A Candle In the Night
The closest I can come to a spooky poem, I guess.26 total reviews
Comment from chita
You have great artwork and a good flow with your poem-you give good description about the candle and how thoughts of different things go through your mind-great job.
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You have great artwork and a good flow with your poem-you give good description about the candle and how thoughts of different things go through your mind-great job.
Comment Written 10-Oct-2010
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2010
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Thanks, chita. I'm glad you found some meaning in this, and I appreciate your comments so much.
Comment from IndianaIrish
The hope you give the reader with your words, Merri, is what makes this poem one to remember. You know, you always find the right words that just makes your poetry sound so good when read out loud. Have I told you how much I love reading your stuff??
Karyn :>)
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2010
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The hope you give the reader with your words, Merri, is what makes this poem one to remember. You know, you always find the right words that just makes your poetry sound so good when read out loud. Have I told you how much I love reading your stuff??
Karyn :>)
Comment Written 10-Oct-2010
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2010
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Hahahaha Karyn! You are so cute, and I thank you for ALL the times you've told me how much you enjoy reading my 'stuff.' This is, as always, an encouraging and extremely kind review, and I appreciate it. Have I told you how much I love reading your reviews?? :^)
Comment from lola29
Oh my goodness, your poem is fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, and I've garnered a sense of hope and inspiration from your elegant words. You are truly a gifted artist.
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Oh my goodness, your poem is fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, and I've garnered a sense of hope and inspiration from your elegant words. You are truly a gifted artist.
Comment Written 10-Oct-2010
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2010
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You are so kind, Lola. Thank you for this enthusiastic review that has made me glad I write.
Comment from Joan E.
Thanks for letting us know that this poem is not autobiographical--otherwise we wonder and sometimes worry! I enjoyed your less-usual, five-line stanzas and rhyme scheme and the supernatural quality of the transformation you describe. Your rhythm is lovely, as are your "dreams" and "friend" similes and "light" and "face" metaphors.
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Thanks for letting us know that this poem is not autobiographical--otherwise we wonder and sometimes worry! I enjoyed your less-usual, five-line stanzas and rhyme scheme and the supernatural quality of the transformation you describe. Your rhythm is lovely, as are your "dreams" and "friend" similes and "light" and "face" metaphors.
Comment Written 10-Oct-2010
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2010
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Thank you so much, Joan. I loved your comments and appreciate this wonderful review and all the stars! You are so good to me!
Comment from Sally Carter
Phew, so glad it is not autobiographical...
A lovely structure and clever use of the rhyme at the end of each stanza.
I most enjoyed the stanza with the pooling candle wax. What a great metaphor that is for life dwindling down, losing its shape and purpose.
Thoroughly enjoyable, MM.
Best wishes
Sally
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2010
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Phew, so glad it is not autobiographical...
A lovely structure and clever use of the rhyme at the end of each stanza.
I most enjoyed the stanza with the pooling candle wax. What a great metaphor that is for life dwindling down, losing its shape and purpose.
Thoroughly enjoyable, MM.
Best wishes
Sally
Comment Written 10-Oct-2010
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2010
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Thank you so much, Sally. Your review reminds me why I wrote this. It was inspired by someone I know and love. I'm glad you found it enjoyable. Thank you, MM
Comment from BothePo8
What a delightul poem about hope and faith renewed. The rhythm and rhyme are excellent! The poem has great focus and clarity. When I read this, I can feel the heartfelt transition from despair to renewed hope and the emotion that accompanies its discovery. I also like the unique ending of each stanza.......Congratulations on an excellent poem MissMerri
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2010
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What a delightul poem about hope and faith renewed. The rhythm and rhyme are excellent! The poem has great focus and clarity. When I read this, I can feel the heartfelt transition from despair to renewed hope and the emotion that accompanies its discovery. I also like the unique ending of each stanza.......Congratulations on an excellent poem MissMerri
Comment Written 10-Oct-2010
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2010
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Thank you SO much Bo. I'm happy to know that you enjoyed this and I appreciate your kind review. Hugs, MM
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I would have had to be a fool not to like it...It was very special..Bo
Comment from adewpearl
I really like the ababc rhyming with each c line rhyming with the other c lines, Adonna. I also like the progression from hopelessness to hope and the intense emotion throughout.
Nice alliteration in watch the waning light. Strong visuals throughout also. Brooke
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2010
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I really like the ababc rhyming with each c line rhyming with the other c lines, Adonna. I also like the progression from hopelessness to hope and the intense emotion throughout.
Nice alliteration in watch the waning light. Strong visuals throughout also. Brooke
Comment Written 10-Oct-2010
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2010
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Many thanks for this detailed review. I love reading your comments, and this is an excellent and encouraging review, and much appreciated. MM
Comment from Trybuck
I don't believe spooky is all it's cracked up to be. I prefer true to life experiences, they're spooky enough by themselves.
Well done, Buck
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2010
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I don't believe spooky is all it's cracked up to be. I prefer true to life experiences, they're spooky enough by themselves.
Well done, Buck
Comment Written 10-Oct-2010
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2010
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Yep, you are so right, Buck. I'm not sure I could do spooky all that well, though I'd like to try. Thanks for reading this.
Comment from RuralFrights
Absolutely beautiful. I love the quatrain format, followed by the 5th stanza (1/2/3/1/4).
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2010
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Absolutely beautiful. I love the quatrain format, followed by the 5th stanza (1/2/3/1/4).
Comment Written 10-Oct-2010
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2010
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Thank you for your encouraging words. I'm so glad you enjoyed this poem.
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You're very welcome!
Comment from writer c
Quite a moody and thoughtful piece, Miss Merri. I was very intrigued by the rhyming scheme. The metaphors of candle (light) and darkness (loneliness, cold, dark mood) is very nicely drawn. I've missed you! And where did your picture go?
Carol
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2010
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Quite a moody and thoughtful piece, Miss Merri. I was very intrigued by the rhyming scheme. The metaphors of candle (light) and darkness (loneliness, cold, dark mood) is very nicely drawn. I've missed you! And where did your picture go?
Carol
Comment Written 10-Oct-2010
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2010
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Thank you for your encouraging review, Carol. I went to Colorado for a week, and when I came back, I thought I'd put a picture of my traveling companion up but after I did, he didn't like it, so I'll have to find another picture. Thanks for missing me! How nice it is to be missed. :^)
