The Spiderweb
A thing of beauty that decoys forever...34 total reviews
Comment from Mrs. KT
Hello, Mystery Writer,
Your Blank Verse is stellar in every way!
You have seamlessly presented the Blank Verse poetic format while allowing the reader to experience - first hand - the machinations of a spider doing what it must to survive.
So very perceptive and so very much enjoyed!
Thank you for sharing!
Best Wishes!
diane
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Hello, Mystery Writer,
Your Blank Verse is stellar in every way!
You have seamlessly presented the Blank Verse poetic format while allowing the reader to experience - first hand - the machinations of a spider doing what it must to survive.
So very perceptive and so very much enjoyed!
Thank you for sharing!
Best Wishes!
diane
Comment Written 06-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Thanks very much, Diane. Glad you enjoyed it. I was delighted to have the privilege of sharing the spoils with you and Gloria.
All good wishes for the coming year and your continued writing. Tony.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Nice artwork and presentation.
-You did a good job with your poem.
-A good topic and effective imagery
that creates a good word picture of this scene.
-You set the scene very well in the opening lines.
-I like the image "strands of lace in spiral sweeps."
-The line of "neckline drapery" is also very good.
-A very good second verse about the spider
and how it manages to catch its prey.
-I like your image "skein of lace" and
the last line, as well.
-A very good entry; good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2024
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-Nice artwork and presentation.
-You did a good job with your poem.
-A good topic and effective imagery
that creates a good word picture of this scene.
-You set the scene very well in the opening lines.
-I like the image "strands of lace in spiral sweeps."
-The line of "neckline drapery" is also very good.
-A very good second verse about the spider
and how it manages to catch its prey.
-I like your image "skein of lace" and
the last line, as well.
-A very good entry; good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 04-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2024
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Thanks very much, Pam. I appreciate your kind review and comments.
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You are very welcome.
Comment from gansach
An excellent entry for the Blank Expression competition. Great presentation from the accompanying photo to the perfect stanzas, wonderful descriptive language, and fascinating subject. Definitely worthy of a win. Well done!
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2024
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An excellent entry for the Blank Expression competition. Great presentation from the accompanying photo to the perfect stanzas, wonderful descriptive language, and fascinating subject. Definitely worthy of a win. Well done!
Comment Written 04-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2024
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I appreciate your kind review and comments, Gansach. Thanks, too, for the sixth star. I'm honoured.
Comment from royowen
I haven't seen a blank verse for such a long time a lot of the poets that could have woven one of these poems have escaped the fold. Beautifully written, poetry is still alive and well, a great subject, the spider is one of creation's masterpieces, as is this fine poem, well done, good luck, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2024
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I haven't seen a blank verse for such a long time a lot of the poets that could have woven one of these poems have escaped the fold. Beautifully written, poetry is still alive and well, a great subject, the spider is one of creation's masterpieces, as is this fine poem, well done, good luck, blessings Roy
Comment Written 04-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2024
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Thanks very much, Roy. I appreciate your kind review and comments.
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Most welcome
Comment from EILEEN LAW
I wish I had 6 stars! I loved this. You are very talented. I had no issues with understanding the idea and the intent.
Thank you for this and please keep writing!
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2024
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I wish I had 6 stars! I loved this. You are very talented. I had no issues with understanding the idea and the intent.
Thank you for this and please keep writing!
Comment Written 04-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2024
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Thanks very much, Eileen. I appreciate your kind review and comments.
Comment from BethShelby
This is beautifully written. I love how the words are both creatively combined and descriptive. The poem is also well illustrated. I like you have termed the creation of the web and spider waiting for her prey as the beauty of nature's darker face.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2024
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This is beautifully written. I love how the words are both creatively combined and descriptive. The poem is also well illustrated. I like you have termed the creation of the web and spider waiting for her prey as the beauty of nature's darker face.
Comment Written 04-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2024
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Thanks very much, Beth. I appreciate your kind review and comments.
Comment from Nicki.B
I adore looking at spider webs, in saying that I am a little scared of spiders when they decide to venture indoors lol! This is beautifully put together, I love how you have captured the amazing artwork and hard work that goes into these works of art! And then of course the functionality of it and rewards of a big feast in the end. Excellent work, good luck with the contest.
Best Wishes
Nicki
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2024
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I adore looking at spider webs, in saying that I am a little scared of spiders when they decide to venture indoors lol! This is beautifully put together, I love how you have captured the amazing artwork and hard work that goes into these works of art! And then of course the functionality of it and rewards of a big feast in the end. Excellent work, good luck with the contest.
Best Wishes
Nicki
Comment Written 04-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2024
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I appreciate your kind review and comments, Nicki. Thanks, too, for the sixth star. I'm honoured.
Comment from Shanbreen
This is a very well-written blank expression poem on a spider and the way it hunts. I love the imagery "and in the graveyard hours she decks each strand...". The word choices are superb. Best of luck for the contest.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2024
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This is a very well-written blank expression poem on a spider and the way it hunts. I love the imagery "and in the graveyard hours she decks each strand...". The word choices are superb. Best of luck for the contest.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2024
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I appreciate your kind review and comments, Shanbreen. Thanks, too, for the sixth star. I'm honoured.
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi
This is a very well done blank verse poem describing the making of the web, it beauty and its sad victims. It has some interesting metaphors.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Happy Holidays.
Joan
P S I would like you to know that I just published a book titled "The Interloper and other stories in prose and poetry". It is available on Amazon.com. There is a link to the book at the end of my profile page or you can search Joan Pechter The Interloper on Amazon.com.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2024
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Hi
This is a very well done blank verse poem describing the making of the web, it beauty and its sad victims. It has some interesting metaphors.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Happy Holidays.
Joan
P S I would like you to know that I just published a book titled "The Interloper and other stories in prose and poetry". It is available on Amazon.com. There is a link to the book at the end of my profile page or you can search Joan Pechter The Interloper on Amazon.com.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2024
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I appreciate your kind review and comments, Joan. Thanks, too, for the sixth star. I'm honoured.
ps I'll be sure to look for your book on Amazon. Congratulations!
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Don't mention it. The sixth star was earned. Thanks for the interest in my book and the congrats.
Joan
Comment from RodG
I really like this blank verse poem describing a web and the artist who made it. You have vividly described the web in lines 3-9 and characterized its maker as being skillful and unmerciful. I might question the use of attercop which seems too formal for this context. However, your meter is flawless. Very well done, Poet. This is definitely a red ribbon contender. Rod
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2024
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I really like this blank verse poem describing a web and the artist who made it. You have vividly described the web in lines 3-9 and characterized its maker as being skillful and unmerciful. I might question the use of attercop which seems too formal for this context. However, your meter is flawless. Very well done, Poet. This is definitely a red ribbon contender. Rod
Comment Written 03-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2024
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Thanks very much for your kind words and encouragement, Rod. Appreciated.
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My pleasure.
