Comment from MissMerri

Exceptional

Glad I had a six left for this magnificent piece of poetic art. I love the theme, the rhymes, the meter... All so well done and appropriately creative. There is nothing to be done to make this any better. It is just exactly right as it is. MM

 Comment Written 11-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 12-Jun-2022

Aw, thank you so much :-). I was really please with this one so I'm thrilled you liked it too!

Mike

Comment from GTG345

Excellent

A great poem that tells two different perspective we can view things. It is great that you tell the nature side in red font and the curated creations of humanity in black font. Maybe with the side of the curated creations of humanity to add another paragraph about global issues or/and freedom. Just to even it out.

 Comment Written 11-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 11-Jun-2022

Thank you for the great review - I'm really glad you liked it :-)

Mike

Comment from Donna G. (aka Sam Duck)

Excellent

Again, an intriguing premise. Yes, there is a spark of creativity in humans, but nature is really the ultimate artist. Plus, as you point out, our creativity may be for our own agenda. I really enjoyed this poem!

 Comment Written 11-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 11-Jun-2022

Thanks so much, Sam :-). Exactly - human art is smaller and briefer than nature's, and ultimately told from a very limited perspective :-).

Mike

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Mike. Who's to say. Art is the beholder of the eye so it obviously differ from one person to another. But often we find that we recognise the same be thing in what be we're seeing. I really liked this. Good luck in the contest. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 11-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 11-Jun-2022

Thank you, Ulla. I'm really glad you liked it :-)

Mike

Comment from evilynne

Excellent

this is a very lovely poem describing nature's paint brush. The wording is concise and descriptive. It is a pleasure to read. The accompanying artwork in wonderful. Evi

 Comment Written 11-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 11-Jun-2022

Thanks so much, Evi. I'm glad you enjoyed the read.

Mike

Comment from Terry Broxson

Excellent

Mike, this is a fine entry for this contest, good luck. The creative contrast you achieved with the writing of the first two verses and then the final verse is extremely well done and then aided visually by your presentation. Excellent work. Terry.

 Comment Written 11-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 11-Jun-2022

Thanks, Terry :-). I'm glad you saw the contrast in the final stanza for what it was! Really appreciate it.

Mike

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

A well constructed poem which clearly shows the paradox of the enormous difference between nature's beauty and glory and the mess man has made of his own efforts. The different font colours show clearly the turning point. I love your lyrical descriptions of natures's artwork and music in the first two stanzas. A virtual six for this. Sorry I have nine left to offer.
Wendy

 Comment Written 11-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 11-Jun-2022

Thanks so much, Wendy :-). I'm thrilled you liked it - one reviewer told me the last sta za made him think I have issues lol

Mike

Comment from Goodadvicechan

Excellent

When people open the page of a historical event, they not only found the glory but also the ignominy, and
the inevitable, hateful hegemony as you mention in your writing.

Thanks for sharing
It is nice for you to share your views with us.

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 11-Jun-2022

Thank you :-). Us people do love to interpretation nature to our own advantage, don't we?

Mike

Comment from jessizero

Excellent

I loved your clever rhyme scheme. Congratulations on having this recognized. I can see why it was. I don't know what we should trust, but it's a nice thing about which to think. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 11-Jun-2022

Trust nothing! Lol, I thing most truths are interpretation - especially if they come from people. Tha ks for the lovely response :-)

Mike

Comment from C.A.Currie

Excellent

I totally enjoyed the imagery! You captured the feelings and the actions of nature in all her majesty! Very well done!
Thanks for sharing!
Sunshine, Rainbows & Unicorns from my heart to yours!
~ Christine ~

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 11-Jun-2022

Thank you, Christine :-). I was pleased with this one.

Mike