Wind Chased
An 2-8-2 poem11 total reviews
Comment from Mark D. R.
Rod,
Somehow I missed seeing your post. Exquisite phrasing combined with your photo makes for a very good presentation.
Leaves dash and sparrows spooked (nice alliterative touch!) are vivid images. Both do take flight in the autumn winds.
Mark
P.S. For FS posts, I prefer fonts that are serif. Signage, EXIT or STOP, or DANGER, is a type font that best uses non-serif. Books, except for chapter headings, are almost always printed with serif fonts.
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2022
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Rod,
Somehow I missed seeing your post. Exquisite phrasing combined with your photo makes for a very good presentation.
Leaves dash and sparrows spooked (nice alliterative touch!) are vivid images. Both do take flight in the autumn winds.
Mark
P.S. For FS posts, I prefer fonts that are serif. Signage, EXIT or STOP, or DANGER, is a type font that best uses non-serif. Books, except for chapter headings, are almost always printed with serif fonts.
Comment Written 20-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2022
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Mark, thank you so much for your high praise of WIND CHASED. I must admit I do not know what you mean by "serif" font.
Rod
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Rod,
In composing your posts, the advanced editor mode at the bottom of the text box allows you to choose different fonts, sizes, colors, etc. I only use Serif, Times, and Times New Roman. Each has a small tail or squiggle at the end of each letter. Books are typically printed in serif style fonts. Supposedly it is easier to read. The exception is signage where caps and non-serif fonts are used, e.g., EXIT, STOP, DANGER, DO NOT ? signs. FS does not require you use serif fonts exclusively. It is just my preference. I also never use any script font for my posts.
Decide for yourself which is more comfortable to you, or give it a try.
Mark
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Hey, I really appreciate the lesson. I shall experiment. I like Times and Times New Roman. Many thanks. Rod
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent entry for the 2-8-2 writing prompt contest. Good syllables count and connection between lines. Nice presentation and imagery.
Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid."--Atticus
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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Excellent entry for the 2-8-2 writing prompt contest. Good syllables count and connection between lines. Nice presentation and imagery.
Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid."--Atticus
Comment Written 17-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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Thank you so much, Gypsy, for your kind praise of my 2-8-2.
Comment from Dreamdancer
Very nice write my friend, full of imagery and it is complimented by the chosen art work... best of luck with the contest and thank you for sharing... Dreamdancer
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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Very nice write my friend, full of imagery and it is complimented by the chosen art work... best of luck with the contest and thank you for sharing... Dreamdancer
Comment Written 16-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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The artwork made it easy to write this acrostic, Dreamdancer. I am so pleased you enjoyed it.
Comment from Bill Schott
This 2-8-2, Wind Chased, has the proper formatting and uses a simile for a simile to present the fleeting foliage flying across the footwalk. ...............
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2022
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This 2-8-2, Wind Chased, has the proper formatting and uses a simile for a simile to present the fleeting foliage flying across the footwalk. ...............
Comment Written 15-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2022
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Many thanks, Roy, for your review of WIND CHASED.
Comment from kahpot
Excellent, yes in the windy weather the leaves do scatter about likr frightened birds, very well written and presented, best wishes for your contest****kahpot
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2022
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Excellent, yes in the windy weather the leaves do scatter about likr frightened birds, very well written and presented, best wishes for your contest****kahpot
Comment Written 15-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2022
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Thank you so much, Kahoot!, for your most encouraging review.
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
This is a good poem. I like the line about the leaves moving as spooked sparrows. It is also well presented with the visual and background selected. I like also the font being centered and large on the visual. Well done! Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2022
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This is a good poem. I like the line about the leaves moving as spooked sparrows. It is also well presented with the visual and background selected. I like also the font being centered and large on the visual. Well done! Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 15-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2022
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I am so pleased you enjoyed my poem, Sandra. Many thanks for sharing.
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You are welcome.
Comment from rspoet
This is an excellent 2-8-2 poem for the contest
with very good imagery in the simile of the sparrows and leaves.
Excellent picture to match words.
Well done.
Best wishes and good luck in the contest.
Robert
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2022
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This is an excellent 2-8-2 poem for the contest
with very good imagery in the simile of the sparrows and leaves.
Excellent picture to match words.
Well done.
Best wishes and good luck in the contest.
Robert
Comment Written 15-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2022
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Thank you, Robert, for sharing and praising my shortie.
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
This is a great poem in only a few words. Yes, those leaves are blown all over the neighborhood. Everyone in the neighborhood gets different peoples leaves. Those colors are so pretty. However they are a nuisance.
Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2022
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This is a great poem in only a few words. Yes, those leaves are blown all over the neighborhood. Everyone in the neighborhood gets different peoples leaves. Those colors are so pretty. However they are a nuisance.
Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 15-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2022
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Thank you, Carolyn, for those kind words. We have a few grand months left to enjoy the leaves before they fall and scatter.
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You are welcome.
Comment from Theodore McDowell
Great response to the writing prompt. A very vivid and highly creative short piece that paints a startling and unique image. Well done and great job. Hope all is well.
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2022
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Great response to the writing prompt. A very vivid and highly creative short piece that paints a startling and unique image. Well done and great job. Hope all is well.
Comment Written 15-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2022
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Thank you very much, Theodore, for the high praise of WIND CHASED.
Comment from jessizero
That's a strong wind! I like the image of the leaves dashing across the yard, and that you compared them to sparrows. Thank you so much for sharing!
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reply by the author on 15-Jun-2022
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That's a strong wind! I like the image of the leaves dashing across the yard, and that you compared them to sparrows. Thank you so much for sharing!
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Comment Written 15-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2022
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I am delighted you like my imagery, Jessi. Many thanks for sharing my poem.
