For the Love of Words
Free Verse58 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
This longer poem reads fast with all its alliteration, assonance, constance, imagery and metaphor. It tells us what writers wish there words to be or not to be. It infers how the wrong words can cause havoc. Though we hope our words never rest in peace but always explode out of us.
Good luck in the contest. This surely shows you love for writng.
Keep writing, Tony.
Joan
reply by the author on 19-May-2016
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This longer poem reads fast with all its alliteration, assonance, constance, imagery and metaphor. It tells us what writers wish there words to be or not to be. It infers how the wrong words can cause havoc. Though we hope our words never rest in peace but always explode out of us.
Good luck in the contest. This surely shows you love for writng.
Keep writing, Tony.
Joan
Comment Written 19-May-2016
reply by the author on 19-May-2016
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Many thanks, Joan. I appreciate your review and kind comments. An explosion of words sounds wonderful!
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No problem, Tony.
Joan
Comment from scd41
Your poem that is full of well chosen words is a proof of your love for words. And it being a free verse, you have used them as freely as possible. Your imagination has taken shape by the wordsmith hidden within and we have a wonderful free verse. Best of luck to you in the contest.
reply by the author on 19-May-2016
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Your poem that is full of well chosen words is a proof of your love for words. And it being a free verse, you have used them as freely as possible. Your imagination has taken shape by the wordsmith hidden within and we have a wonderful free verse. Best of luck to you in the contest.
Comment Written 19-May-2016
reply by the author on 19-May-2016
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Many thanks for this very positive review, scd41. Have a great weekend. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Word Junkie
Hi Tony,
This is powerful writing. You just about covered the gamut of human experience with your memorable imagery and treasure chest of words. You show how it should be done--how words--in combination or alone, are so much mightier than any sword.
I like the way you wrap this up with a question. You ask a lot of questions, true, but that last question is the one that sticks in the reader's mind.
My short answer is: I try.
Thanks for sharing this, and good luck in the contest!
Lana
reply by the author on 20-May-2016
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Hi Tony,
This is powerful writing. You just about covered the gamut of human experience with your memorable imagery and treasure chest of words. You show how it should be done--how words--in combination or alone, are so much mightier than any sword.
I like the way you wrap this up with a question. You ask a lot of questions, true, but that last question is the one that sticks in the reader's mind.
My short answer is: I try.
Thanks for sharing this, and good luck in the contest!
Lana
Comment Written 19-May-2016
reply by the author on 20-May-2016
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Very many thanks for this kind review, Lana. All we can ever do is try! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from dmt1967
The words the speaker speaks is so true, we are writers because we have to. I love words which is the reason why I attempt to write poetry lol. I like your poem. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 20-May-2016
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The words the speaker speaks is so true, we are writers because we have to. I love words which is the reason why I attempt to write poetry lol. I like your poem. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 19-May-2016
reply by the author on 20-May-2016
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Very many thanks for this kind review, dmt1967. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from strandregs
A dive bombing damn buster
of a poem.
I resent your tying toxic with simplicity.
as I write simple.
but I understand why you write it cause I would like my writing also to be considered sophisticated. :-))
I really enjoyed reading the analogies and metaphors.
Buck teeth and pimples.
but there are so many wonderful ones. And its so coherent and flowing.xx.
:-)) Z.
reply by the author on 20-May-2016
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A dive bombing damn buster
of a poem.
I resent your tying toxic with simplicity.
as I write simple.
but I understand why you write it cause I would like my writing also to be considered sophisticated. :-))
I really enjoyed reading the analogies and metaphors.
Buck teeth and pimples.
but there are so many wonderful ones. And its so coherent and flowing.xx.
:-)) Z.
Comment Written 19-May-2016
reply by the author on 20-May-2016
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Thanks, Z, for launching this one amongst the stars. Much appreciated. Your writing is never toxic - though sometimes deliciously revolting!
Comment from IndianaIrish
Oh, Tony, your poem is brilliant! This is the kind of write that begs to be read more than once. I love your intensive look into writing as a lover and a heart's deep, passionate love. I wish you best wishes in the contest. Oh, and soooooo loved "thesaurus wrecks"!!
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
reply by the author on 19-May-2016
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Oh, Tony, your poem is brilliant! This is the kind of write that begs to be read more than once. I love your intensive look into writing as a lover and a heart's deep, passionate love. I wish you best wishes in the contest. Oh, and soooooo loved "thesaurus wrecks"!!
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
Comment Written 19-May-2016
reply by the author on 19-May-2016
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Thanks so much both for the stars and for the lovely review, Karyn. Delighted that the old dinosaur was able to raise a smile!
Comment from Gloria ....
Ha, some great lines in this beauty, Tony. I especially got a kick out of the ungainly elephants that trample grass and wallow like thesaurus wrecks. I've got to admit those kind of words are not only uncomfortable, it's like sleeping on a bed of ricks.
I really enjoy your creative approach to love, because love of language is rich and fulfilling, as you've so poetically illustrated.
Great job with this and best wishes to you in the contest. This is a strong contender in my opinion. :))
Gloria
reply by the author on 19-May-2016
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Ha, some great lines in this beauty, Tony. I especially got a kick out of the ungainly elephants that trample grass and wallow like thesaurus wrecks. I've got to admit those kind of words are not only uncomfortable, it's like sleeping on a bed of ricks.
I really enjoy your creative approach to love, because love of language is rich and fulfilling, as you've so poetically illustrated.
Great job with this and best wishes to you in the contest. This is a strong contender in my opinion. :))
Gloria
Comment Written 18-May-2016
reply by the author on 19-May-2016
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Thank you kindly, Gloria. Apparently there's an old African saying that when two elephants fight, it is the grass that gets killed. Glad, too, that you enjoyed my 'thesaurus wrecks'. The old dinosaur can still raise an occasional smile with his excruciating puns!
Comment from simmonska
Deft use of the language!
What a roller coaster ride you take the reader on!
do they conjugate and sing...stretch the syntax of the known--made a grin of bliss form!
Also the use of the spacing and centering of the words at the end are most effective to convey the feeling of drifting to rest at last in peace
Inspiring!
reply by the author on 18-May-2016
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Deft use of the language!
What a roller coaster ride you take the reader on!
do they conjugate and sing...stretch the syntax of the known--made a grin of bliss form!
Also the use of the spacing and centering of the words at the end are most effective to convey the feeling of drifting to rest at last in peace
Inspiring!
Comment Written 18-May-2016
reply by the author on 18-May-2016
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Hi, Simmonska. Thank you so very much for this complimentary review and six stars. Both utterly appreciated! Tony.
Comment from Dawn Munro
Sometimes my words are simple (most of the time, actually) sometimes they are simply words describing simple things, sometimes verbose, the hosts with too much to say (who get in the way of simplicity). (Sorry, this is just an example, call it a sample of fluffy-minded praise for ways your poetry makes think I'm simply simple.)
Does this review makes sense? (*grin*) You must admit you've never had one quite like it...I'm out of words...these were all I could come up with for this brilliant and fun free verse! (My words lie in that cave, I think...trapped by the incoming tide...) (I'm writing another Crown of Sonnets...LOL!)
reply by the author on 18-May-2016
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Sometimes my words are simple (most of the time, actually) sometimes they are simply words describing simple things, sometimes verbose, the hosts with too much to say (who get in the way of simplicity). (Sorry, this is just an example, call it a sample of fluffy-minded praise for ways your poetry makes think I'm simply simple.)
Does this review makes sense? (*grin*) You must admit you've never had one quite like it...I'm out of words...these were all I could come up with for this brilliant and fun free verse! (My words lie in that cave, I think...trapped by the incoming tide...) (I'm writing another Crown of Sonnets...LOL!)
Comment Written 18-May-2016
reply by the author on 18-May-2016
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Loved your review, Dawn! Good luck with the Crown! Quite an undertaking.
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LOL - oh good - I hope it made you smile. :))
Comment from Senyai
Tony, this is one of my favorites penned by you. Such an original take on the source and destination of words--nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs all. You wove your words like a true master. A wordsmith with a mission.
Every stanza is perfect to me, weighing each word and forging it with skill.
Excellent, Tony.
Senyai
reply by the author on 18-May-2016
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Tony, this is one of my favorites penned by you. Such an original take on the source and destination of words--nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs all. You wove your words like a true master. A wordsmith with a mission.
Every stanza is perfect to me, weighing each word and forging it with skill.
Excellent, Tony.
Senyai
Comment Written 18-May-2016
reply by the author on 18-May-2016
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Thank you so much for this, Senyai - the six stars, of course, but more especially your kind words accompanying them. Best wishes, Tony
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You're quite welcome :)