The Winter is Approaching
a Shakespearean Sonnet130 total reviews
Comment from Janet Foor
I'm pleased to know the correct rules of the Shakespearian sonnet. I have spent many hours rewriting a poem to get the rhyming scheme just right.
I loved the bluejay picture to compliment your poem and the personification of winter. Good luck in the contest.
Janet :)
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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I'm pleased to know the correct rules of the Shakespearian sonnet. I have spent many hours rewriting a poem to get the rhyming scheme just right.
I loved the bluejay picture to compliment your poem and the personification of winter. Good luck in the contest.
Janet :)
Comment Written 26-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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Janet, thank you so much for your kind contest wishes and generous response to this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from Spitfire
One of few sonnets that I really enjoyed, probably because I feel the same way about winter too. I like the metaphor of war with word choices army, command, tyrant. Nice use of the turn to be positive on the subject. Love the last line.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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One of few sonnets that I really enjoyed, probably because I feel the same way about winter too. I like the metaphor of war with word choices army, command, tyrant. Nice use of the turn to be positive on the subject. Love the last line.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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Spitfire, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from nancyjam
This is a wonderful winter Sonnet, Brooke.
Good use of personification.
Rhyme and meter are well crafted.
Nice turn in third stanza and strong closing couplet.
Good luck in the contest. This one should do well. Nancy
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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This is a wonderful winter Sonnet, Brooke.
Good use of personification.
Rhyme and meter are well crafted.
Nice turn in third stanza and strong closing couplet.
Good luck in the contest. This one should do well. Nancy
Comment Written 26-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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Nancy, thank you so much for your contest wishes and thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
I should dare anyone to dispute the research on this as it would probably prompt a lynch mob after the last mass disqualifications LOL. This is a wonderfully penned sonnet and deeply moving in the imagery used. I especially loved the last stanza as it beautifully describes the difference between visually appreciating it and actually having to trudge through it. I wish you all the best in the coting and thank you so much for sharing this with me.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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I should dare anyone to dispute the research on this as it would probably prompt a lynch mob after the last mass disqualifications LOL. This is a wonderfully penned sonnet and deeply moving in the imagery used. I especially loved the last stanza as it beautifully describes the difference between visually appreciating it and actually having to trudge through it. I wish you all the best in the coting and thank you so much for sharing this with me.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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Thanks so much, Mystic Angel. Thankfully, the compliance committee is NOT being used to monitor this contest :-) Brooke
Comment from Jeanie Mercer
Love this, Brooke. I think using the same rhyme grouping here for the opening lines and the couplet is actually a nice touch that emphasizes the contrast of Winter's good side and its bad. (I've been hearing that it's really tearing up stumps in your neck of the woods lately.) I like the personification of Winter. Good luck to you in the contest, Jeanie
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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Love this, Brooke. I think using the same rhyme grouping here for the opening lines and the couplet is actually a nice touch that emphasizes the contrast of Winter's good side and its bad. (I've been hearing that it's really tearing up stumps in your neck of the woods lately.) I like the personification of Winter. Good luck to you in the contest, Jeanie
Comment Written 26-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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Thank you so much, Jeanie, for your insightful review and kind contest wishes :-) Brooke
Comment from JudyS
Brooke, This is a lovely winter's coming poem. I think it's a great entry to the contest. I'm not very skilled at poetry but I know what I like and don't like, and I like this one a lot. And the picture is perfect. Great job. Best of luck in the contest. Have a happy Thanksgiving as well. Judy
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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Brooke, This is a lovely winter's coming poem. I think it's a great entry to the contest. I'm not very skilled at poetry but I know what I like and don't like, and I like this one a lot. And the picture is perfect. Great job. Best of luck in the contest. Have a happy Thanksgiving as well. Judy
Comment Written 26-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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Judy, thank you so much , and Happy Thanksgiving to you too :-) Brooke
Comment from rjpurdy
A lovely sonnet Brooke and I share the same sentiment for winter. I seem to always be wishing it away instead of finding beauty in each day. Excellent sonnet, best wishes in the voting. Rod
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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A lovely sonnet Brooke and I share the same sentiment for winter. I seem to always be wishing it away instead of finding beauty in each day. Excellent sonnet, best wishes in the voting. Rod
Comment Written 26-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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Rod, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from rod007
A chilling yet warm of winter with the two sides of winter. What wonder if we could feel the warmth and still behold the soft snow flakes. A summer afternoon with a bright yellow sun casting shadows on the fluff may well do it. Well done, Brooke.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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A chilling yet warm of winter with the two sides of winter. What wonder if we could feel the warmth and still behold the soft snow flakes. A summer afternoon with a bright yellow sun casting shadows on the fluff may well do it. Well done, Brooke.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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rod, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from daeneam
Whenever I see prompts about sonnet, it's you that usually came first in my mind. Your broad spectrum of topic and rhymes give justification to the highest degree to it. Like this winter sonnet which magically placed me somewhere with snow/ c', Mae
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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Whenever I see prompts about sonnet, it's you that usually came first in my mind. Your broad spectrum of topic and rhymes give justification to the highest degree to it. Like this winter sonnet which magically placed me somewhere with snow/ c', Mae
Comment Written 26-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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Thank you, Mae, for your thoughtful response to my poem :-) Brooke
Comment from Eternal Muse
That was a charming sonnet, Brooke, with a stunning blue presentation. That bird is so very beautiful! I like your rhymes and your feminine rhymes and good use of iambic meter.
That poem reminded me that winter is just around the corner, but not where I am (smile).
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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That was a charming sonnet, Brooke, with a stunning blue presentation. That bird is so very beautiful! I like your rhymes and your feminine rhymes and good use of iambic meter.
That poem reminded me that winter is just around the corner, but not where I am (smile).
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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Thank you so much, Yelena :-) glad you enjoyed it! Brooke
