Little Poems
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Comment from rod007
That mountain range is outstanding and the poem reflects your passionate admiration of the scenery. Bai was a great poet and a drunk. His poetry was magnificent, that's a great tribute to him too. Well done, Tom.
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2015
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That mountain range is outstanding and the poem reflects your passionate admiration of the scenery. Bai was a great poet and a drunk. His poetry was magnificent, that's a great tribute to him too. Well done, Tom.
Comment Written 18-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2015
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Thank you Rod.
Comment from A.A.A.EXHILARATING RIDE
I love the many aspects of this, the details in both the poetry and its complement. I love that it makes me want to go, see such majestic views, and explore it historic depth.
The Yahoo image sets off your theme too, and colouring of background and text.
Once again congratulations. And a six from me! Maureen*&*
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2015
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I love the many aspects of this, the details in both the poetry and its complement. I love that it makes me want to go, see such majestic views, and explore it historic depth.
The Yahoo image sets off your theme too, and colouring of background and text.
Once again congratulations. And a six from me! Maureen*&*
Comment Written 15-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2015
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Thank you Naureen &, I get the same desire, as I have only read about it.
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Always great to dream, especially with memories in the background. Even greater when reading inspires such depth.Blessings Maureen*&
Comment from Pantygynt
Well at least you are consistent in regarding the word poem as having only one syllable - you do it twice here! lol. No volta for me to hunt this time just time to appreciate a great piece of history.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2015
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Well at least you are consistent in regarding the word poem as having only one syllable - you do it twice here! lol. No volta for me to hunt this time just time to appreciate a great piece of history.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2015
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Thank you Pantgynt. I appreciate this fine review.
Comment from Selina Stambi
The sixty thousand steps carved in its side ... sixty thousand? Wow!
Twenty thousand poems ... hyperbole, or for real?
Enjoyed, Tom. A great "National Geographic" sort of piece.
Sonali
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2015
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The sixty thousand steps carved in its side ... sixty thousand? Wow!
Twenty thousand poems ... hyperbole, or for real?
Enjoyed, Tom. A great "National Geographic" sort of piece.
Sonali
Comment Written 14-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2015
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Stank you Sonali. Yes, 20,000 for real, and counting.
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Nice sonnet Tom. Beautiful Picture. I learn something every day and today you are the teacher. That story is interesting, especially about the steps being carved in the mountain.
I wonder what slaves were forced to do that? I huge task just as the Great Wall was. The Chinese are amazing people.
Well done. Nancy
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2015
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Nice sonnet Tom. Beautiful Picture. I learn something every day and today you are the teacher. That story is interesting, especially about the steps being carved in the mountain.
I wonder what slaves were forced to do that? I huge task just as the Great Wall was. The Chinese are amazing people.
Well done. Nancy
Comment Written 14-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2015
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Thank you Nancy. Undoubtedly slave labor.
Comment from TAB_that's me
You maintained a great scheme even rhyming with Chinese - not easy to do.
Your wonderful imagery allows me to see this beautiful place.
Teresa
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2015
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You maintained a great scheme even rhyming with Chinese - not easy to do.
Your wonderful imagery allows me to see this beautiful place.
Teresa
Comment Written 14-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2015
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Thank you Teresa. If I ever get to China, I'd like to go there.
Comment from rspoet
This is simply an excellent heroic sonnet
The rhymes are exact in abab pattern
and the meter is consistent
Nice work getting a line like "gained fame -747 AD." in there
and all the names like Huangshan
The influence of poetry,
Li Bai bringing attention to the area through his poems
Excellent picture to match the excellent poem
Very well done
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2015
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This is simply an excellent heroic sonnet
The rhymes are exact in abab pattern
and the meter is consistent
Nice work getting a line like "gained fame -747 AD." in there
and all the names like Huangshan
The influence of poetry,
Li Bai bringing attention to the area through his poems
Excellent picture to match the excellent poem
Very well done
Comment Written 14-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2015
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Thank you very much for a wonderful review, rspoet.
Comment from Joan E.
Thank you for all the details about Huangshan--I didn't realize Li Bai brought the area fame so long ago. Your Heroic Sonnet does it justice, especially with the extra stanza/rhymed couplet. I enjoyed the parallel yellow color in the photograph and your presentation. Your "twenty thousand" and one poem is much appreciated! Hope your new week continues to be productive- Joan
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2015
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Thank you for all the details about Huangshan--I didn't realize Li Bai brought the area fame so long ago. Your Heroic Sonnet does it justice, especially with the extra stanza/rhymed couplet. I enjoyed the parallel yellow color in the photograph and your presentation. Your "twenty thousand" and one poem is much appreciated! Hope your new week continues to be productive- Joan
Comment Written 13-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2015
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Thank you Joan. I bet you've been there.
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I've been to China but not seen the Yellow Mountains--your post certainly makes me want to visit that part of the country. Smiles- Joan
Comment from robyn corum
WOW! I wanna go there, tooooooo!!
Have you been or just telling us about it to upset us?? (meanie.)
I enjoyed this poem very much. I love the history and learning stuff!
Thanks!!
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2015
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WOW! I wanna go there, tooooooo!!
Have you been or just telling us about it to upset us?? (meanie.)
I enjoyed this poem very much. I love the history and learning stuff!
Thanks!!
Comment Written 13-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2015
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Thank you Robyn. I haven't been there, but I'd like to, too.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
Like this sonnet. It seem difficult but plausible, if you use a good subject. I love the landscape of the Huangshan, the background story is also interesting. I'm a landscape fanatic and seldom not like a landscape.
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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2015
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Like this sonnet. It seem difficult but plausible, if you use a good subject. I love the landscape of the Huangshan, the background story is also interesting. I'm a landscape fanatic and seldom not like a landscape.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2015
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Thank you Sandra. Glad you liked it.
