Picture This
Viewing comments for Chapter 7 "The Gate"poems from Picture This Challenge
55 total reviews
Comment from Ulla
Hi Sandra, this is a very good take on the picture. I love the story you tell within the poem and that the gate is still standing forever after. Great interpretation. All the best. Ulla xx
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016
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Hi Sandra, this is a very good take on the picture. I love the story you tell within the poem and that the gate is still standing forever after. Great interpretation. All the best. Ulla xx
Comment Written 12-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016
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Thank you so much, Ulla, for your lovely review of my take on the wonderful illustration. I am so pleased you enjoyed it. xxx Sandra :)
Comment from barkingdog
What a lovely sonnet, Sandra, about the passing of time as witnessed by the steadfast gate, which still remains.
Your meter and rhyme are perfect, making this a fine addition to the challenge.
Stay well,
:) ellen
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016
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What a lovely sonnet, Sandra, about the passing of time as witnessed by the steadfast gate, which still remains.
Your meter and rhyme are perfect, making this a fine addition to the challenge.
Stay well,
:) ellen
Comment Written 12-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016
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Thank you so much, Ellen, for this lovely review. There are some really good poems this time for the challenge, so I am really pleased you liked mine! Warm wishes. :) Sandra
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It was an excellent picture. I have been reading many of the offerings.
Keep up the great posts.
Read you soon.
;) e
Comment from TAB_that's me
What a very colorful poem you have written about the gate. I can see the kids playing in the garden.
Very lovely take on the picture:)
teresa
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016
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What a very colorful poem you have written about the gate. I can see the kids playing in the garden.
Very lovely take on the picture:)
teresa
Comment Written 12-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016
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Thank you so much, Teresa, for this lovely review. I'm pleased you liked it. xsx Sandra
Comment from songlines
This just the sort of piece I wish I had written! I like the style and the way you have used the picture to tell the story in depth. I really enjoyed the read you brought to life.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016
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This just the sort of piece I wish I had written! I like the style and the way you have used the picture to tell the story in depth. I really enjoyed the read you brought to life.
Comment Written 12-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016
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Thank you so much, my friend. I love these challenges, they really push your imagination to the limit sometimes. I'm really pleased you liked my take on the 'gate' picture. How is the next chapter coming along????? lol! xsx Sandra
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We have visitors at the moment, so the next chapter will not be for a while, but it is in my head all the time.
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Re the next chapter: the answer is Slowly! Life gets in the way and despite that I am retired I am busier than ever. We currently have visitors and my office floor is piled high with files waiting to be sorted into family history, I am away a few times this year too, but nevertheless the story is in my head and when I have a moment I scribble! Thanks for your interest, please don't give up on me! Christine.
Comment from Chrissy710
Hi Sandra, Well girl you have done this image great justice and I could see the life before the sea in you words, with the ladies playing croquet and children playing in a carefree world of beauty and order. You have such a lovely way with words I am so pleased to have read this. Thanks for your participation for my image for this challenge Cheers Christine ð???
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016
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Hi Sandra, Well girl you have done this image great justice and I could see the life before the sea in you words, with the ladies playing croquet and children playing in a carefree world of beauty and order. You have such a lovely way with words I am so pleased to have read this. Thanks for your participation for my image for this challenge Cheers Christine ð???
Comment Written 12-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016
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Thank you so very much for this lovely review, Christine. As I told you earlier, I think this was the best picture yet. So it was because of your wonderful choice, everyone was able to write the poems they came up with. Big success, my friend! :) Sandra xxx
Comment from William Ross
very good a sonnet on the gate another great write on the picture Great story in here with good rhyming and rhythm Thanks for the share. have a great day.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016
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very good a sonnet on the gate another great write on the picture Great story in here with good rhyming and rhythm Thanks for the share. have a great day.
Comment Written 12-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016
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Thank you, William, for your lovely review. So pleased you enjoyed it. :) Sandra xx
Comment from PoemsOfDD
Sandra, I've just come to your Picture Challenge and notice we have the same title for our poems. I must say, your poem certainly reads with a lot more memories and history compared to mine. Same title but big contrast in imagery. Yours is a beautiful interpretation of the gate. Sad to think the happier days of past have eroded away along with the receding land leaving a faithful old gate. I did ponder if you required an apostrophe in the word "oceans hand" - ocean's hand?
Thank you for this exceptional read ~DD
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016
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Sandra, I've just come to your Picture Challenge and notice we have the same title for our poems. I must say, your poem certainly reads with a lot more memories and history compared to mine. Same title but big contrast in imagery. Yours is a beautiful interpretation of the gate. Sad to think the happier days of past have eroded away along with the receding land leaving a faithful old gate. I did ponder if you required an apostrophe in the word "oceans hand" - ocean's hand?
Thank you for this exceptional read ~DD
Comment Written 12-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016
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Yes, I noticed when I reviewed yours, you know the saying? Great minds think alike! lol. Thank you so much for your lovely review, my friend, and thank you for pointing out my missing apostrophe, I have put it in now. :) Sandra xx
Comment from l.raven
HI Sandra, one of the best I have read....WOW...you are a poet you...wonderful wording sweet girl...and a great story told...the ocean washed away their home...where they had wonderful times...you made it sound like an old southern country home...back when...and the gate has the last word...so very well written you...I love this...love ya you...Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016
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HI Sandra, one of the best I have read....WOW...you are a poet you...wonderful wording sweet girl...and a great story told...the ocean washed away their home...where they had wonderful times...you made it sound like an old southern country home...back when...and the gate has the last word...so very well written you...I love this...love ya you...Linda xxoo
Comment Written 11-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016
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I'm glad you liked this one, Linda, this is actually happening on an island just off the South of England, close to where I live. The tide has been taking back the land for quite a while now, and people really are losing their homes to the sea. It's really sad. Thank you so much, sweet friend, you always give me lovely reviews, you are a sweetheart! Love you, Sandra xxxx
Comment from JTStone
You have a way with these pictures, Sandra.
That was not just fanciful, it told a story. It also left me with a bit of a metaphorical thought when you mentioned, "While most had gone, and more would go..." It kind of had the passing through the gates of Heaven feel, giving it a symbolism of something more than just an old gate.
Remarkably well done.
Jimmy
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016
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You have a way with these pictures, Sandra.
That was not just fanciful, it told a story. It also left me with a bit of a metaphorical thought when you mentioned, "While most had gone, and more would go..." It kind of had the passing through the gates of Heaven feel, giving it a symbolism of something more than just an old gate.
Remarkably well done.
Jimmy
Comment Written 11-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016
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What a lovely review, Jimmy, I love what you have said about my poem. Thank you so much, my friend! xsx Sandra.
Comment from C.J. 16
A beautiful poem Sandra. Well written with great imagery. I enjoyed reading it, though the situation described is very sad. All the best.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016
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A beautiful poem Sandra. Well written with great imagery. I enjoyed reading it, though the situation described is very sad. All the best.
Comment Written 11-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016
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Thank you so much, my friend, I am so glad you enjoyed my poem. :) Sandra xx
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You're very welcome my friend. Your writing is always excellent.
Best wishes,
Linda
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You're very welcome my friend. Your writing is always excellent.
Best wishes,
Linda
