Comment from amada

Exceptional

Oh my friend, I'm so glad I read this one located in the selection of the best poems of the month. I like the way you elevate POETRY to a finer art. I wish you the best. I need to learn much from you.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2010

Comment from Lois Delaney

Excellent

This is such a cute poem, Yeltel, but I hope you are wrong about good poetry becoming extinct.

I want to congratulate you in winning the poetry of the month contest. You truly deserve it. I am so proud of you, my friend.

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2010

Comment from missy98writer

Excellent

yeltel,
I prefer rhyming and free verse poem. There are many bad haiku and senryu. I love your well written poem "Poetry - I saw it run." Your rhyme, meter and descriptive scheme are spot on. I can see why your "awesome" poem is up for poem of the month. I love the third stanza:
'Just listen: "POETRY"! This word is proud,
It's musical and soothing to an ear
It whispers, woes, it's not "zigzag" or loud
and if you listen well, then you might hear'
Its now a toss up who to vote for either yours or Margaret's. I wish I had a six to give your exceptional poem.
Melissa.

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2010

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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2010

Thank you so much, Melissa. I was very surprised by this poem's nomination. This is not even my usual genre. But - I guess it made it to the podium somehow. (lol). Appreciate your warm words and the compliment; and thank you for your faith in my poetry.

Comment from Diny

Excellent

ME thinks thee doth protest too much!- Poetry is fine and well and living within this poets soul- I So often look for your work because i enjoy it so... Congradu;ations on being nominated for POM!- good luck- write on-Diny

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2010

Oh, Di, I was quite surprised by this poem's nomination. Of all the poems I write about flowers, beautiful moon; majestic oceans; it was this one that made it to the podium! (lol). Amazing.

Comment from Jay Squires

Excellent

Bravo! Bravo, brave Yeltel! Thank you for saying what I have been for so long thinking, but didn't have the acumen to frame in words. Alas! I have no more sixes, or you would surely get one, or a seven if one were available.

Jay

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2010

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010

Thank you so much, Jay. I am glad I have a kin spirit on this one. The true poetry lover in me suffers seeing this quasi poetry and ahem... other poetry. Someone had to come out with it! Glad it resonated with your own thoughts.

Cheers, my friend! Bubbly for the kinship of spirit (lol).

Love, Yelena

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Good Evening
To me your poetry is very well expressed with very good rhyme, meter and the syntax is wonderful.

Yes I hate to even think the art of writing any kind of poetry could go out of existence.

Gert

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2010

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2010

Thank you so much, Gert, for the stellar review. It is much appreciated. Thanks for the compliments of my poetry. I try (smile).

Hugs and blessings, Yelena

reply by Gert sherwood on 20-Jan-2010

Yelena,
you are welcome
Gert

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

I hope poetry does not become extinct,free verse is my favorite form of poetry. Poetry is musical and soothing to our earth is so true,best wishes for the contest.

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2010

Comment from Margaret Snowdon

Excellent

I like this, Yelena, something
quite different that draws the
attention.. a really quirky
piece of verse.

Congrats on your nomination
and good luck to you, my friend.

Margaret.

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2010

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010

Thank you so much, dear Margaret, for such a wonderful review. I am so glad you enjoyed it, my friend. A rhyming fan and a true poetry lover, I hurt when I see all this quasi poetry going on that defies the word "poetry" as a whole!

Blessings and love, Yelena

reply by Margaret Snowdon on 17-Jan-2010

I have to confess I don't always understand some of the poetry on site, let alone like it, so just have to skip it. Margaret

Comment from sgalletti

Excellent

Well...I agree! I have been disappointed at some contest winners and well received "poems" that are not really poems of any substance. However, for whatever reason, they are appealing to those who vote. On the other hand, I choose to read some wonderful poems by writers on this site, including you, who know how to continue to put words into a "poetic" form and create wonders that motivate me. So, I understand and appreciate the rant and also appreciate the great writing that CAN be found on the site. Sue

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2009

Thank you, Sue, for the nice and understanding review. Your caught my gist exactly; it's just a rhyming fan and a lover of good poetry in general hurts when I see those new forms which are shaped like an elephant's "rear" (lol). I often feel, good poetry is dying out. So, this is what the rant was about! Glad you enjoyed; and thank you again for reviewing.

Comment from MissMerri

Excellent

This is an excellent poem, sort of a cross between sad and witty, but so beautifully done. I liked it very much, and especially the verse:

"Just listen: "POETRY"! This word is proud,
It's musical and soothing to an ear
It whispers, woes, it's not "zigzag" or loud
and if you listen good, then you might hear."

My only question would be the word "good" in this line. Do you mean "well?" I'm just asking. Nice poem!

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2009

Dear MissMeri,

Thank you so much for your great review. I am glad you liked my poetic piece; and yes, I like that stanza myself! (lol).

Thanks again, love and hugs, Y.