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5-7-5 Poetry Contest Entry17 total reviews
Comment from Michele Harber
What a brilliant use of metaphor to describe a writer's need to write. Your comparison is perfect, and I like the image you chose, showing the first sprout in an otherwise empty field, like the first words on an otherwise blank page. This is beautifully done.
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2019
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What a brilliant use of metaphor to describe a writer's need to write. Your comparison is perfect, and I like the image you chose, showing the first sprout in an otherwise empty field, like the first words on an otherwise blank page. This is beautifully done.
Comment Written 22-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2019
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Michele, I love when a reviewer "gets it". I chose this picture because of everything you wrote about it. I thank you for this review. I'm glad you liked it.
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You're very welcome, and I'm glad I was able to describe the picture as you meant it.
Comment from DragonSkulls
Wow, author, that is awesome. It's rare to find people on this site who actually use poetic wording and thought to create a little 5-7-5. You did a fantastic job here. I love how the poet witnesses the rain and has the want to scribe what he see. Excellent piece. I wish you the best of luck in the booth. I have no doubt it will be a top contender.
DS
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2019
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Wow, author, that is awesome. It's rare to find people on this site who actually use poetic wording and thought to create a little 5-7-5. You did a fantastic job here. I love how the poet witnesses the rain and has the want to scribe what he see. Excellent piece. I wish you the best of luck in the booth. I have no doubt it will be a top contender.
DS
Comment Written 22-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2019
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Wow back at you, Mr. Skulls. What an incredible review! I agree with you that poetic words aren't used much anymore. The English language is full of them. For free!! I thank you for the stars!
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very wel-written 5-7-5 poem. God will send the rain to earth so that the seedlings grow. Poets press their pens until the ink bleeds on pure white sheets of paper, the words someone needs.
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2019
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A very wel-written 5-7-5 poem. God will send the rain to earth so that the seedlings grow. Poets press their pens until the ink bleeds on pure white sheets of paper, the words someone needs.
Comment Written 22-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2019
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Thanks! I love your comments. Just lovely. I appreciate your time to read and review this piece.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Nice image and
presentation.
-The syllable count is
good, and the use of
one continuous thought
is effective.
-I like the comparison
of the earth and rain
to the poet, and paper and ink.
-Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2019
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-Nice image and
presentation.
-The syllable count is
good, and the use of
one continuous thought
is effective.
-I like the comparison
of the earth and rain
to the poet, and paper and ink.
-Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 22-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2019
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Thanks, Pam. Thorough review with great comments. Much appreciated. Glad you liked it!
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You are quite welcome.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a fine write and a winner for me, believable and true words, we need the rain just like the poet needs the ink, I wish you luck with the contest, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2019
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This is a fine write and a winner for me, believable and true words, we need the rain just like the poet needs the ink, I wish you luck with the contest, love Dolly x
Comment Written 22-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2019
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Thank you, Dolly. I am always pleased when another poet understands what I just wrote about. Your comments are greatly appreciated. And spot on. Thanks!
Comment from Darlene Franklin
Hmm, I confess, I never thought of it that way that a piece of blank paper is craving my words. I don't entirely understand the connection between lines two and three. I love the idea of poetry being a "witness."
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reply by the author on 22-Jun-2019
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Hmm, I confess, I never thought of it that way that a piece of blank paper is craving my words. I don't entirely understand the connection between lines two and three. I love the idea of poetry being a "witness."
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Comment Written 22-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2019
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Thank you, Darlene, for this review. The poet was the witness, not poetry. Sorry it wasn't clear.
Comment from LisaMay
That puts an interesting spin on the creative process. I like that it is a 2-way 'contract'. We humans so often just impose ourselves so it is nice to have a think about what the parchment might be craving.
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reply by the author on 22-Jun-2019
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That puts an interesting spin on the creative process. I like that it is a 2-way 'contract'. We humans so often just impose ourselves so it is nice to have a think about what the parchment might be craving.
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Comment Written 22-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2019
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Thank you, Lisa, for this great review. I love that you got the purpose of this in a nutshell. I appreciate your time to read and comment on this contest entry.
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My pleasure... I enjoyed your poem very much.
