank you, Bob
Comment from MissMerri
A most interesting and telling poem you've written Bob! I somehow missed it when it came out, so I'm glad it was nominated for poem of the month, and I hope you win. I did not realize what a good poet you are! But, why not? You have shown in your stories you have great descriptive powers. This is extremely beautiful. I loved everything about it. MM
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2018
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A most interesting and telling poem you've written Bob! I somehow missed it when it came out, so I'm glad it was nominated for poem of the month, and I hope you win. I did not realize what a good poet you are! But, why not? You have shown in your stories you have great descriptive powers. This is extremely beautiful. I loved everything about it. MM
Comment Written 06-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2018
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Awwww. Thanks so much, Merri. I appreciate this. . . .I really do. If you ever have some free time, peek in my portfolio under poems. I actually wrote a ton of them before I got the novel bug. LOL
i am so impressed thst you would give this six stars, my friend. no worries about the contest. I just looked and I am waaaaaaay down on the list. LOL...Bless you :) Bob
Comment from Joan E.
Congratulations for having your poem considered in the Poem of the Month competition. I admired your personification of winter and your vivid imagery, including the "crystal daggers" simile and "icy fingers" metaphor. The artwork you selected was perfect for this free verse. Well done and best wishes- Joan
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2018
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Congratulations for having your poem considered in the Poem of the Month competition. I admired your personification of winter and your vivid imagery, including the "crystal daggers" simile and "icy fingers" metaphor. The artwork you selected was perfect for this free verse. Well done and best wishes- Joan
Comment Written 03-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2018
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Hi, Joan. How kind of you to be supportive of this poetry. I love the six stars. I never claimed to be a poet. In fact I was just taking a break while working on my new novel "Shadows of Sin" first chapter posted on here today. I don't think I am going to do very well against all those big gun poets in the competition. LOL Bless you, Joan. :) Bob
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Thanks for letting me know about your new novel--continued success with new chapters. I appreciate your humility but consider you to be a talented poet as well as prose writer. Enjoy the remains of Sunday- Joan
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Bless you, Joan. Bob
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Nicely written poem about Old Man Winter. Well done with the descriptive alliteration scattered through out Bob. Love the -When the old man cries - verse, great description of icy raindrops. Lovely read,
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 29-May-2018
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Nicely written poem about Old Man Winter. Well done with the descriptive alliteration scattered through out Bob. Love the -When the old man cries - verse, great description of icy raindrops. Lovely read,
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 29-May-2018
reply by the author on 29-May-2018
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Thank you, Valda. Bless you and yours. Bob
Comment from evilynne
Your beautiful words bring a winter chill. But we have had enough of Old Man Winter this year! Thank goodness you also mention spring! Evi
reply by the author on 28-May-2018
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Your beautiful words bring a winter chill. But we have had enough of Old Man Winter this year! Thank goodness you also mention spring! Evi
Comment Written 28-May-2018
reply by the author on 28-May-2018
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Hi, my friend. Thank you so much for the six stars and comments. :) Bob
Comment from RGstar
Bob, just returning from some personal agendas. Nice to see you writing some poetry. A couple of commas here or there, but loved the write.
Good poetic aura and a resolute delivery.
Bravo.
My best wishes.
RG
reply by the author on 26-May-2018
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Bob, just returning from some personal agendas. Nice to see you writing some poetry. A couple of commas here or there, but loved the write.
Good poetic aura and a resolute delivery.
Bravo.
My best wishes.
RG
Comment Written 26-May-2018
reply by the author on 26-May-2018
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Thanks so much, Roy. I am honored by your review, friend,. Bob
Comment from Writingfundimension
Hi, Bob
Great poem here. I love your use of strong, potent imagery as here:
'He batters targets with fists of wind...'
'... like dangling crystal daggers
downward icy fingers without aim.'
I see why you have won a fair number of poetry contests!
Have a great Memorial weekend, and enjoy the warm weather, my friend.
Hugs, Bev
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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Hi, Bob
Great poem here. I love your use of strong, potent imagery as here:
'He batters targets with fists of wind...'
'... like dangling crystal daggers
downward icy fingers without aim.'
I see why you have won a fair number of poetry contests!
Have a great Memorial weekend, and enjoy the warm weather, my friend.
Hugs, Bev
Comment Written 25-May-2018
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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Thanks for the sixer, Bev. Especially thi late in the week. I can put in our tomatoe plant today or tomorrow. Take care my dear friend, XX Bob
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Oh, tomatoes! YUM. Knowing what an excellent chef you are Bob, I can imagine they'll be put to good use. XXX Bev
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Lyn aan dI both eat them like apples. Wash em, sprinkle with saalt and pepper and chomp! LOL. There's only enough for eating out of our smallm5 by 8 garden (12 plants) We buy bushels of canning tomatoes in the fall and can emup! X Bob
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My grandmother and mother-in-law always canned tomatoes. I was the happy recipient of their labors LoL. Good memories.
XO Bev