When Inspiration Strikes
A Rondeau58 total reviews
Comment from Sis Cat
Wow, Tony, this is certainly an inspiring rondeau. I enjoyed not only the thrust of your poem about seizing inspiration when it strikes, but also the craft and playfulness you use to express it, such as in these lines:
Speed's of the essence, lest you lose the thread.
Unleash your latent mind, from A to Zed,
Your poem is fun and not stuffy.
Your author's notes are also clear, inspiring me to consider trying my hand at a rondeau, too, as I enjoyed the richness and the complexity of the example you have written here.
Thank you for sharing and for inspiring.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2018
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Wow, Tony, this is certainly an inspiring rondeau. I enjoyed not only the thrust of your poem about seizing inspiration when it strikes, but also the craft and playfulness you use to express it, such as in these lines:
Speed's of the essence, lest you lose the thread.
Unleash your latent mind, from A to Zed,
Your poem is fun and not stuffy.
Your author's notes are also clear, inspiring me to consider trying my hand at a rondeau, too, as I enjoyed the richness and the complexity of the example you have written here.
Thank you for sharing and for inspiring.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2018
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Thanks, Andre, for the six stars. Most of the rondeaux that I've read have been in tetrameter, so it was a bit of a departure composing one in pentameter, with a longer repeating half-line. Glad that it worked for you and that you enjoyed it. All the best, Tony
Comment from w.j.debi
Nice rondeau. I like how you have off-set the final phrase in the last two stanzas. I don't believe I've seen that done before in a rondeau, but it is quite effective because it gives added emphasis to the words.
Excellent form.
You can feel the delight and enthusiasm of the creative moment in your verse.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Nice rondeau. I like how you have off-set the final phrase in the last two stanzas. I don't believe I've seen that done before in a rondeau, but it is quite effective because it gives added emphasis to the words.
Excellent form.
You can feel the delight and enthusiasm of the creative moment in your verse.
Comment Written 20-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Very many thanks for this review, W.J.,, and for your kind words. Much appreciated. Glad the offset worked for you. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from lyenochka
Such a fun rondeau that goes well with the picture! She looks so very serious and well focused! I'm glad she's listening to her must to complete what her inspiration tells her to do!
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Such a fun rondeau that goes well with the picture! She looks so very serious and well focused! I'm glad she's listening to her must to complete what her inspiration tells her to do!
Comment Written 20-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Very many thanks for this review, Helen, and for your kind words. Much appreciated. You are right - she's pretty focused! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from karenina
A great form which fits hand in glove with your theme..
I will have to literally make a rhyme schematic down the page in order to hope to get it right!
Anything more adorable than a little one intent on artistic genius BLOSSOMING bright!
Karenina
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2018
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A great form which fits hand in glove with your theme..
I will have to literally make a rhyme schematic down the page in order to hope to get it right!
Anything more adorable than a little one intent on artistic genius BLOSSOMING bright!
Karenina
Comment Written 20-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2018
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Thanks, Karenina. I use a grid with these kinds of poems that have multiple repetition and/or a restrictive rhyme scheme. I also check before I start that my rhyming words do have a wide range of possible rhymes.
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Makes good sense to me----I do that with the Sestina and Pantoum...this would require it as well, or I'd be toast! (smile)---Karenina
Comment from ameen786
Make hay while the muse's bright..my friend, a difficult form to compose verse in, but you're one great gifted poet; wonderful theme for FanStorians; enjoyed the excellent rhyming and creativity; thanks for the treat.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Make hay while the muse's bright..my friend, a difficult form to compose verse in, but you're one great gifted poet; wonderful theme for FanStorians; enjoyed the excellent rhyming and creativity; thanks for the treat.
Comment Written 20-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Very many thanks for this review, Ameen, and for your kind words. Much appreciated. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from jdrhye
Interesting style of poetry seems very difficult to accomplish. The way it is written make the reader read it slowly as to digest and comprehend each line in itself. I found myself completely emershed in the words and their meaning. Thought provocative.
J
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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Interesting style of poetry seems very difficult to accomplish. The way it is written make the reader read it slowly as to digest and comprehend each line in itself. I found myself completely emershed in the words and their meaning. Thought provocative.
J
Comment Written 20-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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Thank you, J. I appreciate your review and kind comments. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I liked your lively Rondeau. Well written, and well said.
And the little artist is lovely.
Well done and thank you for sharing this beautiful piece of art with us.
Sharon
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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I liked your lively Rondeau. Well written, and well said.
And the little artist is lovely.
Well done and thank you for sharing this beautiful piece of art with us.
Sharon
Comment Written 20-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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Thank you, Sharon. I appreciate your review and kind comments. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Zue65
Oh my, I can never be a rhymed poet, I don't want to memorize rules and meters when writing. I commend you for being able to write verses like this one. Thank you for sharing your skill to the readers. Keep writing.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Oh my, I can never be a rhymed poet, I don't want to memorize rules and meters when writing. I commend you for being able to write verses like this one. Thank you for sharing your skill to the readers. Keep writing.
Comment Written 20-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Very many thanks for this review, Nassus, and for your kind words. Much appreciated. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from damommy
A great poem about striking while the iron's hot. Too many times, I've lost my thought before I could get it down.
We should all be as relaxed about it as Teagan. She certainly knows how to follow her muse. Precious!
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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A great poem about striking while the iron's hot. Too many times, I've lost my thought before I could get it down.
We should all be as relaxed about it as Teagan. She certainly knows how to follow her muse. Precious!
Comment Written 20-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Very many thanks for this review, Yvonne, and for your kind words. Much appreciated. Yes, young Teagan certainly knows how to go with the flow! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Octavia
This was lovely. Excellent rhyme, meter and form. Most enjoyable to read out loud.
Seems your grand daughter is quite the muse these days.
The image was perfect for the piece.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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This was lovely. Excellent rhyme, meter and form. Most enjoyable to read out loud.
Seems your grand daughter is quite the muse these days.
The image was perfect for the piece.
Comment Written 20-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Very many thanks for this review, Octavia, and for your kind words. Much appreciated. Best wishes, Tony
