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Heart Crafted Poems - 2023

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Musing of an old man

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Comment from royowen
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An excellent post Jim, the octelle is difficult inas much that needs personification of the theme and a difficult rhyme, strict in its application, but as Leah's a great job, well done, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 06-Feb-2023
    Thank you Roy, I trust you are well, sir!
reply by royowen on 06-Feb-2023
    I?m fine thanks Jim, you?
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2023
    Quite well, thank you!
reply by royowen on 06-Feb-2023
    That?s great
Comment from karenina
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I've reached that point when I receive fan notification that you've posted, I happily anticipate the read!

I like the Octelle form, and you've executed it well...

My only suggestion might be to change "shot" to "shoot" -- in my interpretation of this poem this "vixen" continues to be "Tainted!"

Of course, you've got that poetic license...so you're in the driver's seat!

Smile

Karenina

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 06-Feb-2023
    Karenina, what a kind thing to say, I am humbled. Ad yes, of course shoot is most certainly appropriate.
reply by karenina on 06-Feb-2023
    It's very true. I smile when I see a notification you've posted!
Comment from Janet Foor
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Another poetic from that I am not familiar with but after reading your notes, I do believe you nailed.
Excellent imagery and profound personification.

well done.

Blessings
Jan et

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 06-Feb-2023
    Thank you very much Janet.
Comment from Pam (respa)
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-Good artwork and nice presentation.
-You did a good job with the form and topic.
-Effective imagery, rhyme, and repeating lines.
-You show the impact of a rocky relationship.
-Good description of her voice with "salty mist."
-A good comparison of her cloak being fool's gold.
-Well done.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 06-Feb-2023
    Thank you Pam I appreciate you! 🙏
reply by Pam (respa) on 06-Feb-2023
    You are very welcome, Jim!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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This is a very emotional write and those harsh rocks slung and salty tears that sting can leave a lasting bad taste and your poem has a powerful message, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 06-Feb-2023
    Thank you dear Dolly, I trust you are well!🙏🙏🎶🎶
reply by Dolly'sPoems on 06-Feb-2023
    I am, thank you for asking, I hope you are well too x x x
Comment from Terry Broxson
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I had never heard of an Octelle poem. But it looks to me like it would be hard to write. I do think you have written a poem that meets the definition, and I find it full of imagination. My only suggestion would be to change the background color. The dark red and black are hard to read. Excellent work. Terry.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 06-Feb-2023
    Terry, I was in the process of changing the font to whote as you were reading, thanks!!
reply by Terry Broxson on 06-Feb-2023
    Much better, thanks!
Comment from Mrs. KT
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Good morning, JLR
I have always appreciated the Octelle format and yours is well-executed.
One thought - if I may:
I would edit the following line and replace "the sea" with "your voice," (perhaps) as all of the other lines are focusing on the person who is causing you harm.
"The sea tosses salty mist"
to
Your voice tosses salty mist

Thank you for sharing!
diane


 Comment Written 06-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 06-Feb-2023
    Diane, yes of course, this a perfect corection, thank you 🙏🙏
Comment from Sugarray77
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Hello and good morning, Jim. You have done a really good job in crafting this Octelle with style and grace. It is an emotional write that pulls on our heartstrings. So well done!

Melissa

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 06-Feb-2023
    Thanks friend!
Comment from jmdg1954
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Note : the second line reads rock, and the last line reads now. They should be identical according to the poems description.


Your poem had good flow and cadence in reading. I like the inference of the salty sea and fools gold.

Well done.
Cheers to a great week.
John

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 06-Feb-2023
    Eeee gadsmm yup corrected.
Comment from patcelaw
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This is an interesting format. It is easy to listen to it flowed smoothly, and you presented it very nicely. I wish you the best in the challenge. Patricia.

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 Comment Written 06-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 06-Feb-2023
    Thanks Patricia