Comment from Shirley E Kennedy

Exceptional

Wow! This clever and thoughtful Shakespearean Sonnet depicts the approach of winter so well.
I like that you have captured the beauty, and harshness of winter,plus the reluctance, and finally acceptance of winter's advance.
The delightful image showcases the beauty winter also presents.
:-) Shirley

 Comment Written 27-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014

Shirley, thank you so much for your generous response to my sonnet :-) Brooke

Comment from Kenneth Schaal

Excellent

Your a tough lady to write such a warm compliment into winter. Good sonnet form, rhyme and meter. Winter has come early here in Chicago. Good luck in the contest. Kenny

 Comment Written 27-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014

Kenneth, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Eric1

Excellent

Hi Brooke, this is a wonderful sonnet for this Shakespearean competition, I am assuming that winter is slowly heading your way, Wonderful use of terminology, good rhyming and excellent imagery and description, Good luck in the contest my friend.

 Comment Written 27-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014

Eric, thank you so much :-) Brooke

reply by Eric1 on 27-Nov-2014

My pleasure Brooke.

Comment from mfowler

Excellent

Beautiful sonnet about winter's good and bad side
Perfect verse form and technical elements
Loved the switch from tyranny of its arrival(Winter wants it gets at its command) to the beauty it creates (a tyrant ruling by decree,it also brings the beauty of each flake)
Love the final couplet in which you suggest looking for the positives helps deal with its fury
A couple of passages of alliteration smooth the way for the reader eg what Winter wants
Overall, a great entry. Best of luck in a very good line-up.

 Comment Written 27-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014

Thank you so much, Mark :-) Brooke

Comment from marijmd

Excellent

I wish for a bit of winter here! 81 today - what I wouldn't give to see rain again on my poor dead grass.

I'm jealous of your poem! It reminds me of wanting warm cocoa, wrapping up a scarf, and wearing boots - all things I long to do.

 Comment Written 27-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014

Maria, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from CR Delport

Excellent

I don't know anything about a shakespearean sonnet, but this is beautiful and well written. Although it's getting summer her by us, we had a hailstorm yesterday afternoon that made it look like it snowed.

 Comment Written 27-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014

CR, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from seaglass

Excellent

Intricate shapes of ice cycles, frosts designs on windows, and contrasts of evergreen an snow are beautiful. Freezing toes and noses, slipping on ice and fender-benders are not. I like this poem but it reminds me of why I moved from Wyoming to California. LOl

 Comment Written 27-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014

seaglass, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from donaldcolson

Exceptional

Seems a first rate piece to me. And beautiful as well. I have dealt with the hazards of winter by retiring in S. Ca, where winters do not occur, at least not as I knew them in Kansas. don

 Comment Written 26-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014

Donald, thank you so much for your generous response to this poem :-) Brooke

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

What a spectacular artwork to adorn your sonnet. I am no sonnet expert, but I cannot think of any rule that would forbid the repeated rhyme. I, for one, enjoyed all your rhymes, and your "army of invaders" metapor resonated for me. Again, happy Turkey Day- Joan

 Comment Written 26-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014

Joan, thank you so much, my friend. I hope today is a blessed Thanksgiving at your home. :-) Brooke

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Brooke,

Poor bird looks a bit chilly, but beautiful it is.

I like the twist with your sonnet, as most are love sonnets, so a nice, fresh approach.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours...

Good luck in the contest.

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jax (*.*)

 Comment Written 26-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014

Thanks so much, Jax :-) Brooke