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Comment from Glasstruth
The bridge like the wheel has no one owning a patent to it. I think it's better that way, in having mankind take full credit for it. Your author notes are very interesting as you explain the religious aspects of it. Very tight and superb flow. Well crafted. Les
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2015
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The bridge like the wheel has no one owning a patent to it. I think it's better that way, in having mankind take full credit for it. Your author notes are very interesting as you explain the religious aspects of it. Very tight and superb flow. Well crafted. Les
Comment Written 21-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2015
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Thank you very much Les.
Comment from Ben Colder
Enjoyed your Sonnet about bridges. They just completed a new one not far from where I live. Many man hours went in to it, but worth it. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2015
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Enjoyed your Sonnet about bridges. They just completed a new one not far from where I live. Many man hours went in to it, but worth it. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2015
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Thank you Ben. It is an amazing science to be a good bridge builder.
Comment from ravenblack
You are right in your inference of bridge building originating in observation of nature. And mathematics. Suspension bridges like the Golden Gate- one wonders if we would ever be able to build the same today.
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2015
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You are right in your inference of bridge building originating in observation of nature. And mathematics. Suspension bridges like the Golden Gate- one wonders if we would ever be able to build the same today.
Comment Written 12-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2015
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Thank you Ravenblack. I'd settle fir a transcontinental bullet train.
Comment from rod007
A wonderful poem of respect and admiration for the bridges in this world. The notes about the mythology surrounding bridges in this life and the afterlife is also fascinating. Well done, Tom.
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2015
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A wonderful poem of respect and admiration for the bridges in this world. The notes about the mythology surrounding bridges in this life and the afterlife is also fascinating. Well done, Tom.
Comment Written 12-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2015
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Thank you rod. It just sort of evolved.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I have never given bridges a thought regarding how the first one came about. I think your idea of a tree falling over a stream is the most likely one. Most things begin by an accident of some sort. I really enjoyed reading this poem, Tom, there are many amazing bridges out there, your photo is just one of them. Excellent! xsx Sandra
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2015
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I have never given bridges a thought regarding how the first one came about. I think your idea of a tree falling over a stream is the most likely one. Most things begin by an accident of some sort. I really enjoyed reading this poem, Tom, there are many amazing bridges out there, your photo is just one of them. Excellent! xsx Sandra
Comment Written 12-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2015
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Thank you Sandra. There sure are.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Your sonnet is very informative as well as beautiful. Good job with the sonnet. I only tried writing a couple, they have too many rules for me but I admire the poets who write them.
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2015
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Your sonnet is very informative as well as beautiful. Good job with the sonnet. I only tried writing a couple, they have too many rules for me but I admire the poets who write them.
Comment Written 11-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2015
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Thank you Gypsy Blue Rose.
Comment from Chrissy710
What an interesting poem or Spencerian Sonnet reading you notes to describe the style you have done justice to this and also given a little history of bridge building also. I' m glad I had a read. Image and colour scheme were complimentary to each other too. I like this Cheers Christine
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2015
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What an interesting poem or Spencerian Sonnet reading you notes to describe the style you have done justice to this and also given a little history of bridge building also. I' m glad I had a read. Image and colour scheme were complimentary to each other too. I like this Cheers Christine
Comment Written 11-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2015
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Thank you very much,Chrissy.
Comment from His Grayness
My goodness. I wish I had six stars to celebrate the poetry training class here alone! The work is brilliant and the education was priceless in the author's notes so nothing can be offered but thanks here! HIS GRAYNESS
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2015
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My goodness. I wish I had six stars to celebrate the poetry training class here alone! The work is brilliant and the education was priceless in the author's notes so nothing can be offered but thanks here! HIS GRAYNESS
Comment Written 11-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2015
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Thank you very much Vance. Glad you could get something out of it, and for the compliment.
Comment from Selina Stambi
Hi Tom,
Your sonnet scanned perfectly for metre - as always. using an Ipad, so I'll be brief. Am away from home.
Good question about the bridges. Probably a downed tree - yes!
Congrats you the publication of your second volume of poems. Awesome!
Sonali
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2015
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Hi Tom,
Your sonnet scanned perfectly for metre - as always. using an Ipad, so I'll be brief. Am away from home.
Good question about the bridges. Probably a downed tree - yes!
Congrats you the publication of your second volume of poems. Awesome!
Sonali
Comment Written 10-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2015
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Thank you Sonali. Glad you liked it . Nice that you acknowledged the book.
Comment from Joan E.
We saw many Roman bridges/aqueducts on our recent trip to Spain and I marveled over the great expanses they spanned. I hadn't speculated on how ancient architects used fallen trees across rivers as their models, but your theory makes sense. I enjoyed your rhymed sonnet and your reference to the "Titans" plus the "two hills" metaphor. Hugs and happy weekend- Joan
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2015
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We saw many Roman bridges/aqueducts on our recent trip to Spain and I marveled over the great expanses they spanned. I hadn't speculated on how ancient architects used fallen trees across rivers as their models, but your theory makes sense. I enjoyed your rhymed sonnet and your reference to the "Titans" plus the "two hills" metaphor. Hugs and happy weekend- Joan
Comment Written 10-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2015
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Thank you Joan. The arch was quite an invention, Tony Fawcus pointed out how the Greeks didn't have them and used ferry boats. Especially the River Styx on the journey to the Iskand of the dead.
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Ah, yes, the famous Styx's ferry master would not be remembered if there had been a bridge! Smiles- Joan
