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Viewing comments for Chapter 3 "Seven Shades of Inspiration"A collection of crowns of sonnets
62 total reviews
Comment from Fritz-Lorenz
I don't have six left to give; sorry, since I was singing this
all the way through. A folk ballad of first class that the
singers of back in the "60's and "70's would have been proud
to promote - even The Beatles. Love it. Thanks!
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2011
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I don't have six left to give; sorry, since I was singing this
all the way through. A folk ballad of first class that the
singers of back in the "60's and "70's would have been proud
to promote - even The Beatles. Love it. Thanks!
Comment Written 27-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2011
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Thank you, Fritz, for the wonderful compliment - I'm so glad you enjoyed my rather epic piece :-)
Mike
Comment from Blue-Stubby
I give this a six because of the grand attempt, which I believe was beyond worthy of even being rated. I have about 15 dictionaries and the same amount of bibles...
This piece reminded me of the first time I saw Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as a young boy. Dazzling, mind boggling and almost too much to take in at once.
Great work. To be displayed would be very fitting.
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2011
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I give this a six because of the grand attempt, which I believe was beyond worthy of even being rated. I have about 15 dictionaries and the same amount of bibles...
This piece reminded me of the first time I saw Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as a young boy. Dazzling, mind boggling and almost too much to take in at once.
Great work. To be displayed would be very fitting.
Comment Written 26-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2011
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Thank you, Blue :-). I'm so glad you considered my piece worthy of a six. It was very much a seat-of-my-pants write, pouring out of me in two chunks during a day. That's the poetry I trust the most; the pure writing that too much thought has not had a chance to dilute.
Thanks again.
Mike
Comment from Kingsland
You will have people grabbing for the dictionary in this piece. I found a word in here I had to look up myself. Nadir, a celestial term. You vocabulary usage here was done well as I found the words to ingrain their meaning to the boy of thoughts you were getting to. This was my kind of poetic thought transference.It was a poetic parlance of well written vibrations... John
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2011
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You will have people grabbing for the dictionary in this piece. I found a word in here I had to look up myself. Nadir, a celestial term. You vocabulary usage here was done well as I found the words to ingrain their meaning to the boy of thoughts you were getting to. This was my kind of poetic thought transference.It was a poetic parlance of well written vibrations... John
Comment Written 26-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2011
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Thank you, John. I'm thrilled you found all the words appropriate - I was determined to find the exact right word for each moment, rather than bending the poem to a word just for the sake of using it. I think poetry and philosophy are perfect bedfellows.
Mike
Comment from sweetsilversong
This is such a thought provoking and interesting read.
Your mind has certainly worked overtime cooking this one up.
I enjoyed this immensely.
Best wishes.
SSS
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2011
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This is such a thought provoking and interesting read.
Your mind has certainly worked overtime cooking this one up.
I enjoyed this immensely.
Best wishes.
SSS
Comment Written 26-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2011
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Thank you, Sweet - I'm so glad you enjoyed my piece :-)
Mike
Comment from Jeanie Mercer
This is a clever and apt use of polysyllabic words, and you certainly chose a challenging form: the crown of sonnets. Yours is in excellent form (no small trick). And I like the thought of the "rainbow of the muse" in you description, for inspiration is indeed of many hues. Good luck to you, Jeanie Mercer
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2011
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This is a clever and apt use of polysyllabic words, and you certainly chose a challenging form: the crown of sonnets. Yours is in excellent form (no small trick). And I like the thought of the "rainbow of the muse" in you description, for inspiration is indeed of many hues. Good luck to you, Jeanie Mercer
Comment Written 26-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2011
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Thank you, Jeanie :-). I really enjoyed tackling this challenge, and only two people marked me down for using long words (in a contest that sopecified the need for them! lol), which is pretty good going historically. I'm so glad you liked it!
Mike
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It IS discouraging when a reviewer marks down a poet for his own misunderstanding, and sometimes his arrogance. JM
Comment from Paradox Tremors
No sixs, to give, but plenty of fives. I haven't had any "6" to give since September or October so I'm beginning to believe they no longer exist to give--Anyway, a beautiful write my friend. I had fun reading this through and marvel at your penmanship that so seemingly flowed so easy for you. Good luck with the contest my friend. I'll be surprise if this doesn't win.
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2011
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No sixs, to give, but plenty of fives. I haven't had any "6" to give since September or October so I'm beginning to believe they no longer exist to give--Anyway, a beautiful write my friend. I had fun reading this through and marvel at your penmanship that so seemingly flowed so easy for you. Good luck with the contest my friend. I'll be surprise if this doesn't win.
Comment Written 25-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2011
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I'm glad it reads the way it wrote - smoothly and naturally. I had a great time putting this one together, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it :-)
Mike
PS- I'd send a message to Tom about those sixes.
Comment from Spiritual Echo
This is far too clever for me to make a single statement except that your submission, to tose of us without a single poetic shred is simply amazing.
The fact that you are able to keep this tone and snappy rythym through such a long piece of work is just plain brilliant.
No sixes left in my arsenal, but in awe I would probably give them all to you and still be dazzled if I had a fresh crop.
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2011
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This is far too clever for me to make a single statement except that your submission, to tose of us without a single poetic shred is simply amazing.
The fact that you are able to keep this tone and snappy rythym through such a long piece of work is just plain brilliant.
No sixes left in my arsenal, but in awe I would probably give them all to you and still be dazzled if I had a fresh crop.
Comment Written 25-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2011
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Aw, thank you, Echo! What a wonderful thing to say, and from somebody I very much admire, at that. With iamic meter, it's all about getting in the mindset for it and trusting your sense of flow as you write. Only trouble is, it becomesdifficult to write any other way!
Thanks again :-)
Mike
Comment from livingwords
I enjoyed it, though baffled at times. The message regarding humor and joy is not demonstrated within the dark and painful verse that precedes or follows. That seemed out of synch. Still, a moving poem, deeper than I can possibly tread.
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2011
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I enjoyed it, though baffled at times. The message regarding humor and joy is not demonstrated within the dark and painful verse that precedes or follows. That seemed out of synch. Still, a moving poem, deeper than I can possibly tread.
Comment Written 25-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2011
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Thank you :-). The changes in tone between sonnets are intended to represent the different drivers of inspiration - reflection, depression, humour, anger, romance, etc - that I identified for my own poetry. Thanks so much for reading through and sharing your thoughts with me.
Mike
Comment from jlsavell
Fleedleflump, oh goodness. I do not know where to start with this magnificent read that demands the reader slow down, enjoy the artist musing thoughts in such delightful complexity and brilliant compostion. I am in aew, truly, Perfect word choices has the poet takes us through a kaleidoscope of infinite possibilities that can inspire a poet. Great use of the dictionary to create your poetic work of art..bravo to you..jlsavell
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Fleedleflump, oh goodness. I do not know where to start with this magnificent read that demands the reader slow down, enjoy the artist musing thoughts in such delightful complexity and brilliant compostion. I am in aew, truly, Perfect word choices has the poet takes us through a kaleidoscope of infinite possibilities that can inspire a poet. Great use of the dictionary to create your poetic work of art..bravo to you..jlsavell
Comment Written 25-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2011
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Wow, what a wonderful review :-) You've picked up perfectly on the theme and intention of my piece. Best of all, you've taken the time and interest to consider it, and helped set my mind at ease over the word choices (I got some flak from a couple of reviewers). I had such a great time writing this. Thanks again!
Mike
Comment from Adri7enne
Ah, c'mon F. How do you expect me to read your poetry objectively while I'm staring up your nostrils in my peripheral vision? Go put some pants on that thing. It's obscene! LOL! I figure anyone who'd post that picture must have a killer sense of humor, but it's distracting, nonetheless.
And it really jars with the serious tone of this poem. I guess what you're saying throughout, is that words, regardless of their intelligent choices,are only servants of the idea you're trying to convey.
I've glimpsed some commentary on the recent controversy on line. You were also inspired, in part, I believe, by all the opinions flying round.
You sure have a wonderful arsenal of words in your vocabulary. I learned a few, just in this read.
You're a natural. Talent, with a lot of flair.
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2011
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Ah, c'mon F. How do you expect me to read your poetry objectively while I'm staring up your nostrils in my peripheral vision? Go put some pants on that thing. It's obscene! LOL! I figure anyone who'd post that picture must have a killer sense of humor, but it's distracting, nonetheless.
And it really jars with the serious tone of this poem. I guess what you're saying throughout, is that words, regardless of their intelligent choices,are only servants of the idea you're trying to convey.
I've glimpsed some commentary on the recent controversy on line. You were also inspired, in part, I believe, by all the opinions flying round.
You sure have a wonderful arsenal of words in your vocabulary. I learned a few, just in this read.
You're a natural. Talent, with a lot of flair.
Comment Written 25-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2011
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Now you have me giggling as I sit on the train home from work! It's been impossible not to be influenced by a certain terrifying post and the furore it's generated [I originally encountered it several months ago, but the splash was smaller that time around], so in a way I suppose this post represents catharsis for me. Some haven't picked up on the irony inherent in making an extremely verbose argument against the need for verbosity (whilst still loving it!), amongst a few other musings. You and a few others remind me why I write, when at times I want to roar at all the dogma.
Which is a somewhat bizarre way to say thank you very much for the review!
Mike :-)
