Blanket of Night
It covers the weary soul...33 total reviews
Comment from Gail Denham
I like that phrase, "wrap yourself in nighttime's healing shroud" - well put - we do feel that way, sometimes as if we're sinking into a quiet place - often during the day we wish for that "nap" if only for a few minutes.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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I like that phrase, "wrap yourself in nighttime's healing shroud" - well put - we do feel that way, sometimes as if we're sinking into a quiet place - often during the day we wish for that "nap" if only for a few minutes.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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Your comments are greatly appreciated -- thank you.
Comment from victor 66
For many of us, every day feels like what your poem expresses. But we have to do is get through the day and hope the night brings relief. Best wishes and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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For many of us, every day feels like what your poem expresses. But we have to do is get through the day and hope the night brings relief. Best wishes and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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Your wonderful review is greatly appreciated, Victor -- thank you.
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You're most welcome, mystery writer.
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
This is really good. In a world filled with so much hustle, bustle, and turmoil, to finally reach the end of the day with time to relax is always welcome. I love the very descriptive and colorful way you've described unwinding and sleeping. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this beautifully written and well thought work. Well done!
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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This is really good. In a world filled with so much hustle, bustle, and turmoil, to finally reach the end of the day with time to relax is always welcome. I love the very descriptive and colorful way you've described unwinding and sleeping. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this beautifully written and well thought work. Well done!
Comment Written 21-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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Your wonderful comments are greatly appreciated - thank you.
Comment from Susan Larson
Not only do your words settle the reader's mind down into night time's healing shroud, but your choice of colors and the soft Italic type enhance the words along with that ethereal looking picture making the words come to life. I think this should do well in the contest.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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Not only do your words settle the reader's mind down into night time's healing shroud, but your choice of colors and the soft Italic type enhance the words along with that ethereal looking picture making the words come to life. I think this should do well in the contest.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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Your wonderful comments are greatly appreciated - thank you.
Comment from June Sargent
Very nice imagery of the soothing elements of night as we are lulled into a peaceful sleep wrapped in the healing shroud of oblivion...until that darn alarm starts to beep! Great entry for the contest.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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Very nice imagery of the soothing elements of night as we are lulled into a peaceful sleep wrapped in the healing shroud of oblivion...until that darn alarm starts to beep! Great entry for the contest.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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Your wonderful comments are greatly appreciated, June -- thank you.
Comment from Michele Harber
This is a very well done Nonet using vivid imagery and creating a feeling of warmth and comfort. I appreciated that you sustained the metaphor of wrappings, from "cloak" to "silken velvet" to "shroud." The image you chose works well with it, and I LOVE your use of color for the text. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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This is a very well done Nonet using vivid imagery and creating a feeling of warmth and comfort. I appreciated that you sustained the metaphor of wrappings, from "cloak" to "silken velvet" to "shroud." The image you chose works well with it, and I LOVE your use of color for the text. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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Your wonderful comments are greatly appreciated, Michele - thank you.
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You're very welcome. This was beautifully done.
Comment from Darlene Franklin
What a lovely nonet. I especially like the concluding lines: to wrap itself in nighttime's healing shroud. An important in the process of being re al and tet considerate of others.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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What a lovely nonet. I especially like the concluding lines: to wrap itself in nighttime's healing shroud. An important in the process of being re al and tet considerate of others.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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Your wonderful comments are greatly appreciated, Darlene - thank you.
Comment from kiwigirl2821
Hi. I love the presentation of your Nonet. It draws the reader in first thing and then of course the real beauty is the words and thoughts behind the words. Perfect format and a wonderful addition to this contest. Good luck. xoxo Kiwi
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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Hi. I love the presentation of your Nonet. It draws the reader in first thing and then of course the real beauty is the words and thoughts behind the words. Perfect format and a wonderful addition to this contest. Good luck. xoxo Kiwi
Comment Written 21-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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Your wonderful comments are greatly appreciated, kiwigirl - thank you.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a positive and warm soothing nonet about the night-falling and our restful sleep and your words made my eyes tired and look forward to a good nights rest, much enjoyed, perfectly forms, a soothing presentation, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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This is a positive and warm soothing nonet about the night-falling and our restful sleep and your words made my eyes tired and look forward to a good nights rest, much enjoyed, perfectly forms, a soothing presentation, love Dolly x
Comment Written 21-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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Your wonderful comments are greatly appreciated, Dolly - thank you.
Comment from Susan X Smith
This was an effective poem with a picture to match. it certainly met the guidelines laid out by the writing prompt in terms of meter. Your words were well chosen. The term "healing shroud," however, towards the end, seemed like a bit of an oxymoron.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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This was an effective poem with a picture to match. it certainly met the guidelines laid out by the writing prompt in terms of meter. Your words were well chosen. The term "healing shroud," however, towards the end, seemed like a bit of an oxymoron.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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Your wonderful comments are greatly appreciated, Susan - thank you.