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Silence isn't golden

Silence is golden - is it really?

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Comment from mauial
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The thought behind your poem is good, however in such a short form to me your word choice is quite important and your using the word silence twice takes away from the write.


 Comment Written 10-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    Thank you for your viewpoint and feed forward.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    I'd like to inform you that I have edited my poem, please take a moment to read it if you can. Thank you.
reply by mauial on 11-Nov-2012
    Like it better and raised the rating :)
Comment from Simple Reflection
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Wonderful, serene picture. I agree that silence can be deafening. It is only golden when a person needs to be silent to learn life's lessons. Your poem meets the 5-7-5 criteria and is something to ponder. Well done!

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    Thank you so much!
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    I'd like to inform you that I have edited my poem, please take a moment to read it if you can. Thank you.
reply by Simple Reflection on 11-Nov-2012
    I think it's great! Good luck in the contest!
Comment from His Grayness
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Beautifully packaged...excellent graphics and text. I find it difficult to critique these very brief forms of poetry as they are usually so blunt and poignent in just brief points with few opportunities to wind up a story to a strong ending. Boom' these are all in your face immediately so they have to be well packaged. This one is and I do share the belief that silence in only golden in PRAYER AND MEDITATION!! Great job, congratulations! HIS GRAYNESS: Vance

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2012
    Thank you so much for reading and reviewing my work. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    I'd like to inform you that I have edited my poem, please take a moment to read it if you can. Thank you.
Comment from J. Dark
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I loved this gem. It is very clever and well penned. Well done - I thought this was great!

Kindest of regards

Mrs D :-)

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2012
    Thank you for your review, I'm glad you like it.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    I'd like to inform you that I have edited my poem, please take a moment to read it if you can. Thank you.
reply by J. Dark on 11-Nov-2012
    Yes, I like your changes. It reads very smoothly and you have retained the cleverness of the piece.

    I wish you luck with the comp and hope you are enjoying fanstory.

    Kindest of regards

    Mrs D :-)
Comment from Cleo Belle
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This is a very brief but powerful poem, and what i like most is that the whole poem hinges around the last word; until you read it you have no idea that silence is blue, especially when you know it is 'dark' or 'golden'. Lovely topic, powerfully written. Well done.

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2012
    Thank you. I'm so glad my first poem was not an entire flop! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    I'd like to inform you that I have edited my poem, please take a moment to read it if you can. Thank you.
reply by Cleo Belle on 11-Nov-2012
    Yes, good.
Comment from Capricorn30
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"Silence is not golden, no,";I don't recall where this statement originated from, however, I like your incorpoation of the color blue to replace the golden tone;
For many, silence can be a frightening part of their daily living, and often, all too dark--well-written 5/7/5

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2012
    Thank you very much for your review. "Silence is golden" is a saying I hear many people use. But I think Silence is not golden, no. I'm glad you thought blue was a good replacement!
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    I'd like to inform you that I have edited my poem, please take a moment to read it if you can. Thank you.
Comment from Norbanus
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How is it that we turn thaat sound around
The leaden silence of the dark abounds
like dregs poured upon the rocky ground.

Not Golden, how can that be?
'tis om the rules
like Santa and the Cristmas tree.

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 06-Nov-2012
    Thank you for your poetical review,
    for the rating also I thank you.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    I'd like to inform you that I have edited my poem, please take a moment to read it if you can. Thank you.
Comment from Ekim777
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A fine, intriguing piece. It echoes with innuendoes. It reminds me of Eliot's immortal lines. "Oh dark, dark, dark,'
They all go into the dark./ THe vacant interstellar spaces,
the vacant into the vacant.../" Take care. =Ekim777

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 06-Nov-2012
    Thank you for your review and rating.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    I'd like to inform you that I have edited my poem, please take a moment to read it if you can. Thank you.
reply by Ekim777 on 12-Nov-2012
    Much improved. You have introduced a sense of the uncanny. Nice work.
Comment from Mosquito
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I love the way your 5-7-5 creates a picture in my mind. I think you should turn this into a verse-poem someday, it's a great idea that could be expanded.

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 04-Nov-2012
    I might turn this into a verse poem sometime, but right now, I have to leave it like this for the competition... Thanks!
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    I'd like to inform you that I have edited my poem, please take a moment to read it if you can. Thank you.
Comment from Dodey
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Great 5/7/5 poetry my friend..I agree totally..Silence is never golden.. to me it is lonesome and sorrowful.I like a lot of sound around me..and its usually me making it lol...Blue, a good description of it....Bravo..Kind Regards.. Dee

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 04-Nov-2012
    Thanks so much for you review Dee, and everyone else!
reply by Dodey on 05-Nov-2012
    My pleasure my friend...Smiles...Dee
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    I'd like to inform you that I have edited my poem, please take a moment to read it if you can. Thank you.