Silent Snow Beguiles
a sonnet37 total reviews
Comment from June Sargent
Despite the challenging year we have all had to endure, when we are surrounded by the peace of night, with the snow softly falling - we are inspired. Perhaps the peace of the natural world can soothe our souls - if but for a little while. I really enjoyed this lovely sonnet. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2020
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Despite the challenging year we have all had to endure, when we are surrounded by the peace of night, with the snow softly falling - we are inspired. Perhaps the peace of the natural world can soothe our souls - if but for a little while. I really enjoyed this lovely sonnet. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 23-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2020
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I am so pleased you enjoyed my sonnet. Indeed the peace of the natural world is my balm these days. Merry Christmas, June, and thank you for your kind words and those six bright stars. Rod
Comment from Susanjohn
Life is crazy here in Wisconsin... so unfortunately I am unable to be as active on fanstory. But, I happen to see your notification and HAD to read... you never disappoint!! I just can't say enough about your work! As far as this sonnet... Wow.. but keep hope alive, there is still beauty in the darkest night.
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2020
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Life is crazy here in Wisconsin... so unfortunately I am unable to be as active on fanstory. But, I happen to see your notification and HAD to read... you never disappoint!! I just can't say enough about your work! As far as this sonnet... Wow.. but keep hope alive, there is still beauty in the darkest night.
Comment Written 23-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2020
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Wow! You just filled my stocking with this wonderful Christmas gift. I am thrilled?and greatly-honored?by your marvelous review of my sonnet. Many thanks, Susanjohn! Rod
Comment from RetroStarfish
Lovely poem and wonderful imagery: "...tucked in blue-velvet skies snow-flecked, not scarred..." I'm not a winter person, but I, too, have shared that feeling that all is right with the world when it is stilled and blanketed with snow.
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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Lovely poem and wonderful imagery: "...tucked in blue-velvet skies snow-flecked, not scarred..." I'm not a winter person, but I, too, have shared that feeling that all is right with the world when it is stilled and blanketed with snow.
Comment Written 22-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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Thank you, RetroStarfish, for sharing my sonnet and your kind praise of its imagery. Rod
Comment from Susan Louise Gabriel
Excellent poetic imagery. I especially like these phrases: "As snowflakes flutter to unruffled rest," "The black-barked trees appear tuxedo-dressed," and "shoveled walk wears stole of curried fleece."
Your turning point in bringing in the virus was unexpected and it juxtaposed nicely against the backdrop of the peaceful, apparently harmless environment.
Thank you for sharing!
Susan
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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Excellent poetic imagery. I especially like these phrases: "As snowflakes flutter to unruffled rest," "The black-barked trees appear tuxedo-dressed," and "shoveled walk wears stole of curried fleece."
Your turning point in bringing in the virus was unexpected and it juxtaposed nicely against the backdrop of the peaceful, apparently harmless environment.
Thank you for sharing!
Susan
Comment Written 22-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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Tank you, Susan, for your wonderful critique of the imagery and content of my sonnet. Rod
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
a sonnet
Silent Snow Beguiles
by RodG
Hello, my friend,
Beautiful entry for the Sonnet Poetry Contest. It's definitely a different kind of Christmas with masks and social distancing but I'm not complaining...we all should do what we can. Well done. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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a sonnet
Silent Snow Beguiles
by RodG
Hello, my friend,
Beautiful entry for the Sonnet Poetry Contest. It's definitely a different kind of Christmas with masks and social distancing but I'm not complaining...we all should do what we can. Well done. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 22-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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Hi, Gypsy. I am delighted you enjoyed my sonnet. Many thanks for your kind praise. Rod
Comment from royowen
Yes, the quietness of a street which is usually feverish with activity, is deceptively quiet at this time I guess. This is a beautifully designed sonnet Rod, introspective and reflective, thoughtfully so. An excellent entry in this sonnet contest, with an pentametric perfection and in ababcdcdefefgg rhyming, great job, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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Yes, the quietness of a street which is usually feverish with activity, is deceptively quiet at this time I guess. This is a beautifully designed sonnet Rod, introspective and reflective, thoughtfully so. An excellent entry in this sonnet contest, with an pentametric perfection and in ababcdcdefefgg rhyming, great job, blessings Roy
Comment Written 22-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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Roy, thank you so much for your close reading of my sonnet and your your wonderful praise. Rod
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Welcome Rod
Comment from Teri7
Rod, This is a very well written Sonnet you have penned for the contest about this Christmas that's so full of uncertainty. That is really nice imagery you chose to go with your words. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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Rod, This is a very well written Sonnet you have penned for the contest about this Christmas that's so full of uncertainty. That is really nice imagery you chose to go with your words. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
Comment Written 22-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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Hi, Teri. I am delighted you enjoyed my winter sonnet despite its undertone of uncertainty. Many thanks for sharing and your kind praise of my imagery. Rod
Comment from greyson ernst
i spent hours and i could barley write a sonnet about a cat but good luck and i love the picture and as always keep writing and stay safe have a happy holiday'
sincerely Greyson Ernst
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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i spent hours and i could barley write a sonnet about a cat but good luck and i love the picture and as always keep writing and stay safe have a happy holiday'
sincerely Greyson Ernst
Comment Written 22-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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Thank you, greyson, for sharing my sonnet. Writing them is indeed challenging, but don't give up. Rod
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thank you!!!!!!!!
Comment from estory
Nice job with the form, good meter, good rhyme scheme, a nice conversational tone. What was really interesting was that it started out as kind of pastoral romantic, with these peaceful views of the snow falling, softly, silently, in all its transformational purity. Then at the end there was this sharp twist as you suddenly become cognizant of the virus and it seems to lurk there in the silence, invisible, deadly. It really is a bit eerie. Kind of an abrupt shift in mood; maybe you should give a hint of what is coming in the opening stanzas. estory
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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Nice job with the form, good meter, good rhyme scheme, a nice conversational tone. What was really interesting was that it started out as kind of pastoral romantic, with these peaceful views of the snow falling, softly, silently, in all its transformational purity. Then at the end there was this sharp twist as you suddenly become cognizant of the virus and it seems to lurk there in the silence, invisible, deadly. It really is a bit eerie. Kind of an abrupt shift in mood; maybe you should give a hint of what is coming in the opening stanzas. estory
Comment Written 22-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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Thank you so much, estory, for taking the time to give my sonnet such a close reading. I understand your comments about the "eerie" twist in the last half of the poem. I just could not ignore the reality of what I feel these days when I go walking: the DREAD that I cannot--will not be able to--avoid the virus. I thought of giving a hint earlier, but did not want to disturb the mood I'd created. Rod
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Very nice artwork, Rod.
-A good sonnet with
effective imagery and rhyme.
-You paint a vivid word
picture of the wintry scene
with the snow flakes, stars,
and "blue-velvet skies."
-A good volta that raises
some good questions.
-A good concluding couplet, too.
-Good luck in the contest,
and have a very Happy Holiday season.
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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-Very nice artwork, Rod.
-A good sonnet with
effective imagery and rhyme.
-You paint a vivid word
picture of the wintry scene
with the snow flakes, stars,
and "blue-velvet skies."
-A good volta that raises
some good questions.
-A good concluding couplet, too.
-Good luck in the contest,
and have a very Happy Holiday season.
Comment Written 22-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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Pam, I truly appreciate the close reading of my sonnet and your excellent critique. I am so pleased you enjoyed the poem. Merry Christmas to you, too. Rod
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You are very welcome, Rod. I appreciate the Christmas wishes.
