I Will Survive
Trochaic Meter Poem Contest Entry18 total reviews
Comment from w.j.debi
Trochaic meter is one of my favorites. I love the strong downbeat at beginning. It adds drama. Since it is backwards to iambic, it can be a challenge to switch the mindset.
You did a great job with the meter. The topic was fitting for this meter as well. You certainly deserved the win.
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2023
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Trochaic meter is one of my favorites. I love the strong downbeat at beginning. It adds drama. Since it is backwards to iambic, it can be a challenge to switch the mindset.
You did a great job with the meter. The topic was fitting for this meter as well. You certainly deserved the win.
Comment Written 22-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2023
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Wow. I certainly didn't expect this. So very kind! This was fun to write. I love a meter challenge. The way I kept this meter correct was to constantly hum the McDonalds commercial song..."hold the pickles, hold the lettuce, special orders don't upset us". lol I thank you for all those stars and for you taking the time to read and review this piece. Very much appreciated! Lynda
Comment from Omar sb
What an extraordinary trochaic meter passage about surviving a broken Union!
I absolutely love it!!
The image of a young Woman reflecting is spot on as well!
BRAVO Linda!!!
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2021
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What an extraordinary trochaic meter passage about surviving a broken Union!
I absolutely love it!!
The image of a young Woman reflecting is spot on as well!
BRAVO Linda!!!
Comment Written 22-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2021
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Thanks, Omar, for this awesome review and giant sixer! This was a very difficult challenge. This very specific meter just would not settle into my brain until I created a little song in my head to keep me in line. It goes with... "hold the pickles, hold the lettuce, special orders don't upset us..." (Burger King) HAHA! I thank you for your time and generous rating and I'm glad you liked this. Much appreciated!! Lynda
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Such a heartbreaking presentation for this contest... yet the survival 'beat' of the meter really comes through! ;) Thanx for sharing and best of luck to you at the polls! ;)
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2021
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Such a heartbreaking presentation for this contest... yet the survival 'beat' of the meter really comes through! ;) Thanx for sharing and best of luck to you at the polls! ;)
Comment Written 05-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2021
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Thank you so much for this great review, Yvette. I appreciate you taking the time to read and rate this. I'm glad you liked this and am grateful for your good luck wishes. Happy New Year to you!
Comment from Bridgett P
Your entry was joyfully easy to read. It carried a nice flow and tune. The concept was not very heavy and it's something to share. Thank you for posting and I'm glad that you received so many votes. I feel that you've grasped the Trochaic meter style well.
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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2021
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Your entry was joyfully easy to read. It carried a nice flow and tune. The concept was not very heavy and it's something to share. Thank you for posting and I'm glad that you received so many votes. I feel that you've grasped the Trochaic meter style well.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 05-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2021
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Thank you so much, Bridgett, for this kind review. I'm glad you liked this. I appreciate your lovely comments. Happy New Year!
Comment from T.E. Loper
This is wonderful! Fine attention to detail in meter and rhyme. Maybe a little heavy on the use of gerunds (the trochee's friend!), but that fact takes very little away from the poem's impact. The final couplet, with it's internal rhymes, is such a powerful way to end this. This is a winner, poet!
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2021
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This is wonderful! Fine attention to detail in meter and rhyme. Maybe a little heavy on the use of gerunds (the trochee's friend!), but that fact takes very little away from the poem's impact. The final couplet, with it's internal rhymes, is such a powerful way to end this. This is a winner, poet!
Comment Written 04-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2021
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Hi, T.E. First, thank you so much for taking the time to read and review this piece. To be honest, I had never heard of trochaic meter so I looked it up. Tonight I just looked up 'gerunds' and 'trochee'. You are correct on both counts. I read Poe's 'Raven' over and over and over until the meter sunk in. This entry has been a deep dive into my learning curve! I appreciate all those stars and these lovely comments. Have a great new year and welcome to Fanstory. Thanks again!
Comment from Polly Dolly
Very powerful poem. I love the strength and resilience of this character. You handled the rhythm and meter deftly. Feels like I could read this to a metronome. Well done!
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2021
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Very powerful poem. I love the strength and resilience of this character. You handled the rhythm and meter deftly. Feels like I could read this to a metronome. Well done!
Comment Written 04-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2021
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Wow! Thank you so much, Dolly, for this awesome review and big sixer. I liked that you referenced a metronome. I had to create a little melody in my head to keep this meter straight! I appreciate this rating and lovely comments. Happy New Year and welcome to Fanstory! Thanks again.
Comment from equestrik
This is a well presented entry for the contest. I think it is well written and the picture accompanies it well. I like the positive outcome included with the hurt.
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2021
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This is a well presented entry for the contest. I think it is well written and the picture accompanies it well. I like the positive outcome included with the hurt.
Comment Written 04-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2021
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Thank you so very much for this great review, Equestrik. I appreciate your time in reading and rating this piece and your comments are lovely. Happy New Year!
Comment from MissMerri
I agree, this is a difficult challenge. Your poem meets and exceeds the requirements with its beautiful lilting meter and abundant rhymes. I am sure this will do well in the contest. I wish you many votes.
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2021
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I agree, this is a difficult challenge. Your poem meets and exceeds the requirements with its beautiful lilting meter and abundant rhymes. I am sure this will do well in the contest. I wish you many votes.
Comment Written 04-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2021
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Thank you, Miss Merri, for this awesome review. I appreciate these lovely comments and all those stars! I'm glad you liked this. Happy New Year to you.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem written in Trochaic meter about love relationships that not always end up well and the once lovers become the worlds biggest rivals.
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2021
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A very well-written poem written in Trochaic meter about love relationships that not always end up well and the once lovers become the worlds biggest rivals.
Comment Written 04-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2021
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Sandra, thank you so much for this lovely review. I appreciate the stars and your time. I'm glad you liked this. Happy New Year!
Comment from Patty Palmer
I enjoyed your poem. I love the way it rolls closely with the rhyme and rhythm. It sounds even better when to read it aloud. The words simply roll easily off the tongue. I'm not knowledgeable about different forms of poetry, so just know it sounds great!
Patty
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2021
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I enjoyed your poem. I love the way it rolls closely with the rhyme and rhythm. It sounds even better when to read it aloud. The words simply roll easily off the tongue. I'm not knowledgeable about different forms of poetry, so just know it sounds great!
Patty
Comment Written 04-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2021
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Thank you so much, Patty, for this excellent review. I really appreciate your time and all those stars! These are lovely comments and I wish you a Happy New Year. Thanks again.
