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The Boat

A 5-7-5 poetry contest entry.

214 total reviews 
Comment from annatberry
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Well done, I loved it and the wonderful wording of this poem. You did a great job with such a few words. Good luck in the contest!!!!!

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 18-Oct-2013
    Thank you very much for this review and the comments on it! :P it is appreciated.
Comment from Princesseunice
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Hmm, i do agree.
With the smooth ride and calmness, we sometimes feel relaxed. But there may come a time when it seems we have missed the way.

Excellent.

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 18-Oct-2013
    Thank you very much princesseunice, you review is treasured and I appreciate it! :P
Comment from Sanku
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it is a Classic imagery .the boat and the boatman .here you have given this a slight twist .a crucial moment before embarking .about to take the plunge the question -why am i doing this or where am i actually heading? the boat is your destiny .you can either guide it to your chosen destination or you let it drift and go with the flow.i am very sorry i ran out of my quota of sixes .so here are virtual ones-*****.

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 18-Oct-2013
    Thank you very much for your virtual sixes (I'm hoping it is that way with everyone! :P)
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2013
    Thank you very much for your virtual sixes (I'm hoping it is that way with everyone! :P)
Comment from Bryana
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Yes, thought provoking. Well you can get
to the pier, no problem, it would be if
you start the boat and get to the ocean
if you don't know how to steer.

Very interesting. You poem meets the
rules of the 5-7-5 poem.

Good luck

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 18-Oct-2013
    Thank you very much for your review and your comments.
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2013
    Thank you very much for your review and your comments.
Comment from Bobby Jo
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I get it, and yet I wonder this in my own life. Even though my life is good. Wondering how I have ended up right here, right now. Wondering where I will be tomorrow, as my kids hit the older grades and later into college. I don't want right now to ever end.

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 18-Oct-2013
    Completely understandable, I just wish that time could stop sometimes, those are the moments of impact, that change you. :P
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2013
    Completely understandable, I just wish that time could stop sometimes, those are the moments of impact, that change you. :P
Comment from Hitcher
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Stone still on the pier
yet I know not how to steer
how did I get here

a 5-7-5 poem should offer up a concrete image in the minds eye of the reader, the visuals should dazzle and not need an explanation. Without your notes, one would be left wondering; what the? With the notes... it makes sense, just a thought friend!

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 18-Oct-2013
    I added the notes for what I could not fit into the poem, thank you for your review and your help! :P I really appreciate them, I always take every reviewers help into consideration, I just don't know how I could make it clearer, (some get it, some don't, then the readers notes help.) without having to completely disassemble it.
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2013
    I added the notes for what I could not fit into the poem, thank you for your review and your help! :P I really appreciate them, I always take every reviewers help into consideration, I just don't know how I could make it clearer, (some get it, some don't, then the readers notes help.) without having to completely disassemble it.
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2013
    Thank you for your review and your comments. I understand completely where you are coming from, and I feel the same way! Its about half and half for people understanding what I was trying to say, and then those that didn't understand I help with the notes. :P Its the best option I could come up with considering that I didn't have any more space. I will take your comments to heart though ok?
Comment from fairy77
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Nice nature scene.I love the pic and pier.I could visualize this and your words carefully selected.I loved it and enjoyed the piece!Well done!beth fairy77.

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 18-Oct-2013
    Thank you very much for your comments and your complements! :P you review is appreciated.
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2013
    Thank you very much for your comments and your compliments! :P you review is appreciated.
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2013
    Thank you for your comments and your compliments.
Comment from cinderbella
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The artwork is beautiful and perfect for your poem. Your little 575 expressed perfectly what you intended, according to your author's notes. I am unsure if I really like the title, just personal opinion; I do get your point, but for me you captured the moment of being "stone-still" rather than stepping into a boat. Maybe I just do not have enough imagination. lol
Nevertheless I absolutely loved it. :) Sandra

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 17-Oct-2013
    You did it perfectly, no lack of imagination. I have had multiple people saying that and I just don't know what else to name it. I'm glad you loved it.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2013
    Hey you are the lady that makes all of the bella writings! :P I'm glad you got to review my poem! :P
reply by cinderbella on 17-Oct-2013
    Yes, I am Bella, short for cinderbella.I would love to read more of your work, it is such a pleasure. I will fan you. :) Sandra
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2013
    Thank you :P I'm getting a membership soon.
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
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Yes, I think I understand what you are driving at. I felt that moment of bewilderment in your poem... that moment when you blank out and wonder, which way was I about to go? Giddy

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 17-Oct-2013
    Thank you for the review it is much appreciated. I for some reason find myself feeling like that all the time!

    - G
reply by Giddy Nielsen-Sweep on 18-Oct-2013
    lol
Comment from mmayen
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This is exactly where I am right now. I remember feeling like I had all my game together. Now I don't know if I'm strong enough to keep moving. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 17-Oct-2013
    You can always find strength. You just have to do exactly that, find it. :P I am your neighbor here on fan-story so if you need help, I don't mind, and I know thats kinda stepping out of the way, but I'm southern, its what I do. :P (I'm a 17th century poet born into a southerners body, not literally of course though)