Treasure October's Ways
October Even-the- Odds Offering21 total reviews
Comment from Janetsue
This is a striking poem about the fall season in an attractive format. The beautiful picture is an added bonus...can't figure out if it is a painting or a photograph.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2019
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This is a striking poem about the fall season in an attractive format. The beautiful picture is an added bonus...can't figure out if it is a painting or a photograph.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2019
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Hello Spangle!
So pleased you enjoyed!
I cannot tell if the picture is a photograph or painting, either!
Thank you!
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Doesn't really matter...I love it!
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Thank you!
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Doesn't really matter...I love it!
Comment from evesayshi
In my opinion, a beautiful write in every respect, the rhyming verse, color scheme and image, all in striking acknowledgement of a multi-colored and still warm season - fully compliant with the prompt, of course. I especially appreciate the attention to a well constructed layout in the presentation. Best wishes in the contest...
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2019
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In my opinion, a beautiful write in every respect, the rhyming verse, color scheme and image, all in striking acknowledgement of a multi-colored and still warm season - fully compliant with the prompt, of course. I especially appreciate the attention to a well constructed layout in the presentation. Best wishes in the contest...
Comment Written 06-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2019
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Hello Eve,
Thank you for your excellent rating and complimentary review!
I really enjoyed penning this piece.
Thank you!
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You are very welcome indeed. Thank you for sharing...Eve
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written even the odds poem about October's ways f treasure where the summer comes to end and every beautiful autumn scene that will eventually pass and make room for Spring's arrival.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2019
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A very well-written even the odds poem about October's ways f treasure where the summer comes to end and every beautiful autumn scene that will eventually pass and make room for Spring's arrival.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2019
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Hello, Sandra!
So pleased you enjoyed!
Thank you!
Comment from Thomas Bowling
You expertly describe the month of October. The picture you chose with an orange sky looks like October. This is a terrific poem. It should do very well in the voting booth. It's hard to win a FanStory contest, but I think you may have done it.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2019
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You expertly describe the month of October. The picture you chose with an orange sky looks like October. This is a terrific poem. It should do very well in the voting booth. It's hard to win a FanStory contest, but I think you may have done it.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2019
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Hello Thomas!
Glad you enjoyed!
Love this format!
thank you!
Comment from Patty Palmer
October's spin on Autumn, the time of year for harvests big and small. Pumpkin patches and bobbing for apples! Fresh maple syrup from trapping the sap from the maple trees. That's how I see Autumn.
I also love the picture!
Patty
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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October's spin on Autumn, the time of year for harvests big and small. Pumpkin patches and bobbing for apples! Fresh maple syrup from trapping the sap from the maple trees. That's how I see Autumn.
I also love the picture!
Patty
Comment Written 06-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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Hello Patty!
So pleased you enjoyed!
Thank you!
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You're welcome.
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We used to go and watch how they make it, Very interesting.!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a fine evens/odds poem including all the delights of autumn and all this season has to offer, including the scenes of gold and the sumptuous food, a very tasty write, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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This is a fine evens/odds poem including all the delights of autumn and all this season has to offer, including the scenes of gold and the sumptuous food, a very tasty write, love Dolly x
Comment Written 06-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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Hello Dolly!
So pleased you enjoyed!
Thank you for your excellent rating and complimentary review!
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
I have already exhausted my praise for the colours of autumn, but this even the odds poem has something novel to offer in the consideration of Libra denoting knowledge and balance. This presumably is where the preparation for spring comes from, with the careful planting so that
"Under Libra's skies,
there sleeps Spring's
prize"
I particularly liked this idea of moving on from the autumn straigt into the optimism of nature waking up again.
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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I have already exhausted my praise for the colours of autumn, but this even the odds poem has something novel to offer in the consideration of Libra denoting knowledge and balance. This presumably is where the preparation for spring comes from, with the careful planting so that
"Under Libra's skies,
there sleeps Spring's
prize"
I particularly liked this idea of moving on from the autumn straigt into the optimism of nature waking up again.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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Hello Katherine!
Such a lovely review!
So pleased you enjoyed!
Took a bit of finagling to cover as much territory as I hoped to cover given the parameters of the format! Loved the challenge!
Thank you!
Comment from Susan X Smith
I enjoyed reading this poem. It flowed smoothly except for the penultimate line "there sleeps Spring's." The word prize is good at the end for the rhyme. However, I don't understand what Spring's prize has to do with Autumn. Otherwise the poem works really well.
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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I enjoyed reading this poem. It flowed smoothly except for the penultimate line "there sleeps Spring's." The word prize is good at the end for the rhyme. However, I don't understand what Spring's prize has to do with Autumn. Otherwise the poem works really well.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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Hello Susan!
"Spring's prize" = the beautiful flowers that bloom having been planted in October. Daffodils, tulips, crocus, etc. must be planted in October if they are to bloom in the spring.
Thank you!
Comment from NickieT
Best of luck with this entry. I appreciate the tight form with an elegant structure that is not not hampered or reduced by forcing rhymes. It flow naturally and brings vivid fall memories to mind.
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reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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Best of luck with this entry. I appreciate the tight form with an elegant structure that is not not hampered or reduced by forcing rhymes. It flow naturally and brings vivid fall memories to mind.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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Hello Nickie!
So pleased you enjoyed!
Thank you!
Comment from Richard Van Kirk
Excellent poem that had me smelling wood smoke from my stove and planting garlic before the real cold sets in. You give a flashback of summer as being "sweet," which I like. I think your poem flows well. Mid September to mid-October is Libra, I like "Libra's skies" where spring is sleeping. Well done
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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Excellent poem that had me smelling wood smoke from my stove and planting garlic before the real cold sets in. You give a flashback of summer as being "sweet," which I like. I think your poem flows well. Mid September to mid-October is Libra, I like "Libra's skies" where spring is sleeping. Well done
Comment Written 05-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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Hello Richard!
I am honored that you would find my offering exceptional! Thank you for this wonderful rating and thoughtful review!
Such a fun format to attempt!
Thank you!
