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Viewing comments for Chapter 73 "Cathedral Upon the Hill"Poems About and Around Minnesota
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Comment from Joan E.
Your "prayer in marble stone" is quite a memorable line and I enjoyed your rhymes and repeats. Thank you for adding your photograph so that we could easily visualize the impact of the cathedral. Cheers- Joan
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2019
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Your "prayer in marble stone" is quite a memorable line and I enjoyed your rhymes and repeats. Thank you for adding your photograph so that we could easily visualize the impact of the cathedral. Cheers- Joan
Comment Written 05-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2019
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Thank you Joan..if you ever come this way, it's worth a tour, as is our capitol.
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Thanks for the encouragement--happy Sunday- Joan
Comment from Pantygynt
Is that based of Christopher Wren's St Paul'[s Cathedral in London, which is in turn modelled on St Peter's Rome. All three have domes rather than the more conventional (for England) tower or spire. Great to see the awdl Gwydd form out there again.
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2019
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Is that based of Christopher Wren's St Paul'[s Cathedral in London, which is in turn modelled on St Peter's Rome. All three have domes rather than the more conventional (for England) tower or spire. Great to see the awdl Gwydd form out there again.
Comment Written 05-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2019
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Indeed it is modeled after St.Peters. A bit younger though, as it was completed in 1907 Of course, St. Paul only became a State in 1840.
Comment from Earl Corp
I enjoyed this poem immensely. I like the Awdi Gwydd style. It has everything I look for in a poem. It rhymes, it makes sense, it entertains and it invokes emotions within the reader.
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2019
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I enjoyed this poem immensely. I like the Awdi Gwydd style. It has everything I look for in a poem. It rhymes, it makes sense, it entertains and it invokes emotions within the reader.
Comment Written 04-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2019
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Thank you Earl. In that respect we must be kindred poets. I appreciate your review and comments.
Comment from damommy
I've seen this form before but wouldn't dream of trying it. A very difficult piece to write, and you did it so well. I like how you highlighted the rhyming words. It's almost like free verse but with a fixed rhyme scheme.
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2019
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I've seen this form before but wouldn't dream of trying it. A very difficult piece to write, and you did it so well. I like how you highlighted the rhyming words. It's almost like free verse but with a fixed rhyme scheme.
Comment Written 04-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2019
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Thank you damommy. It is a tricky rhyme scheme, indeed. Glad you liked it. HAPPY New Year!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A unique and different write filled with faithful sentiments about a church standing tall and proud upon a hill like a beacon shining and looking after the inhabitants, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2019
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A unique and different write filled with faithful sentiments about a church standing tall and proud upon a hill like a beacon shining and looking after the inhabitants, love Dolly x
Comment Written 04-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2019
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Thank you Dolly. Exactly so.
Comment from Pat Fleming
Once again, I love this form of poetry and it amazes me the way you can find just the right words to fit the form so perfectly. I also love short poems that in few words can create beautiful imagery and provide the reader a message. My favorite line is " a prayer in marble stone." That is such an amazing line. Looking at something so beautiful that is a symbol of God and goodness, admiring it and being filled with the inspiration of it, really is like saying a prayer. Just wonderful. You possess the heart and soul of a true poet. How envious I am of you but how grateful that you share your skill with us. Thank you for reminding me why I love poetry so much
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2019
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Once again, I love this form of poetry and it amazes me the way you can find just the right words to fit the form so perfectly. I also love short poems that in few words can create beautiful imagery and provide the reader a message. My favorite line is " a prayer in marble stone." That is such an amazing line. Looking at something so beautiful that is a symbol of God and goodness, admiring it and being filled with the inspiration of it, really is like saying a prayer. Just wonderful. You possess the heart and soul of a true poet. How envious I am of you but how grateful that you share your skill with us. Thank you for reminding me why I love poetry so much
Comment Written 04-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2019
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Thank you Pat. Such an effusive review is rare andl unexpected. I am always pleased to share poetic formats. I appreciate the review and encouraging comment,.You clearly took your time and really read it deeply.
Comment from Sam Saylor
Whilst I encountered no errors and enjoyed the description of the church and the bounce of the piece as I read through it, I found in end I was unmoved by the poems sentiment and left unsatisfied.
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2019
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Whilst I encountered no errors and enjoyed the description of the church and the bounce of the piece as I read through it, I found in end I was unmoved by the poems sentiment and left unsatisfied.
Comment Written 04-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2019
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Thank you Sam. Sorry to hear that.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written Awdl Gwydd to bring honor to the cathedral on the hill overlooking the town. We can know that there is one place we can find new strength for the week. An awesome picture.
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2019
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A very well-written Awdl Gwydd to bring honor to the cathedral on the hill overlooking the town. We can know that there is one place we can find new strength for the week. An awesome picture.
Comment Written 04-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2019
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Thank you Sandra. A beautiful building inside and out. FYI, my wife and I signed a parchment that went into a time capsule put in that cross at the top, when they refurbished the roof.
Comment from tfawcus
Good to see you posting, Tom. I've seen a few poems in this form before. Yours is a fine example. As with most Celtic forms, it repays being read aloud. My best wishes to you for the coming year.
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2019
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Good to see you posting, Tom. I've seen a few poems in this form before. Yours is a fine example. As with most Celtic forms, it repays being read aloud. My best wishes to you for the coming year.
Comment Written 04-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2019
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Hi Tony. It is so good to hear from you too. Glad you are still around the site. Glad you liked the poem. Happy New Year to you too and best wishes.
