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Renga Multi-Author Book

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Renga is a Japanese linked poetry 5/7/5 and 7/7

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Comment from Rosemary wanjiru
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Beautifully written. I love the imagery too. It blends so well with the poem. It's eye-catching too. The message is soothing. It gives one a sense of peace.good job. I enjoyed reading it

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 03-Nov-2020
    Thanks for another visit, Rosemary! This was a challenge for me--I'm very literal-minded--so pleased you liked it!
Comment from royowen
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This is a great alliterative pice, and a great addition to this renga project set up by Gypsy blue rose, it just sets up one's thoughts. You do great reviews, taking your own view of things, you've done a great job, well done, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 03-Nov-2020
    Thanks for another visit, Roy! This was a challenge for me--I'm very literal-minded--so pleased you liked it!
reply by royowen on 03-Nov-2020
    Well done
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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Not one word squandered here Elizabeth and when there are so few to include, you made a good choice here and created some magic, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 02-Nov-2020
    Thank you Dolly! You are quick. I am literal-minded-- imagery is a challenge--glad you found it worthy!
Comment from trimple
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Good morning to you, Elizabeth.

Forgive my ignorance, but I am reading your expressive poem

Soft! In sunset's silence sound
whispers of consolation


Soft! In sunset's silent sound
whispers of consolation

To me, the word 'silence' should read 'silent'

or instead write;

Soft! In sunset's silence
sound whispers of consolation

Maybe I have it all wrong and if so, please forgive my lack of education.

A nice meditative piece.

kindest regards

trimple

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 02-Sep-2020
    Spot on! Indeed, the line break between silence and sound is how I intended it to read; I wish I could have written it that way, but the Renga form requires 7 syllables per each of two lines. (I find such constraints frustrating!) Thanks for stopping by. Cheers. LIZ
reply by trimple on 02-Sep-2020
    Ah! yes, of course... the ole syllable count.

    Sorry about that.

    kindest regards

    trimple
Comment from dragonpoet
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This short poem shows that there is sometimes a religious feel to nature. You feel nearer to God. I like the abstract art of sunrise in the mountains.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
dragonpoet

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
    Thank you. Stop by anytime! Cheers. LIZ
reply by dragonpoet on 06-Sep-2020
    No problem, Liz.
    Joan
Comment from Carlos' girl
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I like this. The first line soft! is so.arresting, it seems to command the reader to observe the silence and the sound. The use of consolation is a good choice

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
    Thank you! Metaphor and nature imagery is a stretch for me--pleased you found it worthy. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
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In search of peace at mountain peak, you hear the sound in sunset's silence the whispers of consolation at the end of the day's work; well said, well done; thanks for sharing this. ALCREATOR

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
    Thank you! Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Gloria ....
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LIZ, I must say, I do enjoy your Shakespearean touch added to this Soft! You have done a fabulous job with your couple, but seriously I must need new glasses because I don't see deep or night anywhere. Are they the silent sounds perchance?

Excellent addition to the Renga book and a fun read too. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 08-Aug-2020
    Thanks for stopping by, Gloria. The reference to DEEP and NIGHT pertained to suggestions--per footnote-- that I replace THE in my original line "In the silence you may hear"; as you can see, I rewrote the line. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Teri7
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This is a very nice and very well written spiritual poem you have penned for the multi author book. You used very nice descriptive words and very lovely imagery. I enjoyed reading and reviewing. love, teri

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 05-Aug-2020
    Thank you Teri--what a delightful surprise--hope this visit means you're on the mend. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Beverly A McBride
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Wow, this form is rather complicated, eh? I like your post, and the use of "Soft." Yes. It reminds me of Shakesperian use. I like the economic use of words. Good job.

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 05-Aug-2020
    Thanks for stopping by Beverly. I appreciate your encouragement--spiritual and nature genres are not my strong suits--I am metaphorically-challenged so this was a stretch. Cheers. LIZ