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A poet is full of...26 total reviews
Comment from MacNizzle
Well-said, Poet. The power of the poet is so often minimalized in America. We forget that poets have incited revolutions, heralded freedom, inspired millions. They've been kidnapped, assassinated, tortured, or simply silenced. Here, they are just ignored, and some would say it's a fate worse than death.
I love your last lines - above all, a poet is human - 'a soul who needs to reach you.' Good luck in the contest. M:)
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2011
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Well-said, Poet. The power of the poet is so often minimalized in America. We forget that poets have incited revolutions, heralded freedom, inspired millions. They've been kidnapped, assassinated, tortured, or simply silenced. Here, they are just ignored, and some would say it's a fate worse than death.
I love your last lines - above all, a poet is human - 'a soul who needs to reach you.' Good luck in the contest. M:)
Comment Written 22-Jul-2011
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2011
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Hi MacNizzle,
and thank you so much for your insightful and thoughtful review.
Poets can still have an affect on their generation - Benjamin Zephaniah for one. It is just harder to get noticed!!
Thanks again - Cally :)))
Comment from WilliamDeen
exploder of conventions explorer of conventions
But most of all a poet is a soul who needs to reach you. This is absolutely beautiful. I believe you have defined a poet to a T.
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2011
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exploder of conventions explorer of conventions
But most of all a poet is a soul who needs to reach you. This is absolutely beautiful. I believe you have defined a poet to a T.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2011
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2011
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Hi WilliamDeen,
and thank you so much for you lovely review.
I did mean "exploder of conventions" - as in blowing them out of the water, starting a revolution, ushering in a new way of thinking... etc etc.
Thanks again - Cally :)
Comment from N.K. Wagner
Forcing the poet outside her element to define herself is diabolical, but she has risen to the challenge. While she has both content and intent in common with the writer of prose, she is bound by mathematical structure and rhyme. Even free verse uses language devices and rhythm to give the poet's words shape. Blank verse? Usually badly written prose disguised as poetry. But I'm a prose writer--what do I know? :D Nancy
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2011
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Forcing the poet outside her element to define herself is diabolical, but she has risen to the challenge. While she has both content and intent in common with the writer of prose, she is bound by mathematical structure and rhyme. Even free verse uses language devices and rhythm to give the poet's words shape. Blank verse? Usually badly written prose disguised as poetry. But I'm a prose writer--what do I know? :D Nancy
Comment Written 20-Jul-2011
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2011
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Ha! ha! Yes, it is pretty diabolical when you put it like that! But yes, I did at least have a go myself. LOL
Thanks so much for your thoughtful review, Nancy. Much appreciated - Cally :)
Comment from Belinda
Phew ... you have the complete definition of what a poet is. I like it when you say that a poet is the ears, eyes, abd heart of their generation. And more ... :)
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2011
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Phew ... you have the complete definition of what a poet is. I like it when you say that a poet is the ears, eyes, abd heart of their generation. And more ... :)
Comment Written 20-Jul-2011
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2011
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Thank you so much, Belinda, for your encouraging and thoughtful review - Cally :)
Comment from Bayberry
I like the way you define the poet. It holds a lot of feeling that is easy for the reader to grasp. I enjoyed reading this very much and wish you well in the contest.
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2011
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I like the way you define the poet. It holds a lot of feeling that is easy for the reader to grasp. I enjoyed reading this very much and wish you well in the contest.
Comment Written 19-Jul-2011
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2011
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Thank you so much for your reassuring review and luck wishes - Cally :)
Comment from Charlene0513
To fairydancer,
A host of emotions that characterizes the mind of a poet.
The feats and success of their works exemplies the dedication they have to remain one.
Charlene
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2011
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To fairydancer,
A host of emotions that characterizes the mind of a poet.
The feats and success of their works exemplies the dedication they have to remain one.
Charlene
Comment Written 19-Jul-2011
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2011
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Hi Charlene,
so great to hear from you! Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. Have a great weekend - Cally :)
Comment from el twelve
nicely written and the words and flow were smooth for easy reading, the picture is absolutely beautiful, appropriate and complimentary for the piece.
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2011
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nicely written and the words and flow were smooth for easy reading, the picture is absolutely beautiful, appropriate and complimentary for the piece.
Comment Written 19-Jul-2011
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2011
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Thanks, el twelve, for your very reassuring review! Much appreciated - Cally :)
Comment from GGatelock
Fairy dancer. My favorite line:
"But most of all a poet is a soul who needs to reach you. "
You have touched on the essence of what makes poets write. They need to reach you not so you will praise them.. they just want to touch your soul. In this way poets are misunderstood. And I am pretty sure I have read one of your poems. Yeah!
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2011
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Fairy dancer. My favorite line:
"But most of all a poet is a soul who needs to reach you. "
You have touched on the essence of what makes poets write. They need to reach you not so you will praise them.. they just want to touch your soul. In this way poets are misunderstood. And I am pretty sure I have read one of your poems. Yeah!
Comment Written 19-Jul-2011
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2011
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Thank you so much for your insightful review and lovely comments - Cally :)
Comment from Kevin C
You have captured the soul and defined the poet in a single paragraph. This is so well written and say a lot about poets. Nicely written and good luck in the contest.
Kevin
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2011
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You have captured the soul and defined the poet in a single paragraph. This is so well written and say a lot about poets. Nicely written and good luck in the contest.
Kevin
Comment Written 19-Jul-2011
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2011
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Hi Kevin C,
and thank you so much for your reassuring review - Cally :)
Comment from Jen Gentry
Awesome write that personifies the poet very well, really particularly appreciated the last line yes as a poet myself I really feel the need to reach others you nailed it great job!
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2011
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Awesome write that personifies the poet very well, really particularly appreciated the last line yes as a poet myself I really feel the need to reach others you nailed it great job!
Comment Written 19-Jul-2011
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2011
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Wow! Thank so much for encouraging review - Cally :)
