The Hunt
The Scent Of Guilt26 total reviews
Comment from roof35
This was a wonderful but sad story that many of us can identify with because we do not like to see animals killed. My nephew always says, "If we don't shoot them they will over-populate and die of starvation." I come from hunting country so I am sure you dad feels a lot like my nephew. I try to understand, but like you, it is hard. Your poem was beautifully structured and nicely rhymed.
reply by the author on 27-May-2020
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This was a wonderful but sad story that many of us can identify with because we do not like to see animals killed. My nephew always says, "If we don't shoot them they will over-populate and die of starvation." I come from hunting country so I am sure you dad feels a lot like my nephew. I try to understand, but like you, it is hard. Your poem was beautifully structured and nicely rhymed.
Comment Written 27-May-2020
reply by the author on 27-May-2020
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Thank you so much for this great review, and the 6 shining stars. It's much appreciated.
Comment from WriterHeather
This is such a captivating poem with so much emotion and excellent meter. Truly a pleasure to read and definitely worthy of six stars. I love deer, I think they are absolutely beautiful and I can't imagine having to watch one die in front of me let alone cause its death. Thank you for sharing this masterpiece.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2020
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This is such a captivating poem with so much emotion and excellent meter. Truly a pleasure to read and definitely worthy of six stars. I love deer, I think they are absolutely beautiful and I can't imagine having to watch one die in front of me let alone cause its death. Thank you for sharing this masterpiece.
Comment Written 31-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2020
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Wow! This is the best review I've ever recieved. Thank you so much. 😘
Comment from pome lover
That was excellent! You certainly deserved to win this contest.
I never had to shoot a deer, thank heavens, but I remember going deer hunting with my new husband many years ago when I moved from GA to TX and feeling the sadness when he shot one.
I do have to say, doves didn't bother me, though. :)
Your rhyme and meter are seamless, enabling the reader to read straight through, enjoying your writing, without pausing at errors.
good job.
Katharine - pome lover
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2020
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That was excellent! You certainly deserved to win this contest.
I never had to shoot a deer, thank heavens, but I remember going deer hunting with my new husband many years ago when I moved from GA to TX and feeling the sadness when he shot one.
I do have to say, doves didn't bother me, though. :)
Your rhyme and meter are seamless, enabling the reader to read straight through, enjoying your writing, without pausing at errors.
good job.
Katharine - pome lover
Comment Written 30-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2020
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Thank you so much for this great review and those lovely 6 stars. It made my day. :)
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most welcome
pome lover
Comment from juliaSjames
Truly excellent ballad style poem that is a worthy winner of the prompt. You describe the scene and the emotions very well. I suppose that the lust for hunting is embedded in DNA. At one time it meant the difference between human survival and death by starvation. Not any more.
Blessings Julia
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2020
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Truly excellent ballad style poem that is a worthy winner of the prompt. You describe the scene and the emotions very well. I suppose that the lust for hunting is embedded in DNA. At one time it meant the difference between human survival and death by starvation. Not any more.
Blessings Julia
Comment Written 30-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2020
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Thank you for reading my poem, and for this wonderful review. :)
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You're welcome
Comment from Pantygynt
This is a cleverly written poem that captures the horror of the hunt very well indeed. It is formal in concept based on ballad metre that alternates iambic tetrameter with trimeter in its perfect form. Although here there are several metrical substitutions, these are inserted so that the metrical 'feel' of the poem is maintained throughout.
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2020
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This is a cleverly written poem that captures the horror of the hunt very well indeed. It is formal in concept based on ballad metre that alternates iambic tetrameter with trimeter in its perfect form. Although here there are several metrical substitutions, these are inserted so that the metrical 'feel' of the poem is maintained throughout.
Comment Written 29-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2020
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Thank you! I didn't know I did all of that, so that's awesome. I really appreciate you taking the time to read and review my poem. :)
Comment from LisaMay
Aah... the things we do to please our fathers. I admire your well constructed poem and its message. I too dislike blood 'sports'. You have portrayed the situation very well - the woods, the majestic animal, the father's delight, and the child's distress.
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2020
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Aah... the things we do to please our fathers. I admire your well constructed poem and its message. I too dislike blood 'sports'. You have portrayed the situation very well - the woods, the majestic animal, the father's delight, and the child's distress.
Comment Written 29-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2020
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Thank for your perceptive review, ..It's great to hear from you. :)
Comment from BrooklynnPreston
Wow. I sympathize with the girl who was the daughter in this poem. Your words flow so perfectly with the syllable count, and you never once let up on the pattern of your rhyme scheme. Well done!
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2020
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Wow. I sympathize with the girl who was the daughter in this poem. Your words flow so perfectly with the syllable count, and you never once let up on the pattern of your rhyme scheme. Well done!
Comment Written 29-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2020
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Thank you so much for this kind review! I'm so glad that you liked it
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a powerful write and I know hunting goes on in America and sometimes in England too as it has been a tradition and I don't agree with it at all and for a young boy it is frightening, your handled the subject with great subtlety and innocents, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2020
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This is a powerful write and I know hunting goes on in America and sometimes in England too as it has been a tradition and I don't agree with it at all and for a young boy it is frightening, your handled the subject with great subtlety and innocents, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 28-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2020
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Thank you for taking time to read and review my poem...I always appreciate hearing from fellow writers. :)
Comment from WryWriter
This poem is excellent and I wish I had six stars to give it. The horrid experience of a traumatized child so clear. (In some cases it occurs as squirrel hunting. And even a male child can be traumatized.) Excellent photograph choice. One suggestion: Brown font. The white is hard to read.
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2020
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This poem is excellent and I wish I had six stars to give it. The horrid experience of a traumatized child so clear. (In some cases it occurs as squirrel hunting. And even a male child can be traumatized.) Excellent photograph choice. One suggestion: Brown font. The white is hard to read.
Comment Written 27-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2020
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Thank you for this lovely review, it made my day! :)
Comment from pharp
This poem has been exceptionally penned. The rhyme scheme, meter, and the flow were all excellent in every way. I really enjoyed the message, I could fell the pain and scene of guilt as I read this poem. Thanks for sharing a most enjoyable read and you have used the three words as required for this prompt. The very best to you in the contest.
Blessings....Portia
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2020
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This poem has been exceptionally penned. The rhyme scheme, meter, and the flow were all excellent in every way. I really enjoyed the message, I could fell the pain and scene of guilt as I read this poem. Thanks for sharing a most enjoyable read and you have used the three words as required for this prompt. The very best to you in the contest.
Blessings....Portia
Comment Written 27-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2020
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Thank you for such a lovely and generous review. I value the opinions of all my fellow writers. Thank you also for the beautiful 6 stars.