Comment from Thomas Bowling

Excellent

Great commentary on the moon. Most moon poems are romantic. This gives different view of the subject. Ver thought provoking.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016

Thanks, Thomas. Glad you enjoyed the change in perspective.

Comment from Bill O'Bier

Excellent

What is this moon...- wow your words are expressive and give rise to sharp images. Thanks for sharing this piece.

Wishing you all the best...
Bill~

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016

Thanks, Bill. I appreciate your review. Tony

Comment from frogbook

Excellent

Wow, this is so descriptive, original and interesting with it's haunting aura and well placed vocabulary. Much enjoyed, though I doubt the moon found it complimentary. LOL

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016

Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. That darned moon gets a bit above itself at times with all the romantic slush!

Comment from poetsteve15

Exceptional

I don't understand it, But I did love reading it. I just could see the moon trying come out on a stormy night and just maybe at times doing so. Great job. God Bless you for having the skill able to write this GB

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016

Very many thanks both for your review and for the six stars, Steve. Much appreciated! Best wishes, Tony

Comment from Taffspride

Excellent

A dark poem to be sure, but a very interesting one. I like how you describe the Moon, and moon-glow. It is not always romantic, on nights when the spirits are abound, it is as you describe it.

Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016

Thanks very much for your review, Ann. This did, as you say, take a turn on the dark side. A counterbalance against romanticism! I normally leave this kind of thing to Dean! LOL

reply by Taffspride on 08-Sep-2016

You are welcome, and LOL!!!

Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)

Excellent

This is lovely Tony. Villanelles are such lovely poems. It is one of my favorite forms. Your repeating lines are will chosen and fit well in each stanza. Best wishes in the contest, my friend~Debbie

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016

Thanks, Debbie. Rather a ghoulish poem, I'm afraid, but that's the direction it took! Many thanks for your kind review! Best wishes, Tony

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written Villanelle. It is a complex poem and you make it looks easy. The moon has a soft light to lighten the earth in the dark of night.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016

Thank you, Sandra. I appreciate your review. Best wishes, Tony.

Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

I admire anyone that tosses a villanelle out there like it's nothing. I think of them as an advanced poet's form, and even if its not a villanelle, your poetry is classified as advanced to me.

You have superb iambic pentameter. I love your rhymes which fit in satisfyingly and feel like natural choices. You have a more thouhtful theme of pondering about the moon.

I thank you for sharing this delightful villanelle with us!

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 Comment Written 08-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016

Many thanks, Joy. They do take a bit of fiddling with, but its quite satisfying when they take shape. Best wishes, Tony.

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

TF,

I have heard the moon referred to as MANY things. But never have I heard it described as:

Its yellow discharge oozes like a blight,
gangrenous on this pockmarked, rotting cheese.

*smile* Seems to share a bit on how you find romance these days?

Thanks and good luck!

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 Comment Written 08-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016

Many thanks, Robyn. Romance? What's that? LOL

reply by robyn corum on 08-Sep-2016

I SOOO get it!

Comment from Kingsrookviii

Exceptional

Outstanding atmosphere and use of language, my friend. This is truly wonderful; so much so, that I will explore this format and may attempt one, myself. The picture, text and colors are all spot-on perfect. Magnificent. Have a great day. Bruce.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016

Thanks very much, Bruce. Your fine words and six stars are better than any moonshine! Very much appreciated! Best wishes, Tony.
Good luck with yours - I'll look out for it.