Return of the Monarch
A Roger's Refrain for the Potlatch Challenge21 total reviews
Comment from Pearl Edwards
This is a lovely Refrain June, I loved reading about these beautiful and clever creatures. Today I saw the first Blue Ullysis butterfly of the summer, came down onto our wet lawn, always bring delight. Lovely presentation,
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019
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This is a lovely Refrain June, I loved reading about these beautiful and clever creatures. Today I saw the first Blue Ullysis butterfly of the summer, came down onto our wet lawn, always bring delight. Lovely presentation,
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 20-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019
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Thank you so much for your positive and encouraging feedback! And generous rating!
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Oh, June, this is just lovely! You've got me wanting to continued the melody with more verses... I can get the last line almost right every time!! ;) :) Seriously, though, this one really does have a melody that so very easily develops in the reader's voice as it's read out loud.... and the visuals created are wonderful: jousting and kingly pleasure and all!! ;) :) Thank you so very much for sharing the Roger's Refrain, my lady, and reminding us of the brilliance of nature! ;) Yvette
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2019
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Oh, June, this is just lovely! You've got me wanting to continued the melody with more verses... I can get the last line almost right every time!! ;) :) Seriously, though, this one really does have a melody that so very easily develops in the reader's voice as it's read out loud.... and the visuals created are wonderful: jousting and kingly pleasure and all!! ;) :) Thank you so very much for sharing the Roger's Refrain, my lady, and reminding us of the brilliance of nature! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 18-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2019
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So glad you enjoyed thjs piece! It was an unusual format I had never tried before. But once you begin, it's easy to keep going! I appreciate the positive feedback and generous rating!
Comment from Rikki66
It amazes me that the Monarch can and does fly so far twice a year. Good work.
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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2019
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It amazes me that the Monarch can and does fly so far twice a year. Good work.
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Comment Written 17-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2019
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Glad you enjoyed this piece. Thanks for the feedback.
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You are surely welcome.
Rokki
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Welcome.
Rikki
Comment from Janice Canerdy
"Roger's Refrain" is a lovely and appealing form. I had never heard of it till
today. You have used the style creatively to paint an awe-inspiring
picture of the garden and the amazing monarchs.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2019
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"Roger's Refrain" is a lovely and appealing form. I had never heard of it till
today. You have used the style creatively to paint an awe-inspiring
picture of the garden and the amazing monarchs.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2019
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So glad you enjoyed this piece on the Monarch butterfly! I appreciate the positive feedback.
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
The monarch butterfly is a beautiful specimen. Your poem is so full of admiration for this species and it flows in a lovely lilting manner. The picture is beautiful. Their innate knowledge regarding the Seasons and there travels is a marvel.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2019
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The monarch butterfly is a beautiful specimen. Your poem is so full of admiration for this species and it flows in a lovely lilting manner. The picture is beautiful. Their innate knowledge regarding the Seasons and there travels is a marvel.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2019
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So glad you enjoyed this piece on the Monarch butterfly! I appreciate the positive feedback.
Comment from brenda bickers
Hi June,
This is so beautifully written. I so love these longer poems. So much detail and creativity. The flow is spot on and the rhythm and rhyme are perfect.
I love the presentation, and there is even a little bit of history in there about its migration.
Just wonderful. So deserves a six, sorry I don't have one.
Brenda.x
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2019
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Hi June,
This is so beautifully written. I so love these longer poems. So much detail and creativity. The flow is spot on and the rhythm and rhyme are perfect.
I love the presentation, and there is even a little bit of history in there about its migration.
Just wonderful. So deserves a six, sorry I don't have one.
Brenda.x
Comment Written 16-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2019
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So glad you enjoyed this piece on the Monarch butterfly! I appreciate the positive feedback and nsightful comments.
Comment from Sugarray77
An excellent example of the Rogers Refrain. Poetic form, June. This form is unknown to me and is very interesting. Thanks for a lovely read.
Melissa
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2019
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An excellent example of the Rogers Refrain. Poetic form, June. This form is unknown to me and is very interesting. Thanks for a lovely read.
Melissa
Comment Written 16-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2019
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So glad you enjoyed this piece on the Monarch butterfly! I appreciate the positive feedback. It was a fun challenge.
Comment from Gloria ....
First off, June. This is a terrific presentation all around. The feature the totality of the words brought into the foreground after a visual feast of butterfly.
So many vivid images here of royal colours, the dragonflies, the butterflies and all jousting together in nature's call.
Really nice work with your Roger's Refrain. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2019
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First off, June. This is a terrific presentation all around. The feature the totality of the words brought into the foreground after a visual feast of butterfly.
So many vivid images here of royal colours, the dragonflies, the butterflies and all jousting together in nature's call.
Really nice work with your Roger's Refrain. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 16-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2019
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So glad you enjoyed this piece on the Monarch butterfly! I appreciate the positive feedback and insightful comments. It was a fun challenge.
Comment from damommy
A beautiful poem about the Monarch butterfly. It won't be too long before they're back. It doesn't surprise me about the 3,000 mile flight. I believe they migrate to Mexico. Good meter and rhyme, and you've met the challenge very well.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2019
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A beautiful poem about the Monarch butterfly. It won't be too long before they're back. It doesn't surprise me about the 3,000 mile flight. I believe they migrate to Mexico. Good meter and rhyme, and you've met the challenge very well.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2019
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So glad you enjoyed this piece on the Monarch butterfly! I appreciate the positive feedback. It was a fun challenge!
Comment from Joan E.
Thank you for introducing me to the Roger's Refrain, which is perfect for this theme. (I hope to visit a butterfly sanctuary near San Luis Obispo, California during our annual train trip during Thanksgiving.) I enjoyed your rhymes, repeats and rhythmic quatrains. My only regret is not having the six stars this poem deserves. Smiles- Joan
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2019
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Thank you for introducing me to the Roger's Refrain, which is perfect for this theme. (I hope to visit a butterfly sanctuary near San Luis Obispo, California during our annual train trip during Thanksgiving.) I enjoyed your rhymes, repeats and rhythmic quatrains. My only regret is not having the six stars this poem deserves. Smiles- Joan
Comment Written 16-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2019
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So glad you enjoyed this piece on the Monarch butterfly! I appreciate the positive feedback and insightful comments. It was a fun challenge!
