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tethered to our Earth (5-7-5)

kite flying

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Comment from CrystieCookie999
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Hearing some fun poetic devices hidden in here. "th" sound in "tethered" and "earth," and alliteration with "b" in "breaks the bond." I think you are hinting at zoomorphism, a cool word I learned a month or so ago, with the kite waggling its tail like a dog or snake, perhaps. I might put a comma after earth and un-capitalize it.

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 06-Aug-2019
    Good catches Crystie! Sometimes, they just slide in for me. I was trying to raise Earth to a higher level. Normally I avoid caps in all my verses.

    Zoomorphism may be an entry for a future obscure word contest for you or me! LOL

    Mark
Comment from LeftHandedScribe
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Gorgeous imagery that is complimented by a stunning photo. You tell and entire story and set it exquisitely with just a few words--not an easy feat! Lovely.

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 06-Aug-2019
    Thanks Shauna for your lovely review. So pleased it met your pleasure. What you see is my typical posting style in 5-7-5 syllables. I try to use FanArt illustrations whenever I can.

    Mark
Comment from Nike23
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This poem follows the 575 rules. Your word choice is vivid and descriptive. I like the word tethered. The word makes me think of being very connected. Good job.

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 06-Aug-2019
    Thanks for your comments Nike. Apparently, other reviewers liked my choice of 'tethered' too.

    Mark
Comment from Janetsue
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This is a posting filled with an energy being shared with readers. It can be interpreted on a personal level for those whose childhoods were enhanced by kite flying experiences--the elation and then the fall when one's kite plummets down. Perfect graphic, too. I enjoyed reading this very much, Mark.

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 06-Aug-2019
    Thanks Spangle for such a high-flying review. I liked your insightful comments. So pleased it had different meanings for you to consider.

    Mark
reply by Janetsue on 06-Aug-2019
    You're very welcome, Mark!
Comment from PoemsOfDD
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I enjoyed this metaphorical 5-7-5 short piece.
We are but kites enjoying a soaring journey should we make that effort. Our umbilical chord - first visible then not - soon frays to release into....
I got carried away but that is where it took me :-) ~DD

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 04-Aug-2019
    DD,

    I do like the way you interpreted my short verse - much more vivid than my short form! My guess you can run with those sentiments and create a much longer one in the same vein. As likely shared previously with you, my poetry skill set does not include entries that exceed my 5-7-5 type genre.

    Glad you skyed/skied with me on my posting.

    Mark
reply by PoemsOfDD on 05-Aug-2019
    It was a breeze Mark. Thanks for the share :-) ~DD
Comment from Y. M. Roger
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Oh, I do so like this one as it takes our sky and blends it into part of the universe...how cool is that!! :) :) And then you leave the reader with the sense that the kite will fly forever into that universe...cool! ;) ;) Thanx for sharing! ;) Yvette

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
    Yvette,

    It is doubtful that a dirigible (or hot air balloon) image would give you the same emotion. LOL

    Mark
Comment from Sugarray77
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I like the word tethered. It conjures up a bit of restraint, but not a full blown restriction to something. You have done a good job with this 5-7-5, Mark, its an enjoyable read.

Melissa

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
    Melissa

    I thought a kite was more manageable than a dirigible for this effort. LOL

    Mark
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written 5-7-5 poem about flying kites I the sky with a string atrached to one on the ground to have control over the flight until the connection breaks

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
    Sandra,

    Glad this short verse connected with you. So pleased with your review and compliments.

    Mark
Comment from Joan E.
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I enjoyed the tiny but dramatic story your 5-7-5 recounted and the matching, energetic picture. Your made kite flying more than a pastime. Well done- Joan

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
    Thanks Joan for flying with me on this story.

    Mark
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
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"Tethered to our Earth", is short, succinct and very much to the point. Woven through each short line are the golden threads of truth. To me, this is a six, but I'm never given enough of them. I look forward to seeing your next post.

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
    Thanks Duchess for flying with me on this journey. Hopefully, you will sail with me on other short trips (-:

    Mark