Puddles
A Nove Otto poem for the contest66 total reviews
Comment from Pearl Edwards
A picture in a puddle, what a great Nove Otto poem around this idea with the innocence of children, reflections in the puddle and then 'splat' jumping puddles. Very well written Tony, as always, and I wish you luck in the contest.
cheers.
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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A picture in a puddle, what a great Nove Otto poem around this idea with the innocence of children, reflections in the puddle and then 'splat' jumping puddles. Very well written Tony, as always, and I wish you luck in the contest.
cheers.
Comment Written 08-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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I've decided to attack my inbox of reviews back-to-front today, for I never quite seem to get to the bottom of it! Apologies for not having responded to this for well over a week, which is not a reflection on the value i place on it! I appreciate your review of my poem, "Puddles" and your very kind comments and good luck wishes. Thank you, Valda! All the best, Tony
Comment from Asem.inspirations
Hello, Fawcus:
This is a perfect puddle poem. We do take so much for granted but even the simple things of God are marvelous. We can see the trees and the clouds in the small puddles. I never really stopped to marvel at this but it is beautiful.
It is so strange that even in the child's wonder and thankfulness of this, even for that one moment, it all becomes appreciation in a splash.
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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Hello, Fawcus:
This is a perfect puddle poem. We do take so much for granted but even the simple things of God are marvelous. We can see the trees and the clouds in the small puddles. I never really stopped to marvel at this but it is beautiful.
It is so strange that even in the child's wonder and thankfulness of this, even for that one moment, it all becomes appreciation in a splash.
Comment Written 08-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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I've decided to attack my inbox of reviews back-to-front today, for I never quite seem to get to the bottom of it! Apologies for not having responded to this for well over a week, which is not a reflection on the value i place on it! I appreciate your review of my poem, "Puddles" and your very kind comments. Thank you, Tier! All the best, Tony
Comment from Sis Cat
A superb poem. What makes this successful is not only rain-puddled imagery, but also your hexameter with a Nove Otto rhyme scheme. I have read dozens of these poems for this contest so far. The skill and craft of your hexameter kicks your poem up a notch, making it flow smoothly when read.
Your poem speaks to our troubled times "When all the world seems grey and dark." The innocence of children serves as an inspiration for how adults should live their lives:
They jump right in! Both feet go splat!
When life's a game, it makes more sense.
This is an imaginatively and playfully crafted message, making your poem not only fun but moving.
Thank you for sharing. I wish you contest success.
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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A superb poem. What makes this successful is not only rain-puddled imagery, but also your hexameter with a Nove Otto rhyme scheme. I have read dozens of these poems for this contest so far. The skill and craft of your hexameter kicks your poem up a notch, making it flow smoothly when read.
Your poem speaks to our troubled times "When all the world seems grey and dark." The innocence of children serves as an inspiration for how adults should live their lives:
They jump right in! Both feet go splat!
When life's a game, it makes more sense.
This is an imaginatively and playfully crafted message, making your poem not only fun but moving.
Thank you for sharing. I wish you contest success.
Comment Written 08-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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I've decided to attack my inbox of reviews back-to-front today, for I never quite seem to get to the bottom of it! Apologies for not having responded to this for well over a week, which is not a reflection on the value i place on it! I appreciate your review of my poem, "Puddles" and your very kind comments and good luck wishes. Thank you, Andre! All the best, Tony
Comment from Mitchell Brontė
Brought back memories of my childhood Tony and watching my own kids jump in puddles.
Beautifully written with such a nice nostalgic feel, love the ending which gives a more adult take on things.
Mitchell
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2017
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Brought back memories of my childhood Tony and watching my own kids jump in puddles.
Beautifully written with such a nice nostalgic feel, love the ending which gives a more adult take on things.
Mitchell
Comment Written 08-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2017
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Very many thanks, Mitchell. Glad you enjoyed it. I very much appreciate your kind words. Most affirming! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from IndianaIrish
It does indeed make more sense to have a positive attitude about life and not let anything make the day dark and gloomy. A wonderful poem with great rhymes, meter, and a message I especially try to live by. Best wishes in the contest, Tony!
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2017
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It does indeed make more sense to have a positive attitude about life and not let anything make the day dark and gloomy. A wonderful poem with great rhymes, meter, and a message I especially try to live by. Best wishes in the contest, Tony!
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
Comment Written 07-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2017
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Very many thanks, Karyn. Glad you enjoyed it. I very much appreciate your kind words. Most affirming! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Aussie
Best of British luck with your Otto entry (who is this Otto? Hee, Hee.) Oh, to be young again and splash around with Otto in the puddles. We call them gumboots! Maybe the kid's just jump right in with bare feet. I liked your fun poem and wish we could turn back the hands of time. Well done poet! :-) XX
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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Best of British luck with your Otto entry (who is this Otto? Hee, Hee.) Oh, to be young again and splash around with Otto in the puddles. We call them gumboots! Maybe the kid's just jump right in with bare feet. I liked your fun poem and wish we could turn back the hands of time. Well done poet! :-) XX
Comment Written 07-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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I've decided to attack my inbox of reviews back-to-front today, for I never quite seem to get to the bottom of it! Apologies for not having responded to this for well over a week, which is not a reflection on the value i place on it! I appreciate your review of my poem, "Puddles" and your very kind comments and the six stars. Thank you, Kay! Gumboots or wellies - all the same to me! LOL All the best, Tony
Comment from Thomas Bowling
Excellent. A child can see the world reflected in a puddle. The whole of life summed up in a pool of water. You can see anything you want there. Good writing.
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2017
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Excellent. A child can see the world reflected in a puddle. The whole of life summed up in a pool of water. You can see anything you want there. Good writing.
Comment Written 07-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2017
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Very many thanks, Thomas. Glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your kind words. Most affirming! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Octavia
I really loved this! It is difficult for me to manage this form - but you are a master.
I especially liked:
"observe, with childlike innocence,
reflections of the trees and sky,
and how the clouds go flying by."
The nonjudgemental acceptance of things before society boxes us in and defines it for us.
Loved the "splat" part.
Pretence? or Pretense? - I guess both are acceptable.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2017
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I really loved this! It is difficult for me to manage this form - but you are a master.
I especially liked:
"observe, with childlike innocence,
reflections of the trees and sky,
and how the clouds go flying by."
The nonjudgemental acceptance of things before society boxes us in and defines it for us.
Loved the "splat" part.
Pretence? or Pretense? - I guess both are acceptable.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 07-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2017
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Very many thanks, Octavia. Glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your kind words. Most affirming!
'Pretence' is the British English spelling and 'pretense' is the American English one. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from nancy_e_davis
This is a very well written Nove Otto Tony. If we could just keep our thoughts focused on fun. Children find fun in ways we have forgotten. Water puddles can be one. Mud puddles another. Good Job. Nancy
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2017
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This is a very well written Nove Otto Tony. If we could just keep our thoughts focused on fun. Children find fun in ways we have forgotten. Water puddles can be one. Mud puddles another. Good Job. Nancy
Comment Written 07-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2017
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Very many thanks, Nancy. Glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your kind words. Most affirming!
Mud puddles are the best - unless your boots get stuck! LOL
Best wishes, Tony
Comment from krys123
Cheers, Tony;
-what a joyfully, happily and uplifting poem that can only be successfully written with the use of a children's inner innocence and the liveliness of their inborn freedom of laughter and joy.
-The structure of your Novo Otto Poem is indeed perfectly achieved in your writing. With the proper usage of rhyming style and format and your rhythmic Iambic meter which all seems very tight and perfectly utilized And written.
-The picture of a boy and a puddle Which is more that one could write about that would be so interesting and even more enticing For the reader to enjoy.
-I really enjoyed this one, Tony, and good luck in the contest and take care and have a good one.
Alex
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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Cheers, Tony;
-what a joyfully, happily and uplifting poem that can only be successfully written with the use of a children's inner innocence and the liveliness of their inborn freedom of laughter and joy.
-The structure of your Novo Otto Poem is indeed perfectly achieved in your writing. With the proper usage of rhyming style and format and your rhythmic Iambic meter which all seems very tight and perfectly utilized And written.
-The picture of a boy and a puddle Which is more that one could write about that would be so interesting and even more enticing For the reader to enjoy.
-I really enjoyed this one, Tony, and good luck in the contest and take care and have a good one.
Alex
Comment Written 07-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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I've decided to attack my inbox of reviews back-to-front today, for I never quite seem to get to the bottom of it! Apologies for not having responded to this for well over a week, which is not a reflection on the value i place on it! I appreciate your review of my poem, "Puddles" and your very kind comments and good luck wishes. Thank you, Alex! All the best, Tony
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Tony is expected by many of the members here that it's hard to get through all the different obligations one must do because of the fact that they have so many fans and I think that the richness in each of us. So I understand being late.
You're very welcome, Tony, and take care and have a good one.
Alex
