Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written Sonnet and it is amazing that one word can inspire a poet to write such a beautiful Sonnet. You should write more Sonnets it suits your style, although I did not count syllables or check the iambic meter, I just enjoyed the poem.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2018

I think (hope) the meter and syllables are ok - I've been told they are :)

Many thanks for the lovely comments, Sandra. I really appreciate your support.

Craig

reply by Sandra du Plessis on 05-Mar-2018

I did count it after the review, it is fine.

reply by the author on 05-Mar-2018

Thanks Sandra :)

Comment from jenintorre

Excellent

This is a very warm and comforting poem. I really enjoyed reading it. You have also chosen a very good peice of artwork. Beautifully written. Best wishes Jen.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2018

Thanks very much, Jen, for the lovely comments. Much appreciated - Craig

Comment from ameen786

Excellent

Hello friend, I thank you for sharing today's word as well as your wonderful sonnet that's quite crafty in lovely verses, superb enjambment and excellent rhyming telling a beautiful, daring story; the last couplet is dynamite!

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2018

Thank you, Ameen, for the most lovely review. You comments brought a smile to my face. Craig

Comment from easyeverett1

Exceptional

Loved the poem my friend. I also thought your rhymes were unique and fitting. Very good write as per usual from your pen. tom

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2018

Thanks very much for the kind assessment, Tom. Your encouraging words are much appreciated. Also, thanks for the very generous rating! Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Exceptional

I'm glad to see you've put aside all fantasies of breviloquence and written a wonderful sonnet in perfect metre and rhyme about the sea's arms of zawn. I think that word is going to come in handy one of these days. skis and seas, nothing like some good waterskiing to make a person feel thrilled.

Beautiful job with this.

Gloria

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2018

I see you remember the words in my poems longer than I do!

Yes, I can imagine I'll probably casually throw "zawn" into every conversation possible, just to gauge the reaction :) Ha - that just gave me the funniest mental image as I wrote it - picturing myself launching into a full conversation with all the silly words from this book. Can you imagine the response?

Many thanks for the lovely review, Gloria. Made my afternoon.

Much appreciation,
Craig

Comment from Mary Hollingsworth

Excellent

And CD I most certainly did enjoy reading that beautifully presented poem. I admire the way you described the shelter the cave gives you and the arms of protection it provides. I love it I love it. I adore the story line setting that you built, up to the moment you found the cave. It was just so well put even the picture you chose compliments the poem well. I love your wording your Unique Style thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2018

Thanks very much for the lovely review, Mary. Your remarks are very kind, and much appreciated. Craig

reply by Mary Hollingsworth on 04-Mar-2018

My pleasure Craig

Comment from Boogienights

Excellent

Are they big enough to shelter an entire ship? Kind of sounds like Devine intervention came into play here. I really like the descriptive words you used, I made me feel like I was really there, I could feel the sea and the danger. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2018

Probably not, which is why I dived overboard and swam ;-)

Thanks for the lovely review, I'm glad you were able to imagine the scene.

Cheers, Craig

reply by Boogienights on 04-Mar-2018

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Very, very nice indeed. Your poem is well written and I learned a new word--"zawn." You're making good use of your gift book. I like comparing the shelter of the cave to the shelter of love's arms. Marilyn

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2018

Thanks very much, Marilyn. Some of the words are a pleasure to use, others not so much lol. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

You have excellent sonnet skills, my friend :) I heard the slightest hint of pirate music while reading this poem. Zawn makes me think of our former baseball commentator Greg Zaun. He won't be back this year because of the accusations against him from women. I guess he won't be giving his expert baseball commemts anymore.

Joy xx

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2018

That's sad, Joy. It seems such allegations are just flying from everywhere thick and fast, these days. Thanks for the lovely comments, as for the pirate music, I hope it wasn't that Don Cacafuego guy - he's trouble. Muchas gracias, Craig

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a very well written poem about the cave. You used great descriptive words and lovely imagery with the art work and your words. My favorite part was:
When suddenly hewn in the rocky wall
appears a zawn, a large and sheltered cave.
I swim against the forces of the squall,
into the peaceful refuge that I crave.

Arriving safe from harm I slip inside
the comfort and the warmth your arms provide.

Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2018

Thanks very much for the lovely comments, Teri. I'm glad you liked it. Cheers, Craig