Comment from brenda bickers

Excellent

Hi Mikey.
how can anyone not love Mikey when he's sending free love their way. How rude of them.!!
A great poem and quite sad as well, no one likes not being loved.
The art work looks good to me.
Brenda

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2016

I know, huh. I'll send them your review. HA! Thank you, Brenda. It's about time someone told it it like it is. mikey

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

So funny, that THIS poem should follow the other! I HAVE to think you were still thinking along the same lines. More (blah blah) sacrifice by the MAN. blech. garrrgghhh..... patootie!

(oops. 'xcuse me!)

"All-right! We'll call it a draw!"

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2016

Well, he's a goner two I guess. Grab his sword while his head is bowed, he's in misery anyway. :)) mikey

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Mikey

= Why is it, at least once in our life we find someone who could care less about us, but we live in hope the will return our feelings?
= It's like Murphy's Law of falling in love -- or not.
= I've never written a sonnet, but I might have to try. I'll put that on my bucket list.
= I like this. You're right, Classic is sooooooo much better than this new site. SUCKS, this new one.
= Nicely penned and presented. Your hard work paid off.

* Cheers & Blessings *
Keep Smilin'... Jackie <> Jax (*<*)

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2016

Sonnets aren't that hard at all. You already have all the tools you need to do them in spades. Give it a shot. I'll help anytime you wish. mikey

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

I read this first on the 'new' site, then came to the classic site because you said it looked better. It does! Why is that? I loved this, Mikey, such a sad love poem, perfect for the sonnet style. Your voice is like that of a knight in shining armour which is exactly what you have used for your illustration. Everything is perfect, my friend. :) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2016

Oh, cool. Mixed reactions for some reason. Yeah, you have it exactly how I intended.
Everything looks better in Classic to me. It's too small in the new format and off center. No biggie I guess, but Classic is still better for a lot of things. :)) Thanks so much, Sandra, mikey OH! Saturday, 6 PM Fanstory time is the new challenge time. I think it's a fairly reasonable time, yes? You can always post whenever it's convenient too, no worries.

Comment from Ridley Williams

Excellent

Hello, Michael,

Ah, is there any feeling as painful as that of unrequited love? And why do we feel so strongly about someone who does not share the same attraction level? Hey, it's beyond me to figure out, but God knows I spent a lot of time barking up the same tree before a "keeper" wandered up onto my porch and stayed:) True story: my wife moved, as a roommate, into a house a friend and I were renting at Lake Tahoe; before I knew what was happening...presto, we were married with children! : ) That was many moons ago, however, but even today I still remember those old feelings of rejection...I suppose some wounds never truly heal, my friend.
I also loved the knight in a genuflect position...bowing to the empty throne and the inevitability of the situation.
Nice work with this emotional theme.
Have a great day,
Bill

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2016

I appreciate your story quite a bit. Yes, indeed, it certainly illustrates completely the sentiments I'm trying to depict. What an awesome review. Thanks a million. mikey

Comment from William Ross

Excellent

good write i don't look for fanciness, though sometimes a good picture can help set a poem off. I rate and review on the quality of the writing and structure mostly, fancy back grounds, not much, enjoy the day.

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2016

Thanks so much. Yeah, I agree. I'm just trying to get the technique down. I like some of the haiku when they have a nice image with it in the original style. Anyway, I can't see to get it right to save my life. So back to words. mikey

Comment from djeckert

Excellent

this is a great illustration of real love, albeit unrequited. nice work, this was a real pleasure to read. I have to go look up " oubliette now" God Bless

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2016

Cool word, yes? So pleased you liked this. Thanks a million. Blessings, mikey

Comment from Joyce Long

Excellent

I really like your sonnet. Sorry, that her love isn't returned or isn't she allowed to return the love. "You say you love me, how can I be sure." Very defeatist attitude. Love is a two way street. We have to trust one another.
Joyce 03-10-16

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2016

Yes, I agree, Joyce. It is a two way street if it's going to be any good. Excellent points, mikey

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

Oh so very nice.
This is the type that needs a warm bath, cold wine and candels.
Very nicely done as I do not do sonnets.

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2016

You could do one in your sleep. Just write three quatrains and add a rhyming couplet. Walla; a sonnet.
you like those baths and wine. :)) mikey

reply by Barb Hensongispsaca on 11-Mar-2016

OH yes I love wine and baths and a reader...lol

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

No doubt you spent time developing this, Micky. Yes, I prefer the classic as well. I find nothing wrong as far as wording. Had I a six, it would be yours.

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2016

Thanks a million, Ben. Yes, I love to write in a very traditional style on occasion. It's a challenge, but the results can be pretty cool. Blessings, mikey