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- Tue Jun 14, 2011 2:24 pm
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Experienced)
- Topic: Birds- revised x2
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3819
Re: Birds
Raisin, Your poem has promise, yet it remains somewhat vague beneath the veil of intricate imagery. I like the reference to "wings", he desire to fly (from reality?), but its not exactly clear to this reader the reference to an aircraft near the end of your piece. The visuals of crows, gee...
- Sun Jun 12, 2011 10:33 am
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Beginners)
- Topic: new girl friend
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1582
Re: new girl friend
Gavin,
As Ros has mentioned, this is dangerous stuff! Maybe there's a typo in L1?
"Holding a six-pac of horse steroids (beer) motivational serum, a tropical ambulance"
- Engaging, but rather long.
As Ros has mentioned, this is dangerous stuff! Maybe there's a typo in L1?
"Holding a six-pac of horse steroids (beer) motivational serum, a tropical ambulance"
- Engaging, but rather long.
- Sun Jun 12, 2011 10:25 am
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Beginners)
- Topic: Am I an Idiot?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3451
Re: Am I an Idiot?
Kevin, The problem with your poem lies in S3-4 which are sounding too prosaic and cliched. I'm sorry but I feel you have to re-work on this part. You may refer to Star-trek to make it sound more interesting. As is, its a bit flat. But I'm sure a re-work would help. Regarding the title, I think "...
- Sat Jun 04, 2011 1:42 pm
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Beginners)
- Topic: the rock wren song (Tanka)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2859
Re: the rock wren song (Tanka)
Dear John,
Dear Richard,
I always believe that my own hide is thicker than an alligator!
Dear Kevin,
Thanks for being here and replying. Smiles.
- Well, an innovative way of catching attention indeed.Maybe Arunansu doesn't respond to what he doesn't want to read?
Dear Richard,
I always believe that my own hide is thicker than an alligator!
Dear Kevin,
Thanks for being here and replying. Smiles.
- Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:06 pm
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Beginners)
- Topic: the rock wren song (Tanka)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2859
Re: the rock wren song (Tanka)
Thank you Richard and John for your showing your interest in my poem. Dear Richard, As far as I know, though there may be various schools on Tanka, the first 3 lines are objective and the last two subjective ones. It is perhaps about a personal loss and the aftermath. The April is just the name of a...
- Sun May 29, 2011 11:54 am
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Beginners)
- Topic: the rock wren song (Tanka)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2859
Re: the rock wren song (Tanka)
Thanks Gavin. Thanks for the warmth. Smiles.
- Sat May 28, 2011 4:42 am
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Beginners)
- Topic: Before you (rewrite2).
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3335
Re: Before you (rewrite).
A much better revision, Richard. You have added clarity to your piece. However, I worry about L1. Could it be :
I bathe in a moment
of golden sunlight....
?
- I really like the opening. More power!
I bathe in a moment
of golden sunlight....
?
- I really like the opening. More power!
- Sat May 28, 2011 4:35 am
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Beginners)
- Topic: the rock wren song (Tanka)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2859
Re: the rock wren song (Tanka)
Thank you John. I feel Lake has already given you my reply. Smiles.
Lake,
I love this place. I was busy work-shopping haiku and tanka. So didn't quite find the time. I wrote some general verses also. Hope everyone is doing fine here.
Lake,
I love this place. I was busy work-shopping haiku and tanka. So didn't quite find the time. I wrote some general verses also. Hope everyone is doing fine here.
- Fri May 27, 2011 2:57 pm
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Beginners)
- Topic: Lost For Words
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2103
Re: Lost For Words
Enjoyed your poem, Ray. Sometimes we do think "we've arrived" and then find "we haven't", don't we? Smiles.
- Fri May 27, 2011 2:51 pm
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Beginners)
- Topic: Conspiracy Theory (Edited)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4094
Re: Conspiracy Theory (Edited)
Geoff,
I enjoyed the tale. I hope you won't mind if I say that the rhyme of "piratical" and "theatrical" sounds forced in my ears? The rest is .. scotch whiskey! Neat!
I enjoyed the tale. I hope you won't mind if I say that the rhyme of "piratical" and "theatrical" sounds forced in my ears? The rest is .. scotch whiskey! Neat!
- Fri May 27, 2011 2:46 pm
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Beginners)
- Topic: Before you (rewrite2).
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3335
Re: Before you.
Richard, I feel your piece has promise, only, you need to do a bit of trimming as Suzanne has so nicely done for you. There can be another way of looking at it: my glass top table throws beams of reflected moonlight through my living room where it echoes of the wall, my 26 year old single malt scotc...
- Fri May 27, 2011 2:40 pm
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Beginners)
- Topic: the rock wren song (Tanka)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2859
the rock wren song (Tanka)
in the prayer hall
sandalwood incense
continues to burn
that slow April
and the rock wren's song
sandalwood incense
continues to burn
that slow April
and the rock wren's song
- Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:42 am
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Beginners)
- Topic: Bucky Fuller Said (revised)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1983
Re: Bucky Fuller Said
Kevin,
The ending left a lot to be desired. As David has said, you scripted two fine strophes S1 and S2. After them S3 comes as a bit of downer.Otherwise, a great write.
The ending left a lot to be desired. As David has said, you scripted two fine strophes S1 and S2. After them S3 comes as a bit of downer.Otherwise, a great write.
- Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:35 am
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Beginners)
- Topic: the river
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1757
Re: the river
Enjoyed it Gavin. Particularly the second half.Love the descriptions.
- Sun Mar 13, 2011 1:01 pm
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Beginners)
- Topic: Haiku Train
- Replies: 7773
- Views: 1480019
Re: Haiku Train
she studies his back
so many of the bricks
withwering
so many of the bricks
withwering
- Sun Mar 13, 2011 12:54 pm
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Beginners)
- Topic: New forum - Finishing Touch
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2116
Re: New forum - Finishing Touch
Nice to hear this. I've been out of action from here. Wanna be back. Smiles.
- Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:55 pm
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Beginners)
- Topic: Old Tunes (rewrite)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2180
Re: Old Tunes (rewrite)
Kevin,
Its a bit surprising to start a poem deliberately with cliches. I loved your overall approach, but sadly, I miss imagery. I'm not a 'police' or anything, but an admirer of your works.
Best,
Arunansu
Its a bit surprising to start a poem deliberately with cliches. I loved your overall approach, but sadly, I miss imagery. I'm not a 'police' or anything, but an admirer of your works.
Best,
Arunansu
- Sat Jan 15, 2011 5:45 am
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Beginners)
- Topic: Weight.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2395
Re: Weight.
Lovely read, Shi Tong. Your 4th? I'm craving to read your 40th! Smiles. Enjoyed.
- Sat Jan 15, 2011 5:33 am
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Beginners)
- Topic: Your turn (a.k.a. The game of love)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4676
Re: The game of love
I must say I like the idea behind the poem(and yes it IS a poem), Nicky, and the words repeated cleverly. Enjoyed.
- Sat Jan 15, 2011 5:24 am
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Beginners)
- Topic: Philippine Violet
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1558
Re: Philippine Violet
Thank you Nicky and Nash. I have removed L2 and "for ages". Yes they were redundant. Regarding the structure I have to think over again. However thanks for being here and helping me. Smiles.
- Wed Jan 12, 2011 4:46 am
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Beginners)
- Topic: Philippine Violet
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1558
Philippine Violet
we are mauve petals wavering in late afternoon the winter creaks like any other loneliness a dried up firmament deadened as archaic rocks numb shadows irk me there's no waterfall to talk to we live alongside a milestone masked with dead moss gazing at an empty road i recall the last clatter of horse...
- Tue Jan 11, 2011 11:01 am
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Beginners)
- Topic: Moorings
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3079
Re: Moorings
I feel Suzanne, that 'alarm of the gull' would make it better, as it goes well withe the 'stillness' all around. Love the 'alarm'.
Smiles.
Smiles.
- Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:15 am
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Beginners)
- Topic: Moorings
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3079
Re: Moorings
Delightful read, I loved the visuals and your phrasings, especially "covenant gray". Thanks for the read. Enjoyed.
- Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:09 am
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Beginners)
- Topic: An Observation
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1908
Re: An Observation
Ahh, Nicky, the old war of Love and Hatred. Difference is of just one single word! Cleverly told. I liked "walking on her feet" - sort of emphasizing her mood. Enjoyed.
- Wed Jan 05, 2011 11:58 am
- Forum: Post-a-Poem (Experienced)
- Topic: parsnip soup
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1829
Re: parsnip soup
Liked the poem on first reading, Stuart. Will come back to this and try to share my views.