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On Staffa

A Ballad

51 total reviews 
Comment from artisart4u
Exceptional
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You poem is very descriptive about the famous Fingal's cave. We have one in my area called Luray Caverns, it is awesome to see and go into. Can you imagine when people lived in caves.
It rhymes very well and travelers will enjoy reading it.
Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2017


reply by the author on 10-Oct-2017
    Thanks very much for your kind words, artisart4u! Very kind of you to award six stars. Much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed it! Tony
Comment from His Grayness
Exceptional
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Absolutely ASTOUNDING! in all ways!! This is a magnificent work of pure delight with such a depth of interest and true joy in learning about this very rare and arcane presentation of nature. I loved every word and thank the author sincerely HIS GRAYNESS; Vance

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2017


reply by the author on 20-Sep-2017
    Very many thanks for this splendid review and six star award, Vance. You are always most kind about my poetry. Much appreciated. Best wishes, Tony.
Comment from Mitchell Brontë
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Hi Tony
What a wonderful ballad, the creativity your words bring opens the mind to the picturesque imagery of this most beautiful of natures settings.
And such a lovely picture to accompany your writing.
Mitchell

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2017


reply by the author on 20-Sep-2017
    Again, many thanks for your review, Mitchell. This poem was about a visit more than a decade ago with some old friends - a special time, close to my heart in memory. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from jaded831
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I enjoyed this captivating tale. Your words flowed smoothly. A unique theme, a bit long for my taste, but you held my interest. I was intrigued by the picture, and I'm glad I stopped by to read your special poem.

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2017


reply by the author on 15-Sep-2017
    Many thanks, jaded831, for your review of "On Staffa". Appreciated. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Janet Foor
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I love puffins. One of my children's favorite poems when they were young was, "Oh there once was a puffin". I can still recite it word for word as we read almost everyday for years.

This is a sweet reminder of those unique little birds. I enjoyed the story you told beautifully in this lovely poem.

well done Tony,

blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2017


reply by the author on 15-Sep-2017
    Many thanks, Janet, for your review of "On Staffa", and kind words. Appreciated. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from evesayshi
Exceptional
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In my opinion, am incredible poem, written in the epic style and beautifully articulate in its fluid and solid rhyme - I cannot understand why this was not a contest entry for one of the FanStory contests, especially the "story in a poem" contest. It is an amazing piece indeed, and I loved the read...

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2017


reply by the author on 15-Sep-2017
    Many thanks, Eve, for your review of "On Staffa", and the six stars. Much appreciated. I wasn't able to enter this in the 'story in a poem' contest as I already have another poem in that one. Best wishes, Tony
reply by evesayshi on 15-Sep-2017
    Oh - good luck with the other one then, Tony. I look forward to reading it too, and, you are very welcome indeed. Thank you for the excellent read with this one...Eve
Comment from ronnie k
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An exception post, it shines bright with are without the posted stars of review, coing back to fanstory has been wonderful and post the wonder in full
To review such endepth and attention requireing task that gavé this reviewing à réal love, that i missed. THANK you for thé journey i had an aventure

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2017


reply by the author on 15-Sep-2017
    Many thanks, Ronnie, for your review of "On Staffa".. Appreciated. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Pam (respa)
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-I love the photo, and I like puffins, too!
-Author notes appreciated.
-A good ode, Tony, that progresses
well with good images and description
of the puffins and comparison to dance.
-One of my favorite lines:
"There soon emerged a rainbow beak
and small tuxedoed bird"
-Very good conclusion, esp. the last line.

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2017


reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
    Glad you enjoyed this one, Pam. It was based on a very special memory of mine. All the best, Tony
Comment from Possummagic
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What a beautiful poem about a very interesting bird the puffin and the land they inhabit. Your choice of words and phrases is beautiful and your poem just flows along nicely all the way through. Your imagery and the information in the footnote were very useful. PM

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2017


reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
    Glad you enjoyed this one, PM. It was based on a very special memory of mine. All the best, Tony
reply by Possummagic on 16-Sep-2017
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Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Fabulous poem so well rhymed, and every line a little gem. You did it again with your talented writing, so enjoyed and a well deserved six, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2017


reply by the author on 13-Sep-2017
    Very many thanks, Dolly, for your most generous six-star review. Much appreciated! Best wishes, as always, Tony