Lost in a Book
My Nonet for the Nines for Yvette32 total reviews
Comment from Liz O'Neill
This love and magic of reading and books is a lovely tribute. The reader will be able to identify with the excitement. It reminds me of the movie The Never Ending Story Here's a nice short link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsKaLIWGS4I&list=PLGq7iwZq7nd90Ixu3FkeUfG0ixyJZrtRi&index=6
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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This love and magic of reading and books is a lovely tribute. The reader will be able to identify with the excitement. It reminds me of the movie The Never Ending Story Here's a nice short link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsKaLIWGS4I&list=PLGq7iwZq7nd90Ixu3FkeUfG0ixyJZrtRi&index=6
Comment Written 29-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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Thank you for the lovely review and kind comments, dear Liz. It's always so appreciated and needed. Sending you my very best today as always, Sally XOs....
Comment from WalkerMan
Your splendid Nonet reminded me of an eight-line poem, one of two on this topic by Emily Dickinson -- Number XVI from Series Three (1896) of her works. Note that "poetry" in line 4 is pronounced to rhyme with "away" in line 2 (a common practice in her works). Coursers are swift, spirited horses.
There is no frigate like a book
To take us lands away,
Nor any coursers like a page
Of prancing poetry.
This traverse may the poorest take
Without oppress of toll;
How frugal is the chariot
That bears a human soul!
Superb, and aptly illustrated. The video of Nat King Cole singing "Stardust" is a good match too.
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2020
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Your splendid Nonet reminded me of an eight-line poem, one of two on this topic by Emily Dickinson -- Number XVI from Series Three (1896) of her works. Note that "poetry" in line 4 is pronounced to rhyme with "away" in line 2 (a common practice in her works). Coursers are swift, spirited horses.
There is no frigate like a book
To take us lands away,
Nor any coursers like a page
Of prancing poetry.
This traverse may the poorest take
Without oppress of toll;
How frugal is the chariot
That bears a human soul!
Superb, and aptly illustrated. The video of Nat King Cole singing "Stardust" is a good match too.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2020
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Thank you for the lovely review and generous stars, dear Mike. I appreciate the added from Emily Dickinson. A good book on any subject does transport us away. I will be reading and gasp at the hour. Sending you my best and blessings always,
Sal :))
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You are most welcome, Sal. Yvette will be pleased. :)) -- Mike
Comment from Gert sherwood
Sally Law you Nonet for the Nines for Yvette Lost in a Book
was wonderful. I loved the art work and where you said-
You were showered with star dust and were entertained with
fantasies.
Gert
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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Sally Law you Nonet for the Nines for Yvette Lost in a Book
was wonderful. I loved the art work and where you said-
You were showered with star dust and were entertained with
fantasies.
Gert
Comment Written 29-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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Thank you for the lovely review and kind compliments, dear Gert. It is so appreciated. Sending my best today as always, Sally XOs...
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You are welcome Sally Law
Gert
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You are so welcome Sally
Gert
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Sal.
This is a compliant example of a nonet and it uses the metaphorical device of comparing the words from the book as stardust. It's well written and has a clear message.
Pal Z
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Hello Sal.
This is a compliant example of a nonet and it uses the metaphorical device of comparing the words from the book as stardust. It's well written and has a clear message.
Pal Z
Comment Written 29-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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Thank you so much for the excellent review and generous stars, dear Z. It is appreciated. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally :)
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You're welcome Sal.
PAL Z
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for dedicating this nonet to Yvette! The Spirit has been nudging me to pray for her and I miss her, too! Beautiful poem and loved the theme of getting lost in a fantasy book!!
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Thank you for dedicating this nonet to Yvette! The Spirit has been nudging me to pray for her and I miss her, too! Beautiful poem and loved the theme of getting lost in a fantasy book!!
Comment Written 29-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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I miss all my girls when they leave my side! Yvette and I have been on the Nonet challenge a year! Wow! I just heard from two that I've been gone for a while and it was good to hear from them. Hopefully they'll return to the site soon. It's always hard to see my friends go through such hard times. Anyway, I find poetry both healing and inspiring. I enjoyed writing this in her honor.
Sending my best today as always, Sally XOs.....
Comment from damommy
A wonderful nonet. I like the thought of stardust falling from the book. Nothing better than a good book and a comfy chair. An afternoon of fantasies would be very pleasant.
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A wonderful nonet. I like the thought of stardust falling from the book. Nothing better than a good book and a comfy chair. An afternoon of fantasies would be very pleasant.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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Thank you very much for the lovely review and kind compliments. It is always so appreciated. Sending along my best to you and yours, Sally XO
Comment from royowen
Sorry I haven't written a nonet recently, consumed by other things Sally. This is a beautifully shaped nonet, and a deeply reflective and thoughtful post, I am impressed by the deft wonder of it, well done, blessings Roy
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Sorry I haven't written a nonet recently, consumed by other things Sally. This is a beautifully shaped nonet, and a deeply reflective and thoughtful post, I am impressed by the deft wonder of it, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 29-Nov-2020
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Thank you very much for the lovely review and kind compliments. So good to see you as always, Sally Xo
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Most welcome
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Your nonet is very descriptive and appealing--a persuasive invitation to delve into reading. I especially like the imagery of "stardust." This is not just a dusty old book; it is vehicle to magically transport the reader to another level.
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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Your nonet is very descriptive and appealing--a persuasive invitation to delve into reading. I especially like the imagery of "stardust." This is not just a dusty old book; it is vehicle to magically transport the reader to another level.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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Thank you very much for the excellent review and kind comments. I'm so glad you enjoyed this and the song. Sending along my best to you and yours, Sally XOs...
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Oh Sally, you have just made my Sunday evening a trip down memory lane.
You have written a beautiful nonet - 'I knocked a book from the highest shelf, and it showered me with stardust'. Just lovely! I then sat back and listened to my absolute all time favourite, Nat King Cole singing Stardust. I love this man and his dreamy, wonderful voice. I cried when he died. Love Dorothy xxx
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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Oh Sally, you have just made my Sunday evening a trip down memory lane.
You have written a beautiful nonet - 'I knocked a book from the highest shelf, and it showered me with stardust'. Just lovely! I then sat back and listened to my absolute all time favourite, Nat King Cole singing Stardust. I love this man and his dreamy, wonderful voice. I cried when he died. Love Dorothy xxx
Comment Written 29-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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Thank you very much for the lovely review and kind comments. I'm glad you enjoyed the song as well. Blessings always, dear Dorothy. Sally XOs......
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
This is a lovely poem. I have done almost the same thing. I've come across a fine old book and found myself reading it for hours. Love the form of this poem.
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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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This is a lovely poem. I have done almost the same thing. I've come across a fine old book and found myself reading it for hours. Love the form of this poem.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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Thank you very much for the wonderful review and kind comments, dear Rebecca. Sally XOs....
