In the Glow of the Midnight Moon
rhyming quatrains in mixed meter147 total reviews
Comment from PaddyMac
Wonderful poem Brooke, especially now that I know what anapaestic meter is! Not too sure where you went when you left the shore, I hope this is just to follow "the voice" and not something sinister. I wrote this review earlier but the internet went down and I lost it. Just as well, now that I read it again, the meter I missed is there perfectly! This rhyme scheme with this meter gives the poem wonderful rhythm. I enjoyed reading it, thanks for another masterful piece!
Paddy
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
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Wonderful poem Brooke, especially now that I know what anapaestic meter is! Not too sure where you went when you left the shore, I hope this is just to follow "the voice" and not something sinister. I wrote this review earlier but the internet went down and I lost it. Just as well, now that I read it again, the meter I missed is there perfectly! This rhyme scheme with this meter gives the poem wonderful rhythm. I enjoyed reading it, thanks for another masterful piece!
Paddy
Comment Written 07-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
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Thank you so very much, Paddy, for your thoughtful and generous response to this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from Petriesan
love this:
Like a lover who can't resist
a seductress who gets her way,
I leave the shore to chase the voice
that has bid me to obey.
the poem works. I read it three times, it felt so good
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
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love this:
Like a lover who can't resist
a seductress who gets her way,
I leave the shore to chase the voice
that has bid me to obey.
the poem works. I read it three times, it felt so good
Comment Written 07-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
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Petriesan, thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous response to this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from Begin Again
Ahhhh...my deep love of the rolling sound of the ocean joined with my favorite writer of poetry makes for a very upbeat and toxic read. Your words draw the reader in and I so want to be sitting on the shore listening. Smiles as always
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
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Ahhhh...my deep love of the rolling sound of the ocean joined with my favorite writer of poetry makes for a very upbeat and toxic read. Your words draw the reader in and I so want to be sitting on the shore listening. Smiles as always
Comment Written 07-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
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Carol, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Cedar
This is a poem that sort of hypnotizes the reader and draws them into the pull of the waves. The rhyming and smooth easy flow makes what happens under the midnight moon even better. Take care. Bill
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
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This is a poem that sort of hypnotizes the reader and draws them into the pull of the waves. The rhyming and smooth easy flow makes what happens under the midnight moon even better. Take care. Bill
Comment Written 07-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
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Bill, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from TAB_that's me
Your mixed meter worked well for this poem Brooke. I liked "the voice of the rolling waves" and all of the last stanza the best but all was great:)
Teresa
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
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Your mixed meter worked well for this poem Brooke. I liked "the voice of the rolling waves" and all of the last stanza the best but all was great:)
Teresa
Comment Written 07-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
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Teresa, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Dawn Munro
I'm not qualified to say more than what I find in this poem that speaks to me, Brooke, and I have to say, this so deeply resonates with me - I have a great love of the sea, and right now, this poem is particularly comforting -
"I go to her as in a trance with a soul that feels no dread..."
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
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I'm not qualified to say more than what I find in this poem that speaks to me, Brooke, and I have to say, this so deeply resonates with me - I have a great love of the sea, and right now, this poem is particularly comforting -
"I go to her as in a trance with a soul that feels no dread..."
Comment Written 07-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
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Thank you so much, Dawn - I truly do appreciate your encouragement :-) Brooke
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I'm a true fan, Brooke. You are amazingly talented, and somehow this particular poem was just waiting for me to discover it - I could walk into the siren's arms quite happily right now; just soak in that essence...
Comment from LateBloomer
Hello adewpearl, Brooke, Your poem is beautifully penned, as always. The lore of the ocean is strong, and in this poem it made me feel as if its powers could put a person into a trance, almost zombie-like.
I especially liked:
Like a lover who can't resist
a seductress who gets her way,
I leave the shore to chase the voice
that has bid me to obey.
(OMG, if that is not the truth ~ great analogies.)
Beautiful artwork choice ~ I love the "Monet" colors and the "Picasso" appeal--great combo mix.
Keep the blue waters flowing. You made them roar in this poem - smiles, LateBloomer.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
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Hello adewpearl, Brooke, Your poem is beautifully penned, as always. The lore of the ocean is strong, and in this poem it made me feel as if its powers could put a person into a trance, almost zombie-like.
I especially liked:
Like a lover who can't resist
a seductress who gets her way,
I leave the shore to chase the voice
that has bid me to obey.
(OMG, if that is not the truth ~ great analogies.)
Beautiful artwork choice ~ I love the "Monet" colors and the "Picasso" appeal--great combo mix.
Keep the blue waters flowing. You made them roar in this poem - smiles, LateBloomer.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
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LateBloomer, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from LoannaLois
I love your poetry and I love this poem. It made me want to find an ocean or sea and sit to contemplate it, Ha Thank you for sharing with us.
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I love your poetry and I love this poem. It made me want to find an ocean or sea and sit to contemplate it, Ha Thank you for sharing with us.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2014
Comment from Bill Schott
This is a nice melodic poem that kind of lures the reader slowly into the Sirenic (Wonder if that's a word?) phrasing. It's a nice study in meter.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
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This is a nice melodic poem that kind of lures the reader slowly into the Sirenic (Wonder if that's a word?) phrasing. It's a nice study in meter.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
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Bill, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from victor 66
This is a very beautiful poem. It is well constructed and flows nicely. I suspect you already know this. The images it provokes, you can feel the pull of the moon and the sense that the moon has power, not just over the sea but over us as well. Thank you for sharing this.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
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This is a very beautiful poem. It is well constructed and flows nicely. I suspect you already know this. The images it provokes, you can feel the pull of the moon and the sense that the moon has power, not just over the sea but over us as well. Thank you for sharing this.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
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Victor, thank you so much :-) Brooke
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You are most welcome.
