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Seasonal Reflection

1,5,5,9 - contest entry

19 total reviews 
Comment from dragonpoet
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First three lines tell us how we right about the seasons. The last brings a slice of the cosmic to the poem.

Keep writing

dragonpoet

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2016

Comment from mvbrooks
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Enjoyed how the first and last words rhymed--nice touch. The phrase "wrapped in metaphors" is a great way to say much in a few words. very effective four line poem.

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2016


reply by the author on 15-Sep-2016
    Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate your comments. Cheers ... ;-)
Comment from Ric Myworld
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I think your fine poem has pretty much given us the rundown on the four seasons and how easily the winds can blow in changes. Great job, and best of luck in the contest. :-)

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2016


reply by the author on 15-Sep-2016
    Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate all your comments. Cheers ... ;-)
Comment from Grasshopper2
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I was surprised to find a well timed internal rhyming four-line poem. The rhythm and flow are excellent with the right amount of phonetics. I liked the sound of the R between reason and wrapped and then metaphors and wrestling, not to forget the alliteration of W in the middle two lines. Well done. Your metaphor of creative winds and doors is beautiful. Good artwork. Should be a contender for the contest. Good luck.

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2016


reply by the author on 15-Sep-2016
    Thanks for the wonderful review. Glad you enjoyed the artwork and all the poetic devices employed in this short poem.
    Appreciate all your comments. Cheers ... ;-)
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
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Hi, Starkat

= Excellent seasonal poem for the prompt.
= Great artwork to complement you entry.
= Best of luck in the contest.

<> A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside-down (*>*)
<> Cheers & Blessings <> Jax
<> Published as <> Jacqueline M Franklin

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2016


reply by the author on 15-Sep-2016
    Thanks, Jax. Glad you enjoyed this short poem and the artwork. Appreciate all your comments. Cheers ... ;o)
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written four line poem. Each season has its own beauty and splendor. The wind, sun and rains shape nature to renewed scenery.

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2016


reply by the author on 15-Sep-2016
    Thanks. Appreciate all your comments. Cheers ... ;-)
Comment from Domino 2
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I know you're only responding to the rules, Art, but I don't see the point in these syllable restrictions, though I guess ANY restrictions are a challenge to the writer.

Nice internal rhyme and alliteration.

'wrestling with winds' is a top metaphor, and visual, too.

Good luck and best wishes, Ray.




 Comment Written 12-Sep-2016


reply by the author on 15-Sep-2016
    Thanks, Ray - I also don't understand 'why the syllable restrictions' - as I wonder if there were many famous poems written with these restrictions, or maybe Tom wants this form to become a fad or something? Anyway, I'm always up for a challenge. Glad you enjoyed the rhymes, alliteration and metaphor. Do appreciate all your comments.

    Cheers ... ;-) Art
Comment from Nika2016
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

You get my six for
clever expression....
Shape-shifting new
doors to seasons
wonderful....
I love it...
Shine on...............
...

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2016


reply by the author on 15-Sep-2016
    Thanks, again! Appreciate your comments and the special rating. Cheers ... ;o)
Comment from rama devi
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Hey there, Art! So nice to see you posting again. Welcome back!

What fun to find well timed internal rhymes in a four line poem. The rhythm and music in this is superb. I read it aloud twice.
Fantastic phonetics!
Love the consonance of R between reason and wrapped, metaphors and wrestling (plus alliteration of W in middle two lines)

Nice metaphor of creative winds and doors of perception!

The artwork is a perfect match.

Bravo, and good luck in the contest.

Warm Smiles,
rd




 Comment Written 11-Sep-2016


reply by the author on 15-Sep-2016
    Hello rd - Thanks for the wonderful, detailed review. So glad you enjoyed the artwork and poetic devices used in this short poem. Sorry for delay in response to your review, but I've been out of town and disengaged from computer and internet.

    Appreciate all your thoughts. Cheers ... ;o) Art
reply by rama devi on 15-Sep-2016
    Thanks for your gracious response, my dear Art. NO worries about delays. It's great to take a media fast on occasion!

    Warmest Smiles, rd
Comment from Irish Rain
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This is a stunning entry, in it's words, and artwork, an overall beautiful presentation. The seasons are wrapped in metaphors, what an original way of looking at them! Blessings....

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2016


reply by the author on 15-Sep-2016
    Thanks for the wonderful review. So glad you enjoyed this short poem. Appreciate all your comments. Cheers ... ;o)