Comment from Lancer1979

Excellent

This was very well done. I have been a great fan of Emily Dickinson since I was a teenager. I "portrayed" her in a college history class, reading some of my favorite poems of hers, and answering questions of classmates in "character". It was a great learning experience and made me like her even more.

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2016

Hi Lancer:

With your knowledge of Emily I am especially appreciative of your comments. How fun to portray her in a college project. Sounds like a fantastic assignment. Thank you for taking the time to read and review.

Kim

reply by Lancer1979 on 05-Apr-2016

You're welcome, Kim. I used this poem to open my project "in character". Oh how I wish there was videotape back then.....

Because I could not stop for Death ?
He kindly stopped for me ?
The Carriage held but just Ourselves ?
And Immortality.

We slowly drove ? He knew no haste
And I had put away
My labor and my leisure too,
For His Civility ?

We passed the School, where Children strove
At Recess ? in the Ring ?
We passed the Fields of Gazing Grain ?
We passed the Setting Sun ?

Or rather ? He passed Us ?
The Dews drew quivering and Chill ?
For only Gossamer, my Gown ?
My Tippet ? only Tulle ?

We paused before a House that seemed
A Swelling of the Ground ?
The Roof was scarcely visible ?
The Cornice ? in the Ground ?

Since then ? 'tis Centuries ? and yet
Feels shorter than the Day
I first surmised the Horses' Heads
Were toward Eternity ?

I've read and studied her for many years, and this one is my favorite poem.

reply by the author on 05-Apr-2016

I've always loved that poem. My high school American Lit teacher told me that my writing reminded him of Emily Dickinson, I was 16... of course, I've been hooked on her ever since. That one has long been a favorite.

reply by Lancer1979 on 05-Apr-2016

You're welcome.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

Well-written poetry and contribution to Emily Dickinson. There is so much we can say ad teach others through poetry. Interesting historical notes.

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2016

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment, Sandra :) I am loving all I'm learning about the poets and their styles. :)

Kim

Comment from RodG

Excellent

Emily has inspired many to write poetry. I really appreciate your tribute here. It's fun to imagine her coming into your house as a guest bearing gifts she made or grew. A nice job of emulating her style of poetry.

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2016

Thank you for this excellent review, Rod. You've mentioned everything I strived to accomplish with this poem and post. :) If you read my prologue for this book, I'm hosting a party of Poets to celebrate NaPoWriMo (National Poetry Writing Month) It will be a different style or poet each day of the month :) I hope you'll stop by for more selections. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.

Kim

Comment from foxangie123

Excellent

I had almost shut her down till I saw this for real. Now this is spectacular and truly ending this day which is now another day since midnight wonderfully great. Thank you.... Nighty Night...zzzzzzzzzzzzzz xo

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2016

Hi Angie,

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment before bed... midnight is certainly the time for sleep. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts.

Sweet dreams,

Kim

reply by foxangie123 on 05-Apr-2016

Exceptional writing..

reply by foxangie123 on 05-Apr-2016

Exceptional writing..

Comment from reconciled

Exceptional

wow....very good read...-smile-
you write like this all the time...?
whats a girl like you doing in juke joint like this...?
ahaaha very impressive Kimberly...love Michael

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2016

Hi Michael:

Well, I suppose that depends on what 'writing like this' means? :) You'll have to delve into my portfolio and answer that question for yourself, I think. I've been hanging here about ten years or so now, it keeps me off the streets lol

Thank you for the lovely review.

*hugs*

Kim

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

I enjoyed reading your poem. From the notes you shared, I have to say that your words tell a great and true story about her. Good job on the color scheme and super image. I like the red for her poem included in your lines. Your poem reads well as a stand alone poem and as a fitting tribute to Emily Dickinson. Good job and thanks for sharing.

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2016

Thank you, Janny, that was everything I had hoped to achieve. :) I'm happy to have invited her to our celebration!

Kim

Comment from DonandVicki

Excellent

I enjoyed reading your authors notes as much as I enjoyed reading your poem. You put a lot of time and research into this work.

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2016

Hi D&V:

My book for the NaPoWriMo poetry challenge is dedicated to iconic poets and poetry. I'm learning about each one and hoping to share that knowledge, along with this celebration of poetry in April. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. I hope you will enjoy more selections throughout the month of April.

Kim