Comment from DragonSkulls

Exceptional

Awesome entry, author. It flows perfectly with the Poe. Yes, my brain sings in iambic meter as well. I had an idea for this contest but just could not get the meter right. I just gave up. Lol. Best of luck in the contest. I love how you ended the piece. Great write.

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2021

Thanks for the giant sixer and excellent review, Mr. Skulls. This was hard to write but once you wrap your head around this meter it kinda flows out there. I probably won't ever do this again. lol I appreciate these kind and lovely comments. Thanks again.

Comment from Elizabeth Emerald

Excellent

As fine an example of the form as any I've seen! Stunning and elegant, brilliant four-way rhyme in flawless flow. I look forward to coming back with congrats--if this doesn't win I'll be PISSED.

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2021

LOL! Oh, dear Elizabeth, this was the first review I opened up this morning and I thank you soooooo much for these lovely comments. My first review on this was NOT good and I was almost afraid to open this one but it was well worth it. I appreciate all those stars and of course, your hilarious and extraordinary good luck wishes. HAHA! Thank you so much!

Comment from DonandVicki

Excellent

I love poetry like yours, this type of poetry conjures up different feelings and meanings in each reader. And the meanings can and usually are wide and varied. Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven" is my favorite.

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2021

Thank you so much for this great review, D&V! I appreciate your time and all those stars. I'm glad you liked this.

Comment from sammielwf

Excellent

I Will Survive says you and Gloria Gaynor dear poet!
Both you and Gloria have something to day- and you did it well!
You are correct in your summation of how tricky Trochaic meter writing is. I tried but was not successful in my attempt- I need to see more examples like yours to do a better job.
Well done.
Sammielwf

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2021

...you and Gloria... lol!! Thank you so much for this awesome review. Yes, this is a tricky meter. I had to create a little song in my head to keep it straight. I appreciate the stars and these lovely comments. Thank you!

Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick

Excellent

This is a beautifully written poem. Great flow and rhyme scheme. I accept that you are leaving, giving passport to my grieving, wasted precious time believing you were true and not deceiving.nicely done. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2021

Thanks, Joanne, for these lovely comments! I appreciate the stars and good luck wishes. Your awesome review was very inspiring and I thank you again.

Comment from Anne Johnston

Excellent

Looks like a difficult type of poetry to do, but you have done it well. Your rhyming is excellent, and I am sure that took a lot of effort to find the right words.

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2021

Thank you so much for this awesome review, Anne. Your lovely comments and supportive stars mean a great deal to me. I'm glad you liked it.

reply by Anne Johnston on 03-Jan-2021

You are welcome

Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear

Excellent

This poem in trochaic meter speaks there is no more cause of rivalry as now you think your soul's arrival coupled with your life's revival is evident; well said, well done; thanks for sharing this. ALCREATOR

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2021

Thank you, Alcreator. Your comments, indeed, reflect what I am saying. I appreciate this lovely review and all those stars. Happy New Year!

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Dear Mystery Poet,

I liked this poetry form - a LOT. And I get the problem with changing meter. Once you are stuck in a favorite, it's hard to switch gears. *smile*

But - I don't think this is trochaic. It reads more like anapestic, I think. I'm not a pro, though. I would suggest getting advice from someone you respect. Thanks and good luck!

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 Comment Written 02-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2021

LOL! A what??? anapestic? I was just following Poe's meter as suggested in the prompt. I thank you for your honest review and appreciate those stars! I'll look up the anapestic form. Thanks, Robyn.