Bess
A Burning Desire27 total reviews
Comment from George Jr
This was interesting to read. I am not familiar with this form of poetry and did not understand what was being told fast enough for the poem to flow but I am looking to expand on what I perceive and how. I'm sure if read through a few more times I would understand better. It seemed to be very descriptive so would paint a nice image for the mind to see. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2018
This was interesting to read. I am not familiar with this form of poetry and did not understand what was being told fast enough for the poem to flow but I am looking to expand on what I perceive and how. I'm sure if read through a few more times I would understand better. It seemed to be very descriptive so would paint a nice image for the mind to see. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2018
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Many thanks for dropping by to review, George. I?m glad you enjoyed the poem and found the notes useful. Best wishes, Tony.
Comment from Debbie Pope
I am totally blown away with your poem. It is beautifully written with lovely images and romantic word choices. Thank you so much for including such extensive notes. They were so helpful, both educational and entertaining. I am here to learn, and I appreciate writers who take the time to help us readers with good notes. Thank you for such an excellent poem.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2018
I am totally blown away with your poem. It is beautifully written with lovely images and romantic word choices. Thank you so much for including such extensive notes. They were so helpful, both educational and entertaining. I am here to learn, and I appreciate writers who take the time to help us readers with good notes. Thank you for such an excellent poem.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2018
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Many thanks for for your kind words and for the six stars. I am overwhelmed your comments! Best wishes, Tony.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Once again you wrote a great poem and a good contest entry. I enjoyed reading and I also enjoyed reading the author's notes. They were very helpful. I wish you luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2018
Once again you wrote a great poem and a good contest entry. I enjoyed reading and I also enjoyed reading the author's notes. They were very helpful. I wish you luck with the contest.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2018
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Thanks, Barbara. I appreciate the encouragement. Tony
Comment from catch22
Hi T, what a fantastic poem! Excellent blend of fiction and myth to create a lovely story of passion that transcends time. Loved the rhyme pairing of iron and Orion. Excellent use of iambic meter and alternate rhyming in your quatrains. Wonderful write and I wish you well in the contest.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2018
Hi T, what a fantastic poem! Excellent blend of fiction and myth to create a lovely story of passion that transcends time. Loved the rhyme pairing of iron and Orion. Excellent use of iambic meter and alternate rhyming in your quatrains. Wonderful write and I wish you well in the contest.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2018
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Thanks very much, Pam. I appreciate your six-star affirmation here. Jeff preferred the less structured jottings that were partly the origin of this one. He thought they had more personal voice. If so, I think perhaps it is a voice I should keep to myself!
Comment from Trudi Perkins
This is a beautiful poem you've written and an awesome picture you chose to post with this too. It took me a bit to follow but your author's notes made it come to light for me.Thanks again for sharing your craft with us.
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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2018
This is a beautiful poem you've written and an awesome picture you chose to post with this too. It took me a bit to follow but your author's notes made it come to light for me.Thanks again for sharing your craft with us.
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Comment Written 12-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2018
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Thanks, Trudi. I appreciate the encouragement. Tony
Comment from krys123
Bravo, my Man! Bravo!
Cheers, Tony;
-Boy, did I ever enjoy reading this, twice. And I'm sure glad I read the authors notes before hand, as they were very helpful in learning a little bit about the background, period and time or century, thereof.
-She casts a sensual spell upon her mate who she met at the kissing gate, and they frolics in the hay, for more than a day, and while all the townships say, "It is indeed an evil masquerade." So they called her a witch, married to that son of a xxxitch, and burned her to a crisp. Hmm....
-But I like the way you wrote it a heck of a lot better than I did.
-Not only the beautiful rhythm of the iambic pentameter dishonest and then cacophonous words used along with some inherent alliteration that made it special. , Then, top it all off, With imagery, that is full of demonstrative descriptiveness with giving the characters a strong sense of definitive expressionism. The psychic made us feel all the town or people felt. and how the two of them felt.
-Each of the rhyming words reflected the wisdom of each and every line therefore making the rhythm to flow smoother.
-I enjoyed this very much, Tony, thanks for sharing and take care and have a good one especially with all those that love you dearly.
-And being a love story, a sad one, and beautifully written, and, so, good luck in the contest and take care as this is a real good one.
Alex
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2018
Bravo, my Man! Bravo!
Cheers, Tony;
-Boy, did I ever enjoy reading this, twice. And I'm sure glad I read the authors notes before hand, as they were very helpful in learning a little bit about the background, period and time or century, thereof.
-She casts a sensual spell upon her mate who she met at the kissing gate, and they frolics in the hay, for more than a day, and while all the townships say, "It is indeed an evil masquerade." So they called her a witch, married to that son of a xxxitch, and burned her to a crisp. Hmm....
-But I like the way you wrote it a heck of a lot better than I did.
-Not only the beautiful rhythm of the iambic pentameter dishonest and then cacophonous words used along with some inherent alliteration that made it special. , Then, top it all off, With imagery, that is full of demonstrative descriptiveness with giving the characters a strong sense of definitive expressionism. The psychic made us feel all the town or people felt. and how the two of them felt.
-Each of the rhyming words reflected the wisdom of each and every line therefore making the rhythm to flow smoother.
-I enjoyed this very much, Tony, thanks for sharing and take care and have a good one especially with all those that love you dearly.
-And being a love story, a sad one, and beautifully written, and, so, good luck in the contest and take care as this is a real good one.
Alex
Comment Written 12-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2018
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You'll have me dancing on clouds with responses like this, Alex! Delighted that it gave you so much pleasure. Many thanks for the great review and for the six stars. Much appreciated, as always. Keep safe. Happy Valentine's Day!
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You're very welcome, Tony, and take care and have a good one.
Alex
Comment from Mrs. KT
Alas! Poor Bess!
Her life was a mess!
Hung as a witch!
But did she twitch?
Oh goodness... I absolutely love poems such as this...especially when it is filled with historical facts.
Verily, a lovely read that begs to be read aloud!
Thank you for sharing!
diane
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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2018
Alas! Poor Bess!
Her life was a mess!
Hung as a witch!
But did she twitch?
Oh goodness... I absolutely love poems such as this...especially when it is filled with historical facts.
Verily, a lovely read that begs to be read aloud!
Thank you for sharing!
diane
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Comment Written 12-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2018
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The irreverent poem that you have penned in response really tickled my fancy! Humour is a great antidote sometimes! Many thanks, Diane! All the best, Tony