A Street of Ancient Mexico
a blank verse poem133 total reviews
Comment from Cedar
This type of poetry is very difficult to write. However,
I thought you showed a great deal of experience with this piece. I am very unfamiliar with it, but you made it seem simple.
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2010
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This type of poetry is very difficult to write. However,
I thought you showed a great deal of experience with this piece. I am very unfamiliar with it, but you made it seem simple.
Comment Written 03-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2010
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Thank you; that is a fine compliment indeed.
Comment from RebelRose
I found this to be an easy and enjoyable read and a good example of blank verse. Very well written. Your author's notes are very helpful and informative.
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2010
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I found this to be an easy and enjoyable read and a good example of blank verse. Very well written. Your author's notes are very helpful and informative.
Comment Written 03-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2010
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Thank you for the your review and your comments on the author's notes. I truly appreciate both, as opinions vay widely on author's notes; I am glad you found them helpful.
Comment from ErikAHarris
Very nice work. Extremely well put together. I enjoyed your words immensly. I normally dont touch on love in my works,nor enjoy those that do, but I must say, this is astounding. It was just short of a six in my opinion.
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2010
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Very nice work. Extremely well put together. I enjoyed your words immensly. I normally dont touch on love in my works,nor enjoy those that do, but I must say, this is astounding. It was just short of a six in my opinion.
Comment Written 03-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2010
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Thanks for a great review. The comment just just short of a six made my day today.
Comment from despiser
One does not take to long to move on eh? lol
This is an enjoyable read. though i did have to work to get the imagery and meaning behind the words, that doesn't take away that it's a well written poem. Colour theme and artwork really help capture the setting
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2010
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One does not take to long to move on eh? lol
This is an enjoyable read. though i did have to work to get the imagery and meaning behind the words, that doesn't take away that it's a well written poem. Colour theme and artwork really help capture the setting
Comment Written 03-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2010
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Thanks. I had to work really hard to find the right color scheme. Thanks for a great review; yes, reading this poem is work, especially if one is not deeply immersed in Mexican culture.
Comment from Loyd C. Taylor, Sr
A very good morning to you Poet. I enjoyed your elegant and revealing, mysterious and romance poem, with a touch of spirituality. Good luck in the contest. Loyd
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2010
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A very good morning to you Poet. I enjoyed your elegant and revealing, mysterious and romance poem, with a touch of spirituality. Good luck in the contest. Loyd
Comment Written 03-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2010
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Thanks for a great review. I truly appreciate it.
Comment from BethShelby
Blank verse is one of the few forms of poetry which I've never tried. You have created a lovely poem using this form. It makes me think I would enjoy reading more of this type poetry. Good luck with the contest. I think this one stand a good chance of winning.
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2010
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Blank verse is one of the few forms of poetry which I've never tried. You have created a lovely poem using this form. It makes me think I would enjoy reading more of this type poetry. Good luck with the contest. I think this one stand a good chance of winning.
Comment Written 03-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2010
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Thanks for your very kind review; I truly appreciate it.
Comment from 19steven85
The contrast between the first three paragraphs and the last three, I thought, It was done well. The street, to me, symbolizes the moment where you went from being lost to being found. I would to walk down that street someday. This poem gives hope to the lost and the broken. Take care.
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2010
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The contrast between the first three paragraphs and the last three, I thought, It was done well. The street, to me, symbolizes the moment where you went from being lost to being found. I would to walk down that street someday. This poem gives hope to the lost and the broken. Take care.
Comment Written 03-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your good review; you understood the symbolism well.
Comment from Poetic Diamond
I'm a babe to the literary world, and so I don't know too much about form. I love the content of the poem however, telling of how to love yourself after recovering from a broken heart. Good luck in the contest! I'm sure it's a great entry.
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2010
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I'm a babe to the literary world, and so I don't know too much about form. I love the content of the poem however, telling of how to love yourself after recovering from a broken heart. Good luck in the contest! I'm sure it's a great entry.
Comment Written 03-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your review; you are very kind.
Comment from Paulpl52
The way I see this fascinating blank verse poem. Is a drunken wretch of a man who went through various deep emotions before finding God and the love of his life. I think this is very powerful almost Shakespearean in its content. It tells a story in a short but concise way. I love the first stanza which sets the scene to this very powerful poem.
I admit, I'm no expert here but I really enjoyed this read. Well done to you and all the best for the contest. Paul
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2010
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The way I see this fascinating blank verse poem. Is a drunken wretch of a man who went through various deep emotions before finding God and the love of his life. I think this is very powerful almost Shakespearean in its content. It tells a story in a short but concise way. I love the first stanza which sets the scene to this very powerful poem.
I admit, I'm no expert here but I really enjoyed this read. Well done to you and all the best for the contest. Paul
Comment Written 03-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2010
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Thanks for a great review; I am flattered by the comparison to Shakespeare. I am glad you like the first stanza.
Comment from daniela.albu
To meet the love of one's life on an ancient street in Mexico when one feels devoid of erotic thoughts and lust, is a miracle of God. The door has here various significances being a very powerful multi-faceted symbol.
"So during the siesta that fine day
I walked a street of ancient Mexico
And viewed one maiden's liquid soft brown eyes;
I met the woman whom I now adore."
So God is there for us to open the doors of our lives miracles.
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2010
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To meet the love of one's life on an ancient street in Mexico when one feels devoid of erotic thoughts and lust, is a miracle of God. The door has here various significances being a very powerful multi-faceted symbol.
"So during the siesta that fine day
I walked a street of ancient Mexico
And viewed one maiden's liquid soft brown eyes;
I met the woman whom I now adore."
So God is there for us to open the doors of our lives miracles.
Comment Written 03-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2010
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Yes, you understood well the reference to the transcendent that I desired in this poem. Thanks for that and for a great review.
