Revenge
An Ode65 total reviews
Comment from w.j.debi
You made me cry, Tony. Greif and revenge bring on more grief and revenge. I hoped for a moment she might follow the nobleman and build a new life. But she had the fate of the poor lark because she chose the falcon way instead.
Forgiveness is a gem that's hard to find.
Lovely how you tie in the Ancient Greek myths to your tale.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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You made me cry, Tony. Greif and revenge bring on more grief and revenge. I hoped for a moment she might follow the nobleman and build a new life. But she had the fate of the poor lark because she chose the falcon way instead.
Forgiveness is a gem that's hard to find.
Lovely how you tie in the Ancient Greek myths to your tale.
Comment Written 15-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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Good to hear from you, WJ. Thanks very much for the review and for the six stars. Revenge and hatred are insidious, destroying both ourselves and others. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Ulla
Hi Tony, I only have a five to give you and so wish I had a six. It's absolutely beautiful and a joy to read. The rhyming is superb and the imagery wonderful. I'm sorry, I can't say anything intelligent about poetry, I can only go with my sentiments. All the best. Ulla:))
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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Hi Tony, I only have a five to give you and so wish I had a six. It's absolutely beautiful and a joy to read. The rhyming is superb and the imagery wonderful. I'm sorry, I can't say anything intelligent about poetry, I can only go with my sentiments. All the best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 15-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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Good to hear from you, Ulla. Thanks very much for the review and suggestion that this one is worth a virtual six - most affirming!. Poetry is aimed at the sentiments, so I'm glad that this one hit its target! LOL Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Taffspride
After I read this magnificent work I was so glad I had a six to give it. It is so well written, dramatic, and powerful.
What a tale you tell.There was not one line, or stanza that I liked better than the others. They all were so very good. and each carried the story perfectly.
I confess the phrase "to sow the dragon's teeth had never really held much meaning for me. I had paid little attention to it before.
I love the art-work too, which complimented your poem. (Stubbs, did such wonderful paintings of horses.)
Thanks for sharing this epic piece.
Iechyd da
Ann
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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After I read this magnificent work I was so glad I had a six to give it. It is so well written, dramatic, and powerful.
What a tale you tell.There was not one line, or stanza that I liked better than the others. They all were so very good. and each carried the story perfectly.
I confess the phrase "to sow the dragon's teeth had never really held much meaning for me. I had paid little attention to it before.
I love the art-work too, which complimented your poem. (Stubbs, did such wonderful paintings of horses.)
Thanks for sharing this epic piece.
Iechyd da
Ann
Comment Written 15-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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Good to hear from you, Ann. Thanks very much for your supportive review, kind remarks and six-star award. Much appreciated! . Best wishes, Tony
Comment from His Grayness
sure wish I had the six stars this really deserves. It is an amazing story and beautifully presented in all ways! MANY THANKS! VANCE
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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sure wish I had the six stars this really deserves. It is an amazing story and beautifully presented in all ways! MANY THANKS! VANCE
Comment Written 15-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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Good to hear from you, Vance. Thanks very much for you supportive review, kind words and virtual six. All much appreciated!. Best wishes, Tony
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My Joy Tony! you never fail to deliver the really great stuff! Vance
Comment from SouthernGothicWriter
The one thing of many that I love about poetry is the fact that every word has to be able to carry its weight on the page, even more so than flash fiction. I read through this piece quickly and that was my first hint that there was nothing extraneous left in; no superfluous words to trip over and no mountains of verbose prose to try and climb. My reading path was unencumbered. Fantastic job, particularly the passage that reads,
"Yet for a time she seemed preoccupied,as she recalled the peace of former times with hesitating mind, but still she fought against a foe who gnawed at her, inside, as visions flooded back of leprous crimes, and ate her heart, consuming every thought."
Again, a fantastic piece of work. Keep 'em coming. Ron
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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The one thing of many that I love about poetry is the fact that every word has to be able to carry its weight on the page, even more so than flash fiction. I read through this piece quickly and that was my first hint that there was nothing extraneous left in; no superfluous words to trip over and no mountains of verbose prose to try and climb. My reading path was unencumbered. Fantastic job, particularly the passage that reads,
"Yet for a time she seemed preoccupied,as she recalled the peace of former times with hesitating mind, but still she fought against a foe who gnawed at her, inside, as visions flooded back of leprous crimes, and ate her heart, consuming every thought."
Again, a fantastic piece of work. Keep 'em coming. Ron
Comment Written 15-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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Good to hear from you, Ron. Thanks very much for your supportive review, kind remarks and six-star award. Much appreciated! . Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)
What a magnificent ode! I heartily wish I had a six to give you! This is fantastic, utterly absorbing with a perfect rhyme and such a wonderful, utterly absorbing classical story. This is utterly superb a virtual six from me kindest regards Meia x
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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What a magnificent ode! I heartily wish I had a six to give you! This is fantastic, utterly absorbing with a perfect rhyme and such a wonderful, utterly absorbing classical story. This is utterly superb a virtual six from me kindest regards Meia x
Comment Written 15-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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Good to hear from you, Meia. Thanks very much for you supportive review, kind words and virtual six. All much appreciated!. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Irish Rain
I am out of sixes, and this is so deserving. I know well how she felt, and how revenge and an unforgiving heart can poison you. A beautiful verse with the skylark. Enough, it was indeed. For life goes on. Just lovely Mr. Tony, blessings...
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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I am out of sixes, and this is so deserving. I know well how she felt, and how revenge and an unforgiving heart can poison you. A beautiful verse with the skylark. Enough, it was indeed. For life goes on. Just lovely Mr. Tony, blessings...
Comment Written 15-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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Good to hear from you, Judy. Thanks very much for you supportive review, kind words and virtual six. All much appreciated!. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello and smiles to you tfawcus
I read your Ode and to me here is a perfect example of how an Ode should be written.
Well done with the meter of ambic pentameter, using an ABABCDECDE rhyme scheme..
Gert
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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Hello and smiles to you tfawcus
I read your Ode and to me here is a perfect example of how an Ode should be written.
Well done with the meter of ambic pentameter, using an ABABCDECDE rhyme scheme..
Gert
Comment Written 15-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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Good to hear from you, Gert. Thanks very much for you supportive review and kind words. Much appreciated!. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Nikki-Nicole
After reading 'Revenge', I find that it tells a great story.
'Revenge was in her heart'- When one has revenge in their heart, it could be a very bad thing. If one's mind is made up to really seek revenge, they will stop at nothing.
The author's notes are appreciated.
The image shown supports the poem. The background goes well with the art and color of font selected.
I think this should have been in the contest.
Thanks for sharing your Ode.
Good luck with your future writing.
-Nicole-
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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After reading 'Revenge', I find that it tells a great story.
'Revenge was in her heart'- When one has revenge in their heart, it could be a very bad thing. If one's mind is made up to really seek revenge, they will stop at nothing.
The author's notes are appreciated.
The image shown supports the poem. The background goes well with the art and color of font selected.
I think this should have been in the contest.
Thanks for sharing your Ode.
Good luck with your future writing.
-Nicole-
Comment Written 15-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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Good to hear from you, Nikki. Thanks very much for you supportive review and kind words. Much appreciated!. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from nancy_e_davis
An absolutely brilliant Saga Tony. The Picture set the stage and the first line started the epic story. The imagery was there in every verse and the alliteration and rhyme well thought out. This piece deserves a six and I am happy I have one. Well done! Nancy
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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An absolutely brilliant Saga Tony. The Picture set the stage and the first line started the epic story. The imagery was there in every verse and the alliteration and rhyme well thought out. This piece deserves a six and I am happy I have one. Well done! Nancy
Comment Written 15-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2017
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Good to hear from you, Nancy. Thanks very much for you supportive review, kind words and six stars. All much appreciated!. Best wishes, Tony
