Silent Snow Beguiles
a sonnet37 total reviews
Comment from kmoss
This is a good entry, although I admit that I didn't double check the syllables and such. I love these lines: The black-barked trees appear tuxedo-dressed,
and shoveled walk wears stole of curried fleece.
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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This is a good entry, although I admit that I didn't double check the syllables and such. I love these lines: The black-barked trees appear tuxedo-dressed,
and shoveled walk wears stole of curried fleece.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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I am so pleased you enjoyed the imagery of my sonnet, kmoss. Many thanks for sharing.
Comment from LisaMay
I don't know much about sonnets, but I do know imaginative imagery when i read it, and how words can make a connection with a reader. Your observation of an appealing scene turns reflective with concern about the virus, making the poem very topical. Things can be covered up only for so long.
"The black-barked trees appear tuxedo-dressed,
and shoveled walk wears stole of curried fleece."
I love these lines. I know about curry-combs and wool - I wonder if some people might think the snow is yellow with curry powder, haha.
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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I don't know much about sonnets, but I do know imaginative imagery when i read it, and how words can make a connection with a reader. Your observation of an appealing scene turns reflective with concern about the virus, making the poem very topical. Things can be covered up only for so long.
"The black-barked trees appear tuxedo-dressed,
and shoveled walk wears stole of curried fleece."
I love these lines. I know about curry-combs and wool - I wonder if some people might think the snow is yellow with curry powder, haha.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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Hi, Lisa. I truly appreciate your marvelous interpretation of my sonnet and your high praise of my imagery. Many thanks also for those six bright stars. Rod
Comment from Ben B.
Perfect scenery poetry there. You described the perfect feeling of falling snow and a white Christmas. Honestly, I wish you left the virus out. It sort of ruined that gentle vibe in the end.
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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Perfect scenery poetry there. You described the perfect feeling of falling snow and a white Christmas. Honestly, I wish you left the virus out. It sort of ruined that gentle vibe in the end.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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Thank you so much, Ben. I am thrilled that you found the feeling I tried to project in my sonnet "perfect." Other reviewers have also wished I had forgotten the virus, but I felt I had to express my concern with the REAL DREAD I feel even in an otherwise peaceful landscape. Rod
Comment from kiwisteveh
Rod, this is a beautiful sonnet and worthy of a rare sixth star from me.
The meter is perfectly smooth throughout. The volta in stanza 3 turns this from merely another pretty Christmas poem into something more reflective and topical - the peaceful scene is not all it seems, as the word 'beguiles' in your clever couplet suggests.
Good luck in the contest and Merry Christmas, hopefully virus-free.
Steve
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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Rod, this is a beautiful sonnet and worthy of a rare sixth star from me.
The meter is perfectly smooth throughout. The volta in stanza 3 turns this from merely another pretty Christmas poem into something more reflective and topical - the peaceful scene is not all it seems, as the word 'beguiles' in your clever couplet suggests.
Good luck in the contest and Merry Christmas, hopefully virus-free.
Steve
Comment Written 21-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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Hi, Steve. I am truly honored by your high praise of my sonnet. Indeed, it is more "topical" than most sonnets posted here. Many thanks, too, for those six bright stars. Rod
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Wow, I love your poem it's so peaceful and festive:"As snowflakes flutter to unruffled rest,
a silence rare prevails, a perfect peace.
The black-barked trees appear tuxedo-dressed,
and shoveled walk wears stole of curried fleece." Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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Wow, I love your poem it's so peaceful and festive:"As snowflakes flutter to unruffled rest,
a silence rare prevails, a perfect peace.
The black-barked trees appear tuxedo-dressed,
and shoveled walk wears stole of curried fleece." Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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Thank you so much, Iza, for your wonderful response to my sonnet. I am thrilled you like the first stanza so much. Rod
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written sonnet about the snow telling a silent tale. We cannot know what the future holds for us but we can hope that it will only be the best that we will receive.
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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A very well-written sonnet about the snow telling a silent tale. We cannot know what the future holds for us but we can hope that it will only be the best that we will receive.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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Thank you very much, Sandra, for sharing my sonnet and your kind review. Rod
Comment from Polly Dolly
A very vivid imagining of a wintery walk in these times. I'm sure it resonates with all your chilly northern readers (and the warm southern ones too). You've really captured a silent night, your poem is full of mood and solitude. Great job with the sonnet challenge.
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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A very vivid imagining of a wintery walk in these times. I'm sure it resonates with all your chilly northern readers (and the warm southern ones too). You've really captured a silent night, your poem is full of mood and solitude. Great job with the sonnet challenge.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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I am so pleased you enjoyed my sonnet, Polly, and felt the "mood and solitude" I was trying to achieve. Many thanks for your kind praise. Rod
Comment from mermaids
There is mixed emotions in your words. The snow is beautiful yet the virus lurks around. You have a smooth sonnet form that adds to the strength of your theme. I also admire your smooth flow of rhyming words. Excellent sonnet form and use of words.
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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There is mixed emotions in your words. The snow is beautiful yet the virus lurks around. You have a smooth sonnet form that adds to the strength of your theme. I also admire your smooth flow of rhyming words. Excellent sonnet form and use of words.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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I am so pleased you felt the "strength of my theme" as expressed through my word choices, mermaids. Many thanks for your very kind praise of my sonnet. Rod
Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan
Normally the snowflake is considered to be one of the most beautiful when it covers the trees and the fields. Unfortunately, we have been robbed of this simple joy by the pandemic. Let's hope and pray that this too shall pass. I enjoyed reading a wonderfully written poem. Merry Christmas!
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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Normally the snowflake is considered to be one of the most beautiful when it covers the trees and the fields. Unfortunately, we have been robbed of this simple joy by the pandemic. Let's hope and pray that this too shall pass. I enjoyed reading a wonderfully written poem. Merry Christmas!
Comment Written 21-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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I am delighted you enjoyed reading my sonnet, Seshadri. Many thanks for your kind praise. Rod
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
'Silent Snow Beguiles', is an extremely well-written and delightfully descriptive piece. Penned with craft and skill. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. You KEEP WRITING and I'll KEEP READING. I look forward to seeing your next post.
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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'Silent Snow Beguiles', is an extremely well-written and delightfully descriptive piece. Penned with craft and skill. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. You KEEP WRITING and I'll KEEP READING. I look forward to seeing your next post.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2020
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I am so pleased you enjoyed reading my sonnet, duchess. Many thanks for your kind praise and continued support of my postings. Rod
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Rod,
As always, you're very welcome.
God bless you and take care,
the Duchess
