My Thesaurus (a sonnet)
Ode Poetry Contest Entry28 total reviews
Comment from LyndaS
The English language is 'replete' with a candy store of words, words that are like other words, words that sound like and look like other words and words that make no sense. Doing crosswords my whole life you either become intimately familiar with words and their counterparts or you buy easier puzzle books.
I love that you drained your thesaurus for a tribute to your thesaurus. This ode is brilliant and expertly crafted. I also liked your honorable mention of the dictionary. Nothing sticks out like misspelled or misused words.
Very well done author!
Lynda
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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The English language is 'replete' with a candy store of words, words that are like other words, words that sound like and look like other words and words that make no sense. Doing crosswords my whole life you either become intimately familiar with words and their counterparts or you buy easier puzzle books.
I love that you drained your thesaurus for a tribute to your thesaurus. This ode is brilliant and expertly crafted. I also liked your honorable mention of the dictionary. Nothing sticks out like misspelled or misused words.
Very well done author!
Lynda
Comment Written 05-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much for the fantastic review and giant sixer, Lynda. I was at first going to try to go humorous with this but it took its own direction so I just went with it. I was never any good with crosswords. My mom liked them but they weren't my cup of tea. I just didn't have the brains. Lol. I dearly appreciate the big six, Lynda. I'm glad you liked the piece. Thank you again. I hope you have a great rest of your weekend and wonderful new start to your week.
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Hahaha!!! Too funny. You're welcome.
Comment from moonsunrise
This is a very well written "Ode Poetry" contest entry with a very good image (worn and referenced a lot).
Where would writers be without the thesaurus. It opens our mind to many new ways of expressing what we write.
Very well done.
Thanks for sharing and best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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This is a very well written "Ode Poetry" contest entry with a very good image (worn and referenced a lot).
Where would writers be without the thesaurus. It opens our mind to many new ways of expressing what we write.
Very well done.
Thanks for sharing and best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 05-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Thank you for the great review, Moon. I really appreciate the generous stars and good luck wishes. I'm glad you liked the piece.
Comment from H. Darwin Reeves
Well said. Those who are a part of this site can easily identify with your piece. What would we do without a thesaurus? You did a great job of using one in your piece. Thanks for posting.
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Well said. Those who are a part of this site can easily identify with your piece. What would we do without a thesaurus? You did a great job of using one in your piece. Thanks for posting.
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, HDR. I'm glad you liked the piece.
Comment from royowen
I don't really have a thesaurus, but my wife does, but I can certainly see how you can value the use of it really, and it's worthy of your praise. Beautifully written sonnet, a credit to you. I've never seen a sonnet dedicated to a thesaurus before, but it still ticks all the boxes. Beautifully written in flowing pentameter and ababcdcdefefgg rhyming and great narrative, well done, blessings,
Roy
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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I don't really have a thesaurus, but my wife does, but I can certainly see how you can value the use of it really, and it's worthy of your praise. Beautifully written sonnet, a credit to you. I've never seen a sonnet dedicated to a thesaurus before, but it still ticks all the boxes. Beautifully written in flowing pentameter and ababcdcdefefgg rhyming and great narrative, well done, blessings,
Roy
Comment Written 05-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Thank you for the great review, Roy. There are all kinds of free thesaurus sites on-line. That's how I use mine. Lol. I really appreciate the generous stars, friend. Thank you again.
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Well done
Comment from Wils
It's amazing the words you can learn just by looking at your thesaurus. Sadly, I think it has been neglected nowadays. Thank you for bringing it into the light
Geoff
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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It's amazing the words you can learn just by looking at your thesaurus. Sadly, I think it has been neglected nowadays. Thank you for bringing it into the light
Geoff
Comment Written 05-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Yes, I think it has too. Thank you for the great review and stars, Wils. I'm glad you liked the piece.
Comment from RodG
I confess I could not write without a thesaurus, so I applaud your ode to one. But you certainly find more uses for it than I do. A very witty sonnet I much enjoyed. Rod
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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I confess I could not write without a thesaurus, so I applaud your ode to one. But you certainly find more uses for it than I do. A very witty sonnet I much enjoyed. Rod
Comment Written 05-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Thank you for the great review and generous stars, Rod. I'm glad you liked the piece.
Comment from elchupakabra
I would normally find the elevated language a bit fanciful but I think it's apt to your subject and adds to the layers of the piece. Very well done, good luck in the contest. Later daze.
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I would normally find the elevated language a bit fanciful but I think it's apt to your subject and adds to the layers of the piece. Very well done, good luck in the contest. Later daze.
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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, friend. I'm glad you liked the piece. Have a great rest of your weekend.
Comment from AnnieDawn
This was constructed so cleverly. I loved it. I know that this will place well in the "ode" contest as it was so cleverly done. I enjoyed every line and got a big chuckle with your explanatin at the end. Great job.
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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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This was constructed so cleverly. I loved it. I know that this will place well in the "ode" contest as it was so cleverly done. I enjoyed every line and got a big chuckle with your explanatin at the end. Great job.
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Comment Written 05-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Thank you for the fantastic review, Annie. I dearly appreciate the gracious stars. I'm glad you liked my little offering. Have yourself a wonderful rest of your weekend.
