Midnight Echoes
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Comment from Sharon Haiste
I think this is a good message for the Rhyming Poem writing prompt.
Your verse flows smoothly through the stanzas, keeping the story flowing.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon
reply by the author on 21-May-2018
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I think this is a good message for the Rhyming Poem writing prompt.
Your verse flows smoothly through the stanzas, keeping the story flowing.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon
Comment Written 19-May-2018
reply by the author on 21-May-2018
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Very many thanks, Sharon, for taking the time to read this lengthy sequence. I appreciate your kind response. All the best, Tony
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
An epic write and wonderfully written wreath of sonnets, not on word wasted and a joy to read, and the last is an acrostic aswell! A masterpiece and deserves a six, but I'm all out, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 21-May-2018
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An epic write and wonderfully written wreath of sonnets, not on word wasted and a joy to read, and the last is an acrostic aswell! A masterpiece and deserves a six, but I'm all out, love Dolly x
Comment Written 19-May-2018
reply by the author on 21-May-2018
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Very many thanks, Dolly, for taking the time to read this lengthy sequence. I appreciate your kind response and suggestion of six-worthiness.. All the best, Tony
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
A monumental effort, Tony, with great results. Even though this is lengthy, due to style, it reads well. The sonnets are connected well. The smooth flow is evident, the acrostic in the final sonnet proves how well the others are composed. Otherwise, the final one would not 'fit.' Great job. Thanks for sharing. Jan
reply by the author on 21-May-2018
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A monumental effort, Tony, with great results. Even though this is lengthy, due to style, it reads well. The sonnets are connected well. The smooth flow is evident, the acrostic in the final sonnet proves how well the others are composed. Otherwise, the final one would not 'fit.' Great job. Thanks for sharing. Jan
Comment Written 19-May-2018
reply by the author on 21-May-2018
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Very many thanks, Jan, for taking the time to read this lengthy sequence. I appreciate your kind response. I started with the final sonnet and worked backwards from there. All the best, Tony
Comment from F Scott Hafner
Interesting you seem to tell a continuing story of the path through life. I expected the sonnets to be completely different topic as that would be the challenge of repeating the last line. It resonated with me on some level.
reply by the author on 21-May-2018
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Interesting you seem to tell a continuing story of the path through life. I expected the sonnets to be completely different topic as that would be the challenge of repeating the last line. It resonated with me on some level.
Comment Written 19-May-2018
reply by the author on 21-May-2018
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Very many thanks, Elf, for taking the time to read this lengthy sequence. I appreciate your kind response. All the best, Tony
Comment from apky
A very long but incredibly well written sonnets here. I could get lost in the words and imageries, the rhymes and rhythms of your work.
But we are apt to cut the bloom of youth,
assuming that in time it grows again,
then seasons pass, and winter brings its grey.
Next spring's not ours to own. We feel the ruth.
The days are gone, and we regret in vain,
declaiming former thoughts, a dried bouquet.
Excellent and deserving of a six, which I no longer have.
reply by the author on 21-May-2018
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A very long but incredibly well written sonnets here. I could get lost in the words and imageries, the rhymes and rhythms of your work.
But we are apt to cut the bloom of youth,
assuming that in time it grows again,
then seasons pass, and winter brings its grey.
Next spring's not ours to own. We feel the ruth.
The days are gone, and we regret in vain,
declaiming former thoughts, a dried bouquet.
Excellent and deserving of a six, which I no longer have.
Comment Written 19-May-2018
reply by the author on 21-May-2018
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Very many thanks, apky, for taking the time to read this lengthy sequence. I appreciate your kind response and suggestion of six-worthiness. All the best, Tony
Comment from His Grayness
WOW! what a wonderful gift of education on this highly rare and unusual style of poetry, so very well presented in all dimensions. I really appreciate this excellent work and thank this author for this rare and well presented educational work! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
reply by the author on 22-May-2018
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WOW! what a wonderful gift of education on this highly rare and unusual style of poetry, so very well presented in all dimensions. I really appreciate this excellent work and thank this author for this rare and well presented educational work! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
Comment Written 19-May-2018
reply by the author on 22-May-2018
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Very many thanks for your very kind words, VAnce, and for the six stars. Much appreciated! Best wishes, Tony
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always my delight Brother! All the best! Vance
Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)
A Wreath of Sonnets consists of a sequence of 15 sonnets...I struggle with one...this is BEYOND AMAZING...I DON'T have six stars and this deserves every one of them I was enchanted wow what an incredible write even including acrostic- amazing! Love and regards Meia :)
reply by the author on 21-May-2018
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A Wreath of Sonnets consists of a sequence of 15 sonnets...I struggle with one...this is BEYOND AMAZING...I DON'T have six stars and this deserves every one of them I was enchanted wow what an incredible write even including acrostic- amazing! Love and regards Meia :)
Comment Written 19-May-2018
reply by the author on 21-May-2018
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Very many thanks, Meia, for taking the time to read this lengthy sequence. I appreciate your kind response and suggestion of six-worthiness. All the best, Tony
Comment from MercurySeven
Admit it, your brain was hurting by stanza 8, and it was pure grit (and an endlessly resourceful muse) that drove you on to finish this intimidating sonnet cycle. I don't know where you found all those (always apt) rhymes, but I do know how difficult is was to make them seem effortless and natural and have them tie into the larger themes of your piece. Brilliant, brilliant work, my friend. I loved the probing philosophical weave that ran through the sonnets. And the mythological content is always welcome. That final acrostic flourish made our collective jaws drop. Not the easiest of poems to digest--it demands focus and stamina from the reader--but definitely the easiest six stars I've given in a while. Bravo!
reply by the author on 23-May-2018
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Admit it, your brain was hurting by stanza 8, and it was pure grit (and an endlessly resourceful muse) that drove you on to finish this intimidating sonnet cycle. I don't know where you found all those (always apt) rhymes, but I do know how difficult is was to make them seem effortless and natural and have them tie into the larger themes of your piece. Brilliant, brilliant work, my friend. I loved the probing philosophical weave that ran through the sonnets. And the mythological content is always welcome. That final acrostic flourish made our collective jaws drop. Not the easiest of poems to digest--it demands focus and stamina from the reader--but definitely the easiest six stars I've given in a while. Bravo!
Comment Written 19-May-2018
reply by the author on 23-May-2018
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Thanks for your kind words and six stars, Mercury. Yes, it was an intricate undertaking and by the halfway stage I was certainly beginning to falter. The contents of the trash bin were accumulating fast! I have made a few minor changes in hindsight, after considering some of the advice of other reviewers.Best wishes, Tony
Comment from barbara.wilkey
This sonnet is breathtaking. I LOVED it. WOW!! I am a huge fan of sonnets and this one is extremely good. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. This sonnet has made my day.
reply by the author on 22-May-2018
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This sonnet is breathtaking. I LOVED it. WOW!! I am a huge fan of sonnets and this one is extremely good. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. This sonnet has made my day.
Comment Written 19-May-2018
reply by the author on 22-May-2018
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Very many thanks for your very kind words, Barbara, and for the six stars. Much appreciated! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi, Tony;
I applaud you for taking on the challenge of the Wreath of Sonnets. Your lines merge to create a powerful image and it is easily seen how each sonnet leads to the next.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful poetry,
~patty~
reply by the author on 21-May-2018
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Hi, Tony;
I applaud you for taking on the challenge of the Wreath of Sonnets. Your lines merge to create a powerful image and it is easily seen how each sonnet leads to the next.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful poetry,
~patty~
Comment Written 19-May-2018
reply by the author on 21-May-2018
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Very many thanks, Patty, for taking the time to read this lengthy sequence. I appreciate your kind response. All the best, Tony