April Ballet
a septolet93 total reviews
Comment from Peter@Poole
This is a lovely septolet, Brooke, both for its construction and its imagery. We have daffodils and narcissi all around these Dorset parts, though Cornwall had them as early as February. Peter
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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This is a lovely septolet, Brooke, both for its construction and its imagery. We have daffodils and narcissi all around these Dorset parts, though Cornwall had them as early as February. Peter
Comment Written 08-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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Peter, thank you - I was at my sister's today, and she has quite a few daffodils, so that did my soul good :-) Brooke
Comment from Dave-Aranda-Richards
Not bad at all for a daffadown dilly in a Dodge Dart. As usual you were able to bring beauty to life witha word painting.
Dave
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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Not bad at all for a daffadown dilly in a Dodge Dart. As usual you were able to bring beauty to life witha word painting.
Dave
Comment Written 08-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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Dave, are you this silly all the time or is there something about me that inspires it??? LOL :-D Thanks so much, Brooke
Comment from bard owl
Ah, yes. William Wordsworth did immortalize the daffodil with his lovely words. Northumberland was and probably still is full of daffodils. They love the Engish climate. Your poem is so upbeat and springy! It is a pleasure to read a poem with such vividand clever-worded imagery. Blessings, Linda
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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Ah, yes. William Wordsworth did immortalize the daffodil with his lovely words. Northumberland was and probably still is full of daffodils. They love the Engish climate. Your poem is so upbeat and springy! It is a pleasure to read a poem with such vividand clever-worded imagery. Blessings, Linda
Comment Written 08-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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Linda, thank you so much. I appreciate your warm comments, Brooke
Comment from enjoi
Great imagery cuts all through this tribute poem. Overall, not a single flaw to be seen. A good piece, to be sure, and though I'm not familiar with the particular format used here, nor the original poem being paid tribute, what you have here is a rather good piece.
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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Great imagery cuts all through this tribute poem. Overall, not a single flaw to be seen. A good piece, to be sure, and though I'm not familiar with the particular format used here, nor the original poem being paid tribute, what you have here is a rather good piece.
Comment Written 08-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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Oh, please do yourself a favor and google wordsworth I wandered lonely as a cloud - it is not long and it is absolutely one of THE BEST poems ever written. And the form I've used here, the septolet, is a fun form to write. Thanks ever so much, Brooke :-)
Comment from jmyron
Silly dancers, swaying in the wind, invisible pollen makes my eyes water! Achoo!!! Great job on this one. It needs the notes to make sense of it, but then, it's good.
John
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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Silly dancers, swaying in the wind, invisible pollen makes my eyes water! Achoo!!! Great job on this one. It needs the notes to make sense of it, but then, it's good.
John
Comment Written 08-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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John, thanks so much - you're most kind :-) Brooke
Comment from MJMuraco
Brooke, this poem is lovely. I loved the word daffadowndilly! I really appreciate your author notes to learn a bit of history. I didn't know it is National Poetry Month. I learn something new every day!
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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Brooke, this poem is lovely. I loved the word daffadowndilly! I really appreciate your author notes to learn a bit of history. I didn't know it is National Poetry Month. I learn something new every day!
Comment Written 08-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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I'm really surprised the site has not acknowledged this month that is celebrated in so many school districts, etc. Thanks so much, Brooke
Comment from fictionwriter
I love daffodills, along with the crocuses. I can always smell the warm weather coming even if they show their faces in the snow. As always good job.
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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I love daffodills, along with the crocuses. I can always smell the warm weather coming even if they show their faces in the snow. As always good job.
Comment Written 08-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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Thanks so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Winslow
Dear Brooke,
I liked the poem and I liked your author's notes. Very well done since it gives the reader not only a good verse but a little history and English lesson all at the same time.
Warm regards,
Winslow
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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Dear Brooke,
I liked the poem and I liked your author's notes. Very well done since it gives the reader not only a good verse but a little history and English lesson all at the same time.
Warm regards,
Winslow
Comment Written 08-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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Winslow - thanks a lot!! Brooke :-)
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
This is a beautiful poem panting a beautiful image for your readers I liked the opening line it works very well I enjoyed regards Fuller
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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This is a beautiful poem panting a beautiful image for your readers I liked the opening line it works very well I enjoyed regards Fuller
Comment Written 08-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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Fuller, thanks so much, Brooke
Comment from EllieKaye
Sentimental and sweet- love the Wordsworth reference.
National Poetry Month, eh? Awesome...
Well, this is a sixer. definitely brings an image to mind- beautiful yellows and words created to be remembered.
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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Sentimental and sweet- love the Wordsworth reference.
National Poetry Month, eh? Awesome...
Well, this is a sixer. definitely brings an image to mind- beautiful yellows and words created to be remembered.
Comment Written 08-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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Ellie, thank you so much for your most generous rating and for your thoughtful review - I'm actually surprised this site has done nothing for National Poetry Month. I so appreciate this!!! Brooke
