My Book of Poems 2010-2017
Viewing comments for Chapter 37 "Writing Poetry"a collection of my poetry
59 total reviews
Comment from Eternal Muse
An interesting form, Patty. I never tried the Sapphonic Triad myself, being a rhymed poet for the most part. You did an excellent job here, arousing many questions about poetry. I started writing in 2005 - boy, was I a green but eager student! lol. I remember, my first sonnet was as rocky as Gibraltar, and took years to grasp the concept of a true sonnet. Being here on FS is a blessing. My writing underwent a total metamorphosis, I have been hosting a crown of heroic sonnet contest since 2009, and a few years back the site honored me with the Seal of quality. Takes years and years to become a poet. A lot of dedication and hard work. Good reviews are true gold, as we learn from them. I had to toughen 3's and 4's in my days, though I cringed and wanted revenge! (lol). But, in the long run, it all comes together. I love being here. This is my home and my international family.
Great work, best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2017
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An interesting form, Patty. I never tried the Sapphonic Triad myself, being a rhymed poet for the most part. You did an excellent job here, arousing many questions about poetry. I started writing in 2005 - boy, was I a green but eager student! lol. I remember, my first sonnet was as rocky as Gibraltar, and took years to grasp the concept of a true sonnet. Being here on FS is a blessing. My writing underwent a total metamorphosis, I have been hosting a crown of heroic sonnet contest since 2009, and a few years back the site honored me with the Seal of quality. Takes years and years to become a poet. A lot of dedication and hard work. Good reviews are true gold, as we learn from them. I had to toughen 3's and 4's in my days, though I cringed and wanted revenge! (lol). But, in the long run, it all comes together. I love being here. This is my home and my international family.
Great work, best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 17-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2017
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thank you so much for reading and reviewing. I appreciate you sharing your own journey on the poetry road. I struggle with meter, so I tend to favor forms that do not require it - however, some of my reviewers have mentioned I do well with it --
I can only hope to someday FEEL like a poet,
~patty~
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi, Patty
= Oh, you raise a good point in this.
= I believe poetry is in the eye and mind of the reader.
= Some think its all about the rules.
= I believe it should come from the heart, with some formality here and there, free-for-all freestyle. (*<*)
<> A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside-down (*>*)
<> Cheers <> Jax / Jackie
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2017
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Hi, Patty
= Oh, you raise a good point in this.
= I believe poetry is in the eye and mind of the reader.
= Some think its all about the rules.
= I believe it should come from the heart, with some formality here and there, free-for-all freestyle. (*<*)
<> A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside-down (*>*)
<> Cheers <> Jax / Jackie
Comment Written 17-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2017
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Hi Jax; thank you so much for your thoughtful review of this poem,
~patty~
Comment from Dean Kuch
I loved the quote by Sally Ann Roberts you've used for your Sapphonic Triad poem, Patty. It is the first time I've ever had the pleasure of reading it, so thanks for sharing that.
As for the quatrain portion of your poem, I think we all yearn to write the "perfect poem". Well, those of us who write poetry do anyhow.
For me, it's writing the next Gothic shocker to rival Poe's "The Raven."
For others it's another thing entirely. So, to make my point a bit more clear, the "perfect poem" is relative to the poet. I'm quite sure there are many here who could pick apart Poe's poem about like vultures feasting on rotting meat.
Last, but certainly not least, your eighteen syllable envoi.
I think it is a little of both but I know this much.
I helps to listen to those who are more experienced and well-versed in specific forms than we are ourselves, and...
...practice makes perfect.
Excellent poem, Patty!
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2017
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I loved the quote by Sally Ann Roberts you've used for your Sapphonic Triad poem, Patty. It is the first time I've ever had the pleasure of reading it, so thanks for sharing that.
As for the quatrain portion of your poem, I think we all yearn to write the "perfect poem". Well, those of us who write poetry do anyhow.
For me, it's writing the next Gothic shocker to rival Poe's "The Raven."
For others it's another thing entirely. So, to make my point a bit more clear, the "perfect poem" is relative to the poet. I'm quite sure there are many here who could pick apart Poe's poem about like vultures feasting on rotting meat.
Last, but certainly not least, your eighteen syllable envoi.
I think it is a little of both but I know this much.
I helps to listen to those who are more experienced and well-versed in specific forms than we are ourselves, and...
...practice makes perfect.
Excellent poem, Patty!
Comment Written 17-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2017
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Hi Dean; I'm so glad you stopped by to read and review this poem. I think we all have our own perfect poem in mind - for now, I will be happy with giving people something that makes them think,
~patty~
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My pleasure, Patty. :)
Comment from rtobaygo
Good morning, Patty
Excellent question -- is a gift or is it learned? With some it's the former, with the latter some, but with many it's the combination of both. Enjoyed.
Take care and stay safe,
Ray
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2017
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Good morning, Patty
Excellent question -- is a gift or is it learned? With some it's the former, with the latter some, but with many it's the combination of both. Enjoyed.
Take care and stay safe,
Ray
Comment Written 17-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2017
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Hi Ray; I couldn't agree with you more
~patty~
Comment from Hitcher
I think for some... poetry is as natural as breathing air and, it is a gift that they have been blessed with. For the rest of us it is a learning process, love it or loathe it I wouldn't have it any other way. I love learning new forms, different styles and reaching for the stars : ) very nice!!
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2017
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I think for some... poetry is as natural as breathing air and, it is a gift that they have been blessed with. For the rest of us it is a learning process, love it or loathe it I wouldn't have it any other way. I love learning new forms, different styles and reaching for the stars : ) very nice!!
Comment Written 17-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2017
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Hi; your words are true, and though some of us have to work harder than others - it is well worth the effort,
~patty~
Comment from ~Dovey
Hi Patty:
I love the Sapphonic Triad style. I wasn't familiar with Sally Ann Roberts or the quote, so I'll have to check her out. I believe that writing poetry is a gift. Aspects can be learned, even in the area of rhyme and meter, but repetition is the key to perpetuity. Just write what you feel, study the different styles, and in the end, to me, the most important thing is making it your own. Sometimes you have to learn the rules just to make the decision to break them... what ensues can truly be something great!
Nice job with this!
Kim
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2017
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Hi Patty:
I love the Sapphonic Triad style. I wasn't familiar with Sally Ann Roberts or the quote, so I'll have to check her out. I believe that writing poetry is a gift. Aspects can be learned, even in the area of rhyme and meter, but repetition is the key to perpetuity. Just write what you feel, study the different styles, and in the end, to me, the most important thing is making it your own. Sometimes you have to learn the rules just to make the decision to break them... what ensues can truly be something great!
Nice job with this!
Kim
Comment Written 16-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2017
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Hi Kim; writing poetry doesn't come as naturally to me as writing prose, but I love to work with rhymes, and the different poetic forms
~patty~
Comment from Curly Girly
Hi, Patty!
I enjoyed reading your poem:
I yearn to write
perfect poems,
Meter and rhyme
Rules elude me
I don't think you are the only one who has this problem. The more you practice, the better you become; but getting there is the hard task.
Nicole
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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Hi, Patty!
I enjoyed reading your poem:
I yearn to write
perfect poems,
Meter and rhyme
Rules elude me
I don't think you are the only one who has this problem. The more you practice, the better you become; but getting there is the hard task.
Nicole
Comment Written 16-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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Hi Nicole; thank you so much for your thoughts on this poem. I'm glad you enjoyed it,
~patty~
Comment from XGoneX
Hi,
I believe that poetry can be learned, but when there's talent, words, flow, meaning just have more beauty and its own, unique voice. I believe it's the same with novels.
I'm not saying I'm a talented poet, but in my case, I only write playing with emotions and words. I can't do well rhyming and don't like rules.
This poem has a nice flow and theme.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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Hi,
I believe that poetry can be learned, but when there's talent, words, flow, meaning just have more beauty and its own, unique voice. I believe it's the same with novels.
I'm not saying I'm a talented poet, but in my case, I only write playing with emotions and words. I can't do well rhyming and don't like rules.
This poem has a nice flow and theme.
Comment Written 16-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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Hi; thank you so much for your time to review this. I do not consider myself a poet - and I've had it pointed out to me MANY times here on FS. But, I do love words and structure. I appreciate your opinion,
~patty~
Comment from Poetic Friend
Patty,
Sometimes, I think it is both. My mom makes a joke that I came out of womb with a pad and pen in my hands. As a young child, I was always writing. I do believe that God gifted writers/poets with the abilities to write. However, like any art, we have to hone our craft, learning poetic devices to elevate our writing.
Your poem offers much food for thought. Thank you for your poem about writing.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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Patty,
Sometimes, I think it is both. My mom makes a joke that I came out of womb with a pad and pen in my hands. As a young child, I was always writing. I do believe that God gifted writers/poets with the abilities to write. However, like any art, we have to hone our craft, learning poetic devices to elevate our writing.
Your poem offers much food for thought. Thank you for your poem about writing.
Comment Written 16-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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Hi there; thank you so much for your thoughts on the subject and your feelings about my poem. I'm glad it made you think,
~patty~
Comment from lalajovanoski
Hello my dear friend, I very much enjoyed reading this beautifully written poem. I think that to be able to write is definitely a gift. I like the way that this flows it's very soft and smoothly done. Good content here thank you so much for sharing this God bless you with love, Lala
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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Hello my dear friend, I very much enjoyed reading this beautifully written poem. I think that to be able to write is definitely a gift. I like the way that this flows it's very soft and smoothly done. Good content here thank you so much for sharing this God bless you with love, Lala
Comment Written 15-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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Hi La La; thank you so much for the lovey review.
~patty~
