My Thesaurus (a sonnet)
Ode Poetry Contest Entry28 total reviews
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A fine sonnet paying homage to the thesaurus and the dictionary, both companions to the poet as he juggles with he words to create meaningful poetry that rhymes as well as this in a web or intrigue and appreciation, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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A fine sonnet paying homage to the thesaurus and the dictionary, both companions to the poet as he juggles with he words to create meaningful poetry that rhymes as well as this in a web or intrigue and appreciation, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 06-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Thank you for the fantastic review, Dolly. I'm glad you liked the piece. Have a wonderful day.
Comment from Gloria ....
I don't recall having ever read an Ode in sonnet to a thesaurus before and this is quite delightful with just the right amount of spice.
Your metre and rhyme are spot on with the sonnet form well adhered to.
Just one typo here:
While subtle changes compliment (complement) in verse
A fun sonnet and I wish you much luck in the voting booth.
Gloria
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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I don't recall having ever read an Ode in sonnet to a thesaurus before and this is quite delightful with just the right amount of spice.
Your metre and rhyme are spot on with the sonnet form well adhered to.
Just one typo here:
While subtle changes compliment (complement) in verse
A fun sonnet and I wish you much luck in the voting booth.
Gloria
Comment Written 06-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Hey, Gloria, hello. Thank you so much for the fantastic review and for catching the goof. You are the first person to mention it. I guess my spell check missed it too. Yikes. I dearly appreciate the help and generous stars, Gloria. Thank you again. Have yourself a wonderful day.
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LOL. That's exactly why I never use the Spell Czech. There are just too many words that are spelled correctly, but the meaning is not correct so the poor app can't pick it up. Great poem. :))
Comment from Miss Cookie Atkinson
I like the artwork you choose to go with your poem they are a perfect match.
You captured my attention from the first line to the last,
I found this to be a interesting read.
That you for sharing.
Cookie
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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I like the artwork you choose to go with your poem they are a perfect match.
You captured my attention from the first line to the last,
I found this to be a interesting read.
That you for sharing.
Cookie
Comment Written 05-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Your kind comments are greatly appreciated, Cookie. Thank you. I'm glad you liked the piece.
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your very welcome, it was my pleasure
Stay safe and have Blessed Sunday
Cookie
Comment from equestrik
This is a very clever entry for the ode contest. I like that you provided definitions for the words at the end. Creative write. Best of luck to you.
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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This is a very clever entry for the ode contest. I like that you provided definitions for the words at the end. Creative write. Best of luck to you.
Comment Written 05-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Thank you for the great review and stars, equestrik.
Comment from rspoet
This is an excellent sonnet/ode and entry for the contest.
The rhymes are excellent and varied,
and the iambic meter reads smoothly.
A nice Volta turn in the third quatrain and the couplet closes nicely.
Great picture to match.
Fanstorians should relate this ode.
Best wishes to you.
Sorry, no sixes left for your clever poem.
but good luck in the contest.
Robert
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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This is an excellent sonnet/ode and entry for the contest.
The rhymes are excellent and varied,
and the iambic meter reads smoothly.
A nice Volta turn in the third quatrain and the couplet closes nicely.
Great picture to match.
Fanstorians should relate this ode.
Best wishes to you.
Sorry, no sixes left for your clever poem.
but good luck in the contest.
Robert
Comment Written 05-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Thank you for the fantastic review and big six offer, Robert. I really appreciate the kind comments and good luck wishes, friend. I'm glad you liked the piece. Have yourself a great rest of your weekend.
Comment from zanya
A great poetic inspiration - an ode to the Thesaurus appropriately enhanced with words outside of our everyday ken, so to speak-and that lovely visual to accompany - inside those covers filled with erudition are many words just waiting to be discovered !
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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A great poetic inspiration - an ode to the Thesaurus appropriately enhanced with words outside of our everyday ken, so to speak-and that lovely visual to accompany - inside those covers filled with erudition are many words just waiting to be discovered !
Comment Written 05-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Yes, they are. Thank you for the fantastic review and gracious stars, Zanya. I'm glad you liked the piece.
Comment from dragonpoet
You use a lot of big words in this sonnet, which is appropriate in and ode to a thesarus and a dictionary. Tools of the trade. Though you menttion assonance, I think you use allieration and consonance more in this poem.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
dragonpoet
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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You use a lot of big words in this sonnet, which is appropriate in and ode to a thesarus and a dictionary. Tools of the trade. Though you menttion assonance, I think you use allieration and consonance more in this poem.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
dragonpoet
Comment Written 05-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Thank you for the great review, Joan. Yeah, I was using assonance mainly because I was wanting a thesaurus word for rhyme. and that's about as close as I could get. Lol. I really appreciate the gracious stars and good luck wishes, Joan. I'm glad you liked the piece.
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You?re welcome.
Joan
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written ode to the thesaurus that is every writer's best friend to have in reach when we are looking for a certain fitting word to write on just the right place.
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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A very well-written ode to the thesaurus that is every writer's best friend to have in reach when we are looking for a certain fitting word to write on just the right place.
Comment Written 05-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Thank you for the great review and stars, Sandra. I'm glad you liked the piece.
Comment from rama devi
What a charming choice to write the ode to your thesaurus. Made me smile, especially that you used so many 'big' words. Outstanding phonics in phrasing, especially the consonance of S and soft C in these lines:
The love of my thesaurus knows no bounds
Where sweet vicissitude gives precious aid
So gracefully the assonance resounds
And versatile its offering in trade
Reciprocation fosters the diverse
And the consonance of L in these lines (coupled with S):
What treasures correlation will reward
While subtle changes compliment in verse
With every nuance eagerly explored
IN your notes, you define assonance:
relatively close juxtaposition of similar sounds
BUt I recommend you add the word VOWEL, since assonance pertains to vowels and consonance to consonants.
relatively close juxtaposition of similar VOWEL sounds
Cute volta, including the dictionary too:
But let us take to heart, it's not alone
How paramount the dictionary's worth
Construing every word that falls unknown
Replete with resolutions to unearth
I love your rhyme choices, especially in the closing couplet (which has great consonance of T as well!)
In tribute let us witness what's bestowed
I honor one's thesaurus through an ode
Personally, I would have chosen to punctuate this in order to clarify enjambment as well as sculpt cadences more precisely. Matter of taste, though. It reads fine as it is. Just feel it would read better with at least minimal punctuation.
This should do well in the contest! Good luck!
Warmly, rd
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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What a charming choice to write the ode to your thesaurus. Made me smile, especially that you used so many 'big' words. Outstanding phonics in phrasing, especially the consonance of S and soft C in these lines:
The love of my thesaurus knows no bounds
Where sweet vicissitude gives precious aid
So gracefully the assonance resounds
And versatile its offering in trade
Reciprocation fosters the diverse
And the consonance of L in these lines (coupled with S):
What treasures correlation will reward
While subtle changes compliment in verse
With every nuance eagerly explored
IN your notes, you define assonance:
relatively close juxtaposition of similar sounds
BUt I recommend you add the word VOWEL, since assonance pertains to vowels and consonance to consonants.
relatively close juxtaposition of similar VOWEL sounds
Cute volta, including the dictionary too:
But let us take to heart, it's not alone
How paramount the dictionary's worth
Construing every word that falls unknown
Replete with resolutions to unearth
I love your rhyme choices, especially in the closing couplet (which has great consonance of T as well!)
In tribute let us witness what's bestowed
I honor one's thesaurus through an ode
Personally, I would have chosen to punctuate this in order to clarify enjambment as well as sculpt cadences more precisely. Matter of taste, though. It reads fine as it is. Just feel it would read better with at least minimal punctuation.
This should do well in the contest! Good luck!
Warmly, rd
Comment Written 05-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Wow, thank you so much for the fantastic review, rd. I was looking for a word that I could use instead of 'rhyme' and assonance was about as close as I could come. Lol.
I dearly appreciate the gracious stars and detailed review, rd. I'm glad you liked the piece. Thank you again.
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L-)))
Comment from Susan Louise Gabriel
This poem made me smile! And I love the way you defined the words in your writer's notes section. That made me smile even more. Yes, I'm also very fond of the Thesaurus and Dictionary (worthy of being capitalized in my sentence!)
Well done!!
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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This poem made me smile! And I love the way you defined the words in your writer's notes section. That made me smile even more. Yes, I'm also very fond of the Thesaurus and Dictionary (worthy of being capitalized in my sentence!)
Well done!!
Comment Written 05-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Thank you for the fantastic review. Susan. I figured I had to put their meanings in there or some people just might not get it. Lol. I really appreciate the generous stars, S. I'm glad you liked the piece.
