Comment from honeytree

Excellent

The art work is really
great for these words written
Loved the following words

"Writing poetry well, a gift?
Or is it learned?
Only you can decide."
Honeytree

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2017

Hi Honeytree; thank you for stopping by to read and review,

~patty~

Comment from Lindagail Hall

Excellent

I love the simplicity of this write, I fail misery with meter rhyme but do give it a try now and again, I love alliteration metophers and just let it go where it goes. I wish at times no rules apply yet understand why.
I believe poets have a heart for the love of words, and an inner eye to see things others miss. We hold an emotional compassionate empathic in our souls. Great write really enjoyed this.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2017

Hi there; thank you so much for your lovely review,

~patty~

Comment from Heather Knight

Excellent

Oh, my dear friend! I could have written this myself.
I started writing poetry when I joined Fanstory a year ago, but I know nothing about meter and rhyme. My solution? Free verse.
Having said this, I love your siphonic triad.
Thanks for sharing your sense of humor.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2017

Hi Maria; thank you for the lovely review. Glad to know I'm not alone,

~patty~

Comment from Sankey

Excellent

Good poem. Need to do something with the backing colour, a bit intense. I guess you know why I steer clear of all these poem regulations. Thanks for sharing, I love your stories.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2017

thank you for the review,

~patty~

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Words should flow from the heart Patty and they don't always come out in great metre or in rhyme! I am constantly being criticised for my metre not flowing well, but sometimes changing the poem means it loses it's soul, and I did this once with a poem and ruined it! So poetry is not learned, it comes from within, it is raw and it is golden, your words are poignant and resonating for me, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2017

Hi Dolly; thank you so much for the honest and lovely review,

~patty~

Comment from Asem.inspirations

Excellent

Hey there Patty:

What an interesting and creative piece. I like how you added the definitions of poetry in the Arthur notes. You also gave us a further education by teaching the Sapphonic Triad form of poetry.

As to your question, I prefer to think and believe that poetry is truly a gift. It can be learned also but the most talented Poets, as far as I am concerned, are gifted.

I like this post, very nicely done.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2017

Hi Tier; thank you so much for the lovely and thoughtful review,

~patty~

Comment from Cycler

Excellent

I think it is a gift
Some people can write about trite circumstance and come out fine
Like you
You could write most anything
and it will sound fine
and have lovely content
In spite of the rules
and rhyme

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2017

thank you for the lovely compliment and review. I try,

~patty~

reply by Cycler on 15-Jul-2017

You try very nicely

reply by the author on 15-Jul-2017

awww, shucks

Comment from Jesse James Doty

Excellent

I would start by asking myself what is a "perfect poem"? You say that rules elude you, but you seem quite caught up in the in's and out's of what poetry means. I would ask myself why do I write poetry, and I think that is personal for each and every one of us. I like your last line, which says, "Only you can decide". You bring up some thought-provoking ideas on writing poetry, which I like. As far as writing in a particular style called, The Sapphonic Triad, you appear to have done a good job of sticking to the rules. Well done and insightful. Thanks for sharing.
Take care, Jesse

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2017

Hi Jesse; thank you so much for your thoughtful and concise review. We do have to decide whether its good to us or not before we send our poems out into the world,

~patty~

reply by Jesse James Doty on 15-Jul-2017

Yes, and I would like to add, that good or bad poetry is in the eye of the beholder. But, you are right. It is our decision whether we "send out poems into the world."
Have a great weekend, Patty.

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

Writing a poem
is easy you say
How many poets do
You meet each day?
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This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read. There is good imagery.

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2017

thank you so much for the lovely review. On FanStory I meet many poets and I love their work - mostly,

~patty~

Comment from G.B. Smith

Exceptional

Hey there cutie pie

I loved this because it is how I feel
I write what I feel and mostly free style
because I want the reader to feel my poetic heart.
I am so proud of your for winning the story of
the month in June. I have bee absent for far
too long due to health problems over the past
two years. Keep on keeping on

Bear

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2017

Hi there; thank you so much for your congratulations. I was so surprised, honored and thankful to win Story of the Month - I had a blast writing that series!

thank you for sharing your view on why you write poetry and for answering the question.

I'm glad you are feeling better and back to writing,

~patty~
ps; the shining sixth star made my day!