Little Poems
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Comment from tfawcus
I enjoyed this, not least for your interesting background notes. The image of the bridge has been freely used throughout time to symbolise moving on and overcoming obstacles. The interlocking form of your Spenserian sonnet is a perfect vehicle for the interlocking form of the bridge itself. Rhythm and rhyme are assured though I stumbled a bit over 'geniuses' and tempted to read it as 'genii' though that does alter the meaning slightly.
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2015
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I enjoyed this, not least for your interesting background notes. The image of the bridge has been freely used throughout time to symbolise moving on and overcoming obstacles. The interlocking form of your Spenserian sonnet is a perfect vehicle for the interlocking form of the bridge itself. Rhythm and rhyme are assured though I stumbled a bit over 'geniuses' and tempted to read it as 'genii' though that does alter the meaning slightly.
Comment Written 10-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2015
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Thank you so much, Tony. Yeah, that would definitely alter it. I chose that interlocking style because of that. I am most glad you picked up on it.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
Great poem once again. I love bridges as well. It is a very fine art to build a bridge, which has to last for many years.
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2015
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Great poem once again. I love bridges as well. It is a very fine art to build a bridge, which has to last for many years.
Comment Written 10-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2015
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Thank you Dandra. It sure does.
Comment from Ulla
I liked reading this. It was a very well written poem about the mysteries of bridge construction. I don't know much about poetry so I can't give you a qualified review in that respect. Peers did you mean piers?
I enjoyed reading it. Ulla
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2015
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I liked reading this. It was a very well written poem about the mysteries of bridge construction. I don't know much about poetry so I can't give you a qualified review in that respect. Peers did you mean piers?
I enjoyed reading it. Ulla
Comment Written 10-Jul-2015
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Thank you Ulla. Yes i did intend piers.
Comment from Pantygynt
I admire your example of the Spenserian Sonnet greatly and the subject you have chosen is fascinating. The amazing thing about the various cultures is not that they have different names for the bridge and its guardians, but that they all separate the living world from that of the dead with a chasm, usually water filled. Interestingly the Greeks though great engineers did not throw a bridge across the Styx but relied upon my good friend Charon and his ferry!
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I admire your example of the Spenserian Sonnet greatly and the subject you have chosen is fascinating. The amazing thing about the various cultures is not that they have different names for the bridge and its guardians, but that they all separate the living world from that of the dead with a chasm, usually water filled. Interestingly the Greeks though great engineers did not throw a bridge across the Styx but relied upon my good friend Charon and his ferry!
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Comment Written 10-Jul-2015
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Thank you Pantygynt. That is a very interesting point you bring up. I guess the Greeks hadn't developed the arch yet.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I enjoyed your poem. You did a great job with the chosen format. The rhyme is superb as is the flow. The picture is awesome.
I believe you intended [peers] to be [piers].
Good job and thanks for sharing.
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I enjoyed your poem. You did a great job with the chosen format. The rhyme is superb as is the flow. The picture is awesome.
I believe you intended [peers] to be [piers].
Good job and thanks for sharing.
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Comment Written 10-Jul-2015
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Thank you jannypan. Yes, I did meam piers. I'll fix that.
