Request Impossible
Having some fun with the title. Read to connect the dots. HA27 total reviews
Comment from Wendy G
Yes, you gave nothing away by your title and image. Well done. The poem is different and original, and shows your creativity in presentation as well. Best wishes for your entry in the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022
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Yes, you gave nothing away by your title and image. Well done. The poem is different and original, and shows your creativity in presentation as well. Best wishes for your entry in the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 23-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022
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Thank you, Wendy.
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Thank you, Wendy.
Comment from jake cosmos aller
love this 5-7-5 take on love and what does it all mean anyway? I like the contrast between the first word and the last line which kind of answers the question that is indeed imposible to really answer
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022
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love this 5-7-5 take on love and what does it all mean anyway? I like the contrast between the first word and the last line which kind of answers the question that is indeed imposible to really answer
Comment Written 23-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022
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Thank you!
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Thank you!
Comment from harmony13
The author's words are interesting, descriptive and creative. I pondered
on the last line and for me love is a choice we must make everyday. It is
also a commitment where we show respect daily. The poem flows and
connects well. The artwork is awesome and goes well with these words.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022
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The author's words are interesting, descriptive and creative. I pondered
on the last line and for me love is a choice we must make everyday. It is
also a commitment where we show respect daily. The poem flows and
connects well. The artwork is awesome and goes well with these words.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022
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Thank you!
Comment from SLMorrical
A wonderful poem for the contest. It is very to the point and follows the 5-7-5 wonderfully. I believed you can't capture love but can capture freedom. After reading your poem and looking at the picture, I would have to agree. I would love to give this 6 stars but have used all that I am allowed. Well done.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022
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A wonderful poem for the contest. It is very to the point and follows the 5-7-5 wonderfully. I believed you can't capture love but can capture freedom. After reading your poem and looking at the picture, I would have to agree. I would love to give this 6 stars but have used all that I am allowed. Well done.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022
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Thank you so much!
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Thank you so much!
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Thank you so much!
Comment from Frank Malley
"Request Impossible" is a very short poem that denies the possibility capturing love from someone who's free. Because of its brevity, it's impossible to do more than speculate as to what this means; is it a semantic question having to do with defining love and freedom? Is it a rejection of love as an intolerable relationship for a free person to engage in? The second line implies that the, "Words to lasso it to me" are [the last line] "You can't capture free." Since it can be lassoed, love does seem to be something that can be captured, so the poem seems to embody a contradiction. If that was the intention of the author, I would argue that, while poetry is not an exercise in logic, it needs to express itself in terms that lead somewhere wherein an interpretation can be made. If the contradiction is the subject of the poem (and indeed it could be) Eg., 'Words to capture love/ lured it close to me/ Love spread its wings and fled.
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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022
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"Request Impossible" is a very short poem that denies the possibility capturing love from someone who's free. Because of its brevity, it's impossible to do more than speculate as to what this means; is it a semantic question having to do with defining love and freedom? Is it a rejection of love as an intolerable relationship for a free person to engage in? The second line implies that the, "Words to lasso it to me" are [the last line] "You can't capture free." Since it can be lassoed, love does seem to be something that can be captured, so the poem seems to embody a contradiction. If that was the intention of the author, I would argue that, while poetry is not an exercise in logic, it needs to express itself in terms that lead somewhere wherein an interpretation can be made. If the contradiction is the subject of the poem (and indeed it could be) Eg., 'Words to capture love/ lured it close to me/ Love spread its wings and fled.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022
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Thank you for taking time to reflect and give insight to this.
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Thank you for taking time to reflect and give insight to this.
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Best of luck. I think truly memorable very short poems are very challenging to write. Frank
Comment from DeboraDyess
What an excellent 5-7-5 love poem! It is the first I've read for the contest, but it says it all. Love must be freely given, not captured.
No errors to correct or suggestions to make - this was exactly right.
Blessings and best in the contest,
Deb
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022
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What an excellent 5-7-5 love poem! It is the first I've read for the contest, but it says it all. Love must be freely given, not captured.
No errors to correct or suggestions to make - this was exactly right.
Blessings and best in the contest,
Deb
Comment Written 23-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022
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Thank you!
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Thank you!
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this very creative writing prompt entry with us. Yes, you presented us with a complete package, artwork, title, poem color choices. I don't think one could do better.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022
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Thank you for sharing this very creative writing prompt entry with us. Yes, you presented us with a complete package, artwork, title, poem color choices. I don't think one could do better.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022
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Thank you so much!
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Thank you so much!
Comment from jaded831
Words are not enough to capture love. Your 5-7-7 expressed that feeling well, for there is nothing like freedom, especially when your heart is in love. Both make you feel like flying.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022
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Words are not enough to capture love. Your 5-7-7 expressed that feeling well, for there is nothing like freedom, especially when your heart is in love. Both make you feel like flying.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022
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Thank you for the reflection and feedback!
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Thank you for the reflection and feedback!
Comment from lyenochka
Your poem is very compact with a very full message. Your title states that the request is impossible - and it is impossible to "capture love" as love is given freely. That's how I read it. The poem is also very colorful. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022
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Your poem is very compact with a very full message. Your title states that the request is impossible - and it is impossible to "capture love" as love is given freely. That's how I read it. The poem is also very colorful. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 23-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022
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Thank you!
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Thank you!
Comment from leather
You chose a colorful and imaginative illustration for your poem. Lines one and two seem related, but the third line switches gears from 'love' to 'free' or 'freedom.' I had a little trouble making that leap. No spelling errors. Some will love the font or text varieties and colorations, but it seemed a little overdone. The title is on the unique side and is a strong point.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022
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You chose a colorful and imaginative illustration for your poem. Lines one and two seem related, but the third line switches gears from 'love' to 'free' or 'freedom.' I had a little trouble making that leap. No spelling errors. Some will love the font or text varieties and colorations, but it seemed a little overdone. The title is on the unique side and is a strong point.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 22-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
