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Old Writers

Rhyming quatrains

44 total reviews 
Comment from Charles W. Johnson
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Excellent work. Smooth meter, unique word choices on the rhymes, vividly descriptive metaphors. A poem that uses most of a poet's tools. A very pleasant read. Thank you. Congrats.

 Comment Written 04-Oct-2022


reply by the author on 04-Oct-2022
    Hello Charles... thank you so very much for your lovely comments!!

    Melissa
Comment from Mrs. KT
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Bravo, Melissa!
My all-time favorite among your many beautiful offerings!
And since I am of a certain age and love to write, I declare myself an "Old Writer!" ð???
So many lovely visual images!
A treat, indeed!

Thank you for sharing!

Diane

 Comment Written 04-Oct-2022


reply by the author on 04-Oct-2022
    Thank you so very much, Diane. I am thrilled you like it and can identify... I love to read your work and get inspired by your verses. Thanks again, my friend!

    Melissa
Comment from Cindy Decker 2
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Melissa,
Your poem is truly awesome your carefully chosen words flow to create wonderful, vivid images.
Good luck with all your works, Melissa.
Have a great week.
Blessings,
Cindy

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2022


reply by the author on 04-Oct-2022
    Hello Cindy. Thank you so much for your lovely words and comments. I am delighted that you enjoyed it!!! Hugs!!

    Melissa
reply by Cindy Decker 2 on 04-Oct-2022
    You?re welcome, Melissa.😊
Comment from Eternal Muse
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This is absolutely beautiful. As someone who loves structured rhymed poetry this was a real treat to me. I can't believe you only started writing 4 years ago - there are the words of a seasoned poet.

I loved the metaphors used, the meter, rhyme and cadence.

The presentation is delightful. I enjoyed it very much.

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2022


reply by the author on 04-Oct-2022
    Hello. Thank you so much for your lovely comments... they encourage me so!! :)

    Melissa
Comment from GWHARGIS
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Love how the writers embrace their world with words. They paint pictures of watercolor, oils, pastels and draw the readers into the imagery. Your poem captured that magic. Well done. Gretchen

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2022


reply by the author on 04-Oct-2022
    Hello Gretchen... thank you so much for your lovely words of encouragement!!

    Melissa
Comment from zanya
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An inspiring poem filled with beautiful imagery, colorful and with effective seasonal resonance stirred into life by the 'deep truths' of 'Old writers'- who 'share deep truths they understand'

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2022


reply by the author on 03-Oct-2022
    Hello Zanya. Thank you so much for your wonderful words and delightful review!!

    Melissa
Comment from Teri7
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Melissa, This is a very well written poem you have penned about old writers. You used very good descriptive and rhyming words. Very beautiful imagery also! Thank you for sharing. love and blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2022


reply by the author on 03-Oct-2022
    Hello Teri. Thank you for your lovely review and kind words. So glad you enjoyed it!!!

    Melissa

Comment from RodG
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Melissa, what you say is true about us old writers. Are we wise and do we truly understand deep truths? I don't know, but we DO appreciate the changing seasons more and sunshine's warmth, and a baby's coos and smiles. Thanks for reminding me of these pleasures. Rod

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2022


reply by the author on 03-Oct-2022
    Hello Rod. Thank you for your wonderful comments in your review. Like you, I do enjoy the simple things :)

    Melissa
reply by RodG on 03-Oct-2022
    My pleasure.
Comment from Ulla
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Hi Melissa, what a wonderful poem and a reminder that bolder writers have a lot to share simply by knowledge from a long life lived. Thanks a lot for sharing this wonderful poem with us. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2022


reply by the author on 03-Oct-2022
    Thank you so very much sweet Ulla!!! I am so glad you liked it. Hugs!

    Melissa
Comment from nancy_e_davis
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Yes, We have a lot to say, Melissa. It is just hard to get the youth to listen to us. We didn't get this old by being stupid. LOL This is well done. I love the picture and this "like autumn colors bleeding red," and this.
"and sunshine's warmth on graying heads." Yes! Nancy:)

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2022


reply by the author on 03-Oct-2022
    Thank you Nancy for your lovely words and comment. I so appreciate your thoughtful remarks. Hugs!!

    Melissa