Little Poems
Viewing comments for Chapter 300 "Cling"Small and Specialty Poems
11 total reviews
Comment from Realist101
This is lovely. You've written about one of my favorite little creatures of all time and done it well. I long for spring already. The warm summer evenings and nights filled with tree frog sounds. Love this.
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2015
This is lovely. You've written about one of my favorite little creatures of all time and done it well. I long for spring already. The warm summer evenings and nights filled with tree frog sounds. Love this.
Comment Written 18-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2015
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Thank you realist for such a fine review.
Comment from rod007
There is a superb magical and mystical quality in this poem. The analogy between the clinging and flying dragonfly and the way we need to free ourselves of false beliefs is wonderful. I agree totally, go to fate and death with a true heart. Very well done, Tom.
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2015
There is a superb magical and mystical quality in this poem. The analogy between the clinging and flying dragonfly and the way we need to free ourselves of false beliefs is wonderful. I agree totally, go to fate and death with a true heart. Very well done, Tom.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2015
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Thank you Rod. I am most pleased with this review and those wonderful stars.
Comment from I am Cat
Hello Tom,
Well, I actually loved this poem and it's 'moral' of the story...
as far as the form goes... after I got halfway through, I started
hearing Charlie Brown's teacher, 'waa wa waa waa waa waaa waa"... ;)
and so, yeah. I'll take your word for it.
lol
As for the poem, it's lovely. Definitely six stars worthy, alas, I have none
right now, and I would save it for tonight, but i"m so far behind (having
8 pages of reviews to do in my inbox) :(
that I need to clean them all out... like this one, most of them are now about 2 cents apiece, which is fine. I'll need all 8 pages to post another poem. LOL
Beautifully written, and I love the little moral within the story.
Cat
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
Hello Tom,
Well, I actually loved this poem and it's 'moral' of the story...
as far as the form goes... after I got halfway through, I started
hearing Charlie Brown's teacher, 'waa wa waa waa waa waaa waa"... ;)
and so, yeah. I'll take your word for it.
lol
As for the poem, it's lovely. Definitely six stars worthy, alas, I have none
right now, and I would save it for tonight, but i"m so far behind (having
8 pages of reviews to do in my inbox) :(
that I need to clean them all out... like this one, most of them are now about 2 cents apiece, which is fine. I'll need all 8 pages to post another poem. LOL
Beautifully written, and I love the little moral within the story.
Cat
Comment Written 12-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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Thank you Cat. I was 45 reviews behind this morning, but have it down to 23 now. Banked a whole $6.42 so far. Thanks for the review and virtual 6.
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Yeah, and how does that feel? You've spent hour upon hour and $6.42 to show for it? I do hope you've at least racked up some member pumps? I haven't ... not a one. :(
I've just spent 45 minutes reviewing and revising Gynt's last chapter on his story... That man needs to learn the use of the common comma. LOL ;)
well, off I go... no time to dilly dally! ;)
hugs
Comment from poetadeu
It is a certainty that many things can be learned
by watching nature happening. This write is proof
that inspirational thoughts communicate themselves
to us in simple things. Mysteries become apparently
solved and a new viewpoint takes over. A lovely
picture, great notes and a pleasure read. Thank you.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
It is a certainty that many things can be learned
by watching nature happening. This write is proof
that inspirational thoughts communicate themselves
to us in simple things. Mysteries become apparently
solved and a new viewpoint takes over. A lovely
picture, great notes and a pleasure read. Thank you.
Comment Written 11-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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Thank you poetadeau. Indeed nature has many lessons..
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Indeed...LOL:}
Comment from RGstar
You converted this welll from your vision, my friend. Your meaning in relation to life is potent indeed.
Avery well done.
Best wishes.
RG
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
You converted this welll from your vision, my friend. Your meaning in relation to life is potent indeed.
Avery well done.
Best wishes.
RG
Comment Written 11-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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Thank you RG.
Comment from Joan E.
I am glad you spotted the dragonfly and were inspired to create a Decuain and add your notes about the insect and the form, especially since I didn't know much about either. Thanks too for catching those blue eyes in your photo. I admired your philosophical lesson and your pure rhymes. Bravo! -Joan
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2015
I am glad you spotted the dragonfly and were inspired to create a Decuain and add your notes about the insect and the form, especially since I didn't know much about either. Thanks too for catching those blue eyes in your photo. I admired your philosophical lesson and your pure rhymes. Bravo! -Joan
Comment Written 11-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2015
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Thank you Joan. I am deeply moved by your review.
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Thank you for brightening my evening with your creativity, commentary and information. Sweet, starry dreams- Joan
Comment from artemis53
Lovely and true but not entirely easy. Letting go is an art or a skill well practiced that I have such difficulty with but I know that whether I like it or not, it will be gone anyway.
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2015
Lovely and true but not entirely easy. Letting go is an art or a skill well practiced that I have such difficulty with but I know that whether I like it or not, it will be gone anyway.
Comment Written 10-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2015
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Thank you Artemis. Some of your recent writing inspired me along this vane.
Comment from tfawcus
The metaphor is apt, the construction perfect and I found the rhyme scheme suited the way your poem moved alternately between the dragonfly and the human condition. The enjambment between lines three and four worked well to emphasise that the fears we profess are never so completely conquered as we might like others to think.
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2015
The metaphor is apt, the construction perfect and I found the rhyme scheme suited the way your poem moved alternately between the dragonfly and the human condition. The enjambment between lines three and four worked well to emphasise that the fears we profess are never so completely conquered as we might like others to think.
Comment Written 10-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2015
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Thank you very much Tony. That is a very descriptive assessment.
Comment from Pantygynt
I fine piece of philosophy stemming from an observation of on of nature's marvels. Are you familiar with To Paint a Water Lily by Ted Hughes? "The dragonfly that eats meat and bullets by". Your notes rather than the poem reminded me of that line. You have crammed so much meaning into this short form. An excellent little piece.
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2015
I fine piece of philosophy stemming from an observation of on of nature's marvels. Are you familiar with To Paint a Water Lily by Ted Hughes? "The dragonfly that eats meat and bullets by". Your notes rather than the poem reminded me of that line. You have crammed so much meaning into this short form. An excellent little piece.
Comment Written 10-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2015
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Thank you Oantygynt. No, actually I'm not familiar with that one.
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You should look it up. I think you would appreciate its double viewpoint.
Comment from robyn corum
What beautiful work! I can't imagine a mind like your working at Lockheed Martin -- you must have gone stir crazy with all your creativity!
This was wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2015
What beautiful work! I can't imagine a mind like your working at Lockheed Martin -- you must have gone stir crazy with all your creativity!
This was wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
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Comment Written 10-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2015
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Thank you Robyn. It was an amazing company with never a dull moment.
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not with you around!