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Those Flying Men

Admiring those flying men at the Olympic Games

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Comment from MyYiaYia
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The picture provides such a clear view of the what the poem describes. Great choice. The poem describes the sport of olympic ski jumping and the people who do it, very accurately. Nice work.

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2010


reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
    Thank you for the lovely review.
Comment from wierdgrace
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This is a great poem, for the meaning, the structure is wonderful, flows smoothly, and a great entry for this contest, good luck, and hope you get lots of votes.

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2010


reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
    Thank you for the review and for the vote!
Comment from Nanette Mary
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Hullo Friend ....

As I have been watching the amazing achievements of those participating in the Winter Olympic Games, this short work of yours, with the syllable count all present and correct for the Rictametre format, provides readers with a fitting word-picture of these great athletes and sportsmen.
Thank you for sharing this with us and I wish you well in the Contest.
With love from .... Nanette Mary.

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2010


reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
    Thank you Nanette Mary for rewiewing this work.
Comment from RobertoK
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I love your imagery. Poets of gravity - what an awesome line. Watching the Winter Olympics is like watching poetry in motion. So elegant, just like your fine verse. Well done, regards RobertoK.

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2010


reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
    Thank you RobertoK for sharing your comments on those awesome skiers.
Comment from Caeric il produttore
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A good poem, not very deep, but very well written. The art supports the poem nicely, and it meets the proper meter for the competition so kudos on that. Best of luck.

Il Produttore - My $.02

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2010


reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
    Thank you for your two cents!
Comment from Gert sherwood
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Hello, your entry is good but I believe you made an error when you said--
They fly upside down and twirl six feet up


I believe the skier goes higher than 6 feet ( it was told on TV that they twirl about 35 feet or more up in the air.

Gert

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2010


reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
    You are so right Gert. I took a poetic license in here! Thank you for reading and reviewing.
reply by Gert sherwood on 25-Feb-2010
    Hello, Poet
    Are you going to change that line? let me know if you do.
    Your poem deserves a 5.
    Gert
Comment from rama devi
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Poets of gravity

This line is a stroke of poetic genius---poetic acrobatics! It elevates this rictameter (literally!) LOL

Fine form and well presented. Highly unique content and theme.
Polished. No nits.

Best wishes in contest.

Warmly, rd

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2010


reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
    Your words produced an acrobatic leap in my heart! Thank you rd!
Comment from WRITER1
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They are truly amazing athletes, they are the cream of the crop. I personally would not be able to stand up after a flip like that.

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2010


reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
    Thank you, Writer1!
Comment from Abba Lin
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I love your words and poem.. As I watch these skiers, I wonder to myself how what a rush that must be flying through the air.. This takes guts, practice and determination to get to the olympics..What a great feat.. You said it so well.. Love Lin

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2010


reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
    Thank you Abba Lin for reading and enjoying this work.
Comment from ulster3
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Hello author.
I read this twice to get a feel for it. I understood it clearly from the first. The words are very well chosen. Your work has had to fit into a form that may be clever, but isn't really given to poetry. That is not to say I wouldn't try it. It is to compliment you for working within the form.
Ulster

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2010


reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
    Thank you Ulster so much for the veiled ccompliment that I acccept it very publicly!