Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This nonet, Cock Crows, has the proper nine-to-one descending syllable formatting and presents one of those quick nights where sleep is a dream in itself.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 07-Feb-2019

Thanks Bill, Yes how quickly does the night go before the Cock doth crow. Cheers Christine🐓

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Chrissy710,
Smiles to your nonet poem with a perfect syllable count about when the roster crows

Evening draws a close to end the day (9)
night- time looms soon not far away (8)
colour changes now begin (7)
sun set on horizon (6)
see shiny stars park (5)
in night's sky dark (4)
moon shine glows (3)
cock crows (2)
dawn. (1)
Gert

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 07-Feb-2019

Hi Gert Thanks for reading my nonet, I tried to ensure the syllable count was correct Sometimes it depends on which counter is used LOL Cheers Christine

reply by Gert sherwood on 07-Feb-2019

You are welcome Chrissy
I have found the best way to count syllables is to use the Merriam-Webster dictionary
Gert

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

You did a good job with your nonet contest entry, Chrissy. Yes, your syllable count is correct per line. Good job with alliteration, the picture, and the message. I like 'stars park in night's sky dark .' Good job and best wishes. Jan

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019

Hi Jan. Thanks for ypur review for this nonet I enjoyed the challenge and thecalliterations just happened so a bonus yes the stars do park LOL Cheers for your best wishes Christine

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written Nonet poem about the cock that crows every morning right at the time when the sun seems to peek over the horizon, when he crows no one can sleep any longer.

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019

Hi Sandra, Thanks for your review of my nonet and yes once the Cock crows its awake time Cheers Christine

Comment from Cole King

Excellent

Great poem. This one is a fun one. I really am a sucker for alliteration, which this poem is chock full of. The only change I would make would be to change the second line to "night-time looms-soon-not far away". "Soon" sounds great right after "looms" and adds a bit of complexity to the sentence.

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019

Hi Cole King Thank you for reading and reviewing my nonet, and thanks for your suggestions which ai have taken up and yes that sound much better and fits in with the alliterations much appreciated Cheers Christine

Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

Hello Chrissy,

This is a wonderful reflection on the end of day and wondering what tomorrow brings. I love chickens and crows. We have some chicken and crow ornaments handed down from hubs grandmother. I have loved them ever since. So your picture and poem brought me running.

your nonet has all the proper syllables in each line. I had no trouble pronouncing any of your words while reading. The syllable structure works fine for me. Line five is a little long and makes your shape on the page a little wonky. There are no rules for shape in the contest that I know of, but fanstorians always seem to fuss over it.

Best wishes in the contest.

Joy xx

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 05-Feb-2019

Hi Joy, Thanks you for your lovely review and best wishes , and yes line 5 is a little out so I have shortened it and it seems to flow better and look less wonky and yes ai know many like a nonet to have a good shape . Many Thanks for your assistance Cheers Christine have a great day

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

Yes, Your syllable count is right Chrissy,
well done. You gave a lovely description
of the approaching dawn. Nice illustration.
Nancy:)

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019

Hi Nancy, Thanl ypi for your review for mu nonet I enjoyed writing this and so glad you liked my descriptions and image I like it when I saw it and thought it fitted this one Cheers Christine

Comment from Debra White

Excellent

Hello :)
I really enjoyed the journey your nonet took me on.
Beautiful imagery.
I admire that you rhymed your lines - really tricky to do with the constrictions of this form.
Perfect syllable count!
Good luck in the contest. Best wishes, Debra :)

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019

Hi Debra Thank ypu and yes this was challenging bit fun to have a go at. I quite like nonets and ai always check my syllable cpints have been caught out before Cheers for ypir good luck wishes Christine

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Chris,

I like this poem. I always enjoy nonets that are more than just syllable poems. When you add rhymes or other tricks they seem more like 'poems' to me. (I'm such a snob) *smile* Thanks so much and good luck!

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019

Hi Robyn, Thanks friend for your review and I to like nonets and I thought a rhyme and illiteration may assist in its creation. Yes can ai join you club too Ha Ha Thanks for your luck Cheers Christine smiling😃

Comment from misscookie

Excellent

I love the artwork you choose to go with your poem
It is a perfect match
Your word truly touch my heart and soul
My love use to say Mama you get up before a rooster crows
Thank you for sharing
Cookie

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019

Hi Cookie, Thanks for reading my nonet, I enjoyed writing this one and yes once the cock crows thats the end of sleep

reply by misscookie on 06-Feb-2019

it was my pleasure
cookie