Echoes of Artistry
Viewing comments for Chapter 9 "To Read A Poem"NaPoWriMo 2017
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Comment from Badger_29
I love this style, it has its own tempo that bubbles along. Making the reader wonder if they are reading to fast or slow! Very clever, I like the odd combinations an couplets which you incorporated here.
"Invited to participate;
my reading must be strong.
Is there a chime?
A clocking crime?
My reading must be strong."
Is my favorite stanza, clocking crime takes the cake!
Blessings,
Brother Badger
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017
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I love this style, it has its own tempo that bubbles along. Making the reader wonder if they are reading to fast or slow! Very clever, I like the odd combinations an couplets which you incorporated here.
"Invited to participate;
my reading must be strong.
Is there a chime?
A clocking crime?
My reading must be strong."
Is my favorite stanza, clocking crime takes the cake!
Blessings,
Brother Badger
Comment Written 09-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017
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Hi Brother Badger,
My greatest concern this past two weeks was whether I could fill that ten minute time frame lol I appreciate the enthusiastic comments. I'm happy that you enjoyed this style. Thank you for taking the time to read and review.
Kim
Comment from damommy
A very creative take on the subject of clock.
It seems there's never enough time, doesn't it? I know you did well in your ten minutes. 8-)
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A very creative take on the subject of clock.
It seems there's never enough time, doesn't it? I know you did well in your ten minutes. 8-)
Comment Written 09-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017
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Hi Yvonne,
It was fun. You know me, I have to take the most unique approach I can find lol Thank you for the kind comments.
Kim
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Congratulations Kim. It sounds as if the event was awesome. I wish I could have attended. I know how awesome your poems are in thought & construction.
This poem is awesome & so perfect for the potlatch. Its flow is super. [ha, I'm still working on my practice poem--it may have to go into hibernation early].
Your topic was well expressed. I believe this could be for any reading of a poem but certainly for your event.
Good job & thanks for sharing. Jan
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017
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Congratulations Kim. It sounds as if the event was awesome. I wish I could have attended. I know how awesome your poems are in thought & construction.
This poem is awesome & so perfect for the potlatch. Its flow is super. [ha, I'm still working on my practice poem--it may have to go into hibernation early].
Your topic was well expressed. I believe this could be for any reading of a poem but certainly for your event.
Good job & thanks for sharing. Jan
Comment Written 09-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017
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Hi Jan,
It was such a fun event. I was nervous and excited and they listed me to go second. That was good though, because my nerves didn't have time to get the best of me lol. I wish you could have been there, too. I hope it wasn't too much of a stretch on the clock topic. I think this is actually one of the more difficult styles to write. I didn't do a practice poem, just plunged right in. Thanks for the great comments.
Kim
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No, Kim, the clock theme worked fine. I did not do a practice piece--I tried but couldn't get it to work. I will try this form during the April project. Maybe more people will be more forgiving if I make a mistake. Good job. I can imagine that you were AWESOME. Jan
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The lady from the journal who was moderating the event comes up after me and says, "It has been a long time since I've been to a hockey game. Wow, we were right there." After the reading, the other lady I was communicating with prior to the event said that her husband had stepped away just before we started, but that he's a huge hockey fan and she was going to have him read my poem later. (I had to send her copies of what I intended to read prior to the event.) I had intended to end with the hockey poem, since it had the most energy, but she wanted me to rearrange into a different order. I went second and so did my hockey poem. It was fun, though.
The lady from Barnes & Noble said she was getting my contact info from the journal and she'd be in touch to invite me to read again.
I really wish you could have been there.
Comment from Pantygynt
You have done justice here not only to the form, which frankly I found unpromising, but also to the potlatch project of the week to which I really only paid lip service because I had actually already written the poem when the challenge was issued and found I only had to make very minor adjustments to be able to use it.
Congratulations on your reading. I am not surprised yours were the only rhyming offerings.
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017
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You have done justice here not only to the form, which frankly I found unpromising, but also to the potlatch project of the week to which I really only paid lip service because I had actually already written the poem when the challenge was issued and found I only had to make very minor adjustments to be able to use it.
Congratulations on your reading. I am not surprised yours were the only rhyming offerings.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017
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Hi Pantygynt:
Unpromising, that's a good word. I can't see myself pulling this style out and using it again, not anytime soon. Thank you for all of your gracious comments. I know how popular free verse is these days, but I didn't expect I'd be the only one to read rhymed poetry. I had fun, it was an enlightening experience. I appreciate your review.
Kim
Comment from cholb22
I think everyone on here can probably relate to this poem!!
Too fast, too slow, long or short!
A clocking crime... different and I really like it!!
Well done and thank you for sharing :)
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I think everyone on here can probably relate to this poem!!
Too fast, too slow, long or short!
A clocking crime... different and I really like it!!
Well done and thank you for sharing :)
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017
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Hi cholb22,
The rating you've chosen seems to suggest a need for improvement, but your comments say otherwise. A mistake, perhaps? Thank you for taking the time to read and review.
Kim
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
This tells about an experience of reading poems in a given time, new feeling at read about clarity, rhyme and flow added to experience within time limit.
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017
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This tells about an experience of reading poems in a given time, new feeling at read about clarity, rhyme and flow added to experience within time limit.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017
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Hi Alcreator,
I hope you enjoyed this selection. It is a new style we were trying out in Poetry Potlatch this week and my first attempt. My experience was enlightening. Meeting that ten minute time frame was my biggest worry. Thank you for taking the time to read and review.
Kim
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
LOL excellently done according to your notes. I love the topic because that is what we do, time constraints made and we have to put outselves there. Excellent flow and rhyme
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LOL excellently done according to your notes. I love the topic because that is what we do, time constraints made and we have to put outselves there. Excellent flow and rhyme
Comment Written 09-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017
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Hi Barb,
It was an enlightening event. I'd never even been to one, let alone participating in one. The last two weeks my biggest concern was filling that ten minute slot lol I wouldn't let myself dwell on messing up while I was reading. It all turned out great and the poems were well received. I'm glad I could share the experience here. Thank you for all of your help over the years to improve my writing.
Kim
Comment from rosehill (Wendy)
A fun form executed perfectly. I love the rhymes chosen, the theme and the clever questioning. I might have mentioned that I love puzzles and this form seems to fall in the, "I have to try one of those," category. Bravo dear! - Wendy
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017
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A fun form executed perfectly. I love the rhymes chosen, the theme and the clever questioning. I might have mentioned that I love puzzles and this form seems to fall in the, "I have to try one of those," category. Bravo dear! - Wendy
Comment Written 09-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017
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Hi Wendy,
We try a new form every week in Poetry Potlatch. Pop over to the challenges forum and check it out. We are all really gracious in our reviews giving helpful pointers on the style and learning it together. We'd love to have you drop in and join us. New styles are usually announced on Mondays so we can practice during the week and the topic is given at 6pm EST on Saturdays.
I'm glad you enjoyed this one. It was an awesome time at the poetry reading event so I just had to share.
Kim
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Might just do that - after NaPoMo.
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That would be awesome. :)
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about the reading of your poems to an audience. Poems should be read with feeling and a slow rhythm mostly like a song. Congratulations on being chosen to read on this occasion
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A very well-written poem about the reading of your poems to an audience. Poems should be read with feeling and a slow rhythm mostly like a song. Congratulations on being chosen to read on this occasion
Comment Written 09-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017
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Hi Sandra,
I was nervous and excited. The past two weeks I've been trying to decide what to read and whether or not I'd be able to fill that ten minute time frame. It was a fantastic experience and I see it opening some new doors for me. I'm excited.
Thanks for the awesome review.
Kim
Comment from Mustang Patty
Thank you for sharing this roundabout. It would be a challenge to read a certain number of poems within a certain amount of time. You described the process of figuring it all out in a cohesive manner.
~patty~
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017
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Thank you for sharing this roundabout. It would be a challenge to read a certain number of poems within a certain amount of time. You described the process of figuring it all out in a cohesive manner.
~patty~
Comment Written 09-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017
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Hi Patty,
Thank you for taking the time to read and review. It was really an enlightening experience. Another first for me. I appreciate your gracious comments.
Kim
