Shifting Shadows. Poems of Darkness
Viewing comments for Chapter 33 "The Watch"A collection of dark poetry
69 total reviews
Comment from livelylinda
rspoet: grandly written with a tinge of horror, yet, it wasn't scary or evil feeling. I kept admiring the hawk who stood watch over his master.
My favorite line is : ". . .and flees to hide in crevices of dark . . . ". Nice, original word combination.
Fabulous job! Livelylinda
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015
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rspoet: grandly written with a tinge of horror, yet, it wasn't scary or evil feeling. I kept admiring the hawk who stood watch over his master.
My favorite line is : ". . .and flees to hide in crevices of dark . . . ". Nice, original word combination.
Fabulous job! Livelylinda
Comment Written 22-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015
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Thank you, LivelyLinda, for the marvelous and interesting review and the exceptional rating. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem of the Hawk. I'm happy that you found it wasn't scary or evil at all, for scary was not my intention. I appreciate your positive and encouraging words and the splendid six stars very much. Thank you!
Comment from LanceHill
Very well written. The beauty of the hawk sitting there in the picture is amazing. The storyline you have presented with the picture is perfect. Thanks for sharing. God bless.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015
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Very well written. The beauty of the hawk sitting there in the picture is amazing. The storyline you have presented with the picture is perfect. Thanks for sharing. God bless.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015
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Thank you, Lance, for the interesting review and the excellent rating. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem and photographs of the Hawk. I appreciated your positive and encouraging words very much.
Comment from Zue65
Yes. animals can developed unmatched loyalty to their trainor or master. In fact animals are better friends sometimes compared to humans. They will stick to the masters through thick and thin and will never leave the master they have learned to love like this hawk. Thanks for sharing and excellent poem. God bless.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015
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Yes. animals can developed unmatched loyalty to their trainor or master. In fact animals are better friends sometimes compared to humans. They will stick to the masters through thick and thin and will never leave the master they have learned to love like this hawk. Thanks for sharing and excellent poem. God bless.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015
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Thank you, nassus, for the detailed and interesting review and the excellent rating. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem of the Hawk. I appreciated your positive and encouraging words very much.
Comment from Jean Lutz
The message and picture are equally compelling. Thank you for the notes of explanation as well. I clicked on the title because of a wild scene I witnessed from my yard I think only yesterday. I heard a clamor from some crows in the woods behind my house. Several chased a large hawk from the trees. I was surprised that the magnificent bird didn't fight back, just soared away from the uproar.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015
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The message and picture are equally compelling. Thank you for the notes of explanation as well. I clicked on the title because of a wild scene I witnessed from my yard I think only yesterday. I heard a clamor from some crows in the woods behind my house. Several chased a large hawk from the trees. I was surprised that the magnificent bird didn't fight back, just soared away from the uproar.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015
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Thank you, Jean, for the detailed and marvelous review and the exceptional rating. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem of the Hawk. I appreciated your warm and encouraging words. I liked the interesting story of your own encounter with a hawk very much, could be a poem! Thank you for the splendid six stars!
Comment from The Boy Whodunnit!
This is very well written in terms of lines and verse, and so the words are really easy to follow and understand, and your descriptions stand out well. It's an interesting idea as well, and I like the way you have expressed this.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015
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This is very well written in terms of lines and verse, and so the words are really easy to follow and understand, and your descriptions stand out well. It's an interesting idea as well, and I like the way you have expressed this.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015
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Thank you for the detailed and excellent review and the excellent rating. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem of the Hawk and found it easy to read and understand. I appreciated your positive and encouraging words very much.
Comment from c_lucas
Hunting birds are noted for their skills and aerio dynamics in the skies. This is very well written with a strong flow of words, making for a very good read.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015
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Hunting birds are noted for their skills and aerio dynamics in the skies. This is very well written with a strong flow of words, making for a very good read.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015
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Thank you, c lucas, for the detailed and excellent review and the excellent rating. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem of the Hawk. I appreciated your positive and encouraging words very much.
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You're welcome, RSP. Charlie
Comment from Domino 2
Blank verse was never a fave of mine, rspoet, but this is written SO well, I didn't miss the absence of rhymes I usually prefer in structured/metered verse.
Impeccable iambic meter throughout which is a rare treat on site.
Excellent ghostly atmosphere as the hawk mourns and protects the body of its departed master.
Top post!
Best wishes, Ray
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015
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Blank verse was never a fave of mine, rspoet, but this is written SO well, I didn't miss the absence of rhymes I usually prefer in structured/metered verse.
Impeccable iambic meter throughout which is a rare treat on site.
Excellent ghostly atmosphere as the hawk mourns and protects the body of its departed master.
Top post!
Best wishes, Ray
Comment Written 22-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015
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Thank you, Ray, for the detailed and splendid review and the excellent rating. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem of the Hawk and the iambic pentameter. I appreciated your warm and encouraging words very much.
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hi rspoet, this is a very well written poem. Good iambic pentameter throughout. Good blank verse, though I have not checked line ending for repetition, I did not want to as this would detract from my reading of this beautiful poem. Such in intriguing and original idea of a hawk's vigil. Lovely read. Warm regards Dorothy x ps Just noticed this is a multi-author book. Must look out for the others. Dx
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015
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Hi rspoet, this is a very well written poem. Good iambic pentameter throughout. Good blank verse, though I have not checked line ending for repetition, I did not want to as this would detract from my reading of this beautiful poem. Such in intriguing and original idea of a hawk's vigil. Lovely read. Warm regards Dorothy x ps Just noticed this is a multi-author book. Must look out for the others. Dx
Comment Written 22-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015
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Thank you, Dorothy, for the detailed and terrific review and the excellent rating. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem of the Hawk. It was not written in strict blank verse as there are repeat lines. I appreciated your warm and encouraging words very much.
Comment from MissMerri
A powerful poem in perfect Iambic pentameter. There is no break in the smooth and well crafted lines and reading this was a pure delight. I can see nothing to suggest except to keep writing these marvelous gems.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015
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A powerful poem in perfect Iambic pentameter. There is no break in the smooth and well crafted lines and reading this was a pure delight. I can see nothing to suggest except to keep writing these marvelous gems.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015
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Thank you, MissMerri, for the detailed and marvelous review and the exceptional rating. I'm glad you enjoyed the iambic pentameter of the poem about a Hawk. I appreciated your warm and encouraging words very much. Thank you again for the splendid six star rating. It is greatly appreciated!
Comment from giraffmang
Hi there,
I am not expert in poetry of any form but I loved this. Simply loved it.
The image drawn is fantastic. I had an encounter with a wild raptor last week. It was sitting on a country road (no tags or binds) as I drive down and the thing stared me out and refused to move! It was beautiful. it eventually flew onto a gate and stared at me the whole way as I drove past. Awesome, but I digress!
I felt this poem.
GMG
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015
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Hi there,
I am not expert in poetry of any form but I loved this. Simply loved it.
The image drawn is fantastic. I had an encounter with a wild raptor last week. It was sitting on a country road (no tags or binds) as I drive down and the thing stared me out and refused to move! It was beautiful. it eventually flew onto a gate and stared at me the whole way as I drove past. Awesome, but I digress!
I felt this poem.
GMG
Comment Written 22-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2015
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Thank you, GMG, for the detailed and awesome review and the exceptional rating rating. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem of the Hawk. Your own encounter with a raptor sounds like a poem in the making! I appreciated your interesting and encouraging words very much. Thank you again for the terrific six star rating.
