When Inspiration Strikes
A Rondeau58 total reviews
Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)
It pays you to be quick, not filled with dread.
Embrace your muse with love if you'd be wed;
make her an offering she can't refuse.
The moment's now, and only you can choose
how you go down the path on which you're led
when inspiration strikes! A fabulous poem about writing and inspiration well done this is fabulous kindest regards Meia xx
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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It pays you to be quick, not filled with dread.
Embrace your muse with love if you'd be wed;
make her an offering she can't refuse.
The moment's now, and only you can choose
how you go down the path on which you're led
when inspiration strikes! A fabulous poem about writing and inspiration well done this is fabulous kindest regards Meia xx
Comment Written 22-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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Thanks for picking out the part that appealed to you the most, Meia, and for your kind words. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Great photo and nice presentation.
-I really like this poem, Tony.
-I like how it reads, as it is like
the saying "seize the day!"
-I think that relates to your
ideas, like "full steam ahead!"
as well as the repeated refrain.
-Excellent imagery that relates
very well to the thrill of a
child discovering something new
and being excited about it.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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-Great photo and nice presentation.
-I really like this poem, Tony.
-I like how it reads, as it is like
the saying "seize the day!"
-I think that relates to your
ideas, like "full steam ahead!"
as well as the repeated refrain.
-Excellent imagery that relates
very well to the thrill of a
child discovering something new
and being excited about it.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Teagan certainly seems to be filled with the thrill of discovery these days, and if some of that has spilled over into my poem, I am more than satisfied!
Comment from rspoet
Ah, when inspiration strikes, be bold,
like the brush strokes on the paper.
Skip right over the finger painting,
brushes today, palette knife tomorrow
and ambidextrous, too.
Excellent a-musing poem to the form, my friend.
Such fun!
RS
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Ah, when inspiration strikes, be bold,
like the brush strokes on the paper.
Skip right over the finger painting,
brushes today, palette knife tomorrow
and ambidextrous, too.
Excellent a-musing poem to the form, my friend.
Such fun!
RS
Comment Written 22-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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With an artistic father and grandmother visiting from Ireland, she has plenty of encouragement. Anna is currently in Africa photographing somewhat less fortunate children for Oxfam - and locked out of New York by the snowstorm.
Comment from Roxanna Andrews
Well done, yes you must act when inspiration strikes or you lose it. I have found that out the hard way when writing. 'Now what did I think to write?' Well done and a cute picture to go with it. Kids make the best art.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Well done, yes you must act when inspiration strikes or you lose it. I have found that out the hard way when writing. 'Now what did I think to write?' Well done and a cute picture to go with it. Kids make the best art.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Very many thanks for this review, Roxanne, and for your kind words. Much appreciated. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Tony,
I enjoyed your rondeau. You did a great job with the style. The repeating lines fit in nicely in all appearances. The rhymes are super. There is great flow to your words/lines with a perfect picture to match. Thanks for sharing. Jan
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Tony,
I enjoyed your rondeau. You did a great job with the style. The repeating lines fit in nicely in all appearances. The rhymes are super. There is great flow to your words/lines with a perfect picture to match. Thanks for sharing. Jan
Comment Written 22-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Very many thanks for this review, Jan, and for your kind words. Much appreciated. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from RGstar
SIX STAR Virtual
I have no sixes Tony, for this I would have loved to have given. Brilliantly done. The recurring sequence was almost invisible, slotting into the narrative like a glove. This is how I like to see this sort of poem written. The sign of a good write when you can sail through and just feel the aura, words, meaning , narrative and delivery sliding of the tongue...and with such joy because of the subject matter. Lovely photo.
Great presentation.
Thoroughly enjoyed.
Best wishes.
RGstar
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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SIX STAR Virtual
I have no sixes Tony, for this I would have loved to have given. Brilliantly done. The recurring sequence was almost invisible, slotting into the narrative like a glove. This is how I like to see this sort of poem written. The sign of a good write when you can sail through and just feel the aura, words, meaning , narrative and delivery sliding of the tongue...and with such joy because of the subject matter. Lovely photo.
Great presentation.
Thoroughly enjoyed.
Best wishes.
RGstar
Comment Written 22-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018
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Very many thanks, Roy. As always, a most supportive review and much appreciated. Best wishes, Tony.
Comment from cailinraine8
Well done and very innovative to take a child's play and glean from it a poem of comparison to life's challenges and how we might respond to moments that can be seized and lead to inspiration which opens all kinds of doors. Great job.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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Well done and very innovative to take a child's play and glean from it a poem of comparison to life's challenges and how we might respond to moments that can be seized and lead to inspiration which opens all kinds of doors. Great job.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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Thank you, Cailin. I appreciate your review and kind comments. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Spitfire
You do so well with the demanding forms of any poetry you write. I match up the poem with your explanation as a brain exercise LOL. Is "zed" they way the British pronounce the last letter of the alphabet?
What you describe is the inspiration sent by your muse. I love the painting your granddaughter? is doing. From my upside down POV it looks like a cat running so fast his legs can't keep with him.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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You do so well with the demanding forms of any poetry you write. I match up the poem with your explanation as a brain exercise LOL. Is "zed" they way the British pronounce the last letter of the alphabet?
What you describe is the inspiration sent by your muse. I love the painting your granddaughter? is doing. From my upside down POV it looks like a cat running so fast his legs can't keep with him.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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Thank you, Shari. Yes, Zed is the more usual British and Australian English phonetic for Z. Yes, that's my granddaughter, Teagan. I write a few poems from time to time based on photographs of her. A grandfather's folly! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from MelB
Hi, very nice rhyme and syllable count in this fun and creative Rondeau poem. I like the title and repeating line. She looks focused and hard at work.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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Hi, very nice rhyme and syllable count in this fun and creative Rondeau poem. I like the title and repeating line. She looks focused and hard at work.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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Thank you, Mel. I appreciate your review and kind comments. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Wabigoon
Tony--
I am a bit torn here on this. I think it is simply a fun poem as well as some intelligent observations on inspiration. But, I, at least, don't need all the information on the rondeau form and all its entrails, which, to me, are much bloodier than fish guts. Nor do I feel the form adds a thing to the poem. The poem could be what it is without the form, completely, You're dealing with inspiration do you need any more "form" that the square of a piece of paper?
Best
Jeff
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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Tony--
I am a bit torn here on this. I think it is simply a fun poem as well as some intelligent observations on inspiration. But, I, at least, don't need all the information on the rondeau form and all its entrails, which, to me, are much bloodier than fish guts. Nor do I feel the form adds a thing to the poem. The poem could be what it is without the form, completely, You're dealing with inspiration do you need any more "form" that the square of a piece of paper?
Best
Jeff
Comment Written 21-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018
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Thank you, Jeff, both for taking the time to review this and for awarding it six stars. I agree, the explanation of form is unnecessary, but there are some on site who seem to appreciate it when a specific historical form is being used. Best wishes, Tony
