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Beyond and Within

This poem defines poetry and the poet.

24 total reviews 
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
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What a perfect entry for the Find a creative definition for poet writing prompt. I do hope this entry does well in the contest!

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
    Thank you so much for your kind review ang good wishes. I?m glad you enjoyed the poem.
reply by thaities, Rebecca V. on 28-Aug-2020
    You're quite welcome. I voted for you!
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
    Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Comment from LisaMay
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Great insight to the world of poetry, Mary. We don't need a passport, there's a wonderful world awaiting us through those gates. A poem is crafted through the poet's experience, then it brings a whole new experience to the reader.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
    Thank you so much, Lisa. I value your opinion. Thank you as well for the six shiny stars.
Comment from Paul Borders
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Oh, Mary I like this. It has a cadence to it. Plus it makes sense and is a pleasant read. I hope you win this contest with your entry. Good job Mary Furlong.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
    Thank you so much for your very encouraging review. I appreciate your thoughts.
Comment from dragonpoet
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I like this abcb quatrain than defines and peom and its poet metaphorically. It also describes the effect of a well written
poem to its reader.
Good luck in the prompt
Keep writing and stay healthy.
dp

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
    Thank you so much for your insightful review and good wishes.
reply by dragonpoet on 28-Aug-2020
    You are most kindly welcome.
    dp
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
Comment from lyenochka
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Such a delightful poem! It so naturally and poetically describes poetry using the "narrow gates" which may refer to the structure of poetry and once we are through those gates the possibilities are endless.
Bess wishes in the contest!

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
    Thank you so much for reading and commenting on the poem. I appreciate your thoughts.
Comment from Jacob David Collins
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I like how you describe the poem as an experience, I certainly feel that way each time I read one as I am always taken to a new place. A well written piece, Mary. I enjoyed reading it. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
    Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. I appreciate your input.
Comment from Sally Law
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A beautiful poem and presentation for the contest. A poet has the mighty power to create a world of awe, page by page.
Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sally XOs....

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
    Thank you so much for your thoughtful review.
Comment from Debra White
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Hello Mary,
I enjoyed reading your poem and I really like your definition of the poet and poetry. Great imagery here.
Nicely rhymed and good use of enjambment.
Good luck in the voting booth.
Best wishes, Debra :)

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
    Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. I appreciate your knowledgeable assessment
Comment from papa55mike
Exceptional
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It is amazing the effect our words have on others. Sharing the beauty in the world with a few lines. What a wonderfully written poem.

Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day and Gopd bless.
mike

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
    Thank you so much for your kind comments and for the lovely six stars as well. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
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I find you definition perfect. I think we have a winner here :"A poem is experience.
The poet is a guide
through narrow gates beyond which waits
a world that's eons wide." Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
    Thank you so much for your review as well as for your good wishes.