Temptation To Explore
Eager for more delights in store13 total reviews
Comment from irishauthorme
Days like that, when everything is magic and you are one with the universe, few and far between, but that is why they are so special.
To try and bring natural beauty closer, I have, for the past 10 years, slowly cultivated and planted a large back yard so that there is something blooming from Spring to late Fall. A tall, broad willow tree shades a portion, it's trunk surrounded by small logs that hold a shrub and flower garden. A leaning, leaking antique fountain/bird bath was restored, Doves and finches come to drink, Robins joyfully throw water, taking a bath.
A restored, two tier fountain tinkles, reminiscent of a mountain stream.
Still a work in progress, but a place of therapy and renewal.
irish
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Days like that, when everything is magic and you are one with the universe, few and far between, but that is why they are so special.
To try and bring natural beauty closer, I have, for the past 10 years, slowly cultivated and planted a large back yard so that there is something blooming from Spring to late Fall. A tall, broad willow tree shades a portion, it's trunk surrounded by small logs that hold a shrub and flower garden. A leaning, leaking antique fountain/bird bath was restored, Doves and finches come to drink, Robins joyfully throw water, taking a bath.
A restored, two tier fountain tinkles, reminiscent of a mountain stream.
Still a work in progress, but a place of therapy and renewal.
irish
Comment Written 25-Aug-2021
Comment from RGstar
I missed this one dearest author, and am I least bit surprised, such wonder in its imagery, such softness in its virtues, such direction in its cause, and such beauty within its breath...need I say more!
Exquisite, simply exquisite.
My best Ronni.
RG
reply by the author on 03-May-2021
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I missed this one dearest author, and am I least bit surprised, such wonder in its imagery, such softness in its virtues, such direction in its cause, and such beauty within its breath...need I say more!
Exquisite, simply exquisite.
My best Ronni.
RG
Comment Written 03-May-2021
reply by the author on 03-May-2021
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Dear RG
Thanks for such grand affirmations and appreciations as only
you can express them in your incomparable way! You say
so much and more each time, which I can never fully thank
you for as illustriously or comparably, but no less gratefully!
Thanks again...for all you are in fan and friend...Incredible!
Gratefully always, Ronni
Comment from Irish Rain
Wonderful Miss Ronni.
And you know I love that beautiful
picture!
I've often done this, sometimes just
sitting on my porch steps, taking everything
in. Amazing what you'll notice when you decide
to look.
I love times like this!
Such an uplifting poem!
Blessings...
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2021
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Wonderful Miss Ronni.
And you know I love that beautiful
picture!
I've often done this, sometimes just
sitting on my porch steps, taking everything
in. Amazing what you'll notice when you decide
to look.
I love times like this!
Such an uplifting poem!
Blessings...
Comment Written 12-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2021
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Hi dear Irish Rain,
Thanks for the lovely thoughts and appreciations dear, so
pleased you enjoyed! Indeed we need not always go far
away to find wonders and joys even closer to home, by
grace of happenstance and Lord's incomparable nature's
glorious 'guest room.'
Hope you have a splendorous week of sunshine and smiles
beaming within you and around you.
Love, blessings always, Ronni
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I know...everything I seek is in my own little yard!! Happy tomorrow!!
Comment from Jesse James Doty
I love this narrative piece with its beautiful scenic descriptions and lovely word choices throughout. I love your phrase, "one happenstance day" which you use twice for added emphasis that I love a lot. My favorite line, though I have many is, "I nodded to a sweetly smiling, flirting daisy..." That is creative and clever as can be. The artwork is lovely as well. This is well written and an excellent example of free verse in poetry.
Uplifting and positive in nature, I find nothing to change or add to this piece.
Take care and be well,
Jesse
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2021
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I love this narrative piece with its beautiful scenic descriptions and lovely word choices throughout. I love your phrase, "one happenstance day" which you use twice for added emphasis that I love a lot. My favorite line, though I have many is, "I nodded to a sweetly smiling, flirting daisy..." That is creative and clever as can be. The artwork is lovely as well. This is well written and an excellent example of free verse in poetry.
Uplifting and positive in nature, I find nothing to change or add to this piece.
Take care and be well,
Jesse
Comment Written 12-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2021
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Hi dear Jesse,
Thank you for generous and gracious compliments and appreciations on this, so thoughtfully expressed and keenly
noted, from beginning to end. That it was an uplifting read
for you, all the more glad for you, and rewarding for me too.
Take care, have terrific week of sunshine and smiles.
Gratefully always, Ronni
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It was a pleasure to read and review your work.
Enjoy your week as it continues on, with lots of fun and contemplation.
Take care, my friend,
Jesse
Comment from crzypnter
Hello dear Ronnie,
Such a wonderful journey with your walk. Way too often we neglect to take the time to gaze at the wonders of the lord. Your poem takes us there and was a delight as usual my friend. God bless
August
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2021
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Hello dear Ronnie,
Such a wonderful journey with your walk. Way too often we neglect to take the time to gaze at the wonders of the lord. Your poem takes us there and was a delight as usual my friend. God bless
August
Comment Written 11-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2021
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Hi dear August,
thanks for sharing your kind thoughts and comments on this,
so pleased you enjoyed. We need not always go far away to
find such wonders closer around us. Hope you have some
too in your life and world too! Take care, stay safe.
Best wishes and blessings, Ronni
Comment from Sally Law
Beautifully penned and illustrated poem as always, Ronni dear. Every day is a gift from God and to be savored. Days are sacred.
Sending you my best today as always for this lovely work. Sal XOs....
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2021
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Beautifully penned and illustrated poem as always, Ronni dear. Every day is a gift from God and to be savored. Days are sacred.
Sending you my best today as always for this lovely work. Sal XOs....
Comment Written 11-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2021
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Hi dear Sally,
Thanks for your lovely thoughts and appreciations dear friend.
Hope you have many happenstance days in your life and world
and write about too someday! Have a wonderous week!
Love, blessings always, Ronni
Comment from AnnaLinda
Ronni,
"Irrepressible Gift of the Divine" Wow! Yes! What a delight to go on this magical walk with you. Your words wind down the page with such grace and grand imagery. I loved all of your extra descriptive words that make it so very clear what you wanted to express, while being so very enchanting. at the same time.
"of the kaleidoscope landscape atop a wooded hill
reverently sighing on bended knee majestically
magnificent panoramic scope above and below"
Wow! "Kaleidoscope landscape" & your wonderful metaphor, alliteration "panoramic scope" Unique also! All in just those three lines alone. Beautiful writing friend.
Gee, I went on a walk today...I saw all kinds of wildlife. Even Bananas in bloom. Squirrels, rabbits, doves, blue jay, ducks, dogs, cat, then...talk about dogs...A big black standard poodle with a really fancy doo. A hound with half his legs in a puddle type of water. Butterflies...& a Monarch butterfly cocoon...(with a sign by it saying Please do not disturb.) I'm saying all that to say that I was thinking how could I write a poem about it? I figured I could not...It surely would fall so very far from this masterpiece.
Very Impacting ending as well, Dear Ronni. You have me "briskly swaying." I do find the font a bit small - color contrast difficult to read.
Love this!
Anna
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2021
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Ronni,
"Irrepressible Gift of the Divine" Wow! Yes! What a delight to go on this magical walk with you. Your words wind down the page with such grace and grand imagery. I loved all of your extra descriptive words that make it so very clear what you wanted to express, while being so very enchanting. at the same time.
"of the kaleidoscope landscape atop a wooded hill
reverently sighing on bended knee majestically
magnificent panoramic scope above and below"
Wow! "Kaleidoscope landscape" & your wonderful metaphor, alliteration "panoramic scope" Unique also! All in just those three lines alone. Beautiful writing friend.
Gee, I went on a walk today...I saw all kinds of wildlife. Even Bananas in bloom. Squirrels, rabbits, doves, blue jay, ducks, dogs, cat, then...talk about dogs...A big black standard poodle with a really fancy doo. A hound with half his legs in a puddle type of water. Butterflies...& a Monarch butterfly cocoon...(with a sign by it saying Please do not disturb.) I'm saying all that to say that I was thinking how could I write a poem about it? I figured I could not...It surely would fall so very far from this masterpiece.
Very Impacting ending as well, Dear Ronni. You have me "briskly swaying." I do find the font a bit small - color contrast difficult to read.
Love this!
Anna
Comment Written 11-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2021
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Hi dear Anna,
Oh how do I thank you for such grand accolades?
If only I could count the ways.....
alas, I surely cannot, for I know not where to begin. You sweep
such an amazing swoop of phrase specific praises that I am
truly amazed and awed, always beyond expressions meriting
them. Seriously.
Nonetheless, glad you enjoyed and shared so generously and
graciously of your comments so comprehensively dear. With
my sincerest appreciations! Many times over! And too, thanks
for the extra twinkling star...wow...
Take care, stay safe and hop you have a gorgeous week win
sunshine and smiles abiding within and around you.
Love, blessings, Ronni
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You are so welcome, Dear Ronni
Comment from Mary Vigasin
What I find most wonderful and enchanting about this poem is actually an ordinary day but that the writer is awakened to the beauty and the smallest details of nature around her.
You bring your reader along the path with you in your descriptions.
Thank you for the journey.
Regards,
Mary
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2021
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What I find most wonderful and enchanting about this poem is actually an ordinary day but that the writer is awakened to the beauty and the smallest details of nature around her.
You bring your reader along the path with you in your descriptions.
Thank you for the journey.
Regards,
Mary
Comment Written 11-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2021
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Hi dear Mary,
Happy you enjoyed the journey on this one, and thank you for
your thoughtful comments and reflections shared so complimentarily. Sincerely appreciated. Hope you experience
happenstance days in your area or world to write about sometime.
Take care, stay safe and have a wonderful week.
Best wishes always, Ronni
Comment from Pantygynt
This free verse poem describes some delicious experiences when out walking. Reading on I realised I was being overwhelmed by a plethora of unnecessary adverbs that did little to strengthen the verbs they described. On a computer, delete them all, and ask yourself whether you believe the poem is weakened by their absence.
The next stage is to ask yourself if there is a stronger verb that does not need an adverb.
You can play the same game with adjectives if you like.
You might find the result surprising.
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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2021
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This free verse poem describes some delicious experiences when out walking. Reading on I realised I was being overwhelmed by a plethora of unnecessary adverbs that did little to strengthen the verbs they described. On a computer, delete them all, and ask yourself whether you believe the poem is weakened by their absence.
The next stage is to ask yourself if there is a stronger verb that does not need an adverb.
You can play the same game with adjectives if you like.
You might find the result surprising.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 11-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2021
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Thank you for your specific comments. This was an excerpt post from my personal 'Letters & Diary" category list. If it were in any other category or genre, your review would indeed most
rightfully, comprehensively apply. I thank you for your time
and helpfulness.
Ronni
Comment from T B Botts
It's wonderful to be able to enjoy the simple things that nature provides. Too often in this busy world people lose sight of the natural beauty around us. You captured it wonderfully. Well done.
Tom
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2021
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It's wonderful to be able to enjoy the simple things that nature provides. Too often in this busy world people lose sight of the natural beauty around us. You captured it wonderfully. Well done.
Tom
Comment Written 10-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2021
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Thank you Tom, for your very perceptive thoughts and comments.
Indeed we often do not have to go to those idolized far away
places and get aways some are closer to home and overlooked
until one day you discover them through sheer happenstance
or coincidence. So pleased you enjoyed and shared. Hope you
find some memorable days to write about too.
Take care, best wishes, Ronni
