The Winter is Approaching
a Shakespearean Sonnet130 total reviews
Comment from Goodauthor
Winter is one of my favorite seasons. I used to hate, until I realized the reason for the season, barring religion of course. Now when I think of how bad off I am, I remember New York.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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Winter is one of my favorite seasons. I used to hate, until I realized the reason for the season, barring religion of course. Now when I think of how bad off I am, I remember New York.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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Goodauthor, thank you so much :-) Brooke
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You're welcome.
Comment from angelface2
I love the picture, Brooke. I have a bluejay that visits my back yard sometimes. Winter isn't my favorite time of year, but you have done a lovely job with this Shakespearean sonnet, and thanks for sharing about the rhyming. It helps to know these things. :>D Miss Sally
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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I love the picture, Brooke. I have a bluejay that visits my back yard sometimes. Winter isn't my favorite time of year, but you have done a lovely job with this Shakespearean sonnet, and thanks for sharing about the rhyming. It helps to know these things. :>D Miss Sally
Comment Written 26-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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Miss Sally, thank you so much, my friend :-) Brooke
Comment from JPilcher
Loved it!! Loved the image and the background & font color combo too - complimented this piece very nicely. The rhythm was on point as usual too. Also, I really loved these two lines (I'm from Iowa & am experiencing it all very much so right now!):
"Although a tyrant ruling by decree,
it also brings the beauty of each flake."
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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Loved it!! Loved the image and the background & font color combo too - complimented this piece very nicely. The rhythm was on point as usual too. Also, I really loved these two lines (I'm from Iowa & am experiencing it all very much so right now!):
"Although a tyrant ruling by decree,
it also brings the beauty of each flake."
Comment Written 26-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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Jill, thank you so much :-) Brooke
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:)
Comment from Patrick G Cox
Hi Brooke,
As winter's first icy blasts give us the chills, your poem reminds me it's time to fill the bird feeder and cover the garden bench ...
Nicely done, another worthy of the six.
Patrick
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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Hi Brooke,
As winter's first icy blasts give us the chills, your poem reminds me it's time to fill the bird feeder and cover the garden bench ...
Nicely done, another worthy of the six.
Patrick
Comment Written 26-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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Patrick, thank you so very much, my generous friend :-) Brooke
Comment from Nosha17
That blue jay is very beautiful, he is lucky, the snow and winter don't bother him. Winter does look nice, but beyond that I am not fond of it. Excellent rhyming and imagery to convey your thoughts on the merits of winter. Good luck in the contest. Faye
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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That blue jay is very beautiful, he is lucky, the snow and winter don't bother him. Winter does look nice, but beyond that I am not fond of it. Excellent rhyming and imagery to convey your thoughts on the merits of winter. Good luck in the contest. Faye
Comment Written 26-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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Faye, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Ben Colder
And yet, in spite of chilling cruelty,
it leaves a world of splendor in its wake.
Although a tyrant ruling by decree,
it also brings the beauty of each flake.
This stanza in opinion is the strength of the poem. Well done. Best wishes in the contest. Shalom
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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And yet, in spite of chilling cruelty,
it leaves a world of splendor in its wake.
Although a tyrant ruling by decree,
it also brings the beauty of each flake.
This stanza in opinion is the strength of the poem. Well done. Best wishes in the contest. Shalom
Comment Written 26-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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Ben Colder, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Sasha
There is nothing more beautiful than fresh, new fallen snow. But I cannot tolerate the cold...why I moved to Mexico. Beautiful Sonnet and a strong entry for this contest. As you know, I get all befuddled by the rules so I trust you to know what you are talking about. Beautiful photo, I feel the chill this lovely bird is experiencing...sends shivers up my spine.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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There is nothing more beautiful than fresh, new fallen snow. But I cannot tolerate the cold...why I moved to Mexico. Beautiful Sonnet and a strong entry for this contest. As you know, I get all befuddled by the rules so I trust you to know what you are talking about. Beautiful photo, I feel the chill this lovely bird is experiencing...sends shivers up my spine.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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Valerie, thank you so much, my generous friend :-) Brooke
Comment from Sarah Butterfly
Lovely sonnet you have written here using sold rhyme. It is fluent to read with a beautiful picture joined. Good luck in the contest!
Kind regards
Sarah
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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Lovely sonnet you have written here using sold rhyme. It is fluent to read with a beautiful picture joined. Good luck in the contest!
Kind regards
Sarah
Comment Written 26-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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Sarah, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Just2Write
A beautiful Sonnet, Brooke. It's nice to see a variation on the standard abab cdcd efef gg for Shakespearian Sonnets. Always something new to learn - especially from you.
The format of comment, expansion, and turn are beautifully done. I loved the mood you create in this poetic.
Rose.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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A beautiful Sonnet, Brooke. It's nice to see a variation on the standard abab cdcd efef gg for Shakespearian Sonnets. Always something new to learn - especially from you.
The format of comment, expansion, and turn are beautifully done. I loved the mood you create in this poetic.
Rose.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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Rose, thank you so very much, my friend :-) Brooke
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Brooke - a perfect Shakespearean sonnet in both iambic pentameter and rhyme scheme abab. Good turn in stanza 3 and a very nice final couplet. Had you not already told me previously about 'toward' being pronounced 'tward' by Americans I'd have pounced in on that LOL. The content is really fine with good enjambment throughout. Good Luck in the contest. Warm regards Dorothy x
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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Brooke - a perfect Shakespearean sonnet in both iambic pentameter and rhyme scheme abab. Good turn in stanza 3 and a very nice final couplet. Had you not already told me previously about 'toward' being pronounced 'tward' by Americans I'd have pounced in on that LOL. The content is really fine with good enjambment throughout. Good Luck in the contest. Warm regards Dorothy x
Comment Written 26-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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Dorothy, thank you so much :-) Brooke
