Quintessence
Taking in all of life and more...43 total reviews
Comment from Stephen Force
Really really tight. Succinct, poignant, beautifully illustrated, an uplifting message, a celebration of creation, and you rhymed it! an excellent + submission. I am surprised that as a retired teacher in the authors notes you defined the more exotic words(ether quintessence) I'm just sayen as a teacher I thought you would have made them look them up :) Good luck Y.M.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2020
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Really really tight. Succinct, poignant, beautifully illustrated, an uplifting message, a celebration of creation, and you rhymed it! an excellent + submission. I am surprised that as a retired teacher in the authors notes you defined the more exotic words(ether quintessence) I'm just sayen as a teacher I thought you would have made them look them up :) Good luck Y.M.
Comment Written 28-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2020
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Thanx for stopping by on this contest shortie, Stephen -- trying to spread some sunshine and remind folks that even though things seem 'ominous' on one front, we still have so much to celebrate! :) You know, somebody told me one time that if you have to 'explain' your poem's meaning to people, then it's not a good poem (think it was somebody on here last year or sometime when I used some other obscure words... goodness knows it wasn't something I learned in physics or math classes - lol!) But once in a while I slip into that more obscure mode, I guess, and still want folks to enjoy... ;) :) I am so very glad you enjoyed it, though, Stephen - those stars have made all this 'teacher stuff' a little brighter over here!! ;) :) Take care of you.... and I'll be 'caught up' soon... maybe... I hope... lol! ;) Yvette
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I just recently had a conversation with someone about what is a good poem. I have come to the opinion, (and it's just mine) that poetry, art, and beauty are alike in the respect that good/beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For the most part if someone gets what you are saying it's good. if they don't maybe not so good. poetry is art, and the skill comes from being able to communicate an idea creatively. I just updated my profile with my mission statement. I'd like you to take a look at it and tell me what you think. Read you later:) Steve
Comment from harmony13
The author words are uplifting, descriptive and creative. The reader
enjoyed the read of this poem. It is filled with positive thoughts -
something the world needs now. Have a great weekend!
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2020
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The author words are uplifting, descriptive and creative. The reader
enjoyed the read of this poem. It is filled with positive thoughts -
something the world needs now. Have a great weekend!
Comment Written 28-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2020
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Thanx for stopping by on this contest shortie, Harmony -- trying to spread some sunshine and remind folks that even though things seem 'ominous' on one front, we still have so much to celebrate! :) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
What a balanced poem, and so rich. I enjoyed reading it very much, and am sure that it will be well-received in the contest. In any case, I wish you goodluck to that end.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2020
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What a balanced poem, and so rich. I enjoyed reading it very much, and am sure that it will be well-received in the contest. In any case, I wish you goodluck to that end.
Comment Written 28-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2020
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Thanx for stopping by on this contest shortie, Katherine -- trying to spread some sunshine and remind folks that even though things seem 'ominous' on one front, we still have so much to celebrate! :) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Rhymer
The Quintessence of Life? Why Life itself if one allows! All of those things you mention as the Greeks would have it, but the word means much more to me! For I have been Blessed by the quintessential basics of what for me, has been given freely without any caveats whatsoever. The Greeks had thought the Parthenon was the quintessence of buildings, but many would argue this. For myself 'quintessence of life' means far more than just the ether - which supposedly the Greeks thought existed beyond Earth's boundaries. Rhymer. Just my/a different 'take' on the word Yvette.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2020
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The Quintessence of Life? Why Life itself if one allows! All of those things you mention as the Greeks would have it, but the word means much more to me! For I have been Blessed by the quintessential basics of what for me, has been given freely without any caveats whatsoever. The Greeks had thought the Parthenon was the quintessence of buildings, but many would argue this. For myself 'quintessence of life' means far more than just the ether - which supposedly the Greeks thought existed beyond Earth's boundaries. Rhymer. Just my/a different 'take' on the word Yvette.
Comment Written 28-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2020
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Thanx for stopping by on this contest shortie, Denis, and for your wonderful comments! ;) Just trying to spread some sunshine and remind folks that even though things seem 'ominous' on one front, we still have so much to celebrate! :) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Shirley McLain
Beautiful poem and presentation. The coloring you chose really makes it pop. You did an excellent job as always and I found no mistakes. Stay healthy. Shirley
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2020
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Beautiful poem and presentation. The coloring you chose really makes it pop. You did an excellent job as always and I found no mistakes. Stay healthy. Shirley
Comment Written 28-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2020
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Thanx for stopping by on this contest shortie, Shirley -- trying to spread some sunshine and remind folks that even though things seem 'ominous' on one front, we still have so much to celebrate! :) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Janice Canerdy
At a time like this, celebrating life is especially important because we are reminded of how sweet LIFE is. You have make good use of your twenty words in this uplifting poem.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2020
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At a time like this, celebrating life is especially important because we are reminded of how sweet LIFE is. You have make good use of your twenty words in this uplifting poem.
Comment Written 28-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2020
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Thanx for stopping by on this contest shortie, Janice, and you are so right: we should all try to spread some sunshine and remind folks that even though things seem 'ominous' on one front, we still have so much to celebrate! :) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a refreshing and uplifting write Yvette and I felt the sparkle in these words with the mention of the champagne in life bringing the zest we need to breathe again, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2020
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This is a refreshing and uplifting write Yvette and I felt the sparkle in these words with the mention of the champagne in life bringing the zest we need to breathe again, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 28-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2020
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Thanx for stopping by on this contest shortie, Dolly -- trying to spread some sunshine and remind folks that even though things seem 'ominous' on one front, we still have so much to celebrate! :) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Ricky1024
"Quintessence'
Is a 20 Word Poem Contest Entry.
Rich in Theme and Imagery.
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It read well and flowed well with no Grammar Issues.
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Complete Synopsis:
The Adjective and Objective Contents were both Excellent and Exceptional while Descriptive Measures aligned Perfectly.
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Thanks and good luck with this.
Doctor Ricky1024
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2020
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"Quintessence'
Is a 20 Word Poem Contest Entry.
Rich in Theme and Imagery.
...
It read well and flowed well with no Grammar Issues.
...
Complete Synopsis:
The Adjective and Objective Contents were both Excellent and Exceptional while Descriptive Measures aligned Perfectly.
...
Thanks and good luck with this.
Doctor Ricky1024
Comment Written 28-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2020
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Thank you for your review!!
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hello Yvette, this is a lovely 20 word poem with a glorious overall display. You make good use of metaphor throughout and it is very effective. Good Luck in the contest and stay well during this worrying time. Regards Dorothy xx
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2020
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Hello Yvette, this is a lovely 20 word poem with a glorious overall display. You make good use of metaphor throughout and it is very effective. Good Luck in the contest and stay well during this worrying time. Regards Dorothy xx
Comment Written 28-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2020
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Thanx for stopping by on this contest shortie, Dorothy -- trying to spread some sunshine and remind folks that even though things seem 'ominous' on one front, we still have so much to celebrate! :) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Bill Schott
This twenty-word poem, Quintessence, has the right word count and offers up the rain as the toast to life and the future beyond the rainbow. .......................
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2020
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This twenty-word poem, Quintessence, has the right word count and offers up the rain as the toast to life and the future beyond the rainbow. .......................
Comment Written 28-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2020
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Thanx for stopping by on this contest shortie, Bill -- trying to spread some sunshine and remind folks that even though things seem 'ominous' on one front, we still have so much to celebrate! :) Take care! ;) Yvette
