Night gently falls
Reflecting37 total reviews
Comment from Neonewman
This is such a peaceful piece you have delivered for this contest and I loved the artwork. What a great feeling I have after reading this. Thank you for sharing.
God bless,
Steve
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
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This is such a peaceful piece you have delivered for this contest and I loved the artwork. What a great feeling I have after reading this. Thank you for sharing.
God bless,
Steve
Comment Written 24-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
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I am so pleased that you liked it. Your review is both thoughtful and encouraging. Many thanks.
Wendy
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My pleasure, Wendy.
Comment from Deborah Dybowski
I think this is a lovely poem of reflecting as she sits alone bathed in dappled light. I'm discovering as we age, and have our quiet moments,
we do reflect more on life's memories good and bad. It's lovely to have
the memorable times to clasp onto tight. Keep writing.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
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I think this is a lovely poem of reflecting as she sits alone bathed in dappled light. I'm discovering as we age, and have our quiet moments,
we do reflect more on life's memories good and bad. It's lovely to have
the memorable times to clasp onto tight. Keep writing.
Comment Written 23-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
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Thank you very much, Deborah! I was greatly encouraged by your thoughtful review.
Wendy
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You are welcome. I enjoyed reading your poem.
Comment from Patty Mazzurco
This poem beautifully captures a serene and reflective moment, using vivid imagery and a gentle rhythm to evoke a sense of tranquility. The dappled light and whispered sounds of nature create a calming atmosphere, while the imagery of twilight and the coming night adds a poignant depth.
Strengths:
1. Imagery: The descriptions, like "dappled light" and "twilight tiptoes in," vividly paint a peaceful scene.
2. Tone: The poem's calm and reflective tone is well-suited to the subject matter, conveying a sense of quiet strength.
3. Structure: The flow and progression of thoughts from peaceful rest to the transition of night create a harmonious narrative.
Overall, the poem is evocative and soothing, with a strong sense of atmosphere and emotion.
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
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This poem beautifully captures a serene and reflective moment, using vivid imagery and a gentle rhythm to evoke a sense of tranquility. The dappled light and whispered sounds of nature create a calming atmosphere, while the imagery of twilight and the coming night adds a poignant depth.
Strengths:
1. Imagery: The descriptions, like "dappled light" and "twilight tiptoes in," vividly paint a peaceful scene.
2. Tone: The poem's calm and reflective tone is well-suited to the subject matter, conveying a sense of quiet strength.
3. Structure: The flow and progression of thoughts from peaceful rest to the transition of night create a harmonious narrative.
Overall, the poem is evocative and soothing, with a strong sense of atmosphere and emotion.
Comment Written 23-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
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Patty, thank you so much for this thorough, detailed and helpful review, showing what works well. I appreciate it a lot.
Wendy
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Very nice image and presentation, Wendy.
_I am enjoying your poetry.
-You did a great job with this one.
-You paint a vivid word picture of the scene
with effective imagery and rhyme.
-The opening line sets a peaceful mood
that continues throughout the poem.
-I like the second line with "nature's
whispered sounds and sights."
-She is at peace as "Twilight tiptoes in and fades."
-Very well done; good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
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-Very nice image and presentation, Wendy.
_I am enjoying your poetry.
-You did a great job with this one.
-You paint a vivid word picture of the scene
with effective imagery and rhyme.
-The opening line sets a peaceful mood
that continues throughout the poem.
-I like the second line with "nature's
whispered sounds and sights."
-She is at peace as "Twilight tiptoes in and fades."
-Very well done; good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 23-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
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Thank you so much, Pam, for this very encouraging review. Your kind words and good wishes mean a great deal. Thanks so much too for the six stars. That is especially wonderful.
Wendy
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You are very welcome and deserving of the stars and review, Wendy. I am glad they were meaningful.
Comment from Barry Penfold
Very nice poem. Meets the ABC Poetry requirements. Love the sentiment and the image is appropriate and universal. The strength of the elderly can be seen and your lovely words set her peacefully within nature.
Thanks for sharing.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
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Very nice poem. Meets the ABC Poetry requirements. Love the sentiment and the image is appropriate and universal. The strength of the elderly can be seen and your lovely words set her peacefully within nature.
Thanks for sharing.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment Written 23-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
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Thank you Barry. I appreciate your thoughtful review, and I am glad you liked both the poem and the image!
Wendy
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Wendy,
there is certainly a peace that can settle on a person as they sit and reflect on life. On the one hand I hate getting old, and yet I find that I can sit for periods of time and be content, just enjoying my surroundings, something I seldom had time for when I was young. Thanks for sharing.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
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Hello Wendy,
there is certainly a peace that can settle on a person as they sit and reflect on life. On the one hand I hate getting old, and yet I find that I can sit for periods of time and be content, just enjoying my surroundings, something I seldom had time for when I was young. Thanks for sharing.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment Written 23-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
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Yes, I am finding the same thing. It's good to take time to simply sit, enjoy, and reflect, with peace and acceptance. I am pleased you enjoyed the poem. Many thanks for reviewing.
Wendy
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
An excellent entry for the ABC Poetry Contest. Beautifully written using the letters P through T as the first letter of each line. The way I understand the poem is that the lady on the bench is an allegory for someone at the end of their life remembering the things they've done and waiting for night, which stands for their death. Quite lovely. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
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An excellent entry for the ABC Poetry Contest. Beautifully written using the letters P through T as the first letter of each line. The way I understand the poem is that the lady on the bench is an allegory for someone at the end of their life remembering the things they've done and waiting for night, which stands for their death. Quite lovely. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 22-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
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You are exactly right! Thanks so much for the lovely review and the good wishes.
Wendy
Comment from Pearl Edwards
There's a beautiful and peaceful vibe throughtout your abc poem, Wendy as sher sits on the seat, bathed in the light of all her memories, and awaiting her night.
Loved this one, and wish you luck in the contest.
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
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There's a beautiful and peaceful vibe throughtout your abc poem, Wendy as sher sits on the seat, bathed in the light of all her memories, and awaiting her night.
Loved this one, and wish you luck in the contest.
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 22-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your very thoughtful and kind words and good wishes. I am so pleased you like it.
Wendy
Comment from karenina
So many... So MANY just like this! The crazy active days of chasing children and working and social commitments have faded and there is a bittersweet void left that we can somehow learn to embrace with prayer and God's grace!
I try very hard to engage with someone who seems alone and awaiting their "coming night."
That night waits for all of us, Helen...and you've written a very moving ABC poem reminding us of the sadness mixed with memories accompanying us on our final journey.
Karenina
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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So many... So MANY just like this! The crazy active days of chasing children and working and social commitments have faded and there is a bittersweet void left that we can somehow learn to embrace with prayer and God's grace!
I try very hard to engage with someone who seems alone and awaiting their "coming night."
That night waits for all of us, Helen...and you've written a very moving ABC poem reminding us of the sadness mixed with memories accompanying us on our final journey.
Karenina
Comment Written 22-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Thank you so much for this beautiful review. Yes, the arrival of our night, as we remember and look back over life - it's a quiet experience,a and we journey alone into it.
Wendy
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Beautifully written!
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this ABC contest entry with us. I sometimes feel as I'm sitting of a bench a sense of peace and reflection on life. I can see this lady doing the same thing. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Thank you for sharing this ABC contest entry with us. I sometimes feel as I'm sitting of a bench a sense of peace and reflection on life. I can see this lady doing the same thing. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 22-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Thank you very much for the kind review, Barbara. I appreciate it.
Wendy