Reviews from

Winter Surf

A Nature sonnet

29 total reviews 
Comment from sunnilicious
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Plenty action words (-ing), which made me feel present in the moment of the surf rush. Overall, nice visual imagery created. Good flow of rhythm and rhymes.

This poem was exceptional. Congratulations on taking home the blue ribbon and winnings.

Happy Holidays

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 30-Nov-2022
    Thank you very much, sunnilicious, for the high praise of my sonnet and the congrats. Rod
Comment from tempeste
Exceptional
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Ciao!

I enjoy stormy weather.

Love the vivid and unique detailed description you provide.

Waves approach in HERDS

BOMBSTIC as they thrash against sheer wall


GEYSERING , surprising birds

And CESARE 's LEGIONS


Is my favourite!

 Comment Written 26-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 26-Nov-2022
    Thank you so much, tempeste, for your wonderful praise of my sonnet and those six bright stars. I truly appreciate your enthusiastic support of my writing. Rod
Comment from lyenochka
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Another superb poem, Rod! Your sonnet form is perfect and I really liked "white spume soon geysering," to create that visual effect of the rising of the waves. Then for the volta, you liken the waves to the rise and fall of kingdoms past. Beautifully done! Congratulations on the win!!


And Happy Thanksgiving!!

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 23-Nov-2022
    Thank you so much, lyenochka, for your wonderful praise of my sonnet. I truly appreciate the congrats and your continued support of my writing. Have a great Thanksgiving. Rod
Comment from Jesse James Doty
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Crashing waves upon the shore with every day they come more and more I love this sonnet with all of its descriptive words and phrases. They capture the sea as it ebbs and flows all through the day and night. I love the picture which shows the waves as they ought to be shown with a guided tour of what the poem will be about.
Jesse

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 20-Nov-2022
    Jesse, I truly appreciate your enthusiastic response to my sonnet. I am delighted I could put you there by the sea.
reply by Jesse James Doty on 20-Nov-2022
    Yes, you did.
    Jesse
Comment from zanya
Exceptional
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This Sonnet is simply invigorating, so to speak, reminding us that the sea truly has a rhythm of its own and also here that rhythm is conveyed through the medium of exquisite language and allusion-has my vote!

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 20-Nov-2022
    Oh, zanya, your review and all those bright stars are a day-warmer on this frigid day. I really appreciate your praise and your vote.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
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You used fantastic vocabulary here to express the power of the sea. I could feel myself back at the ocean as I read your words. Thanks for reviving wonderful memories Kate xx

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 20-Nov-2022
    I am truly flattered by your enthusiastic praise of my sonnet, Katherine. Thank you so much!
Comment from Wendy G
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What an excellent descriptive sonnet. I love the power of your imagery throughout, especially the third stanza. I see this as winner, and send my best wishes for your success.
Wendy

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 20-Nov-2022
    Ah, Wendy, I am thrilled by your high praise of my sonnet, that six-star bonus, and your prediction.
Comment from R.B.Bunn
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The sea at winter can be even more powerful and fierce than it is at other times of the year. You've captured the coldness and powerful nature of waves very well here. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 19-Nov-2022
    Thank you very much for your review and comments.
Comment from Cindy Decker 2
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Author,
Nice poem about ocean waves. I like the metaphor of the ocean waves, and the descriptive you use to describe them.
Good luck with this one.
Blessings,
Cindy

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 19-Nov-2022
    Many thanks, Cindy, for sharing and praising my sonnet.
reply by Cindy Decker 2 on 19-Nov-2022
    You?re welcome. 😊
Comment from Teri7
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This is a very beautiful and very well written sonnet you have penned about the winter surf. You used great descriptive words and very lovely imagery from the art work you chose. Best wishes in the contest. Teri

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 19-Nov-2022
    Thank you very much, Teri, for your lavish praise of my sonnet. I am so pleased you enjoyed it. This one was fun to write.