A Pilgrim Poet's Progress
This is how I approach the writing of poetry. Really!15 total reviews
Comment from Mia Twysted
That is so true. Sometimes you can get so much inspiration from an image or a thing you see. And other times you just get a piece and must mix it with another piece from something else to get what you were trying to write all along.
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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That is so true. Sometimes you can get so much inspiration from an image or a thing you see. And other times you just get a piece and must mix it with another piece from something else to get what you were trying to write all along.
Comment Written 18-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much for your understanding review. It takes a poet to know a poet.
Comment from lightink
Awww, I enjoyed so much the whimsical imagery and the form of this poem.
I can't believe what you actually did with the form! Creating the shape of a butterfly path with your line breaks - although normally it would be a set of regular quatrains with ABBA rhyme! That on it's own a wonderful feat!
But on the top of that you added such a wonderful set of dreamlike metaphors. I LOVE that you called it pilgrimage with a butterfly along the way!
Meanwhile you also explored the mechanics of writing as well!
Also, I LOVED the mix of lofty and humble ending:
"masterpiece whose grace and wisdom verge
on genius.
Or it may be just a verse."
Thank you for joining the contest and sharing this masterpiece with us!
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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Awww, I enjoyed so much the whimsical imagery and the form of this poem.
I can't believe what you actually did with the form! Creating the shape of a butterfly path with your line breaks - although normally it would be a set of regular quatrains with ABBA rhyme! That on it's own a wonderful feat!
But on the top of that you added such a wonderful set of dreamlike metaphors. I LOVE that you called it pilgrimage with a butterfly along the way!
Meanwhile you also explored the mechanics of writing as well!
Also, I LOVED the mix of lofty and humble ending:
"masterpiece whose grace and wisdom verge
on genius.
Or it may be just a verse."
Thank you for joining the contest and sharing this masterpiece with us!
Comment Written 18-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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What a lovely review. I am overwhelmed. Thank you so much for reading and enjoying my poem.
Comment from zanya
What a great portrayal of the creative process -indeed the imagery of the butterfly is so apt- emerging from a cocoon - creativity and its pursuits takes us along many varied paths
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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What a great portrayal of the creative process -indeed the imagery of the butterfly is so apt- emerging from a cocoon - creativity and its pursuits takes us along many varied paths
Comment Written 18-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
We all have our way of writing poetry, sometimes it wakes you up at night and you have scramble for a pencil before the thoughts leave you. Poetry is good for the health. I like the way you've written this, as if you've let your mind take over and direct your hand. Well done, and good luck in the contest. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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We all have our way of writing poetry, sometimes it wakes you up at night and you have scramble for a pencil before the thoughts leave you. Poetry is good for the health. I like the way you've written this, as if you've let your mind take over and direct your hand. Well done, and good luck in the contest. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 18-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much.
Comment from Kermit R. Mullins
Best of luck with this "How do you write your poetry" entry. "Just loose ends of things to fiddle with," certainly describes what many poets deal with, at least for me. Have a wonderful writing day. Best regards.
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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Best of luck with this "How do you write your poetry" entry. "Just loose ends of things to fiddle with," certainly describes what many poets deal with, at least for me. Have a wonderful writing day. Best regards.
Comment Written 18-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much.
Comment from pome lover
well, it is delightful and original and kind of one step and then another, and look, a poem is forming and it's pretty dern good, and keep going. brave pilgrim!
You make the reader smile as you discover and enjoy and create!
bravo!
pome lover
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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well, it is delightful and original and kind of one step and then another, and look, a poem is forming and it's pretty dern good, and keep going. brave pilgrim!
You make the reader smile as you discover and enjoy and create!
bravo!
pome lover
Comment Written 17-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much!
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
A Pilgrim Poet's Progress
Hello my friend
This is a very interesting contest. I like your entry for the How do you write your poetry? contest. I like the metaphor you used. Nice presentation too. I don't like to write rhymed metered poems but I like to read them.
Good job.
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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A Pilgrim Poet's Progress
Hello my friend
This is a very interesting contest. I like your entry for the How do you write your poetry? contest. I like the metaphor you used. Nice presentation too. I don't like to write rhymed metered poems but I like to read them.
Good job.
Comment Written 29-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Thank you so much for liking to read my poem and for your kind review.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about your process and methods to start writing. We all have our rituals and preferences om how to start and what we say, but the end product is the proof of our great effort.
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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A very well-written poem about your process and methods to start writing. We all have our rituals and preferences om how to start and what we say, but the end product is the proof of our great effort.
Comment Written 29-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Nice artwork and
presentation.
-Your notes are appreciated.
-A well written poem for
the contest with the butterfly
as a theme.
-Good examples of what
you include in a poem.
-I like the concluding verse,
"But carry on, brave pilgrim"
as well as the final line.
-Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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-Nice artwork and
presentation.
-Your notes are appreciated.
-A well written poem for
the contest with the butterfly
as a theme.
-Good examples of what
you include in a poem.
-I like the concluding verse,
"But carry on, brave pilgrim"
as well as the final line.
-Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 29-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Thank you so much for your kind review. Thank you so much for your thoughtful review.
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You are very welcome.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Well, for someone who usually 'counts' and 'concentrates' (guilty as charged over here, too!!), you've done an awesome job with this contest offering!! ;) I particularly enjoyed the formatting and how it affects the reading pauses and halts and 'think about before going forward'... makes for quite the impact. :) :) Thanx for sharing and best of luck! ;)
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Well, for someone who usually 'counts' and 'concentrates' (guilty as charged over here, too!!), you've done an awesome job with this contest offering!! ;) I particularly enjoyed the formatting and how it affects the reading pauses and halts and 'think about before going forward'... makes for quite the impact. :) :) Thanx for sharing and best of luck! ;)
Comment Written 29-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review.f