The Sonnet Collection
Viewing comments for Chapter 1 "The Rage of Time"a poetic collage of my sonnets
179 total reviews
Comment from Debra Franze
I am so sorry for your loss. It had to be very difficult to lose both parents in the same month. Your poem represents this loss, of pure sadness and the death of winter. Very well written showing the similarities of the cold death of winter and your personal devastating loss. Grief is personal and everyone handles it differently and in their own time. You own it, so don not let anyone tell you differently. God Bless you! Well deserved, Nlue Ribbon, All Time Best and Seal of Quality.
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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I am so sorry for your loss. It had to be very difficult to lose both parents in the same month. Your poem represents this loss, of pure sadness and the death of winter. Very well written showing the similarities of the cold death of winter and your personal devastating loss. Grief is personal and everyone handles it differently and in their own time. You own it, so don not let anyone tell you differently. God Bless you! Well deserved, Nlue Ribbon, All Time Best and Seal of Quality.
Comment Written 16-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much for the amazing, very compassionate review, and the six stars. I appreciate your kindness.
Comment from Hopeful2
A strong combination of images and feelings, with the discomforts of winter in sharp contrast to the more soothing presence of spring. A fitting portrayal of feelings associated with the loss of both parents during the midst of winter's unpleasant conditions. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings.
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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A strong combination of images and feelings, with the discomforts of winter in sharp contrast to the more soothing presence of spring. A fitting portrayal of feelings associated with the loss of both parents during the midst of winter's unpleasant conditions. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings.
Comment Written 16-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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Thank for the wonderful review.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your sonnet is in perfect form, EM. Your use of descriptive words and great imagery makes it easy for readers to see and understand how you feel about winter. I could feel both and the longing for better days (Spring). My sincere condolences on the loss of your parents.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Your sonnet is in perfect form, EM. Your use of descriptive words and great imagery makes it easy for readers to see and understand how you feel about winter. I could feel both and the longing for better days (Spring). My sincere condolences on the loss of your parents.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 15-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Thank you for the great review, Jan. Those were very sad times - winter is actually a metaphor for a winter of the soul.
Comment from catch22
Hi Muse, this is an excellent sonnet with good use of iambic meter and pure end rhymes. The subject matter is poignant and fitting for the sonnet form. I am very sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to you.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Hi Muse, this is an excellent sonnet with good use of iambic meter and pure end rhymes. The subject matter is poignant and fitting for the sonnet form. I am very sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to you.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Thank you for the great review. I am glad you enjoyed it.
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You are welcome.
Comment from lightink
Such beautiful sonnet about the passing of time...and how it impacts us!
The imagery and wording are very strong. No wonder it has a seal on it! Congratulations!
The first stanza is entirely dedicated to the roughness of arriving winter.
I especially appreciated the metaphor:
"nature's steel is showing signs of rust"
Also, this is quite a closing statment:
"its spite is our illusions' deadly toll."
Powerful writing, my friend!
Then, the second stanza shows what we leave behind - and the desire to gain it back:
"before we feel its fragrant breath again."
While you make it clear that it will take some time to get it back...
I love the change of tone in the third stanza. It ls a subtle turn, that allows us to see more deeply the personal impact of 'winter' and allows us to see it as a metaphor for life's struggles and aging.
I SO love what you did here:
"peaceful pier from where my dreams depart."
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Such beautiful sonnet about the passing of time...and how it impacts us!
The imagery and wording are very strong. No wonder it has a seal on it! Congratulations!
The first stanza is entirely dedicated to the roughness of arriving winter.
I especially appreciated the metaphor:
"nature's steel is showing signs of rust"
Also, this is quite a closing statment:
"its spite is our illusions' deadly toll."
Powerful writing, my friend!
Then, the second stanza shows what we leave behind - and the desire to gain it back:
"before we feel its fragrant breath again."
While you make it clear that it will take some time to get it back...
I love the change of tone in the third stanza. It ls a subtle turn, that allows us to see more deeply the personal impact of 'winter' and allows us to see it as a metaphor for life's struggles and aging.
I SO love what you did here:
"peaceful pier from where my dreams depart."
Comment Written 14-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Thank you for the exceptional review and the six stars, Jyoti. I am honored. Now you can see the whole collection I submitted for the seal - you might look through the sonnets - there are 11 of them. This is part 1 - and the end of each sonnet is a link to the next. You might use it as a reference when submitting your own collection.
Comment from Susan X Smith
This poem uses some powerful images to create a wintry scene. The gray background and desolate picture help to get the message home. Thanks for sharing this one.
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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This poem uses some powerful images to create a wintry scene. The gray background and desolate picture help to get the message home. Thanks for sharing this one.
Comment Written 14-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Thank you for the great review.
Comment from Ben Colder
My apology for not having a better rating when it deserves more. Sorry about your loss but one day we will all see another existence. My prayers are for us all that we may be strengthen for the moment.
My blessings to you.
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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My apology for not having a better rating when it deserves more. Sorry about your loss but one day we will all see another existence. My prayers are for us all that we may be strengthen for the moment.
My blessings to you.
Comment Written 14-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much for the great review. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Comment from Janet Foor
I'm so sorry for your loss.
A perfect picture to depict the winter season in the north. It almost looks like the road I lived on in northwest PA. Now, living in the south, I rarely visit the great north-land in winter.
A well written English Sonnet in iambic pentameter with excellent rhyme, internal rhyme and good use of alliteration throughout.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2020
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I'm so sorry for your loss.
A perfect picture to depict the winter season in the north. It almost looks like the road I lived on in northwest PA. Now, living in the south, I rarely visit the great north-land in winter.
A well written English Sonnet in iambic pentameter with excellent rhyme, internal rhyme and good use of alliteration throughout.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 13-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2020
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Thank you for the exceptional review and the six stars. I am honored.
Comment from dragonpoet
This is a well written sober about winter's cold and how it effects life both literally and metaphorically
Congratulations I I getting the seal of quality
Keep writing and stay
Joan
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2020
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This is a well written sober about winter's cold and how it effects life both literally and metaphorically
Congratulations I I getting the seal of quality
Keep writing and stay
Joan
Comment Written 13-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2020
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Thank you for the exceptional review and the six stars. I am honored.
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Don't mention it, EM.
Joan
Comment from Miss Cookie Atkinson
I'm sorry about your lost
I love the photo choose to go with your poem, they are a prefect match. You captured my attention from the first word to he last. The picture is so beautiful it's shame it goes with a sad thought.
Stay strong
Thank you for sharing
Cookie
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2020
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I'm sorry about your lost
I love the photo choose to go with your poem, they are a prefect match. You captured my attention from the first word to he last. The picture is so beautiful it's shame it goes with a sad thought.
Stay strong
Thank you for sharing
Cookie
Comment Written 13-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2020
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Thank you for the exceptional review and the six stars. I am honored.
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Thank you very much for taking time to read my poem, I'm please you like it
Take care, be safe and God Bless
Cookie, it was my pleasure.
