Animated Stills
Viewing comments for Chapter 38 "Being Watched"Inspiration of Life from Photographs
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Comment from Nottoway
Yes!!
You have put into wonderful words and presented such great imagery in this poem. It is amazing what is out there and it even more amazing to wonder what purpose they once served or may still serve. I marvel at such things on the rare occasions I get to experience.
EXCEPTIONAL indeed!
Leroy
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2017
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Yes!!
You have put into wonderful words and presented such great imagery in this poem. It is amazing what is out there and it even more amazing to wonder what purpose they once served or may still serve. I marvel at such things on the rare occasions I get to experience.
EXCEPTIONAL indeed!
Leroy
Comment Written 23-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2017
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Thank you Nottoway. Yes, you never know. I appreciate your thoughtful review.
Comment from sunnilicious
Good narrative storytelling in a poem. Well thought out and clearly written. The Book of Enoch is interesting, because I only heard of Torah and Psalms. Good author notes. Good work.
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2017
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Good narrative storytelling in a poem. Well thought out and clearly written. The Book of Enoch is interesting, because I only heard of Torah and Psalms. Good author notes. Good work.
Comment Written 21-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2017
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Thank you Alicia. There are all kinds of ancient books out there. Glad you likedmy poem.
Comment from robina1978
Excellent photo that complements your poem perfectly. You just taught me a new form. I see how this huge rock inspired you to this poem, and you made the photo yourself. You stuck to all the requirements of the form. Well done. Thanks for sharing this.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2017
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Excellent photo that complements your poem perfectly. You just taught me a new form. I see how this huge rock inspired you to this poem, and you made the photo yourself. You stuck to all the requirements of the form. Well done. Thanks for sharing this.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2017
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Thank you Ine. I appreciate this excellent review. Glad you saw the head, and learned a new form. Have a great weekend.
Comment from LIJ Red
Enoch's science was terrible, or his book mighta been canonized...like Hypostasis of the Archons...excellent poetry, even if the form pattern is more convoluted than I would tackle.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2017
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Enoch's science was terrible, or his book mighta been canonized...like Hypostasis of the Archons...excellent poetry, even if the form pattern is more convoluted than I would tackle.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2017
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Thank you LIJ Red. Yes, that book from the Naj Hammadi presents the Archons of the Ogdoads as those very same angels that played with humanity. I get your point. Appreciate the review.
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I'd be a fraud if I let on to be a scholar.
I read The Other Bible and The Lost Books of the Bible, much like I'd read a Jack Reacher novel...Enoch was in both.
Comment from Irish Rain
I wonder what that meant, 'some watchers came?' Most intriguing, as is this poem. I've felt that creepy feeling before, no fun!! I found this to be most interesting!! Blessings...
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2017
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I wonder what that meant, 'some watchers came?' Most intriguing, as is this poem. I've felt that creepy feeling before, no fun!! I found this to be most interesting!! Blessings...
Comment Written 17-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2017
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Thank you Irish Rain. I appreciate the review.
Comment from Dean Kuch
In the 90s a singer / performer who called himself Rockwell had a popular hit record titled, "Somebody's Watching Me", Tom.
I couldn't help but think of it as I read your poem.
Interesting rhyme scheme; very unique compared to most. Seems rather complex, however. Much too complex for me to try.
Nicely done, it's great to read one of your posts again.
~Dean
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2017
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In the 90s a singer / performer who called himself Rockwell had a popular hit record titled, "Somebody's Watching Me", Tom.
I couldn't help but think of it as I read your poem.
Interesting rhyme scheme; very unique compared to most. Seems rather complex, however. Much too complex for me to try.
Nicely done, it's great to read one of your posts again.
~Dean
Comment Written 17-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2017
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Thank you Dean. Good to hear from you too. Yes, i remember that one! Not my muse however, but appreciate the reverie. Glad you like it. Appreciate the review.
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My pleasure. :)
Comment from Liberty Justice
Spooky very scary that rock looks like monster. Indded poet descibes attributes of rock with helmet and eyes. Hate to see this at night. Well Done. Liberty justice
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2017
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Spooky very scary that rock looks like monster. Indded poet descibes attributes of rock with helmet and eyes. Hate to see this at night. Well Done. Liberty justice
Comment Written 17-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2017
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Thank you Liberty. Me too!
Comment from Joan E.
Thank you for acquainting me with pantygynt's Symmetrina form and the rock that inspired your poem. I did notice the helmeted head and appreciated your rhymed, five-lined stanzas describing the scene. I admired your reference to Goliath for a size comparison and your repeats for emphasis. Cheers- Joan
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2017
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Thank you for acquainting me with pantygynt's Symmetrina form and the rock that inspired your poem. I did notice the helmeted head and appreciated your rhymed, five-lined stanzas describing the scene. I admired your reference to Goliath for a size comparison and your repeats for emphasis. Cheers- Joan
Comment Written 17-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2017
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Thank you Joan, for you excellent review and astute observation.
Comment from Pantygynt
I had almost forgotten about this form. Thank you for reminding me and for giving it an airing. I like the idea of that central line, the reflecting surface being a fixed entity in the poem and recurring in each stanza. It unites the poem around the looking glass that reflects whatever passes before it.
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2017
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I had almost forgotten about this form. Thank you for reminding me and for giving it an airing. I like the idea of that central line, the reflecting surface being a fixed entity in the poem and recurring in each stanza. It unites the poem around the looking glass that reflects whatever passes before it.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2017
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Thank you Pantygynt. It is a creative format that I think is good for story telling. Here's another of your forms that will be featured in one of my books. I appreciate the review,and the stars. As I said, I am working on my Animated Stills collection for 2018. Will also be working on my 2019 book, that will feature over 400 poetic formats. For that one, I'll have to eschew my photographs, and get as many poems on a page as possible.
Comment from robyn corum
Tom,
Definitely an interesting and unusual poetry form. (Kudos to Pantygent for the creation of it) And you, of course, for finding it and reproducing it so well here. *smile*
Enjoyed it all, as well as the cool pic. Only one note:
1.) just may be ancient angel that is still around.
--> this seems to jump out of iambic meter at 'angel that'
Thanks!
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2017
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Tom,
Definitely an interesting and unusual poetry form. (Kudos to Pantygent for the creation of it) And you, of course, for finding it and reproducing it so well here. *smile*
Enjoyed it all, as well as the cool pic. Only one note:
1.) just may be ancient angel that is still around.
--> this seems to jump out of iambic meter at 'angel that'
Thanks!
Comment Written 17-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2017
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Thank you Robyn., I greatly appreciate your input. Glad you liked the poem. Hmm, may be we have a dialectic issue. I read it as iambic as follows:
just MAY be ANcient ANgel THAT is STILL aRound.
Could it be that you are considering "ancient ": as 3 syllables? I pronounce it "AYNE-shent"
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No, I was actually reading it as 'may be AN ancient angel'. Sorry!
