What Is a Poem?
a 5-7-5 definition20 total reviews
Comment from Sugarray77
Oh, I love this one Rod... you did a superb job in using the 5-7-5 as your vehicle of choice. The sentiments in each line can stand alone, but taken together, they really are meaningful. So well done. Good luck.
Melissa
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2020
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Oh, I love this one Rod... you did a superb job in using the 5-7-5 as your vehicle of choice. The sentiments in each line can stand alone, but taken together, they really are meaningful. So well done. Good luck.
Melissa
Comment Written 28-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2020
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Thank you very much, Melissa, for your kind praise of my definition poem. Rod
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Amazing, I just love this haiku like definition: "verses in a cup
steeped in steamy hot water
stirred very slowly
"Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2020
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Amazing, I just love this haiku like definition: "verses in a cup
steeped in steamy hot water
stirred very slowly
"Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 28-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2020
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I am so pleased you like my definition poem, Iza. Many thanks for your review. Rod
Comment from Mia Twysted
So simple a piece that speaks so much. We take our time to find the right words so that we can create something magical. That takes time.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
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So simple a piece that speaks so much. We take our time to find the right words so that we can create something magical. That takes time.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 28-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much, Mia, for reviewing my poem and your kind praise. Rod
Comment from Liz O'Neill
The procedure describe in this poem describes very well how some poems sit in the imagination, steeping, simmering, flavoring. This happens sometime when we we are walking, driving, jogging, running, exercising. All that time the words and thoughts are shuffling around getting in position to be written down and savored. Well thought out.
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
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The procedure describe in this poem describes very well how some poems sit in the imagination, steeping, simmering, flavoring. This happens sometime when we we are walking, driving, jogging, running, exercising. All that time the words and thoughts are shuffling around getting in position to be written down and savored. Well thought out.
Comment Written 28-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
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Hi, Liz. I really like how you describe the process by which a poem is born. Indeed, any activity will get our minds working. I am so pleased you enjoyed my short poem. Rod
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Hello my friend
Interesting poem about writing and tea metaphor. You followed the rules of the contest well. It's a fine entry for the Find a creative definition for poet writing prompt contest. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
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Hello my friend
Interesting poem about writing and tea metaphor. You followed the rules of the contest well. It's a fine entry for the Find a creative definition for poet writing prompt contest. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 28-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
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Hi, Gypsy. I truly appreciate a review from someone who writes haikus. Thank you for sharing and your kind praise. Rod
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Rob
Very clever definition for a poet.
I say that you are very creative coming up with stewing words like tea leaves in steaming water.
Gert
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
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Hello Rob
Very clever definition for a poet.
I say that you are very creative coming up with stewing words like tea leaves in steaming water.
Gert
Comment Written 28-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
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Hi, Gert. I am so pleased you like this shortie and truly appreciate your kind praise. Rod
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You are welcome RodG
Comment from Bill Schott
A creative definition for a poem, What Is a Poem, framed as a 5-7-5, allows that ideas go through an extreme encounter with the world and realize what remains can be shared with others. Crumpet?
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
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A creative definition for a poem, What Is a Poem, framed as a 5-7-5, allows that ideas go through an extreme encounter with the world and realize what remains can be shared with others. Crumpet?
Comment Written 28-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
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Thank you very much for your thoughts on my definition poem, Bill.
And what is tea without crumpets or scones? Rod
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
What a perfect entry for the Find a creative definition for poet writing prompt. I do hope this entry does well in the contest!
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
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What a perfect entry for the Find a creative definition for poet writing prompt. I do hope this entry does well in the contest!
Comment Written 28-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
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I am quite flattered by your high praise of my definition poem, Rebecca. I don?t think it comes anywhere close to being ?perfect,? but thank you very much. Rod
Comment from Minglement
Ah, this is as soothing as a nice cup of hot tea :) Such a beautiful analogy, poem to a cup of tea, brewed to perfection. Love your first line of this charming entry for the 5-7-5 contest. I with you luck with this.
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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Ah, this is as soothing as a nice cup of hot tea :) Such a beautiful analogy, poem to a cup of tea, brewed to perfection. Love your first line of this charming entry for the 5-7-5 contest. I with you luck with this.
Comment Written 27-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much, Minglement, for this wonderful review of my 5-7-5. I?m thrilled you like my tea metaphor so much. Rod
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Well-deserved. Loved it lol - Marcia
Comment from robyn corum
Rod,
How delightful! I have seen several poems in this contest so far, and yours is one of the top, imo. It's creative, innovative, and different, too. All the ones I have seen so far have used four lines - which makes yours different in that way, too.
You know, when I write something -- anything, really -- it's best when I can write it, then set it aside for a while. I always say to 'let it percolate' - but 'steeping' is a great expression. The point is that allowing a bit of distance means I can come back with a more objective eye, which allows me to edit much better.
The point of all that is to say I get it! Thanks--m96
BTW - since you are one of the English teachers here, if you get a minute, would you take a look at my newest post, 'Beautiful'?
It's my first attempt at anything close to a 'literary' piece. It's flash fiction and comes in at just over 700 words. If you don't have time, I get it - no problem, but no one else has a clue what I'm talking about -- so I don't know if it's me or them. hahaha
I enjoyed!
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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Rod,
How delightful! I have seen several poems in this contest so far, and yours is one of the top, imo. It's creative, innovative, and different, too. All the ones I have seen so far have used four lines - which makes yours different in that way, too.
You know, when I write something -- anything, really -- it's best when I can write it, then set it aside for a while. I always say to 'let it percolate' - but 'steeping' is a great expression. The point is that allowing a bit of distance means I can come back with a more objective eye, which allows me to edit much better.
The point of all that is to say I get it! Thanks--m96
BTW - since you are one of the English teachers here, if you get a minute, would you take a look at my newest post, 'Beautiful'?
It's my first attempt at anything close to a 'literary' piece. It's flash fiction and comes in at just over 700 words. If you don't have time, I get it - no problem, but no one else has a clue what I'm talking about -- so I don't know if it's me or them. hahaha
I enjoyed!
Comment Written 27-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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Hi, Robyn. I enjoyed learning your writing process. Mine is similar as I write?read?rewrite endlessly. Many thanks for your kind praise.
Yes, I will look over your ?literary? piece. Rod
