The Sonnet Collection
Viewing comments for Chapter 5 "Ashes of Lost Hope"a poetic collage of my sonnets
109 total reviews
Comment from F. William Lester
Very well done. Forgive me, but I had a difficult time reading it. My lack of understanding poetry is the culprit and not your writing skills. I read it twice and thought about it for several moments before it became fully clear to me. The line, "Love's ashes buried 'neath the graveyard stone.", I assume means her love died. The more I read it, the more I liked it. Nice work. Thanks for sharing it. Stay well.
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2023
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Very well done. Forgive me, but I had a difficult time reading it. My lack of understanding poetry is the culprit and not your writing skills. I read it twice and thought about it for several moments before it became fully clear to me. The line, "Love's ashes buried 'neath the graveyard stone.", I assume means her love died. The more I read it, the more I liked it. Nice work. Thanks for sharing it. Stay well.
Comment Written 30-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much. I am glad you liked it. Happy 4th!
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You're welcome and happy 4th to you as well. Stay cool. It's supposed to be HOT!
Comment from Lisasview
I am over the top crazy about our Sonnet... As I am very new to writing Sonnets I did not know about Spenserian Sonnets... I need to see if I can do one?? I do have a Sonnet (my first one ever) posted.. Hand~In~Hand...
I would like to Fan you if that is okay?
Lisa, new to this site
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2023
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I am over the top crazy about our Sonnet... As I am very new to writing Sonnets I did not know about Spenserian Sonnets... I need to see if I can do one?? I do have a Sonnet (my first one ever) posted.. Hand~In~Hand...
I would like to Fan you if that is okay?
Lisa, new to this site
Comment Written 17-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2023
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Thank you so much for the great review, Lisa. Sonnets are my favorite forms and if you need any help please message me. I'll check out the sonnet you have posted. Of course, you are welcome to fan me if you'd like. Welcome to the site!
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Sounds great!!
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent Spenserian Sonnet and beautiful presentation. I like the subject, it's a great entry for the contest. Congratulations for winning!!!
Gypsy
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Excellent Spenserian Sonnet and beautiful presentation. I like the subject, it's a great entry for the contest. Congratulations for winning!!!
Gypsy
Comment Written 16-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Thank you for the great review. I found the painting by Michael Cheval named "Unrequited Letters" featured here, a perfect match for the topic.
Comment from Paul Manton
My Lady, I feel that I should write this review in Spenserian quatrains - and I note that they are reminiscent of Dante's 'terza rima' in linking the stanzas. Coincidentally I had a conversation about The Fairie Queene at coffee with a friend on Wednesday, so I am up for this! Your rhyming is impeccable, the parodic choice of vocabulary is perfect and all the linkage is accurate, so I would give you six stars if I could. Good luck with all your future writing. Paul
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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My Lady, I feel that I should write this review in Spenserian quatrains - and I note that they are reminiscent of Dante's 'terza rima' in linking the stanzas. Coincidentally I had a conversation about The Fairie Queene at coffee with a friend on Wednesday, so I am up for this! Your rhyming is impeccable, the parodic choice of vocabulary is perfect and all the linkage is accurate, so I would give you six stars if I could. Good luck with all your future writing. Paul
Comment Written 16-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Oh, thank you, Sir, for such an elegant review. I am honored indeed.
Comment from Janel Mock
Well deserved win!!! I am not very good at rhyming and this makes me want to start practicing! I am just not the best at putting my thoughts into words... Practice makes perfect though right?! Thank you so much for sharing! ~Janel
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Well deserved win!!! I am not very good at rhyming and this makes me want to start practicing! I am just not the best at putting my thoughts into words... Practice makes perfect though right?! Thank you so much for sharing! ~Janel
Comment Written 16-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Thank you for the great review.
Comment from JSD
A complex form to get to grips with but you do it ably. A lovely insight into a relationship, the linking rhymes adding to the linking of the couple by letters - or not! I haven't read Spenser since university. Thank you for taking me back!
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2023
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A complex form to get to grips with but you do it ably. A lovely insight into a relationship, the linking rhymes adding to the linking of the couple by letters - or not! I haven't read Spenser since university. Thank you for taking me back!
Comment Written 15-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2023
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Thank you for the great review.
Comment from June Sargent
Unrequited love is a tragedy. And your words and artwork perfectly captured the agony of it all. When someone scribes without desire, the will pierces deeply. Great imagery!
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2023
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Unrequited love is a tragedy. And your words and artwork perfectly captured the agony of it all. When someone scribes without desire, the will pierces deeply. Great imagery!
Comment Written 15-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2023
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Thanks for the great review.. I found the painting by Michael Cheval named "Unrequited Letters" featured here a perfect match for the topic.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A fine sonnet and I enjoyed your rhymes, meter and sentiment here and I am glad you revived this work as I had not read it before, much enjoyed, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2023
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A fine sonnet and I enjoyed your rhymes, meter and sentiment here and I am glad you revived this work as I had not read it before, much enjoyed, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 15-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2023
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Thank you for the great review, Dolly. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Comment from GWHARGIS
Wow. This was very Shakespearean. I might not have understood it totally but I enjoyed the ride. This was amazing. I see why there is so much being attached to it. Great poem. Thanks for sharing. Gretchen
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2023
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Wow. This was very Shakespearean. I might not have understood it totally but I enjoyed the ride. This was amazing. I see why there is so much being attached to it. Great poem. Thanks for sharing. Gretchen
Comment Written 14-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2023
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Thank you for the great review.
Comment from Sally Law
Gracious me! This is poetry perfection, dear Muse! No wonder it was awarded. Congratulations on such a fine achievement and a beautiful addition to your book of poems. How talented you are! The slant rhymes are lovely and make the flow smooth and effortless. (I hate it when rhymes sound too forced.)
I'm in elementary school with poetry and that's okay. I love it though and enjoy so many different forms. I wrote a Petrarchan Sonnet once and my brain about caught fire! Thankfully, I recovered.
Again, thank you for sharing. I will bookcase this for my education.
Sending you my best today as always.
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2023
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Gracious me! This is poetry perfection, dear Muse! No wonder it was awarded. Congratulations on such a fine achievement and a beautiful addition to your book of poems. How talented you are! The slant rhymes are lovely and make the flow smooth and effortless. (I hate it when rhymes sound too forced.)
I'm in elementary school with poetry and that's okay. I love it though and enjoy so many different forms. I wrote a Petrarchan Sonnet once and my brain about caught fire! Thankfully, I recovered.
Again, thank you for sharing. I will bookcase this for my education.
Sending you my best today as always.
Sal XOs
Comment Written 14-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2023
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Thank you so much for such a generous review, dear Sally. I am honored by your words. Love and blessings, Muse.
