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Escape

the road less traveled

10 total reviews 
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written Tetractys describing the moon's reflection that dives into the lake between the thousands of stars shining from the nightsky into the water below.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2018

Comment from Bill Schott
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This tetractys, Escape, has the right format and lures the readers into the fantastic realm of imagination. We were all enthralled once and need to immerse ourselves again.

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2018

Comment from Gloria ....
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That reflection really does look like a road, doesn't it? This is a fine Tetractys poem, author, even though I can't pronounce the word, I can still count syllables.

A beautiful image and most original observation.

Best of luck to you in the contest.

Gloria

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2018

Comment from jeanne2011
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Wow, this poem just blew me away. I love the way you arranged the words into the illustration and the way it all just worked together. I especially appreciated the last line, "swim down through the mystery of the stars". It seemed that you connected earth to the universe and the swimmer (individual) to the cosmos. I would hang this poem on my wall any day.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2018

Comment from phil nelson
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This was enjoyable and is an excellent example of a Tetractys. You have left the reader wanting to hear more--well done

Best of luck in the contest

phil

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2018

Comment from John Baltisberger
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While I enjoy the alliteration, the subject seems cliche. Magic, Moon, Mystery, Stars. Linguistically this poem is very pleasing, but I don't feel much connection to it emotionally. Of course, that may not be your intent.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2018


reply by the author on 07-Sep-2018
    I'm pleased you enjoyed some aspects of this piece even though the meaning escaped you. It happens with poetry. No worries. :))
Comment from LeftHandedScribe
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Often, when I've swam at night I have had the feeling that I was bathing in the moon' light. it's such a specific and exciting feeling, and you use it perfectly.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2018

Comment from Cindy McIntyre
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Wow. A very beautiful and mysterious photo. It does inspire vastness and magic. I love the layout of your words. A well-written tetractys poem. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2018

Comment from Nanny 6
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Wow! This is a really creative poem for this contest, you can jump right into that picture and the words complement it exquisitely. Good luck in the contest! :-)
Judy

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2018

Comment from Mrs. KT
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Hello!
"I'm being followed by a moon shadow.
Moon shadow. Moon shadow."

Such a beautifully constructed tetractys. Visual and emotive imagery are "spot on!" Plus...what's not to love about remembering Cat Stevens? (Hah! Showing my age!)

Best Wishes!
diane

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2018