Hunted
A grim tale in terza rima41 total reviews
Comment from valmay
I loved the lilt and sound of this story, although I didn't understand its roots until I read the explanation. I have never read Dante, but maybe I'll give it a go now. Still it was a great poem. Good luck.
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2016
I loved the lilt and sound of this story, although I didn't understand its roots until I read the explanation. I have never read Dante, but maybe I'll give it a go now. Still it was a great poem. Good luck.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2016
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Very many thanks for your review and six-star award, Valmay. Much appreciated! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from BeasPeas
This is a very nicely written Terza Rima in this story poem. It
has very good rhyming, flows well, and word choices. I
don't know if this contest is over, but I wish you luck with this
great entry. Marilyn
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2016
This is a very nicely written Terza Rima in this story poem. It
has very good rhyming, flows well, and word choices. I
don't know if this contest is over, but I wish you luck with this
great entry. Marilyn
Comment Written 06-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2016
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Thanks, Marilyn. Yes, the closing date for entries has passed but no result declared yet! I have read several very strong entries and so am not really holding my breath!
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
A very well written story in a poem, my friend. I didn't realize this poetry form was as old as it is. I do enjoy this form and should write more tercets myself. Best wishes in the contest~Debbie
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016
A very well written story in a poem, my friend. I didn't realize this poetry form was as old as it is. I do enjoy this form and should write more tercets myself. Best wishes in the contest~Debbie
Comment Written 05-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016
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Very many thanks, Debbie, for reviewing my Terza Rima poem, "Hunted". I appreciate your time and kind words. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I enjoyed reading your contest entry. It's well written. I always like stories told in poems. That's not a talent I have. I wish you the best of luck.
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016
I enjoyed reading your contest entry. It's well written. I always like stories told in poems. That's not a talent I have. I wish you the best of luck.
Comment Written 05-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016
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Very many thanks, Barbara, for reviewing my Terza Rima poem, "Hunted". I appreciate your time and kind words and thank you very much for the six-star award. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from rspoet
A grim tale, indeed
but a tale well told in Terza Rima form
with very fine iambic tetrameter
Don't think I've ever seen coracle used here
but an excellent little craft it is
Dante would be quite pleased
with your infernally "short" poem
I'm sure he reserved a special place for traitors
in the lower circles
A very strong entry for the contest
Alas, I have no sixes left
but I offer you six best wishes
Well done, my friend
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016
A grim tale, indeed
but a tale well told in Terza Rima form
with very fine iambic tetrameter
Don't think I've ever seen coracle used here
but an excellent little craft it is
Dante would be quite pleased
with your infernally "short" poem
I'm sure he reserved a special place for traitors
in the lower circles
A very strong entry for the contest
Alas, I have no sixes left
but I offer you six best wishes
Well done, my friend
Comment Written 05-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016
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Very many thanks, RS, for reviewing my Terza Rima poem, "Hunted". I appreciate your time, kind words and six best wishes. Tony
Comment from robyn corum
Well, Tony, there go my chances for a win in this contest. --sigh-- But that's all right. I don't mind losing to a poem with this kind of style and panache. *smile* Though some of the places seemed kind of 'off' to my ears, scansion-wise, none of it mattered enough to affect the story-line. It was superb reading and I highly enjoyed!
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016
Well, Tony, there go my chances for a win in this contest. --sigh-- But that's all right. I don't mind losing to a poem with this kind of style and panache. *smile* Though some of the places seemed kind of 'off' to my ears, scansion-wise, none of it mattered enough to affect the story-line. It was superb reading and I highly enjoyed!
Comment Written 04-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016
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Very many thanks, Robyn, for reviewing my Terza Rima poem, "Hunted". I appreciate your time and kind words. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Wow this is quite an epic Tony in Terza Rima form. Very grahic descriptions us right their in the climb with him, and with the vulture watching, waiting. Great story and a great read. Good luck in the contest,
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016
Wow this is quite an epic Tony in Terza Rima form. Very grahic descriptions us right their in the climb with him, and with the vulture watching, waiting. Great story and a great read. Good luck in the contest,
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 04-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016
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Very many thanks, Pearl, for reviewing my Terza Rima poem, "Hunted". I appreciate your time and kind words and thank you very much for the six-star award too. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Aussie
Many readers wouldn't know a coracle if they fell over one! Loved the verse: He grasped the rocks, his flight renewed, and climbed again with fevered hast. His safety lay in altitude." Great adventure story - good luck in the contest. Love, K.
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016
Many readers wouldn't know a coracle if they fell over one! Loved the verse: He grasped the rocks, his flight renewed, and climbed again with fevered hast. His safety lay in altitude." Great adventure story - good luck in the contest. Love, K.
Comment Written 04-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016
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Very many thanks, Kay, for reviewing my Terza Rima poem, "Hunted". I appreciate your time and kind words and the six-star award. Best wishes, Tony
p.s. I'm way behind with reviewing at the moment. I read your most recent Aboriginal Dreaming a couple of days ago, loved it, and hope to have some time for reviewing again before long!
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
I always love your work, Tony, but this one is exceptional, and reminds me of The Ancient Mariner. It is my favourite piece of writing of all time. I thought the tercets worked fine, especially the enjambment between lines or verses. Your rhyming as always is fascinating! Giddy :))
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016
I always love your work, Tony, but this one is exceptional, and reminds me of The Ancient Mariner. It is my favourite piece of writing of all time. I thought the tercets worked fine, especially the enjambment between lines or verses. Your rhyming as always is fascinating! Giddy :))
Comment Written 04-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016
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Very many thanks, Giddy, for reviewing my Terza Rima poem, "Hunted". I appreciate your time and kind words and thank you very much for the six-star award, too. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from djsaxon
Gonna burn a six pack. Awesome write, bordering on epic. Inventive rhyme. I am nor sure that "mates" supports the classical bent, but maybe that's just the Aussie in me. Love the write. DJ
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016
Gonna burn a six pack. Awesome write, bordering on epic. Inventive rhyme. I am nor sure that "mates" supports the classical bent, but maybe that's just the Aussie in me. Love the write. DJ
Comment Written 04-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016
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Very many thanks, DJ, for reviewing my Terza Rima poem, "Hunted". I appreciate your time and kind words and thanks for the six-star award. Best wishes, Tony