Old Writers
Rhyming quatrains44 total reviews
Comment from Carol Clark2
This is lovely. So sorry I missed reading it earlier. I like the dawn robed in velvet spring and night wind robed in indigo. Beautiful descriptions! I like the flow of ink on paper, but also appreciate the convenience and speed of my computer. Blessings. Carol
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2022
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This is lovely. So sorry I missed reading it earlier. I like the dawn robed in velvet spring and night wind robed in indigo. Beautiful descriptions! I like the flow of ink on paper, but also appreciate the convenience and speed of my computer. Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 06-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2022
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Hello Carol... thank you so much for your lovely review!! So glad you like it.
Melissa
Comment from nomi338
Old writers are able to write stories and poems that matter. Why, because our experiences give us something of interest to write about. Having vast life experiences, we have a much broader area to pull from than someone who cannot even legally vote or buy an alcoholic drink. Old writers are the very best writers by and large. An older writer with nothing of interest to write about has led a life of wasted opportunities.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Old writers are able to write stories and poems that matter. Why, because our experiences give us something of interest to write about. Having vast life experiences, we have a much broader area to pull from than someone who cannot even legally vote or buy an alcoholic drink. Old writers are the very best writers by and large. An older writer with nothing of interest to write about has led a life of wasted opportunities.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Thank you for this wise and insightful review. I really appreciate your comments on my verse :)
Melissa
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Melissa,
Surely you don't fall into the "Old Writers" category.
You're such a talented writer. I enjoyed your Autumn-themed poem very much. I especially enjoyed these lines,
"like autumn colors bleeding red
and sunshine's warmth on graying heads."
and,
"wild geese on misty ponds take wing;
how Night Wind's robed in indigo"
and,
"refreshing souls with sips of light ~
awakened whispers of the night."
Repeating the first two lines to finish off the poem is quite effective.
Nicely penned!
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Hi Melissa,
Surely you don't fall into the "Old Writers" category.
You're such a talented writer. I enjoyed your Autumn-themed poem very much. I especially enjoyed these lines,
"like autumn colors bleeding red
and sunshine's warmth on graying heads."
and,
"wild geese on misty ponds take wing;
how Night Wind's robed in indigo"
and,
"refreshing souls with sips of light ~
awakened whispers of the night."
Repeating the first two lines to finish off the poem is quite effective.
Nicely penned!
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 05-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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hello dear kb.... so glad you stopped by to give it a glance. I always value your opinion on my work. Thank you so much and a great big hug!!
Melissa
Comment from Heather Knight
Hi Melissa,
I think I hadn't read you for quite a while and it's a great pleasure.
Your poems (including this one) always contain some wonderful insights.
I've just reread it and apart from the subject matter, your words are beautiful and always in the right place. I don't know if I have explained very well...
Take care.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Hi Melissa,
I think I hadn't read you for quite a while and it's a great pleasure.
Your poems (including this one) always contain some wonderful insights.
I've just reread it and apart from the subject matter, your words are beautiful and always in the right place. I don't know if I have explained very well...
Take care.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Hello Maria... thank you so very much for your lovely review. I am so glad you enjoyed it. So good to reconnect!! I have been away for a while too and it feels so good to write again. :)
Melissa
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How are you doing?
Writing is like breathing for us, the problem is I usually have no time at all.
In fact, I'm on sick leave at the moment because of work-related anxiety.
I miss my students, but the local government keeps on adding pressure and making up stupid tasks for us to fulfill. Unnecessary read tape. My Principal doesn't help either... After last course, my hair fell out. Now I look like a soldier. I hope to get back to work soon.Fingers crossed.
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I remember you sharing a bit about your difficulties and how stressful your work is at this time. I am so sorry about that and hope your writing will help you vent and let off some steam. Just sit back and let the words heal you :). Hugs, sweet friend!! M
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Thanks, Melissa. It's a pity. I've been teaching EFL ever since I was 21 and I'm 58 now. My friends never understood my enthusiasm, but I love English and I love people so it's the perfect combination.
I wouldn't like my last two courses to be spoiled like this.
Thanks for your advice.
Comment from jacquelyn popp
This is a beautiful poem. They rhyming that you used, and the imagery created by the descriptions that you use. I have read other poems but this stays with me. I like the way that you tell a story in this poem, and especially all of the descriptive words. I can picture the snowflakes that you talk about, and the glistening of winter, to me of winter snow. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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This is a beautiful poem. They rhyming that you used, and the imagery created by the descriptions that you use. I have read other poems but this stays with me. I like the way that you tell a story in this poem, and especially all of the descriptive words. I can picture the snowflakes that you talk about, and the glistening of winter, to me of winter snow. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Hello Jacquelyn. Thank you so very much for your lovely review and comments on my verse. I so appreciate your point of view ... it encourages me :)
Melissa
Comment from Fleedleflump
Us white guys in their middle age
just grapple with the hope and rage
of understanding breaking through
the crust that youth's demise imbues
upon our bodies and our minds -
seems so unfair, this poor design
that gifts the young with energy
and steals the wise of clarity
and so, we fall on poetry
to unify us
hopefully
I very much enjoyed your poem :-)
Mike
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Us white guys in their middle age
just grapple with the hope and rage
of understanding breaking through
the crust that youth's demise imbues
upon our bodies and our minds -
seems so unfair, this poor design
that gifts the young with energy
and steals the wise of clarity
and so, we fall on poetry
to unify us
hopefully
I very much enjoyed your poem :-)
Mike
Comment Written 05-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Oh Mike, what a wonderful poem to use as a review. Awesome craftsmanship, my friend. Thank you so much for using it as your comments!! Loved it!
Melissa
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Your poem inspired me :-). I haven't been writing for a few weeks, so it's coming out in other ways.
Mike
Comment from harmony13
The author's words are a lovely describing the colorful beauty of autumn!
I found each stanza expressed with details and a glimpse of the winter
ahead. The author's words flow and connect well. The artwork is
awesome and compliments these words.
Hope you are doing well, Melissa.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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The author's words are a lovely describing the colorful beauty of autumn!
I found each stanza expressed with details and a glimpse of the winter
ahead. The author's words flow and connect well. The artwork is
awesome and compliments these words.
Hope you are doing well, Melissa.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Hello sweet Maria. Thank you so very much for your lovely words and comments. I so appreciate you and your thoughts!! Hugs!! P.s. I am doing well!
Melissa
Comment from Frank Malley
"Old Writers" is an excellent poem about the gifts experienced writers give to those who read them. The author uses a number of reverently expressed images to represent what older writers can present to us. The gentle tone the poem achieves through its choice of liquid words is comforting like a fireplace's glow. In stanza two, I prefer 'How since they've come to beguiled' captures the passage of time better.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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"Old Writers" is an excellent poem about the gifts experienced writers give to those who read them. The author uses a number of reverently expressed images to represent what older writers can present to us. The gentle tone the poem achieves through its choice of liquid words is comforting like a fireplace's glow. In stanza two, I prefer 'How since they've come to beguiled' captures the passage of time better.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Hello Frank. Thank you so very much for your lovely words and comments. I am so happy you liked it!!
Melissa
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Hello, Melissa. You're welcome. As an old writer, I appreciate any commendatory remarks sent toward me and my peers in the pen.
Comment from karenina
I adore every line of this poem.
It's quietly reflective and brings such serenity...
Your AABB rhyme is impeccable.
Nothing but a six will do!
I'm so blessed to be reading this at 3:18 AM -
It's the perfect poem to take with me to dreamland!
Bravo!
Karenina-
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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I adore every line of this poem.
It's quietly reflective and brings such serenity...
Your AABB rhyme is impeccable.
Nothing but a six will do!
I'm so blessed to be reading this at 3:18 AM -
It's the perfect poem to take with me to dreamland!
Bravo!
Karenina-
Comment Written 05-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Hi Karenina... I am thrilled that you liked this verse!! and, I am eternally grateful that you did so at 3:18. LOL~. Hope it sent you off for a visit to the Sandman :). Thank you so much!
Melissa
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Best sleep in weeks!
(smile)
Comment from Liz Westfall
This was a gorgeous poem. The imagery you created was lovely. I really loved your word choice and the flow. I also think the picture you chose was perfect and captured the energy of the poem. Nice job!
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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This was a gorgeous poem. The imagery you created was lovely. I really loved your word choice and the flow. I also think the picture you chose was perfect and captured the energy of the poem. Nice job!
Comment Written 04-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Hello Liz. Thank you so much for your lovely thoughts and comments. I so appreciate your review!!
Melissa