Reviews from

September

mirrored nonet

47 total reviews 
Comment from Jackarrie
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A lovely reverse nonet, written with well chosen words about what we see and feel in September.

Harvest fruits are stored
kids are in school
wardrobe swapped
change is
here

Well done
Mary

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2014


reply by the author on 25-Sep-2014
    Thank you for the encouraging review, Mary. I appreciate the gracious comments. Debi
Comment from country ranch writer
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Mother nature says it is time for a change and she takes her work to heart bringing in the autumn leaves which tell us summer has gone and it will soon be winter. She gives us fair warning to start to prepare if we just pay attention to her and listen well.

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2014


reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014
    Thank you for the kind comments. Yes, Autumn is on the way. I finally got the hay in for the winter so I am feelIng a little more prepared of it.
reply by country ranch writer on 21-Sep-2014
    MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES HE HE THE DEVIL MADE ME SAY IT. EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE PREPARED YOU AREN'T REALLY FOR YOU ALWAYS FORGET ON LITTLE THING THEN ITS OH S--T
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2014
    So true. I wonder what it will be....
reply by country ranch writer on 21-Sep-2014
    SURPRISES ARE GOOOD
Comment from N.K. Wagner
Exceptional
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w.j., your reverse nonet is brilliant. I've never heard those images before, and they're absolutely perfect! A wonderful ode to autumn. :) nancy

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2014


reply by the author on 21-Sep-2014
    Thank you for the very encouraging review, Nancy! I am so happy you liked it enough to give it six stars! I appreciate the kind comments about the reverse nonet. I appreciate it. Debi
Comment from nancy_e_davis
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Good Job wj! You have done a great job here my friend.
Birds waving goodbye and trees toss leaves like confetti. What wonderful imagery. Yes change is here. Summer flew by this year. Well done. Nancy

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2014


reply by the author on 26-Sep-2014
    Thank you for the encouraging comments, Nancy. Thank you for pointing out what you liked.
    Yes, Summer did fly by this year. I hope Autumn hold for a while before the snow comes. Debi
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
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Hi debi - I don't think I have ever given a 6 for a nonet but this double is just beautiful. Your first describes September as it is. Your second is very poetic with good use of metaphor and personification of birds and trees. Very well done with a lovely appropriate picture. Warm regards Dorothy xx

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2014


reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014
    I am flattered that you like this nonet enough to give it a six, Dorothy. Thank you for the generous comments, too. It is so encouraging! You really brightened my day. Debi
Comment from mshirachot
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I simply LOVE nonets. They are so much fun to create. I've done a few and added extra elements to them like making them acrostic.

You've done a mostly great job with this one. A few things stood out.
"ready or not" is four syllables and you need three syllables for that line.

Some folks might point out "tem-per-a-ture" but personally...I also say it in three syllables myself!

Thanks for sharing!
Blessings,
Marsha

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2014


reply by the author on 16-Sep-2014
    Thank you for pointing out the syllable count on that line. I can't believe I missed that. It proves that a new set of eyes never hurt when doing editing. I changed the line to wardrobe swapped instead of ready or not but left the word temperature. Thank you, Marsha! I truly appreciate it. Debi
reply by mshirachot on 16-Sep-2014
    You are most kindly welcome, Debi! Glad I could help! Good choice for that line change up.
    Blessings,
    Marsha
Comment from Louise Michelle
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Hi Debi, This poem is simply delightful. Your personification is smart and so much fun to read. 'ready or not change is here' just adds to the whimsical comparison of autumn with a party game. A big, juicy sixer for you! Hugs, Lou

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2014


reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014
    Think you so much for the "bit juicy sixer", Lou! It is so nice to hear that you had fun reading it. I appreciate the stars and the very encouraging review. Debi
Comment from kiwijenny
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I love the line...summer and fall play temperature tag...so true here in Georgia...and tossing leaves like confetti...yay
I'm looking forward to driving into the mountains to get apples and pumpkins
God bless

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2014


reply by the author on 26-Sep-2014
    Yes, ready or not the Autumn is upon us. I love to drive through the mountains in October and see all the gold and red popping out. Everything is so beautiful. I think it is my favorite time of year.

    Thank you for pointing out the lines you liked so I know what worked. I appreciate the encouragement. Debi
Comment from flamingstar
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Oh, I love the last three lines...tossing leaves like confetti for one last hurrah. Visually very interesting and appealing - an hourglass! Very clever!

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2014


reply by the author on 26-Sep-2014
    Thank you for the kind comments about the writing. I am happy you like it and appreciate you pointing out what worked. Thank you. Debi
Comment from krys123
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W.j.debi;
I really like your double Nonets and one being inverted. They were written quite well in your imagination was very gifted while being inventive and ingeniously creative throughout.
The imagery was spectacular as you convinced my vision is to actually see many of your descriptive and exquisitely expressive lines:" trees don their festive attire pleased to toss leaves like confetti at this season's grand bon-voyage fete". This writing made me see so vividly that leaves falling as the seasons change.
Thank you so much for sharing and posting this for everyone to read and may the good Lord be with you always my friend.
Alex


 Comment Written 16-Sep-2014


reply by the author on 25-Sep-2014
    Thank you for such wonderful comments, Alex. I am so happy you liked it. Enjoy the season. Fall is beautiful. Debi
reply by krys123 on 26-Sep-2014
    You are so sincerely welcome, my dear friend.
    Alex