When Inspiration Strikes
A Rondeau58 total reviews
Comment from Joan E.
Wow--Anna is so focused and enthralled by her muse! I enjoyed your choice of the rondeau to describe inspiration. Your rhymes and repeats, plus your personification of the muse are very effective. Cheers- Joan
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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Wow--Anna is so focused and enthralled by her muse! I enjoyed your choice of the rondeau to describe inspiration. Your rhymes and repeats, plus your personification of the muse are very effective. Cheers- Joan
Comment Written 21-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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Thank you, Joan. I appreciate your review and kind comments. Yes, she likes her painting. Both her father and Irish grandmother are talented artists, and so she gets plenty of encouragement! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
This is a very inspirational poem about inspiration. You've done a fine job of describing every intricate detail of your subject. This was enjoyable and a lot of fun to read. Great job and well done.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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This is a very inspirational poem about inspiration. You've done a fine job of describing every intricate detail of your subject. This was enjoyable and a lot of fun to read. Great job and well done.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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Thank you, Jeffrey. I appreciate your review and kind comments. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Gracie619
What an energetic, inspirational writing that found me nodding my head yes as I read along. Then, I had to read it again! This very reason is why you can find Post-It notes and tablets everywhere in my house, my vehicle, my work bag.... Grab inspiration when it hits! Great writing!
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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What an energetic, inspirational writing that found me nodding my head yes as I read along. Then, I had to read it again! This very reason is why you can find Post-It notes and tablets everywhere in my house, my vehicle, my work bag.... Grab inspiration when it hits! Great writing!
Comment Written 21-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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Thank you, Gracie. I appreciate your review and kind comments. It seems that you, like me, have to jot things down as you go -
or else they're forgotten. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Jesse James Doty
It's excellent and it's flawless. It's everything a rondeau should be. I read your Author's notes before reading your poem. I appreciate the detailed description of a rondeau. The photo, taken by Anna Fawcus, is priceless. She must be such a joy to you to watch her grow and discover ways to create. What can I say about the poem? It is wonderfully done and the rhymes are great and clever. The subject matter is superb and very encouraging, and accurate, as to not letting the muse, when it strikes, get away from you. I can see you love a challenge and kudos for getting this one spot on. Your poem is precious, and very good advice for all of us writers.
Take care, Jesse
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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It's excellent and it's flawless. It's everything a rondeau should be. I read your Author's notes before reading your poem. I appreciate the detailed description of a rondeau. The photo, taken by Anna Fawcus, is priceless. She must be such a joy to you to watch her grow and discover ways to create. What can I say about the poem? It is wonderfully done and the rhymes are great and clever. The subject matter is superb and very encouraging, and accurate, as to not letting the muse, when it strikes, get away from you. I can see you love a challenge and kudos for getting this one spot on. Your poem is precious, and very good advice for all of us writers.
Take care, Jesse
Comment Written 21-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Good to hear from you, Jesse. You are right - it is a joy to watch Teagan grow and develop. She has been the inspiration for a number of poems. I very much appreciate your kind words about my poem and the six-star award. Best wishes, Tony.
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You are so welcome, my friend.
Jesse
Comment from Dean Kuch
That's absolutely right, Tony.
Only we can choose the path down which we will be led.
Some go the common route--that safe, happy and secure way.
However, I prefer the roads less traveled. There are fewer people there, which suits me just fine as I'm not really much of a "people person" anyhow. Fewer people means less bodies to get in your way. So, you can reach your destination and get to where you're going far quicker than most.
There is also that element of danger on the Roads Less Traveled.
That makes for an exciting life, indeed!
Nicely written, sir.
~Dean
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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That's absolutely right, Tony.
Only we can choose the path down which we will be led.
Some go the common route--that safe, happy and secure way.
However, I prefer the roads less traveled. There are fewer people there, which suits me just fine as I'm not really much of a "people person" anyhow. Fewer people means less bodies to get in your way. So, you can reach your destination and get to where you're going far quicker than most.
There is also that element of danger on the Roads Less Traveled.
That makes for an exciting life, indeed!
Nicely written, sir.
~Dean
Comment Written 21-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Thanks, Dean. The road less traveled is always an interesting one but not always the easiest! All the best, Tony.
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That's why I like it, Tony.
It's not the easiest.
Enjoy your weekend.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Oh so cute. I love it when children are given the opportunity to be creative and they always have so much fun. Your poem captures this emotion. Good job and thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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Oh so cute. I love it when children are given the opportunity to be creative and they always have so much fun. Your poem captures this emotion. Good job and thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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Thank you, Barbara. I appreciate your review and kind comments. Teagan likes her painting. Both her father and Irish grandmother are talented artists, and so she gets plenty of encouragement! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from kiwigirl2821
Hi Tony. I loved this one and the presentation is awesome ... that has to be your granddaughter and she is beaut! I think we all have to face the spark of inspiration lest we lose it to complacency and what a terrible thing to lose. Great write. I loved it. xoxo deborah
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Hi Tony. I loved this one and the presentation is awesome ... that has to be your granddaughter and she is beaut! I think we all have to face the spark of inspiration lest we lose it to complacency and what a terrible thing to lose. Great write. I loved it. xoxo deborah
Comment Written 21-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Very many thanks for this review, Deborah, and for your kind words. Much appreciated. Yes, that's Teagan alright! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Aussie
Loved the photo to compliment your poem. You are spot-on. Lose the moment, lose the song. I've taken to taking a pen and paper to bed, just in case. Thanks for sharing my friend.
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2018
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Loved the photo to compliment your poem. You are spot-on. Lose the moment, lose the song. I've taken to taking a pen and paper to bed, just in case. Thanks for sharing my friend.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2018
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Thanks, Kay. Especially pertinent to oldtimers like me. If I don?t get it down it?s lost!
Comment from F Scott Hafner
Well stated and great picture. I recall enjoying your previous stuff. The words, "when inspiration strikes" seems redundant to me, you have it very well established. But so much goes into a poem and changing but one word can take it down a completely different path. It is just a thought - nothing for the rest of it as it is very well done.
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2018
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Well stated and great picture. I recall enjoying your previous stuff. The words, "when inspiration strikes" seems redundant to me, you have it very well established. But so much goes into a poem and changing but one word can take it down a completely different path. It is just a thought - nothing for the rest of it as it is very well done.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2018
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Thanks, Frank. The repetition of the first half of the first line is an integral part of the Rondeau.
Comment from Gloria ....
Yes! An ambidextrous artist at work creating a fantabulous picture. A lovely Rondeau and a perfect form for a fantastic poem in celebration to your granddaughter.
This poem is smile inducing, Tony. And that is a good thing.
Thank you sharing.
Gloria
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2018
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Yes! An ambidextrous artist at work creating a fantabulous picture. A lovely Rondeau and a perfect form for a fantastic poem in celebration to your granddaughter.
This poem is smile inducing, Tony. And that is a good thing.
Thank you sharing.
Gloria
Comment Written 21-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2018
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Many thanks, Gloria. She's a bit of a honey! Plenty of inspiration there! All the best, Tony
