No Escape
three quatrains in anapestic meter111 total reviews
Comment from DecrepitOldBag
Thank goodness it is NOT biographical, Brooke! It is very powerful and had me worried there for a bit! Excellent write. I'm so sorry I've taken so long to review. I have been ... unwell. I really hope it did well in the contest.
Hugs
Kat
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2010
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Thank goodness it is NOT biographical, Brooke! It is very powerful and had me worried there for a bit! Excellent write. I'm so sorry I've taken so long to review. I have been ... unwell. I really hope it did well in the contest.
Hugs
Kat
Comment Written 13-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2010
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thank you, Kat. I was just bummed about the snow that day as I decided to do the word list challenge. LOL I am so sorry you have been unwell, dear friend. Brooke
Comment from mstad55
Midway through I was waiting to get to the end for the autors notes. Fear had set in and I wondered what had happened or if it was the memory of the day a loved one died. It's fitting for the occassion. I just went to a funeral earlier today. No one close, it was a work associate. Only 63, these days that's much to young. His mother was there, and she 90 something. We should all live to be 90 or 100 something. I'm glad it was just a contest entry and not life. Mike
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2010
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Midway through I was waiting to get to the end for the autors notes. Fear had set in and I wondered what had happened or if it was the memory of the day a loved one died. It's fitting for the occassion. I just went to a funeral earlier today. No one close, it was a work associate. Only 63, these days that's much to young. His mother was there, and she 90 something. We should all live to be 90 or 100 something. I'm glad it was just a contest entry and not life. Mike
Comment Written 13-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2010
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Thank you, Mike - yes, this could be about so many different sorts of tragic memories, but it's just because I took up the word list challenge on a day I was bummed by all the snow. And you're right, nobody should die young and no mother should outlive her child. I hope you're having a lovely Valentine's Day Eve :-) Brooke
Comment from clayzy
Your distinct beliefs, emotions, fantasies, and your desire to escape darkness, even with drugs, had me enjoying your poem as A child loves A summer morning. Please forgive my feeble attempt at humor, and I really liked your poem. Clayzy
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2010
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Your distinct beliefs, emotions, fantasies, and your desire to escape darkness, even with drugs, had me enjoying your poem as A child loves A summer morning. Please forgive my feeble attempt at humor, and I really liked your poem. Clayzy
Comment Written 13-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2010
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Thank you, Clayzy. I appreciate your kind review - there is certainly nothing to forgive! Brooke :-)
Comment from dayan1980
I can not leave this poem without rating it six stars. You are a almost perfect example of what it is to be a writer/poet. Your rating is a true indication of your talent! Thank you so much for sharing. This was simply beautiful. I always look forward to reading your work.
Kindest Regards
Dayan
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2010
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I can not leave this poem without rating it six stars. You are a almost perfect example of what it is to be a writer/poet. Your rating is a true indication of your talent! Thank you so much for sharing. This was simply beautiful. I always look forward to reading your work.
Kindest Regards
Dayan
Comment Written 13-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2010
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Thank you so much, Dayan. I can't express how much your lovely and encouraging comments mean to me. Your generous rating and supportive comments are much appreciated. Brooke :-)
Comment from sierra scribbler
This is wonderful. The poem is fearful, yet interesting. I like the tension it keeps throughout. It is quite sad, but a nice read.
Thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2010
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This is wonderful. The poem is fearful, yet interesting. I like the tension it keeps throughout. It is quite sad, but a nice read.
Thanks for sharing
Comment Written 13-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2010
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Thank you, Sierra. I'm pleased you like this sad poem :-) Brooke
Comment from bayoupoet
This is a well written poem of great imagination and has inspired imagery and emotion. It is a pleasure to read for you. Good Luck in the Contest!
sandra
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2010
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This is a well written poem of great imagination and has inspired imagery and emotion. It is a pleasure to read for you. Good Luck in the Contest!
sandra
Comment Written 13-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2010
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Thank you, Sandra. I always appreciate your thoughtfulness. Brooke :-)
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You are most kindly welcome, Brooke!
Comment from barbara.wilkey
This poem makes me wonder what horrors the child is trying to escape. As we both know many of the horrors of childhood can't be escaped and leave long lasting scars.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2010
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This poem makes me wonder what horrors the child is trying to escape. As we both know many of the horrors of childhood can't be escaped and leave long lasting scars.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2010
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Thank you, Barbara - I left the particular tragedy open-ended - yes, there are too many things this could possibly be about, which is a sad commentary on life. Brooke :-)
Comment from Earthlover
What a powerful and beautifully written poem! Your choice of words are exceptional and the rhyming is great. I love the picture illustration as well.
I have read other poems of yours, and I enjoy all of them.
Great job and best wishes in the contest.
Sincerely,
Earthlover
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2010
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What a powerful and beautifully written poem! Your choice of words are exceptional and the rhyming is great. I love the picture illustration as well.
I have read other poems of yours, and I enjoy all of them.
Great job and best wishes in the contest.
Sincerely,
Earthlover
Comment Written 12-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2010
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Earthlover, this is a wonderfully generous review and I truly appreciate it!!! Brooke :-)
Comment from Amicus
Very original and entertaining poem, Brooke. I usually hate verse that utilizes poetic inversions but the consistency with which you use this device here and the cadence set up by the anapestic feet combine well to make this dance appealing and it doesn't come off as hokey at all.
I like it...the use of the required words seems natural...good contest entry. Good luck in the competition.
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2010
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Very original and entertaining poem, Brooke. I usually hate verse that utilizes poetic inversions but the consistency with which you use this device here and the cadence set up by the anapestic feet combine well to make this dance appealing and it doesn't come off as hokey at all.
I like it...the use of the required words seems natural...good contest entry. Good luck in the competition.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2010
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Thank you, Amicus. This was a fun challenge :-) Brooke
Comment from tonydem
Not a happy time in someones life. I try to make no presumptions when I read these poems. Or any poem for that matter. God, could you imagine if people presumed when they read my works. LOL At any rate this is a very well written poem. Perfect in rhyme and meter.
Tony
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2010
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Not a happy time in someones life. I try to make no presumptions when I read these poems. Or any poem for that matter. God, could you imagine if people presumed when they read my works. LOL At any rate this is a very well written poem. Perfect in rhyme and meter.
Tony
Comment Written 12-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2010
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thank you, tony - this just came out of using the list of required words on a day I was bummed by all the snow LOL Brooke :-)
