Metamorphosis
a poem for children and the young at heart25 total reviews
Comment from krowboom
A beautiful heartfelt poem full of wonderment and promise. Ah the innocence of youth looking at nature in a way we adults cannot comprehend because we have outlived our naivety. For only the cocoon leaves us wanting in tremulous temerity forsooth not to be. Let this be a lesson to all those wanting and searching for the caterpillar of our youth. Good job for some wondrous verse.
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2014
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A beautiful heartfelt poem full of wonderment and promise. Ah the innocence of youth looking at nature in a way we adults cannot comprehend because we have outlived our naivety. For only the cocoon leaves us wanting in tremulous temerity forsooth not to be. Let this be a lesson to all those wanting and searching for the caterpillar of our youth. Good job for some wondrous verse.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2014
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Thank you, krowboom, for your exceptionally kind review. RodG
Comment from pattipac
Congratulations! Love the innocence portrayed in your well penned poem of a small child watching, and learning about a caterpillar.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2014
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Congratulations! Love the innocence portrayed in your well penned poem of a small child watching, and learning about a caterpillar.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2014
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Hi Patti, I am delighted you enjoyed this poem so much. Thank you for the great review and rating. Rod
Comment from Pegcook
Delightful... and insightful! "Metamorphosis" is a perfect title for a child's wondering about what will happen when he/she grows up. The rhyme and rhythm make this a poem that is easy to read aloud. I'd give you as 6 if I had one. Just know that I am enchanted with your style of writing.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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Delightful... and insightful! "Metamorphosis" is a perfect title for a child's wondering about what will happen when he/she grows up. The rhyme and rhythm make this a poem that is easy to read aloud. I'd give you as 6 if I had one. Just know that I am enchanted with your style of writing.
Comment Written 24-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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Thank you very much for your wonderful praise. I am especially pleased you found the poem both "delightful" and "insightful." RodG
Comment from maggieadams
This is a precious sonnet to "growth", even the title plays on the big change a child and a caterpillar experience in their life phases. Your rhyme was perfect for this poem, your word choice and artwork work to create a perfect contest winner.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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This is a precious sonnet to "growth", even the title plays on the big change a child and a caterpillar experience in their life phases. Your rhyme was perfect for this poem, your word choice and artwork work to create a perfect contest winner.
Comment Written 24-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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Maggie, i always appreciate your reviews as they are so insightful and encouraging. So pleased to share this contest winner with you. Rod
Comment from Glasstruth
This builds beautifully toward: "Will I, too, morph as drastically?" The caterpillar is poetry in motion. One of nature's wonder. Love the story in this. Wonderfully written. Les
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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This builds beautifully toward: "Will I, too, morph as drastically?" The caterpillar is poetry in motion. One of nature's wonder. Love the story in this. Wonderfully written. Les
Comment Written 24-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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Les, I want to thank you for your kind praise and insightful comments. Rod
Comment from emrpoems
Greata children's poem.
love the picture that tells the story all by itself.
Good rhythm and rhyme.
Strong entry in the Growth prompt, giving a nature study class of the metamorphosis off the butterfly
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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Greata children's poem.
love the picture that tells the story all by itself.
Good rhythm and rhyme.
Strong entry in the Growth prompt, giving a nature study class of the metamorphosis off the butterfly
Comment Written 24-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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The picture did indeed inspire the poem. So glad you shared it and thank you for the wonderful praise and rating. Rod
Comment from Bill Schott
Aside from the super cute premise of a child pondering a caterpillar, I enjoyed the use of consonant rhyming in your first two stanzas. This is something I don't see much outside of internal rhyme and admire its use.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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Aside from the super cute premise of a child pondering a caterpillar, I enjoyed the use of consonant rhyming in your first two stanzas. This is something I don't see much outside of internal rhyme and admire its use.
Comment Written 24-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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Bill, thank you for your close reading. I don't often get a chance to use consonant rhyming and could not pass up the opportunity. As always, thank you for your encouragement. Rod
Comment from rouskin
Cute picture and perfect poem Very strong contender When time comes I'm going to vote for you Had I six they would be yours Best of luck in the contest
Blessings, Rouskin
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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Cute picture and perfect poem Very strong contender When time comes I'm going to vote for you Had I six they would be yours Best of luck in the contest
Blessings, Rouskin
Comment Written 24-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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Indeed the picture inspired the poem. I really appreciate the six-star virtual rating and your best wishes. I am thrilled to have won. Rod
Comment from adewpearl
Adorable artwork
solid rhyming couplets including the proximate rhyme of up/stop and touch/watch
excellent use of enjambment
strong cadence when reading aloud
I love the closing questions and the connection they make between the child and the caterpillar
a delightful and thought-provoking poem :-)Brooke
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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Adorable artwork
solid rhyming couplets including the proximate rhyme of up/stop and touch/watch
excellent use of enjambment
strong cadence when reading aloud
I love the closing questions and the connection they make between the child and the caterpillar
a delightful and thought-provoking poem :-)Brooke
Comment Written 24-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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Brooke, I am astonished how you perceived exactly what I was aiming for in this poem. Thank you for your great review. Rod
Comment from Dawn Munro
Aww, this is such a delightful poem, and so wonderfully rhymed and metered - simply perfection. It evokes much imagery, and the emotion is just precious.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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Aww, this is such a delightful poem, and so wonderfully rhymed and metered - simply perfection. It evokes much imagery, and the emotion is just precious.
Comment Written 24-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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I am very pleased you like the poem so much. Thanks for sharing. RodG
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It was my pleasure. :)