Bryce Canyon Brilliance
22 line free verse poem about Bryce Canyon in Utah21 total reviews
Comment from pookietoo
Excellent job very well description you express yourself very well and the poem flowed freely. I enjoyed reading it very much keep up the great work good luck in the contest
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2021
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Excellent job very well description you express yourself very well and the poem flowed freely. I enjoyed reading it very much keep up the great work good luck in the contest
Comment Written 11-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2021
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Thank you for your awesome review. And the six stars, wow.
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You're welcome
Comment from Susan Newell
You have really captured all the subtle, and not so subtle, tones of color as well as buildings that can be imagined in the variety of stone, carved by wind and water. I like the way you also bring in the surroundings of flora, fauna and weather. Very nice.
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2021
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You have really captured all the subtle, and not so subtle, tones of color as well as buildings that can be imagined in the variety of stone, carved by wind and water. I like the way you also bring in the surroundings of flora, fauna and weather. Very nice.
Comment Written 10-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2021
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Thank you for your very compliment-filled review.
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You are welcome.
Comment from Lana Marie
Such amazing scenery, who would've thought that there are these beautiful formations in Utah! We drove through Utah on our way home from the Grand Canyon and Zion national Park. You created such beautiful imagery and descriptions with your choice of Words.
Very well done!
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2021
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Such amazing scenery, who would've thought that there are these beautiful formations in Utah! We drove through Utah on our way home from the Grand Canyon and Zion national Park. You created such beautiful imagery and descriptions with your choice of Words.
Very well done!
Comment Written 10-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2021
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Thank you for a great review!
Comment from Senyai
Hi CrystieCookie,
This is the most lovely free verse about the Bryce Canyon's beautifully carved landscape. Described in brilliant detail, this poem lent such vivid imagery that I felt like I was there, standing on the plateau with the wind in my face and sun to my back. Your elegant last lines ended this beautiful poem with grace.
" Headward erosion has left behind honey-caramel formations
all in stones which exude regal reverence--
serene, clean, and silent."
Best to you in the contest.
Have a great weekend!
Senyai
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2021
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Hi CrystieCookie,
This is the most lovely free verse about the Bryce Canyon's beautifully carved landscape. Described in brilliant detail, this poem lent such vivid imagery that I felt like I was there, standing on the plateau with the wind in my face and sun to my back. Your elegant last lines ended this beautiful poem with grace.
" Headward erosion has left behind honey-caramel formations
all in stones which exude regal reverence--
serene, clean, and silent."
Best to you in the contest.
Have a great weekend!
Senyai
Comment Written 10-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2021
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Thank you for your super review. Have a good weekend, too.
Comment from poetwatch
Crystie, you wrote a beautiful and very descriptive poem. :) You made me wish to see this Bryce Canyon in Utah. Those "coral reefs in summer heat" look like people waiting to awaken, all of them standing silent waiting for the time of their release. This is a very good offering for the Free-Verse Contest. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2021
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Crystie, you wrote a beautiful and very descriptive poem. :) You made me wish to see this Bryce Canyon in Utah. Those "coral reefs in summer heat" look like people waiting to awaken, all of them standing silent waiting for the time of their release. This is a very good offering for the Free-Verse Contest. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2021
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Ah ha, you hinted at another name for the hoodoo formations, that the local Native Americans in the past century called "Painted Faces." Thanks for reading and the five stars!
Comment from Luke Martin
I enjoyed the read, however, I just don't understand poetry that doesn't rhyme. I'm not uneducated, I just don't understand it. You should read some of mine and tell me what you think. Thanks
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2021
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I enjoyed the read, however, I just don't understand poetry that doesn't rhyme. I'm not uneducated, I just don't understand it. You should read some of mine and tell me what you think. Thanks
Comment Written 08-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2021
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Thank you for your nice review.
Comment from AliMom
I really like your description of Bryce Canyon. Your accompanying photo enhances it so well. Your words "cinnamon", "honey caramel" give me a sense not only of the coloring but the hues and 'taste' of these formations. I really liked, "shine like coral reefs in summer heat" and "tangerine on lemon gold". The lack of pronouns and articles, "see smattering of cinnamon" and "hear rushed wind.." is a little off-putting and while I realize it is a style choice, it is confusing to the ear and can be added without sacrificing rhythmic intent. Great poem.
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2021
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I really like your description of Bryce Canyon. Your accompanying photo enhances it so well. Your words "cinnamon", "honey caramel" give me a sense not only of the coloring but the hues and 'taste' of these formations. I really liked, "shine like coral reefs in summer heat" and "tangerine on lemon gold". The lack of pronouns and articles, "see smattering of cinnamon" and "hear rushed wind.." is a little off-putting and while I realize it is a style choice, it is confusing to the ear and can be added without sacrificing rhythmic intent. Great poem.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2021
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Thank you for a stellar review.
Comment from Wendy G
This is a majestic and beautiful poem, with the scene clearly described with vivid imagery. I particularly like the last two lines, reverence, serenity and purity. Best wishes for the contest.
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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2021
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This is a majestic and beautiful poem, with the scene clearly described with vivid imagery. I particularly like the last two lines, reverence, serenity and purity. Best wishes for the contest.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2021
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Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Comment from LisaMay
Your use of colour descriptions made this poem visually rich as well as verbally - you took me on a magical journey through this astonishing landscape, with the creatures who live there and the visitors who come to admire. That 'old spendor' is certainly a source of 'regal reverence'.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2021
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Your use of colour descriptions made this poem visually rich as well as verbally - you took me on a magical journey through this astonishing landscape, with the creatures who live there and the visitors who come to admire. That 'old spendor' is certainly a source of 'regal reverence'.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2021
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Thank you for a great review.
Comment from nancy_e_davis
I am not a fan of free verse, but that's just me. What a picture! My, my, what could have formed such beautiful castles out of rock? Is this in Utah or New Mexico? Maybe you should tell us in your notes. Beautiful description. Well done Crystie. Nancy
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2021
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I am not a fan of free verse, but that's just me. What a picture! My, my, what could have formed such beautiful castles out of rock? Is this in Utah or New Mexico? Maybe you should tell us in your notes. Beautiful description. Well done Crystie. Nancy
Comment Written 06-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2021
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Thank you for your kind review. Bryce Canyon is in southern Utah.
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That's what I thought! We are neighbors. I am in Nevada.
