The Endless Seas
Minute Poetry contest entry19 total reviews
Comment from rosehill (Wendy)
A lovely Minute for the contest. I love the metaphor of the sea as the boundless source for ideas and contemplation of words. Yes, there is refuge in writing. Well done. - Wendy
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019
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A lovely Minute for the contest. I love the metaphor of the sea as the boundless source for ideas and contemplation of words. Yes, there is refuge in writing. Well done. - Wendy
Comment Written 11-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019
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Thank you for the fantastic review, Wendy. I really appreciate the generous stars. I'm glad you liked the piece. Have a wonderful weekend.
Ron
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Aaaaah, yes, to sit back and pull up the rudder and just our minds drift through thoughts and dreams and more - such a cool Minute, Ron, that creates a WONDERFUL atmosphere that draws the reader in and puts them out there along with you.... making sense out of the driftwood of the mind!! ;) :) Thanx for sharing and best of luck in the contest! ;) Yvette
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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Aaaaah, yes, to sit back and pull up the rudder and just our minds drift through thoughts and dreams and more - such a cool Minute, Ron, that creates a WONDERFUL atmosphere that draws the reader in and puts them out there along with you.... making sense out of the driftwood of the mind!! ;) :) Thanx for sharing and best of luck in the contest! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 09-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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Hey, Yvette, hello. Thank you so much for the fantastic review and gracious stars. That's the best place to find great stuff, just drifting in thought. Too bad there's sometimes when the water's a little bit shallow though, lol. I'm glad you liked the piece. have a wonderful day. Thank you again.
Ron
Comment from Jesse James Doty
This is deep and satisfying for me as a writer and a lover of the sea. The presentation is beautiful with a lovely picture of a boat at sea in the twilight. I cannot tell if it is sunrise or sunset, but it doesn't seem to matter. I love your choice of words, such as "this poet's guide" and "The ocean's vast where verse is sought". Such a wonderful way to write about the search for the muse. The flow is impeccable as are the rhymes. My favorite verse is the last one where you have a climactic ending of, "Each word so clear, There's refuge here." This is very well written, and speaks to all of us, who are writers, searching for that ever-elusive stream of conscious that (hopefully) pours out into a poem. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Take care, Jesse
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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This is deep and satisfying for me as a writer and a lover of the sea. The presentation is beautiful with a lovely picture of a boat at sea in the twilight. I cannot tell if it is sunrise or sunset, but it doesn't seem to matter. I love your choice of words, such as "this poet's guide" and "The ocean's vast where verse is sought". Such a wonderful way to write about the search for the muse. The flow is impeccable as are the rhymes. My favorite verse is the last one where you have a climactic ending of, "Each word so clear, There's refuge here." This is very well written, and speaks to all of us, who are writers, searching for that ever-elusive stream of conscious that (hopefully) pours out into a poem. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Take care, Jesse
Comment Written 09-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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Wow, thank you for the outstanding review and giant sixer, Jesse. I've written a couple that goes this route, following our thoughts wherever the tide takes them. I really appreciate the generous stars, friend. I'm glad you liked my little piece. Have a great day and thank you again for the fantastic review.
Ron
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Hello Ron.
I was very impressed with this piece. Perhaps I will find time to check out your portfolio and see where the tide takes your thoughts.
I am glad you liked my review. And, the poem, was well worth the six stars. Have a wonderful week.
Take care, Jesse
Comment from June Sargent
These endless seas can be the literal oceans or the hidden depths of our hearts and minds, where our muse sometimes hides. Either way, worth exploring to get inspiration for our creative juices going. I enjoyed this minute poem.
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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These endless seas can be the literal oceans or the hidden depths of our hearts and minds, where our muse sometimes hides. Either way, worth exploring to get inspiration for our creative juices going. I enjoyed this minute poem.
Comment Written 09-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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Thank you so much for the excellent review and the gracious stars, June. I'm glad you liked the piece. Have a wonderful day.
Ron
Comment from Sanku
This is such a lovely piece of work with lilting rhythm .I love the metaphorical image of sailing and the rhymes merge easily with the flow of lines. I am such a clumsy rhymer ...!All the best for the contest.
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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This is such a lovely piece of work with lilting rhythm .I love the metaphorical image of sailing and the rhymes merge easily with the flow of lines. I am such a clumsy rhymer ...!All the best for the contest.
Comment Written 09-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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Thank you for the great review, Sanku. I really appreciate the generous stars and good luck wishes. It took me a long time to finally figure out how to get the flow to work right. Once you figure it out it gets easier though. I'm glad you liked the piece. Thank you again.
Ron
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I think this is a very good entry for the Minute contest.
Your verse tells a clear story of writing poetry and is well rhymed.
Well done and good luck to you with the contest.
Sharon
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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I think this is a very good entry for the Minute contest.
Your verse tells a clear story of writing poetry and is well rhymed.
Well done and good luck to you with the contest.
Sharon
Comment Written 08-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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Thank you so much for the fantastic review and huge sixer, Sharon. I dearly appreciate the gracious rating and good luck wishes. I'm glad you liked my little offering. I hope you have a wonderful day. Thank you again, Sharon.
Ron
Comment from Therese Caron
Lovely Minute poem. I think you are describing being a poet. The first verse indicates it by mentioning the poets guide, and then to follow true what I pursue, and the wonderful refuge. I don't know if this is your intended meaning, but that is what I took from it, and loved it.
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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Lovely Minute poem. I think you are describing being a poet. The first verse indicates it by mentioning the poets guide, and then to follow true what I pursue, and the wonderful refuge. I don't know if this is your intended meaning, but that is what I took from it, and loved it.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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Yes, that's exactly what I was going for, Therese. Thank you so much for the excellent review and gracious stars. I'm glad you liked the piece. Have a great day.
Ron
Comment from Sally Law
A beautiful offering in minute form, dear Joan. Aw, I just love the ocean as I live near the Atlantic. It is so soothing and my home now. Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes for the Minute poetry contest,
Sally xo
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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A beautiful offering in minute form, dear Joan. Aw, I just love the ocean as I live near the Atlantic. It is so soothing and my home now. Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes for the Minute poetry contest,
Sally xo
Comment Written 08-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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Thank you so much for the kind review, Sally. I dearly appreciate the gracious stars and good luck wishes. I'm glad you liked the piece. Have a wonderful day.
Ron
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Have I had your name wrong all this time? Please forgive me. I am near blind and feeling it more by the day. Please advise. xo
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Lol. Yep. I even mentioned it last time. I think you're thinking of Dragon Poet. No biggie though. I'm just glad you liked it. Have a great day.
Ron
Comment from Bill Pinder
I believe you nailed this one. I like the metaphor of sailing and navigating the currents. I like your choice in the words and flow of rhythm and rhyme. Good luck in the contest.
Bill
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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I believe you nailed this one. I like the metaphor of sailing and navigating the currents. I like your choice in the words and flow of rhythm and rhyme. Good luck in the contest.
Bill
Comment Written 08-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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Thank you for the fantastic review and the giant sixer, Bill. Yeah, I had to make sure it flowed well considering... Lol. I really appreciate the generous rating and good luck wishes, friend. Have a great day and thank you again.
Ron
Comment from rama devi
Eloquent and true to form as well as finely presented. I like the subtle metaphor of the sea - an ocean of words to choose from.
Favorite lines:
The waves and tide,
this poet's guide.
Love this rhyme pair too:
Each word so clear.
There's refuge here.
Great alliteraiton and consonance of S sounds plus soft C here:
I sail amid the endless seas
with grace and ease.
Flawless meter, inventive rhymes, deeply reflective tone and tenor...this makes a strong entry for the contest! GOOD LUCK.
Warmly,
rd
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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Eloquent and true to form as well as finely presented. I like the subtle metaphor of the sea - an ocean of words to choose from.
Favorite lines:
The waves and tide,
this poet's guide.
Love this rhyme pair too:
Each word so clear.
There's refuge here.
Great alliteraiton and consonance of S sounds plus soft C here:
I sail amid the endless seas
with grace and ease.
Flawless meter, inventive rhymes, deeply reflective tone and tenor...this makes a strong entry for the contest! GOOD LUCK.
Warmly,
rd
Comment Written 08-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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Thank you so much for the fantastic review, rd. I dearly appreciate the gracious rating and good luck wishes. I'm glad you liked my little poem. Have a wonderful day. Thank you again.
Ron
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:-))) Have a wonderful day, Ron! :)
