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Those Flying Men

Admiring those flying men at the Olympic Games

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Comment from BethShelby
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They are amazing. I am awe struck at the way they fly though the air with such ease. I really like your poem. I especially like phrases like "poets of gravity" and "white grace airborne."

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2010


reply by the author on 28-Feb-2010
    They are so worthy of praise and recognition. What a spirit!
Comment from seewhatimwritingnow
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Really enjoyed this Rictameter poem! How well you described the Olympic skiers- which have always never failed to amaze me with their agility, and near-impossible flying 'grace'. Putting this altogether, counting syllables, is quite an amazing feat as well. Thank you for sharing your talent! Betty

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2010


reply by the author on 28-Feb-2010
    Thank you Betty for enjoying the meaning of my work.
Comment from tonyafterdark
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A very interesting "Rictameter" poem !...I'm new to this site and am at awe of the talent that this site has...Your poem expressed detail of emotions , and what captured my attention was the "Romance" in your words !...I'm learning...thanks for the wonderful lesson !...The poem flowed very nicely and your words were perfect !...as was the Artwork...nice job !!...Tony.

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2010


reply by the author on 28-Feb-2010
    Hi Tony. Welcome to fanstory. This place keeps me writing because of the instantaneous reviewa, good or bad, I learn a lot. "Romance." I like that work. I'm sort of enamored with the work and effort of those players. Have a blessed day!
Comment from janskymelancholy
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Excellent! You captured the Rictameter poem perfectly and told the story exactly as the skiers do in the Olympic. It was right in harmony since the Olympics are currently on the TV. I'm sure that if the skiers could read this they would all shout in applause.

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2010


reply by the author on 28-Feb-2010
    Those games have been a great inspiration for me as well. I admire people getting off their comfort zone and taking risks.
Comment from irishauthorme
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It's always amazed me, how those young peopl jump, twirl, spin and still come down with the right side up.
Thank you for this great poem, you captured it all!
Cheers, irish

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2010


reply by the author on 28-Feb-2010
    Thank you for reading this homage to those athletes jumping and twirling.
Comment from Gwynn
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Excellent! No... exceptional! Even without the image, the reader is able to view the scene, hear the roaring of the crowd as they lean in their seats to view the spectacular jump that sends the skier into mid-air.

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2010


reply by the author on 28-Feb-2010
    Thank you for reviewing this work, Gwynn!
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2010
    Thank you for reviewing this work, Gwynn!
Comment from indelibleink
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Amada-

Nice rictameter - this is my first exposure to the style and I must say you did a very nice job with it. Great photo as well! good word choice and flow.

Best wishes,

Indelible

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2010


reply by the author on 28-Feb-2010
    Thank you Indelible for reviewing my work.
Comment from Tallteller
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"poets of gravity" is a marvelleous line! How well it could also apply to sky divers. Like a diving thrush in the wind's rush... or something like that, it would be nice to see what you do with that as well! Something great I have no doubt. Well done indeed and so topical!

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2010


reply by the author on 28-Feb-2010
    Thank so much for qoting the phrase you liked the best!
Comment from keithchris
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Flyers are the poets of gravity (nice line) and skaters are the songs on ice. This is a good job. I think that your fourth line is nothing uncommon and could have been more origonal, somehow. The rest of it is really well written.

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2010


reply by the author on 28-Feb-2010
    Thank you for enjoying my work. it's a great compliment to me.
Comment from Begin Again
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Amada,

I have been awestruck and totally amazed at the abilities the Olympians present to us...Each and everyone of them deserve a medal for what they do...Great job in your poem as well.

Carol

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2010


reply by the author on 28-Feb-2010
    Thank you Carol fir reading my work.