Comment from The Rivaling Mimic

Excellent

I love it! The pastiche is extremely interesting to me. Hey, I have one question: there is something in which you take lines from other poems with the authors consent of course to make one entirely unique poem. What is that called? I've heard of it once before and this style reminds me of it.

The Rivaling Mimic

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2009

Oh yes, I know of what you speak, but I don't know its technical name--it's like a mosaic. However, unless the works you quote are in the public domain, you have to have permission from EVERY copyright holder (which may not necessarily be the author.)For instance, I don't hold the copyright to my script "The Elf Who Knew Too Much (see my bio.)" Thanks for a great review.

Comment from Jnetgame

Excellent

Very nice pastiche. I like animals so this caught my interest. It looks so simple, but I'm sure it was not easy to write this. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2009

No, to catch the rhythm, rhyme, and content of the poem without plagiarizing wasn't easy. Thank you for noticing that and for a good review.

Comment from bard owl

Excellent

You have chosen as your pastiche, one of the most beloved and quoted poets of all time. Best of luck in the contest.
Blessings to you, Linda

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2009

Thanks. Blake is a major influence on my work. Thanks again for a good review.

Comment from Miska

Excellent

A classic poem. Blake's Tyger! Tyger! echoed in your work.
This is another interesting form. Pastiche.
Well done and good luck in the contest.
best regards Miska

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2009

Thank you for your very kind and analytic review. I truly appreciate it.

Comment from Signaler

Excellent

Hello Alvin, I see your chose poetry rather than prose, as did I. I liked your work as well as the model for it. It is a job well done and I see nothing to pick at. Good Luck in the contest.

Angels To Watch Over You,
As Always, Signaler

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2009

Thank you. You are very kind; I truly appreciate it.

Comment from StevenJosephBruening

Excellent

Ecellent interpratation of a classsic work... love the wording and the rei-imagined imagery you have used in re-defining this piece - very good work.

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 13-Jan-2009

Thank you for a great review.

Comment from Susanne M. Psyris

Exceptional

This is a very good piece. I think, from your author's notes, that you have executed it perfectly...

The first two lines are so powerful...and the last two soften the tone considerably. I see someone very angry looking for redemption...

Very good work. Love, Susanne

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 13-Jan-2009

Thanks for this exceptional review. I truly appreciate it. Thank you also for an interpretation I hadn't considered. I truly appreciate that as well.

Comment from Scribbelini

Excellent

Excellent job on this one. You've captured the passion as well as the style of this well known masterpiece. Good lick in the contest.

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 13-Jan-2009

Thanks; you are very kind. I truly appreciate it.

Comment from Kentucky Sweet Pea

Excellent

Sounds like something my husband said to me earlier today! LOL! You amaze me Alvin, truly, you do. Never heard of this style.

Pen

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2009

Thanks for a great review. I hadn't heard or had forgotten about this form until the contest.

reply by Kentucky Sweet Pea on 12-Jan-2009

you're just that damned good! LOL! :)

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Hello Alvin, you, indeed have paid tribute to a great poet ( I always liked William Blakes works ,
you did wonder mirror image his poem -The Tyger
I wish you the best in the contest.
Gert

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2009

Thank you very much. Blake is a major influence on my work.