Black and Blue
Reflections on inspiration47 total reviews
Comment from jessizero
This "mirror" poem is lovely. Or is it harsh? I like the contrast between the blue and black. Thank you so much for sharing this here, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2022
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This "mirror" poem is lovely. Or is it harsh? I like the contrast between the blue and black. Thank you so much for sharing this here, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2022
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Hehe, lovely and harsh simultaneously, just like me :-)
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Friend,
[ Hello Friend is to be read instead of Hello Easyeverett. It's edited, and needs to be updated. ]
Nice piece of poetry meeting the required norms, having impressive phraseology, smooth flow throughout from the beginning to the end with lovely imagery plus rhyming scheme, and beautifully depicting its theme.
3rd stanza is particularly noteworthy.
Picture enhances depth and beauty of the poem.
BEST OF LUCK in the contest.
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2022
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Hello Friend,
[ Hello Friend is to be read instead of Hello Easyeverett. It's edited, and needs to be updated. ]
Nice piece of poetry meeting the required norms, having impressive phraseology, smooth flow throughout from the beginning to the end with lovely imagery plus rhyming scheme, and beautifully depicting its theme.
3rd stanza is particularly noteworthy.
Picture enhances depth and beauty of the poem.
BEST OF LUCK in the contest.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2022
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Thank you so much for the awesome review :-). I do seem to be surrounded by EE, don't I? I'm really glad you liked the poem.
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Fleedleflump, Most Welcome!
With best wishes,
~ RP
Comment from jake cosmos aller
nice commentary on the dark places that the poetic muse can take us if we dare to follow where the muse is taking us. I like poems with a dark twist at the end and where the muse goes where it wants to go. Good job of showing how that can be done.
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2022
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nice commentary on the dark places that the poetic muse can take us if we dare to follow where the muse is taking us. I like poems with a dark twist at the end and where the muse goes where it wants to go. Good job of showing how that can be done.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2022
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Thank you, Jake. I was really pleased with this one :-)
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent entry for the Mirror contest writing prompt contest.
Good job with the presentation and imagery. It flows well with descriptive words that paint a clear poetic vision of the writing muse.
"The blue ink strolls across the waiting page," nice
Writing's positive and negative separated by font color...Great idea
Good luck in the contest.
Gypsy Blue Rose
The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid. Atticus
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2022
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Excellent entry for the Mirror contest writing prompt contest.
Good job with the presentation and imagery. It flows well with descriptive words that paint a clear poetic vision of the writing muse.
"The blue ink strolls across the waiting page," nice
Writing's positive and negative separated by font color...Great idea
Good luck in the contest.
Gypsy Blue Rose
The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid. Atticus
Comment Written 07-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2022
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Thank you so much, Gypsy :-). This mirror's been with since the earliest days of my poetry. Sometimes the black ink is the only colour that works, and other times the blue writes in the sky.
Comment from the13thpoet
Hello fellow writer a good day to you. I hope this review finds you well. As a poet/writer it is always interesting to see the different takes on these contest/writing prompts. I think your take is definitely an interesting one. Hopefully so will others, good job and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2022
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Hello fellow writer a good day to you. I hope this review finds you well. As a poet/writer it is always interesting to see the different takes on these contest/writing prompts. I think your take is definitely an interesting one. Hopefully so will others, good job and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2022
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Thank you, my friend :-). I think I went a bit too metaphorical for some, but it was a fun poem to write - I love pondering on the dual aspects of inspiration!
Comment from Janice Canerdy
This is an exceptional piece--skillfully written, thought-provoking, and realistic in its message about inspiration. Sometimes we're moved to write of love, roses, and butterflies; but life is not all sweetness and light. There's a drastically other side to life--and to us. WE write of that too!
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2022
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This is an exceptional piece--skillfully written, thought-provoking, and realistic in its message about inspiration. Sometimes we're moved to write of love, roses, and butterflies; but life is not all sweetness and light. There's a drastically other side to life--and to us. WE write of that too!
Comment Written 07-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2022
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Thanks so much, Janice :-). This one's been bubbling away beneath the surface for a while, I think (and it's based on some of my teenage scribblings from (*gasp*) more than 30 years ago). When I saw the mirror contest, that felt like the perfect vehicle to finally write it.
Comment from Wendy G
Excellent entry for the mirror contest. Your colours reflect well the positive and negative aspects of your poem. The title itself is clever too as is the very well chosen image. Best wishes for your entry in the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2022
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Excellent entry for the mirror contest. Your colours reflect well the positive and negative aspects of your poem. The title itself is clever too as is the very well chosen image. Best wishes for your entry in the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 07-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2022
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Thanks so much, Wendy :-). Some have questioned whether I included a mirror, but I thought the metaphor and imagery were pretty clear. Still, I'm pleased with the poem regardless of the contest. I'm so glad you liked it!
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
Excellent poem!!
The image is superb and is a perfect choice. I love the push and pull of good and evil you describe. I believe this to be true with all poets. We find out muses in uncommon places sometimes, we than decided to either walk or run with the inspiration. Creative minds are active minds.
The colored text adds dimension to an already provocative verse.
You did a great job with the prompt, good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2022
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Excellent poem!!
The image is superb and is a perfect choice. I love the push and pull of good and evil you describe. I believe this to be true with all poets. We find out muses in uncommon places sometimes, we than decided to either walk or run with the inspiration. Creative minds are active minds.
The colored text adds dimension to an already provocative verse.
You did a great job with the prompt, good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 06-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2022
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I'm a firm believer in both balance and contrast, and totally agree about creative minds! Thanks so much for your response :-)
Comment from Raul1
This poem meets the requirements for the contest. It is clear and concise. It is well written. I like your poem. Excellent work! No mistakes found. Thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2022
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This poem meets the requirements for the contest. It is clear and concise. It is well written. I like your poem. Excellent work! No mistakes found. Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 06-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2022
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Thank you :-). I'm glad you liked it.
Comment from John Ciarmello
The blue and black contrast phrasing is a brilliant touch for this piece. There are two sides and two ways of seeing most things. Your ending stanza was perfect. Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2022
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The blue and black contrast phrasing is a brilliant touch for this piece. There are two sides and two ways of seeing most things. Your ending stanza was perfect. Best, JohnC
Comment Written 06-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2022
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Thanks so much, John :-). I'm really glad you liked it.
