Walking Baltimore's Streets
A sense of Baltimore's street atmosphere.12 total reviews
Comment from NHazelwood
I love this poem your truly captured the essence of our fair Charm city in each line! I appreciated how like in city has it's woes you did not dwell on them!
And this passage:
Guessing if ghosts of merchants and captains under foot
still walk amongst us in the town they adore.
Historical plaques mark climes where you're put...
I share this same sentiment every time I go to Federal Hill and walk along the cobble stone streets!
Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2013
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I love this poem your truly captured the essence of our fair Charm city in each line! I appreciated how like in city has it's woes you did not dwell on them!
And this passage:
Guessing if ghosts of merchants and captains under foot
still walk amongst us in the town they adore.
Historical plaques mark climes where you're put...
I share this same sentiment every time I go to Federal Hill and walk along the cobble stone streets!
Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 28-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2013
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Wow! I consider this an incredible review and thank you very much for it and the compliments as well.
Believe me, I have butted heads in regards to the crime and justice situation in Baltimore, much as my father did as he worked in Juvenile Services and ruined his career by being so outspoken. Even got the mayor to refer to people like me as racists. The thing is, Baltimore has a bad national reputation as well, and I really strove to develop a much more accurate depiction as most people, are fine here.
I just posted another Baltimore related post, which is in my Baltimore's Museums book. Each museum will have a introductory poem (5-7-5 and in Haiku fashoion), an information sheet, a poem related to it, as well a poem of my choosing related to what they do or the history they present.
Have a great day! Mike
Comment from IndianaIrish
I enjoyed your poem about Baltimore, Mike. I've never been there so your great descriptions and words gave my senses an idea of the city as I strolled along.
Smiles,
Indy : )
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2013
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I enjoyed your poem about Baltimore, Mike. I've never been there so your great descriptions and words gave my senses an idea of the city as I strolled along.
Smiles,
Indy : )
Comment Written 16-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2013
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I thank you for your wonderful review and also the compliments. Mike
Comment from adewpearl
vivid descriptive detail
excellent personification as the rooftops bow to the steeple
stand like Gods - gods
good use of questions to engage the reader
more affordable then at first - than
you capture well the spirit of your city :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2013
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vivid descriptive detail
excellent personification as the rooftops bow to the steeple
stand like Gods - gods
good use of questions to engage the reader
more affordable then at first - than
you capture well the spirit of your city :-) Brooke
Comment Written 15-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2013
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I thank you for your compliments and this review. I wanted the reader to feel like they were walking with me, and it amazes it was stated in the reviews of this, but the poetic element in Baltimore don't seem to want to walk. LOL Mike
Comment from Jean Lutz
Great work, Mike. I have walked those streets so long ago it feels like another lifetime. Actually it was probably about the time you were born. You capture the diversity well, and compliment with just the right artwork and color scheme.
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2013
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Great work, Mike. I have walked those streets so long ago it feels like another lifetime. Actually it was probably about the time you were born. You capture the diversity well, and compliment with just the right artwork and color scheme.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2013
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I thank you very much for your compliments and this review. I appreciate the comments on the art as that was the first day I wandered around with thoughts of creating a photographic image file. When I realized I didn't win the contest and the poem was released, I looked around but noting would show the essences of Baltimore and I felt it placed emphasis on the opening lines.
You're always welcome back for a visit.
Comment from cheyennewy
Hi Mike,
This is a marvelous poem and your imagery put me smack dab on the streets. You have a grand rhyme, a smooth flow, good alliteration and the theme is superb. It reminds me about how I felt when I walked the streets in New York. Your word selections is exquisite and worthy of a six. Well done, chey
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2013
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Hi Mike,
This is a marvelous poem and your imagery put me smack dab on the streets. You have a grand rhyme, a smooth flow, good alliteration and the theme is superb. It reminds me about how I felt when I walked the streets in New York. Your word selections is exquisite and worthy of a six. Well done, chey
Comment Written 14-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2013
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Wow Chey! I was only hoping for a good word from you. This was a non-winning contest for the CityLit Festival poetry contest and love the sentiments you expressed in this review as that was what I was hoping to get. Thank you so much for your generous rating and wonderful review. With love, Mike
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You are so welcome, my dear friend...chey
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Comment from Alexander E Poet
I like the reality of statements factual perceptions
Good piece of work, very well done Good insights, good form a nice poetic flow, very enjoyable my friends,
No typo's and nothing to change as far as i can see.Alexander Q*Q
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2013
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I like the reality of statements factual perceptions
Good piece of work, very well done Good insights, good form a nice poetic flow, very enjoyable my friends,
No typo's and nothing to change as far as i can see.Alexander Q*Q
Comment Written 14-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2013
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I love this rare honor of a review from QQ. Like how a lot of people think about New York, the perception of the streets of Baltimore are dangerous, and they are; but I felt it unfair not to attempt to place the reality of that perception into a perspective that honors most people that walk them.
I also wanted to relate the history those streets held, as well of a future they should also hold. I love this review and thank you for it and your compliments. Mike
Comment from Righteous Riter
I like the structure in which this piece is written. This piece rhymes well. This piece has a nice flow and he harmony pulls everything together. The photo compliments this piece well. Go Ravens!
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2013
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I like the structure in which this piece is written. This piece rhymes well. This piece has a nice flow and he harmony pulls everything together. The photo compliments this piece well. Go Ravens!
Comment Written 14-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2013
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Dare I say sestinas are boring to me as I figured out who to write them, yet I love the form and changed the other rules such as words not repeating and rhyming as well, a syllable count for each line. I wanted to create something, just like walking down a new street.
I thank you for the compliments and this review. Mike
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
Yes you have done well with this poem you show the streets at all times giving the reader the feeling at all times what these streets are really like finishing on a good note well done my friend regards Jill
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2013
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Yes you have done well with this poem you show the streets at all times giving the reader the feeling at all times what these streets are really like finishing on a good note well done my friend regards Jill
Comment Written 14-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2013
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Wow! I enjoyed this review and thank you for it and the compliments. Mike
Comment from lorijean
You paint a very descriptive picture of the streets of Baltimore, I have never been there but I felt I was right on a street corner, well written......
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2013
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You paint a very descriptive picture of the streets of Baltimore, I have never been there but I felt I was right on a street corner, well written......
Comment Written 14-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2013
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What an honor to receive a review like this! I thank you for taking the time to review as well, the compliments. Mike
Comment from dmt1967
This poem was very well written I think for me it rambled on a bit but that's just me nothing to do with your writing thank you for sharing
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2013
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This poem was very well written I think for me it rambled on a bit but that's just me nothing to do with your writing thank you for sharing
Comment Written 14-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2013
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Rambling and walking! LOL Know your point, but there was a lot to communicate and I adapted a form that held the most to achieve my goals. I thank you for the compliments and this review. Mike
