Pen Down
A Potlatch club: Constanza23 total reviews
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hello Chrissy, long time no see! This is a good ekphrastic poem written true to form. I've not heard of a Constanza before, but this is one of yours is well written. I like the following stanza -
To stop this urge I think I might
turn off this flood and dam the wall,
rein in this constant waterfall.... good use of metaphor in this stanza.
Regarding your final stanza - I don't believe you - of course you will write again, LOL! Warm regards Dorothy xx
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2019
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Hello Chrissy, long time no see! This is a good ekphrastic poem written true to form. I've not heard of a Constanza before, but this is one of yours is well written. I like the following stanza -
To stop this urge I think I might
turn off this flood and dam the wall,
rein in this constant waterfall.... good use of metaphor in this stanza.
Regarding your final stanza - I don't believe you - of course you will write again, LOL! Warm regards Dorothy xx
Comment Written 28-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2019
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Hi Dorothy Thanks very much and no I will still write more However sometimes I just feel a bit down and this just happened to be the challenge to try a good style to do but feeling much better and yes of course I will still write can?t help myself Ha Ha. your lovely comments are welcome Cheers Chris xxx
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A Very well-written Constanza about feeling some times we do things in vain and we feel like stop doing it. That is the time you should write more and more, even if you write only a list of what you like to do.
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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A Very well-written Constanza about feeling some times we do things in vain and we feel like stop doing it. That is the time you should write more and more, even if you write only a list of what you like to do.
Comment Written 28-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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Hi Sandra, Thanks and yes a list sound like the way to go LOL Enjoyed this challenge and perhaps a little burnt out with work so my mood took over A change soon though I am about to semi retire from my nurse educator position So that will make me feel less stressed As always Cheers Chrisxx
Comment from LisaMay
The marionette with the broken strings is an interesting picture choice. Is that the feeling you have about your writing? - are you feeling broken or neglected or in need of support? I hope not, but sometimes those feelings make us feel we are ineffective and can lead to us not doing things we have previously enjoyed. I enjoy reading your poetry, so please, I hope the poem is just expressing some fleeting mood. You have written it so well, you clearly have a gift for poetic expression.
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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The marionette with the broken strings is an interesting picture choice. Is that the feeling you have about your writing? - are you feeling broken or neglected or in need of support? I hope not, but sometimes those feelings make us feel we are ineffective and can lead to us not doing things we have previously enjoyed. I enjoy reading your poetry, so please, I hope the poem is just expressing some fleeting mood. You have written it so well, you clearly have a gift for poetic expression.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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Hi Lisa, thanks and a little of both and I think this happen to come out on the night I am about to semi retire from a bisy demanding job so a bit burnt out at the moment and hopefully will improve once I do finish this. Your encouragement is really appreciated I will stay LOL Cheers Chrisx
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Take a deep breath and look forward to being less worn out. Writing is a great release.
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Comment from lyenochka
Great job with the constanza form, Christine! But no, please don't put your pen down. Keep writing! It's always fun to see you back here and hope is all well. I just read that Maria is leaving the site for a couple of years.
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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Great job with the constanza form, Christine! But no, please don't put your pen down. Keep writing! It's always fun to see you back here and hope is all well. I just read that Maria is leaving the site for a couple of years.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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Hi Helen, Thanks so much and no I wont retire from writing feeling a little out of sorts due to work bit about to semi retire from that so I will be able to relax and write a bit more your support is always appreciated Cheers Chrisxx
Comment from robyn corum
Chris,
Don't you ever even talk like that. We all have those moments when the words and thoughts don't come as easily (I'm going through that now) but it will return. We just have to hang in and be patient. Hugs!
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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Chris,
Don't you ever even talk like that. We all have those moments when the words and thoughts don't come as easily (I'm going through that now) but it will return. We just have to hang in and be patient. Hugs!
Comment Written 27-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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Hi Robyn OK OK I won't just a moment I think and perhaps a reflection of my job which I am about to semi retire from I feel a little burnt out going back to a demanding position after a great relaxing holiday so this is probably a result. I will hang in there and would miss everyone if I left anyway Hugs really appreciated Cheers Chrisxx
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Do you read MJ ? Did you see she is leaving?? Not happy.
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What a shame she is a good writer
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I know. I always look forward to her ff pieces. ?sigh?
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Perhaps she will come back sooner with a bit of luck
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She said she?s towing a two-yr novel writing class. (I think)
Anyway. My POINT is you need to stay put. We have plenty of loooooneys; gotta keep our treasures.
Comment from Gloria ....
Love the painting, Christine. And your superb poem is the perfect complement.
Your Constanza filled with your signature you perfect metre and rhyme and the very clear message y ou will be writing more now. lol
Most enjoyable read this Sunday afternoon. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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Love the painting, Christine. And your superb poem is the perfect complement.
Your Constanza filled with your signature you perfect metre and rhyme and the very clear message y ou will be writing more now. lol
Most enjoyable read this Sunday afternoon. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 27-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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Hi Gloria, Thanks so much and yes I loved this image too at times I feel like her LOL a little burnt out at times and about to chuck in my very demanding teaching job for a nurse bank job where ai can work to suit myself instead of all the pressures of teaching so hopefully when ai have less stress ai will feel more like writing Glad you enjoyed reading this effort As always Cheers Chrisxx
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I think this is a well written verse for the Potlach Club challenge.
You've mantained the form and still created a verse that reads smoothly about writing and the reasons we do so.
Well done.
Sharon
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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I think this is a well written verse for the Potlach Club challenge.
You've mantained the form and still created a verse that reads smoothly about writing and the reasons we do so.
Well done.
Sharon
Comment Written 27-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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Hi Sharon, Thanks so much a lovey review and yes ai enjoyed this Constanza challenge abet the topic chose LOL Many Cheers Chris
Comment from Cindy Warren
I think if I put the pen down and never wrote another word, I'd burst. I suspect that's true for most of us writers. We do it because it's part of who we are. I can't seem to stop for very long.
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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I think if I put the pen down and never wrote another word, I'd burst. I suspect that's true for most of us writers. We do it because it's part of who we are. I can't seem to stop for very long.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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Hi Cindy. Thanks for reading my Challenge poem and yes it is part of who we are I have quiet uncertain times and then a rush of writning energy So will continue And did enjoy this challenging style Cheers Chrisx
Comment from royowen
Don't give up Christine, we would all be robbed of your wonderful writing expertise, then where would we be. I must admit, I've wondered what life was about when I did not write, but that was awhile ago. Now I have a new career, (it doesn't pay much) well done, a wonderful Constanza, well done, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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Don't give up Christine, we would all be robbed of your wonderful writing expertise, then where would we be. I must admit, I've wondered what life was about when I did not write, but that was awhile ago. Now I have a new career, (it doesn't pay much) well done, a wonderful Constanza, well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 27-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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Hi Roy, Thanks my friend for your encouraging review and lovely comments re my writing I am about to semi retire from my busy demanding job to just do a xouple of days a week on nurse bank so I suppose my uncertainty overtook my writing intention I enjoyed this challenge also Cheers Chrisx
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Good job Christine.
Comment from aryr
This was enjoyable to read Christine. It really made me think about all the doubts, the reasons to stop, the reasons to continue. In conclusion I thought of all the friends I have made that I would miss. Your narrative notes provided great information. It had a good rhyme pattern and was both enjoyable and comfortable to read. Well done.
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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This was enjoyable to read Christine. It really made me think about all the doubts, the reasons to stop, the reasons to continue. In conclusion I thought of all the friends I have made that I would miss. Your narrative notes provided great information. It had a good rhyme pattern and was both enjoyable and comfortable to read. Well done.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2019
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Hi Ary, Thanks so much and good to hear from you And yes sometimes I have doubts about my writing and yes the friendships are important to me as well and I feel like we have a little family here. I will continue on and your support is really appreciated Cheers Chrisx
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You are so welcome Christine, yep, a little family.
