Timeless Refrain
The music of the ages through creation and man...35 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
I like the sunset color scheme of the font changing with each line as the sky changes at night. The words evoke the beauty and awe of a sunset.
Good choice of artwork.
Congrats on placing second in the contest.
Keep writing
Joan
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
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I like the sunset color scheme of the font changing with each line as the sky changes at night. The words evoke the beauty and awe of a sunset.
Good choice of artwork.
Congrats on placing second in the contest.
Keep writing
Joan
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
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Thanx so much for your review, Joan -- It is always so good to hear from you!! ;) ;) I am waaaay behind on my responses as we had teacher meetings this week -- yes, already!! Please forgive the tardiness and 'cut-n-pastiness' of my response (LOL!)....I'll be caught up soon...I hope! :) Take care out there! ;) Yvette :)
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You are most kindly welcome. Good luck in the coming school year.
Joan
Comment from Rod A. White
Beautiful poem, Yvette! The cicadas were so loud at times where I grew up in Kentucky that they drowned out most everything else! Always a hypnotizing sound that graced lazy summer days. =)
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2019
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Beautiful poem, Yvette! The cicadas were so loud at times where I grew up in Kentucky that they drowned out most everything else! Always a hypnotizing sound that graced lazy summer days. =)
Comment Written 28-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2019
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I absolutely love that sound...it is my reassuring lullaby! ;) ;) And, so, from Kentucky to Peru, ay? What brought you to make such a big move....and how's life down there?! Sorry, the blonde's brain gets distracted some time... thanx for the review, sir! Take care! ;) ;)
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Travel? Well, I've always had a wild hair for picking up and moving to see what's on the other side of the horizon. I've lived in many places around the U.S. and have visited many more (as well as Canada & Mexico). I decided one day I'd like to see South America & picked Peru because I love ancient history and it has the Inca Indian Empire. I only planned on staying a year or two, but loved it so much I decided to stay. Been here 13 years now!
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That is so very awesome, Rod!! I cannot imagine anything better that following a dream somewhere and finding it only build more!! ;);) Thanx for the insight and be sure to do a few offerings now and then for those of us who would love to travel, but it's probably not in the cards........ maybe... :) :) Yvette
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The best part, Yvette, is that this move gave me the opportunity to write... my real dream! Cost of living is super cheap here so have plenty of time to practice the craft. :)
Comment from l.raven
HI Yvette, listen up blonde...LOL...we had the year of the Cicadas...and their music was driving everyone crazy...night and day...there were thousands of them on all the trees...and when you drove down the road...they would thump on the windshields...truly it was amazing to picture something like that...but I will never forget them...I love your poem sweet girl...and live you picture my sweet friend...very well written...so good to see you...love you...Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2019
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HI Yvette, listen up blonde...LOL...we had the year of the Cicadas...and their music was driving everyone crazy...night and day...there were thousands of them on all the trees...and when you drove down the road...they would thump on the windshields...truly it was amazing to picture something like that...but I will never forget them...I love your poem sweet girl...and live you picture my sweet friend...very well written...so good to see you...love you...Linda xxoo
Comment Written 28-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2019
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Oh, Linda, you have made my evening with those stars and your comments!! ;) ;) But you can't talk bad about my cicadas...they are the rhythm of the Southern Summer ... LOL! ;) ;) And you are so right about how loud they get... but, you have to admit, they drown out all the other noises (even the husband's snoring - LOL!)... :) ;) So good to 'hear' your smile this evening, Beautiful Lady!! ;) ;) Take care of you out there and have a great week ahead! ;) ;) Yvette
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LOL you....let me tell you...nothing could drowned out my husbands snoring...or mine....LOL...and you are so very welcome my sweet friend...you earned them...take care as well...and have a great week ahead too...smiling so big...love you...Linda xxoo
Comment from poetwatch
Sorry blonde but it is not mystic that I read on the screen Yvette. :) It's one of those days or night that life's memories filters through the mind and crave to be heard. :) "when amorous psalms of youth/ resound until breathless dawn" :) Yvette this is a good entry for the Tanka Poetry Contest.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2019
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Sorry blonde but it is not mystic that I read on the screen Yvette. :) It's one of those days or night that life's memories filters through the mind and crave to be heard. :) "when amorous psalms of youth/ resound until breathless dawn" :) Yvette this is a good entry for the Tanka Poetry Contest.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2019
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You may just be right on that count, Jose -- this one was penned sitting out on the front porch as the sun sank behind the hill! ;) ;) Thanx for your wonderful comments, sir -- you always just add that little something extra to your reviews that really make them stand out -- thank you for that! ;) Take care over there in the Lone Star State!! :) :) Yvette
Comment from Patty Palmer
I love the poem and the picture you chose with it is beautiful!
The sounds of the little critters (I can't spell the word) in the morning gives a splendor to a brand new day. As they quiet in the evening brings a quiet to reflect in.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2019
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I love the poem and the picture you chose with it is beautiful!
The sounds of the little critters (I can't spell the word) in the morning gives a splendor to a brand new day. As they quiet in the evening brings a quiet to reflect in.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2019
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Oh, I am so very glad that you enjoyed this one, Patty! So good to 'hear' you smile about the passing of a day here in the South!! ;) :) Thanx for the review, ma'am! ;) Yvette
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You're welcome!
Comment from Sallyo
Gorgeous tankas abounding today! I love the way this is worded and set out with the varigated (is that spelled wrong?) colouring (that's not). There's a bit more elbow room in a tanka than in a haiku but it still has the brevity to put more thoughts together. Cicadas eh? I had to put the fan on in summer just to drown them out! A million had set up camp under my window.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2019
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Gorgeous tankas abounding today! I love the way this is worded and set out with the varigated (is that spelled wrong?) colouring (that's not). There's a bit more elbow room in a tanka than in a haiku but it still has the brevity to put more thoughts together. Cicadas eh? I had to put the fan on in summer just to drown them out! A million had set up camp under my window.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2019
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Hey there, Lady Sally-O!! ;) :) Thanx so much for dropping by on this one, ma'am -- so good to hear from you!! ;) ;) Yvette
Comment from Debbie Pope
I have to ask. Is that Guntersville Lake? I love being personally connected to your works. You talk about the weather, it's my weather. Like that.
Anyway, you know that of course I like your tanka. Your turning line is nice. Silence with sundown. That's such a peaceful image.
My favorite part of the poem, however, are the last two lines--particularly amorous psalms of youth. "Psalms" is a gorgeous choice.
Great job with this one.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2019
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I have to ask. Is that Guntersville Lake? I love being personally connected to your works. You talk about the weather, it's my weather. Like that.
Anyway, you know that of course I like your tanka. Your turning line is nice. Silence with sundown. That's such a peaceful image.
My favorite part of the poem, however, are the last two lines--particularly amorous psalms of youth. "Psalms" is a gorgeous choice.
Great job with this one.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2019
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Naaaaaah... it's just a pic I dragged up in a hurry on an Alabama site (and who knows? it just might be!)...LOL! ;) :) Glad you enjoyed the write though.... I wrote this one sitting out on the front porch the night it was due -- I do better with those sometimes. :) ;) Thanx for dropping in, MQ, and you have a great week (I'll be in teacher stuff Wed/Thurs - ick!)....who knows? Maybe this will be my last set of them...? :) ;) Yvette
Comment from Randa Dayle
Wow! The blonde should feel all mystic-like more often! How beautiful, and the way you displayed it just adds to the mysticness of the poem. Please continue to share!
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2019
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Wow! The blonde should feel all mystic-like more often! How beautiful, and the way you displayed it just adds to the mysticness of the poem. Please continue to share!
Comment Written 26-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2019
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LOL! :) ;) So glad you enjoyed this one, Randa -- good to read your smile again, ma'am!! ;) ;) Yvette
Comment from Heather Knight
I loved your poem. Your presentations are always the best and the notes are hilarious. I love it when you refer to yourself as the blonde.
Thanks so much for sharing and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2019
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I loved your poem. Your presentations are always the best and the notes are hilarious. I love it when you refer to yourself as the blonde.
Thanks so much for sharing and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2019
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Hooray -- I made you smile and, perhaps, even laugh! As such, i consider that i have done my job for the day...LOL! ;);) Thanx so much for your review, Lady Maria, you truly made me smile as well! ;) ;) Yvette
Comment from Carla Trinklein
I like your mystic side! I have a feeling I've been missing out on all kinds of good stuff from you recently. Life is interfering once again with reviewing regularly. I hope I can get back to some kind of a schedule for it very soon. In the meantime, I'm glad I read this gem. I'm feeling all peaceful-like now.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2019
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I like your mystic side! I have a feeling I've been missing out on all kinds of good stuff from you recently. Life is interfering once again with reviewing regularly. I hope I can get back to some kind of a schedule for it very soon. In the meantime, I'm glad I read this gem. I'm feeling all peaceful-like now.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2019
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LOL! So glad you enjoyed this one, Carla -- it was wholly the creation of a big glass of iced tea and the sun going down out on the front porch!! ;) ; ) Don't worry about 'regular'....regular is for when the kiddos are all grown and you're looking around an empty house saying "Okay, now what am I supposed to do now?" LOL! ;) ;) Take care you, and drop in when you can!! :) Yvette
