The Ascent
A Sestina about climbing and nature22 total reviews
Comment from Goodadvicechan
I like the picture. It shows how beautiful nature is.
To me, I like the poem suggests everyday is a new day. This is how the poem says: "As the night eased on into a new dawn, I peeked at the mountain top. To begin a new day, with a fresh set of legs, the sun, the warmth; all gifts!" Everyday brings new hope. Hope is what everyone needs.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2021
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I like the picture. It shows how beautiful nature is.
To me, I like the poem suggests everyday is a new day. This is how the poem says: "As the night eased on into a new dawn, I peeked at the mountain top. To begin a new day, with a fresh set of legs, the sun, the warmth; all gifts!" Everyday brings new hope. Hope is what everyone needs.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2021
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Chan, thanks so much! Every day is a new day filled with the full gamut of life's opportunities to grab a hold on it and soar wallow in discontent.
Comment from Suzanna Ray
Dear JLR, I am glad that you told me that you were tackling projects like this, just because of Covid.
And indeed I think you have spent as much effort on this Sestina, as the two men in your illustration took to climb to the very crest of that mountain'
kudos to you, you brave fellow.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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Dear JLR, I am glad that you told me that you were tackling projects like this, just because of Covid.
And indeed I think you have spent as much effort on this Sestina, as the two men in your illustration took to climb to the very crest of that mountain'
kudos to you, you brave fellow.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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Thank you so much, I stumbled across this on shadow poetry?s website and it just sold too me. I hope you have a splendid weekend.
Comment from lyenochka
Thanks for sharing the thrill of mountain climbing. You show us the arduous task with also reverence for Nature using this difficult form. I tried a sestina once many years ago and for all the effort in writing it, modern readers don't appreciate the work that went into it.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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Thanks for sharing the thrill of mountain climbing. You show us the arduous task with also reverence for Nature using this difficult form. I tried a sestina once many years ago and for all the effort in writing it, modern readers don't appreciate the work that went into it.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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I would tend to agree most people would get lost, ergo all the 5/7/5 contests.
Comment from karenina
I wrote one of these....ONCE! It came out very well--which it better have since it took me over a month to finesse! You are SO right! Just following the template is migraine producing... Following it and utilizing the words AND developing and maintaining a theme and tone and meaning is a few steps below East Heaven!-- I read it three times! I may--possibly--if the Creator grants me courage and stamina--try one again just because you got my Sestina juices flowing! Hurrah! Sis stars shining brightly!--Karenina
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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I wrote one of these....ONCE! It came out very well--which it better have since it took me over a month to finesse! You are SO right! Just following the template is migraine producing... Following it and utilizing the words AND developing and maintaining a theme and tone and meaning is a few steps below East Heaven!-- I read it three times! I may--possibly--if the Creator grants me courage and stamina--try one again just because you got my Sestina juices flowing! Hurrah! Sis stars shining brightly!--Karenina
Comment Written 19-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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Wow Karenina, You really get it! I stumbled on this via shadowpoetry.com and was immediately hooked to do a self challenge. Off I went, thank so, so much for the sixes. Looking forward to seeing yours...
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Wow Karenina, You really get it! I stumbled on this via shadowpoetry.com and was immediately hooked to do a self challenge. Off I went, thank so, so much for the sixes. Looking forward to seeing yours...
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Wow....I was tickled by the Sestina format when perusing shadowpoetry.com as well! That's what got me hooked into writing mine! That site is a GREAT reference for all kinds of forms, isn't it? Love that they allow open access to all of that for non members! I'll let you know when I get brave enough to tackle it again!--Karenina
Comment from Sugarray77
Well done on this very complicated form, Jim. You did a superb job with the subject matter and the continuously flowing thoughts from one line to another. I enjoyed it immensely! Well done.
Melissa
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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Well done on this very complicated form, Jim. You did a superb job with the subject matter and the continuously flowing thoughts from one line to another. I enjoyed it immensely! Well done.
Melissa
Comment Written 19-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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Hey Melissa, I am so honored, my friend! I stumbled over this on shadowpoetry.com and I was hooked and had to give it a go. Thanks much! Have a splendid weekend..
Comment from Jimmy Hogg
Knowing now the template within which you have to write this, I have a great deal of respect for this. Good stuff.
Lost me for a second at Picayune. Looked it up and perhaps it should be lower-case?
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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Knowing now the template within which you have to write this, I have a great deal of respect for this. Good stuff.
Lost me for a second at Picayune. Looked it up and perhaps it should be lower-case?
Comment Written 19-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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Jimmy, I think you maybe correct...I'll polish that P down a notch or two! Have an awesome weekend!
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haha! good stuff.
Comment from Miss Cookie Atkinson
I love the photo you choose to go with your poem, they are only a perfect match and they are beautiful
you captured my attention from the first line to the last Its wonderful one can love mother nature and experience all the wonder around them
Thank you for sharing
Cookie
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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I love the photo you choose to go with your poem, they are only a perfect match and they are beautiful
you captured my attention from the first line to the last Its wonderful one can love mother nature and experience all the wonder around them
Thank you for sharing
Cookie
Comment Written 19-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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Cookie, I thank you for the time you took to read and comment on this Sestina poem.
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Your very welcome
take care
cookie
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
This Sestina Poem speaks about your ascending the top of the mountain and Nature around your act, I enjoyed the taletelling, free flow of thoughts (6 ******); well said, well done; thanks for sharing this. ALCREATOR
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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This Sestina Poem speaks about your ascending the top of the mountain and Nature around your act, I enjoyed the taletelling, free flow of thoughts (6 ******); well said, well done; thanks for sharing this. ALCREATOR
Comment Written 19-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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Wow! Thank you, I actually stumbled across this poetic form on shadow poetry.com and could not pass up the self challenge to give a go. I so appreciate your validation.
Comment from Mary Jane Y
Great poem. Lots of rules for each section but you did well with that. The problem with this is only one thing, not enough people take time to enjoy the blessing right under their noses. Everyone is to angry and to busy to see the beauty of their surroundings. Hope you do well with this
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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Great poem. Lots of rules for each section but you did well with that. The problem with this is only one thing, not enough people take time to enjoy the blessing right under their noses. Everyone is to angry and to busy to see the beauty of their surroundings. Hope you do well with this
Comment Written 19-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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Mary Jane, while this is not for a contest, I do value your insight. I actually stumbled across this poetic form on shadow poetry.com and could not pass up the self challenge to give a go. I so appreciate your validation.
Comment from Mands
It seems that I have a lot to learn about poetry. I loved your descriptions of the mountain and can almost taste the fresh clean air. Lovely! It was only when I reached the end of the poem and and read your notes, that I could see what you had done. I then went back and re-read the poem again. All I can say is incredible work. So, I say again,,,I have a lot to learn. Thank you for this. :-) x
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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It seems that I have a lot to learn about poetry. I loved your descriptions of the mountain and can almost taste the fresh clean air. Lovely! It was only when I reached the end of the poem and and read your notes, that I could see what you had done. I then went back and re-read the poem again. All I can say is incredible work. So, I say again,,,I have a lot to learn. Thank you for this. :-) x
Comment Written 19-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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Mands, thank you for the awesome six-stars!
