Finding Peace
a sonnet34 total reviews
Comment from Pirate Sam
Wow i cannot only relate to the feelings emotions for I too have a troubled soul, but i too find solitude once alone in the woods on a path im one with God and not so sad!
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2020
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Wow i cannot only relate to the feelings emotions for I too have a troubled soul, but i too find solitude once alone in the woods on a path im one with God and not so sad!
Comment Written 27-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2020
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Thank you so much, Pirate Sam, for the six-star rating of FINDING PEACE. I am so glad you could relate to the Speaker. Rod
Comment from estory
Another nice job with the sonnet format, on a different kind of subject; in this case, mood. I think you created a haunting, moody landscape here, with these images of raindrops dripping from the pine trees, very mournful. There's a nice subdued voice to go with it and provide the framework for this theme. We almost hear those voices from the past, possibly some battlefield, in the rain, haunting the narrator, and his own efforts at reconciliation, at finding peace with this past. Here the surrounding landscape becomes a stage for this movement along with being a symbol of that mood. estory
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2020
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Another nice job with the sonnet format, on a different kind of subject; in this case, mood. I think you created a haunting, moody landscape here, with these images of raindrops dripping from the pine trees, very mournful. There's a nice subdued voice to go with it and provide the framework for this theme. We almost hear those voices from the past, possibly some battlefield, in the rain, haunting the narrator, and his own efforts at reconciliation, at finding peace with this past. Here the surrounding landscape becomes a stage for this movement along with being a symbol of that mood. estory
Comment Written 04-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2020
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Thank you so much, estory, for your kind praise of FINDING PEACE. I am delighted you enjoyed the ?haunting, moody landscape? of my sonnet. Rod
Comment from A. Louise Robertson
The pain of your grief is palpable in your poem. The photo you used is a perfect companion to this piece. You have a wonderful command of poetic language as when you describe the cathedral ed elms. I really enjoyed reading this and sympathize with your loss. I would have given six stars but don't have that available at this time.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2020
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The pain of your grief is palpable in your poem. The photo you used is a perfect companion to this piece. You have a wonderful command of poetic language as when you describe the cathedral ed elms. I really enjoyed reading this and sympathize with your loss. I would have given six stars but don't have that available at this time.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2020
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Thank you so much, A. Louise, for your kind praise of FINDING PEACE and that virtual six rating. I am especially pleased you found the Speaker?s grief palpable. Rod
Comment from Gail Denham
An excellent image-poem - showing the contemplation observed by a walk through a dark wood, with a dog perhaps. I like the "elms form a cathedral" - often, when driving through overhanging trees, it feels like a cathedral - or is comforting.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2020
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An excellent image-poem - showing the contemplation observed by a walk through a dark wood, with a dog perhaps. I like the "elms form a cathedral" - often, when driving through overhanging trees, it feels like a cathedral - or is comforting.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2020
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Thank you, Gail, very much for your kind praise of the imagery in FINDING PEACE. Rod
Comment from flylikeaneagle
Rod: I relate to your nature walks to destress and let go of emotions.
God hears you and heals you. Keep walking. I like the leaves of elms
cathedral overhead and the images you paint with words. I hope this heals hearts. flylikeaneagle
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2020
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Rod: I relate to your nature walks to destress and let go of emotions.
God hears you and heals you. Keep walking. I like the leaves of elms
cathedral overhead and the images you paint with words. I hope this heals hearts. flylikeaneagle
Comment Written 03-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2020
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Thank you so much for taking a stroll through the woods with me in FINDING PEACE. Rod
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Rod. The first two stanzas set the mood for the poem and the act of seeking solace from a deeply felt loss. In the third stanza I saw some self doubt and even guilt regarding the loss. I like the line, "Yet Nature never censures or condemns" which seems to add a little comfort. The resolve comes at last in just sitting quietly... alone.
Very well written.
Robert
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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Hello Rod. The first two stanzas set the mood for the poem and the act of seeking solace from a deeply felt loss. In the third stanza I saw some self doubt and even guilt regarding the loss. I like the line, "Yet Nature never censures or condemns" which seems to add a little comfort. The resolve comes at last in just sitting quietly... alone.
Very well written.
Robert
Comment Written 03-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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Thank you so much, Robert, for your insightful review of FINDING PEACE. I truly appreciate your kind praise. Rod
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You're welcome
Comment from Susan Larson
Your poem makes me think of the song Green Cathedral by Carl Hahn. I especially love this line: "The limbs of elms cathedraled overhead
create a silent sanctuary" I'd never heard or read that use of the word cathedral before. It really painted a picture for me. You must have been a fantastic English teacher.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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Your poem makes me think of the song Green Cathedral by Carl Hahn. I especially love this line: "The limbs of elms cathedraled overhead
create a silent sanctuary" I'd never heard or read that use of the word cathedral before. It really painted a picture for me. You must have been a fantastic English teacher.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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I am so delighted you enjoyed my diction in FINDING PEACE, Susan, and I am quite flattered that you thought I was a fantastic English teacher. I did enjoy teaching students how to write poetry. Indeed, without bragging, I was one of the few in my department who could SHOW them how to write. Rod
Comment from LisaMay
You convey the overwrought heart very clearly in this emotional poem, Rod. The stanzas carry the feelings of restlessness, spiritual sanctuary within nature, the angst of guilt, then comfort and peace. A very worthy winner of the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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You convey the overwrought heart very clearly in this emotional poem, Rod. The stanzas carry the feelings of restlessness, spiritual sanctuary within nature, the angst of guilt, then comfort and peace. A very worthy winner of the contest.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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Thank you very much, Lisa, Such plaudits from you mean a lot. I am quite flattered. Rod
Comment from jaded831
I felt and related to every line. Your poem is moving, and sad. But not every poem has a happy theme. You did well writing on this subject. Any poem that can move me gets a thumbs up. Well done.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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I felt and related to every line. Your poem is moving, and sad. But not every poem has a happy theme. You did well writing on this subject. Any poem that can move me gets a thumbs up. Well done.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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I am so pleased you found FINDING PEACE moving, jaded831. Thank you for your kind praise. Rod
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
I like this and the message conveyed in it. When one has lost a loved one, they do seek out places to meditate and reflect sometimes on what once was. Life seems to have an empty space where that loved one occupied. Through it all, we must soldier on until we're reunited with that lost love. Thanks for sharing this inspirational and well written work. Well done!
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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I like this and the message conveyed in it. When one has lost a loved one, they do seek out places to meditate and reflect sometimes on what once was. Life seems to have an empty space where that loved one occupied. Through it all, we must soldier on until we're reunited with that lost love. Thanks for sharing this inspirational and well written work. Well done!
Comment Written 03-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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I am so pleased you found FINDING PEACE both inspirational and well written, Jeffrey. Thank you for your kind praise. Rod
