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Unfettered land

A free verse poem

30 total reviews 
Comment from CrystieCookie999
Exceptional
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I like the all-encompassing tone of this poem. The first stanza is very strong on realistic detail. I guess the writer has spent quite a lot of time outside if they know what a hidden elk smells like. That is a new image or sensory detail for me. This free verse poem is well-done. I would suggest un-capitalizing the word 'spring.'

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 04-Apr-2023
    thank you, I am honored by your review and six stars, very much appreciated.
Comment from w.j.debi
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You create vivid sensory imagery in your verse. You invite us to taste, smell and feel the wonders of nature in this western setting. There is a sense of wonder and of hope as the day begins on the untouched rangeland.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 04-Apr-2023
    Thanks for sharing your impression of my poem Unfettered Land.
Comment from Sanku
Exceptional
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This is a beautifully written poem about your land ,The lines are smooth with rich imagery.the land that appeals to your sense of hearing ,then the sense of smell and sight and finally of taste .The image of lily turning to greetthe rising sun stayed with me..

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2023
    Sanku, wow! I feel quite honored, thank you!
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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You have done well to put us there on the range, seeing all those glorious things. The imagery is even better than the picture, and that is nice. The descriptions of what is around us, the smells, sounds, sights, you've given us a feast of delight. It's magical. Very well done and good luck in the contest. :)) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2023
    Thank you Sandra!
Comment from harmony13
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I found the author's words to be extremely descriptive and thought
provoking. I felt the author words were filled with imagination! I really
liked the last line as it implies for me an unrestrained and free mind! The
artwork is awesome and compliments the theme and words of this poem.

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2023
    Wow! Thank you so much.
Comment from Julie Lau
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Beautiful use of language in this poem of the West. I did wonder briefly if you were a bear just out of hibernation, but I believe they have rather foul tempers at that time and crave vegetation to get their digestive systems working again, so would probably uncouthly scoff up all the daylilies at once, then go after the buck. Seriously, a seriously good poem. All the best for the contest, Julie Lau

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 31-Mar-2023
    Thank you!
Comment from Ginda Simpson
Exceptional
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This is awesome. You have painted a landscape with words that please all of our senses. What a reminder this poem is of the magnificence of Nature. Your poem is a gift to your readers, inviting us to smile and nod. Well done! Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 31-Mar-2023
    Wow! Thank you!
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
Exceptional
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You certainly use sensory words and descriptive imagery well. When I started to read, I was compelled to write myself a bite, to clean our yard, from the winter sticks that have fallen to the ground. Then, you go on to describe more of the five senses with every word. I enjoy writing that leaves me no choice, but to imagine it. Very good! :)

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 31-Mar-2023
    Alexandra, thank you very much!
Comment from Sally Law
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This was definitely a poem on the range. I am glad to report that I have had a sensory experience, lost in this one. Sublime, mystery poet.

I will be watching for this one in the voting booth.

Sending you my best today as always.
Sally Law :))

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 30-Mar-2023
    Thank you.
Comment from forestport12
Exceptional
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You had me at unfettered land! As I scrolled down, your picture really caught my eye. I love the solace of being outdoors only discover we are not alone in nature, seemingly untouched. Love the senses I gathered here. So enriched for having swooped into this vivid poem. Best wishes!

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 30-Mar-2023
    thank you!